craft beer HOP CROWD highlights Founders KBS and All Day lineup
In an Instagram post, the Yokkaichi beer pub craft beer HOP CROWD spotlighted Founders beers, led by KBS and the All Day series. KBS is a barrel-aged imperial stout, while the All Day beers lean into easy-drinking session styles and bottle-versus-draft comparisons.
Hop BroI spotted this post from craft beer HOP CROWD in Yokkaichi, and it was basically a full-on Founders lineup with KBS and the All Day series all lined up.
MugiWait, what even is KBS? That sounds more like a finishing move than a beer!
Hop BroIt is very much a beer. KBS is Founders' barrel-aged imperial stout, a big dark beer rested in bourbon barrels.
MugiHold on, what does barrel-aged mean? I'm just picturing a beer taking a nap inside a wooden tub.
Hop BroHonestly, that's not far off. It means aged in barrels, so the beer picks up oak and bourbon character on top of roast coffee, chocolate, caramel, and vanilla.
MugiWhoa, so it's basically dessert in a glass, but with serious depth too... and they even mentioned comparing it with the bottle version?
Hop BroExactly, and the lineup doesn't stop at heavy stuff. All Day IPA is a bright session IPA with citrus notes and an easy everyday drinkability.
MugiNo way, session means meeting to me. Why does this beer sound like it belongs on my calendar?
Hop BroIn beer terms, it means built for easy drinking. All Day West Coast leans into citrus and pine, while All Day Grapefruit brings juicy grapefruit and tropical aroma without getting too heavy.
MugiAnd craft beer HOP CROWD is three minutes from the station, right? With hot dogs and fish and chips too, that sounds dangerously convenient.
Hop BroThat's the beauty of it. With 6 to 9 taps plus cans, bottles, and even natural wine, it's a great place for beer and food in one shot.
MugiI'm sold. I want to go from rich to refreshing, compare the whole range, and then immediately ask which All Day we're ordering next!
craft beer HOP CROWD is a beer pub in Yokkaichi, Mie, about a 3-minute walk from Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station. In its Instagram post, the shop highlighted Founders beers, especially `KBS` and the `All Day` lineup.
Lineup in the post
- `KBS` is Founders' `barrel-aged imperial stout`. It brings roasted coffee, chocolate, caramel, vanilla, plus oak and bourbon character, and the post also pointed to bottle-versus-draft comparison.
- `All Day IPA` is the balanced, citrusy session IPA that made the All Day name recognizable.
- `All Day West Coast` pushes hop aroma, moderate bitterness, and citrus-pine notes in a session West Coast IPA format.
- `All Day Grapefruit` adds zesty grapefruit and tropical aromatics with a softer, more rounded mouthfeel.
HOP CROWD itself keeps 6-9 taps on hand and also serves cans, bottles, natural wine, and food such as hot dogs, sandwiches, fish and chips, and roast beef. It is the kind of place where a Founders-heavy lineup can be compared alongside a meal.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI spotted this post from craft beer HOP CROWD in Yokkaichi, and it was basically a full-on Founders lineup with KBS and the All Day series all lined up.
MugiWait, what even is KBS? That sounds more like a finishing move than a beer!
Hop BroIt is very much a beer. KBS is Founders' barrel-aged imperial stout, a big dark beer rested in bourbon barrels.
MugiHold on, what does barrel-aged mean? I'm just picturing a beer taking a nap inside a wooden tub.
Hop BroHonestly, that's not far off. It means aged in barrels, so the beer picks up oak and bourbon character on top of roast coffee, chocolate, caramel, and vanilla.
MugiWhoa, so it's basically dessert in a glass, but with serious depth too... and they even mentioned comparing it with the bottle version?
Hop BroExactly, and the lineup doesn't stop at heavy stuff. All Day IPA is a bright session IPA with citrus notes and an easy everyday drinkability.
MugiNo way, session means meeting to me. Why does this beer sound like it belongs on my calendar?
Hop BroIn beer terms, it means built for easy drinking. All Day West Coast leans into citrus and pine, while All Day Grapefruit brings juicy grapefruit and tropical aroma without getting too heavy.
MugiAnd craft beer HOP CROWD is three minutes from the station, right? With hot dogs and fish and chips too, that sounds dangerously convenient.
Hop BroThat's the beauty of it. With 6 to 9 taps plus cans, bottles, and even natural wine, it's a great place for beer and food in one shot.
MugiI'm sold. I want to go from rich to refreshing, compare the whole range, and then immediately ask which All Day we're ordering next!
