Jokun Beer Lab to Debut Special IPA “Jokun x CBH26 IPA” at CRAFT BEER HOUSE '26 Spring
The brewpub Jokun Beer Lab / Joukun Sake Brewery Research Institute, based in Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture, will have a booth at “CRAFT BEER HOUSE takasaki '26 Spring” on May 23 and 24. Centered on the special “Jokun x CBH26 IPA” brewed for the event, the lineup will draw attention for its IPA-focused selection.
Hop BroJokun Beer Lab from Tokamachi is set to appear at “CRAFT BEER HOUSE takasaki '26 Spring” on May 23 and 24. They’re bringing a seriously dialed-in beer to the grassy venue.
MugiWhoa! Traveling all the way from Tokamachi to Takasaki already feels like a real road-trip mission. Just that alone makes the beer seem dramatic!
Hop BroAnd the centerpiece is the event-named Jokun x CBH26 IPA. A limited beer brewed specifically for the venue already has that “you’re meant to drink this right here, right now” energy.
MugiI keep hearing about IPA, but is it just a beer that’s bitter? That part always makes me hesitate a little.
Hop BroThat’s where it’s different. Jokun does authentic American-style IPA well, so it’s the kind that lets you enjoy aroma and hop presence. It’s not only about bitterness; you often get citrusy and bright floral notes too.
MugiReally? So it’s not like a bitter-drinking endurance test, but more like a place to enjoy the aroma? That makes me feel a bit better!
Hop BroExactly. What’s interesting about Jokun is that they also use Niigata ingredients like sake lees. They layer local character onto the IPA backbone, so it doesn’t just end up as a straight import-style imitation.
MugiOhh! And the place isn’t just about beer, right? They also serve smoked foods together with it? IPA and smoked dishes are basically the ultimate snack pairing!
Hop BroThat’s right. Joukun Sake Brewery Research Institute also runs a taproom, and its usual setup is built around pairing its own beer with smoked foods. So this event-only IPA seems like it was designed with food pairing in mind, not just as a standalone drink.
MugiDrinking that on the grass in Takasaki sounds amazing. Just imagining it makes me want to toast as if I’d already gone there today!
Booth Overview
Based in Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture, the microbrewery Jokun Beer Lab / Joukun Sake Brewery Research Institute, which operates in the Tokamachi and Yuzawa areas of Niigata Prefecture, will participate in “CRAFT BEER HOUSE takasaki '26 Spring.” The venue is the Joshi Park square in front of Takasaki City Hall, and the event will be held on May 23 and 24. A distinctive brewery from Tokamachi will join this craft beer event set in a grassy venue.
What Kind of Beer Can You Drink?
The post introduces the brewery as a microbrewery that makes everything from “authentic American-style IPAs” to styles that use Niigata ingredients such as sake lees. This time’s featured item is the special IPA “Jokun x CBH26 IPA,” which bears the event name. It is a limited release brewed for CBH26 and presented as a one-of-a-kind beer that can only be tasted at the venue.
About the Brewery
Joukun Sake Brewery Research Institute is a brewpub that produces and sells craft beer and smoked foods, and also operates a taproom. It is located at 5-55-8 Honcho, Tokamachi City, and its everyday appeal is that visitors can enjoy its own beer paired with smoked dishes. At the Takasaki event, another point of interest will be how the character of its IPA, an extension of that brewery concept, is received at the venue.
Key Point
Beyond the special IPA itself, what makes this booth interesting is the design philosophy that feels very Jokun: how Niigata ingredients and a sense of place are woven into an IPA-centered lineup. It is a chance to enjoy both the reliability of a brewpub and the special feel of an event-only beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroJokun Beer Lab from Tokamachi is set to appear at “CRAFT BEER HOUSE takasaki '26 Spring” on May 23 and 24. They’re bringing a seriously dialed-in beer to the grassy venue.
MugiWhoa! Traveling all the way from Tokamachi to Takasaki already feels like a real road-trip mission. Just that alone makes the beer seem dramatic!
Hop BroAnd the centerpiece is the event-named Jokun x CBH26 IPA. A limited beer brewed specifically for the venue already has that “you’re meant to drink this right here, right now” energy.
MugiI keep hearing about IPA, but is it just a beer that’s bitter? That part always makes me hesitate a little.
Hop BroThat’s where it’s different. Jokun does authentic American-style IPA well, so it’s the kind that lets you enjoy aroma and hop presence. It’s not only about bitterness; you often get citrusy and bright floral notes too.
MugiReally? So it’s not like a bitter-drinking endurance test, but more like a place to enjoy the aroma? That makes me feel a bit better!
Hop BroExactly. What’s interesting about Jokun is that they also use Niigata ingredients like sake lees. They layer local character onto the IPA backbone, so it doesn’t just end up as a straight import-style imitation.
MugiOhh! And the place isn’t just about beer, right? They also serve smoked foods together with it? IPA and smoked dishes are basically the ultimate snack pairing!
Hop BroThat’s right. Joukun Sake Brewery Research Institute also runs a taproom, and its usual setup is built around pairing its own beer with smoked foods. So this event-only IPA seems like it was designed with food pairing in mind, not just as a standalone drink.
MugiDrinking that on the grass in Takasaki sounds amazing. Just imagining it makes me want to toast as if I’d already gone there today!
