Sagami-Ono Sakeota to Host a JGBA Award-Winning Beer Event, 2 Hours of All-You-Can-Drink with Six Selections Centered on Gold Medal Winners
The beer pub "Nihonshu Craft Beer Sakeota" in Sagami-Ono has announced a special event featuring JGBA award-winning beers. The taps will offer six selections centered on gold medal winners, and the event will run as a 2-hour all-you-can-drink plan for 5,500 yen between 12:00 and 23:00 on the day.
Hop BroThe JGBA award event in Sagami-Ono is the kind of thing that really hits home for beer lovers. It’s exciting that Nihonshu Craft Beer Sakeota put together a place where you can gather award-winning beers and compare them all in one day.
MugiWait, so it’s all just award-winning beers? That sounds like it would make it really easy even for a beginner like me to figure out what I like!
Hop BroExactly. And it’s 2 hours of all-you-can-drink for 5,500 yen. Since you can come in anytime between 12:00 and 23:00, it’s set up so both daytime drinkers and people who want to take it slow at night can use it easily.
MugiWhat? And the taps are a six-beer lineup? That sounds fun before you even choose!
Hop BroThe stars of the taps are Brewery Tumugi’s Deep Sea Water IPA, Tsukuba Brewery’s Phoenix Saison, and NASU BOULDER BREWING’s Nasudesuna IPA. IPAs tend to show hop aroma and bitterness, while saisons often bring out fermentation-derived spice notes.
MugiWait, fermentation-derived spice notes? What does that even mean? Why is spice flying out of beer?!
Hop BroSimply put, it means the aroma impression changes when the yeast does its work. That’s why the character of a saison is interesting: it’s not just bitter, but can come across a little peppery or fruity too.
MugiOh, I see! Then Craft Beer Base’s Leaf and Chamomile sound like they’re playing with aroma too, just from the names. That’s exciting!
Hop BroThat’s the key point here: being able to compare award-winning beers across styles. They’ll also have several dozen award winners in bottles, so even among IPAs you should be able to notice different directions and expressions.
MugiAnd they even have beer judge commentary? Not just drinking, but also learning how to approach tasting? That’s incredibly helpful!
Hop BroExactly. That’s why this doesn’t become a sloppy all-you-can-drink event. Following the lineup centered on gold medal winners while searching for your own favorite award-winning beer in Sagami-Ono is the kind of thing that gets exciting from the very first glass.
MugiJust hearing that is making me thirsty! I want to toast in Sagami-Ono and fall down the rabbit hole of award-winning beers too!
Hop BroThat settles it then, let’s head to Sakeota carrying the feeling of I want to drink right now. I want to properly taste and confirm the strength of those gold medal winners.
MugiYeah, today can just be an award-winning beer festival! I want to start with the IPA and finish with the saison!
A full day to enjoy JGBA award-winning beers across styles
"Nihonshu Craft Beer Sakeota," located in the Sagami-Ono Station area of Minami Ward, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa, announced on Instagram a "JGBA Award-Winning Beer Tasting Party." In the post, the shop highlighted JGBA as one of the largest craft beer judging competitions in Japan, and presented a format that lets guests focus on comparing award-winning beers.
For the day, the taps will feature a lineup centered on gold medal-winning beers. In addition, the bottle selection will include several dozen award-winning beers, making it possible to compare multiple styles in a single day and find personal favorites. The price is 5,500 yen for 2 hours of all-you-can-drink. Because the setup is designed to be flexible depending on the time of entry, it is easy to visit from daytime through late evening.
The six beers announced for the taps
- Brewery Tumugi "Deep Sea Water IPA"
- Yuitrier "Akke Shisan Sunset"
- Tsukuba Brewery "Phoenix Saison"
- Craft Beer Base "Leaf"
- Craft Beer Base "Chamomile"
- NASU BOULDER BREWING "Nasudesuna IPA"
The post also mentions the visit of a guest with beer judge certification. The event goes beyond a simple all-you-can-drink offering, with guests able to taste award-winning beers while learning how to evaluate and enjoy them. True to a shop that puts both sake and craft beer at the forefront, this is a noteworthy event built around a drinker's point of view and the experience of comparison.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe JGBA award event in Sagami-Ono is the kind of thing that really hits home for beer lovers. It’s exciting that Nihonshu Craft Beer Sakeota put together a place where you can gather award-winning beers and compare them all in one day.
MugiWait, so it’s all just award-winning beers? That sounds like it would make it really easy even for a beginner like me to figure out what I like!
Hop BroExactly. And it’s 2 hours of all-you-can-drink for 5,500 yen. Since you can come in anytime between 12:00 and 23:00, it’s set up so both daytime drinkers and people who want to take it slow at night can use it easily.
MugiWhat? And the taps are a six-beer lineup? That sounds fun before you even choose!
Hop BroThe stars of the taps are Brewery Tumugi’s Deep Sea Water IPA, Tsukuba Brewery’s Phoenix Saison, and NASU BOULDER BREWING’s Nasudesuna IPA. IPAs tend to show hop aroma and bitterness, while saisons often bring out fermentation-derived spice notes.
MugiWait, fermentation-derived spice notes? What does that even mean? Why is spice flying out of beer?!
Hop BroSimply put, it means the aroma impression changes when the yeast does its work. That’s why the character of a saison is interesting: it’s not just bitter, but can come across a little peppery or fruity too.
MugiOh, I see! Then Craft Beer Base’s Leaf and Chamomile sound like they’re playing with aroma too, just from the names. That’s exciting!
Hop BroThat’s the key point here: being able to compare award-winning beers across styles. They’ll also have several dozen award winners in bottles, so even among IPAs you should be able to notice different directions and expressions.
MugiAnd they even have beer judge commentary? Not just drinking, but also learning how to approach tasting? That’s incredibly helpful!
Hop BroExactly. That’s why this doesn’t become a sloppy all-you-can-drink event. Following the lineup centered on gold medal winners while searching for your own favorite award-winning beer in Sagami-Ono is the kind of thing that gets exciting from the very first glass.
MugiJust hearing that is making me thirsty! I want to toast in Sagami-Ono and fall down the rabbit hole of award-winning beers too!
Hop BroThat settles it then, let’s head to Sakeota carrying the feeling of I want to drink right now. I want to properly taste and confirm the strength of those gold medal winners.
MugiYeah, today can just be an award-winning beer festival! I want to start with the IPA and finish with the saison!
