Beer O'clock taps Shiga Kogen Beer's 'ITALIAN-STYLE PILS!?' and a botanical cider
Beer O'clock, a beer pub in Chiba's Fujimi area, has introduced two guest pours: Shiga Kogen Beer's 'ITALIAN-STYLE PILS!?' (Italian Pilsner, 5.0%) and Son of the Smith Hard Cider's 'Satoyama Research Akaezomatsu' (Botanical Cider, 7.0%). Both are aroma-driven drinks that should work well with food.
Hop BroBeer O'clock in Chiba just tapped a fresh guest lineup. They've got Shiga Kogen Beer's ITALIAN-STYLE PILS!? at 5.0% and Son of the Smith Hard Cider's Satoyama Research Akaezomatsu at 7.0%, and that pairing is seriously bold.
MugiWhat! Beer and cider are co-headliners? And wait, Akaezomatsu is a tree, right? Since when does a forest join the drinks menu!?
Hop BroIt absolutely does. ITALIAN-STYLE PILS!? is an Italian-style pilsner, built with classic European hops plus their homegrown Shinshu Wase hops.
MugiWhoa! But European hops and Shinshu Wase suddenly sound like a pop quiz. So what does it actually taste like in normal human words?
Hop BroIn plain terms, it opens with white-flower and herbal notes, has a faint tart edge, then finishes crisp and dry. Feels like it'd crush with fried food or shellfish.
MugiWow, that description alone gave me a full pub in my mouth! And the base malt is 100% special Italian barley? That's nerdy, but romantic nerdy.
Hop BroThen there's Satoyama Research Akaezomatsu, a botanical cider. It's layered with Fuji apple, kaya, Akaezomatsu, and elderflower, so the fruit hits first and then the forest strolls in behind it.
MugiThe forest strolls in? What is that, drinkable forest bathing? And it's fine-textured and smooth too? That got fancy fast!
Hop BroExactly. You get that conifer freshness, but the finish stays quiet and elegant. Beer O'clock is the kind of place made for food pairings, so I want to bounce between the pilsner and the cider with a meal.
MugiThat's it, we're going. If they're even taking apart the AC to deep-clean it, the whole place sounds great, and now I want a glass immediately!
Hop BroStart with the pilsner, close with the cider. When Chiba gets two sharply aromatic pours like this on at once, that's a very good day.
MugiI almost felt satisfied just imagining it... but no, I need the real thing. Straight to Beer O'clock please!
New TAP
Beer O'clock in Fujimi, Chiba City, shared a new guest-tap lineup on Instagram. This time it features Shiga Kogen Beer's 'ITALIAN-STYLE PILS!?' (Italian Pilsner / 5.0%) and Son of the Smith Hard Cider's 'Satoyama Research Akaezomatsu' (Botanical Cider / 7.0%). It is a nice mix of a crisp beer and a botanical cider.
Shiga Kogen Beer's 'ITALIAN-STYLE PILS!?' is built around classic European hops plus the brewery's own 'Shinshu Hayase,' with 100% special Italian barley as the base malt. The beer is described as having a noble hop aroma with floral and herbal notes, a touch of acidity, and a dry finish.
The other pour, Son of the Smith Hard Cider's 'Satoyama Research Akaezomatsu,' brings together Fuji apples, kaya, Akaezomatsu, and elderflower. The result is a botanical cider with soft fruit aroma, a fresh conifer-like impression, fine carbonation, and a smooth texture that leaves a calm, lingering finish.
Beer O'clock is a Chiba beer pub that also mentions its all-day service and freshly cleaned air-conditioning in the post. For drinkers who like following rotating guest taps, it is the kind of place where a well-structured pilsner and an aromatic cider can both be enjoyed alongside food.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer O'clock in Chiba just tapped a fresh guest lineup. They've got Shiga Kogen Beer's ITALIAN-STYLE PILS!? at 5.0% and Son of the Smith Hard Cider's Satoyama Research Akaezomatsu at 7.0%, and that pairing is seriously bold.
MugiWhat! Beer and cider are co-headliners? And wait, Akaezomatsu is a tree, right? Since when does a forest join the drinks menu!?
Hop BroIt absolutely does. ITALIAN-STYLE PILS!? is an Italian-style pilsner, built with classic European hops plus their homegrown Shinshu Wase hops.
MugiWhoa! But European hops and Shinshu Wase suddenly sound like a pop quiz. So what does it actually taste like in normal human words?
Hop BroIn plain terms, it opens with white-flower and herbal notes, has a faint tart edge, then finishes crisp and dry. Feels like it'd crush with fried food or shellfish.
MugiWow, that description alone gave me a full pub in my mouth! And the base malt is 100% special Italian barley? That's nerdy, but romantic nerdy.
Hop BroThen there's Satoyama Research Akaezomatsu, a botanical cider. It's layered with Fuji apple, kaya, Akaezomatsu, and elderflower, so the fruit hits first and then the forest strolls in behind it.
MugiThe forest strolls in? What is that, drinkable forest bathing? And it's fine-textured and smooth too? That got fancy fast!
Hop BroExactly. You get that conifer freshness, but the finish stays quiet and elegant. Beer O'clock is the kind of place made for food pairings, so I want to bounce between the pilsner and the cider with a meal.
MugiThat's it, we're going. If they're even taking apart the AC to deep-clean it, the whole place sounds great, and now I want a glass immediately!
Hop BroStart with the pilsner, close with the cider. When Chiba gets two sharply aromatic pours like this on at once, that's a very good day.
MugiI almost felt satisfied just imagining it... but no, I need the real thing. Straight to Beer O'clock please!
