RIOT BEER taps Sakeota Anniversary Hyuganatsu Pilsner and Rinko Wheat
On June 13, RIOT BEER announced two new taps at its Setagaya brewpub: Sakeota Anniversary Hyuganatsu Pilsner and Rinko Wheat. The update also tied into neighborhood appearances in Chitose-Funabashi and Komazawa, reinforcing the brewery’s local, community-driven style.
Hop BroToday's topic is RIOT BEER's new taps. At their Setagaya brewpub on June 13, both Sakeota Anniversary Hyuganatsu Pilsner and Rinko Wheat went on.
MugiWait, those names are intense! One sounds like a celebration, and the other sounds like a person I should somehow already know!
Hop BroThat's part of the fun. The first is a Hyuganatsu Pilsner, so think crisp pilsner with bright citrus, while Rinko Wheat sounds like an easy, gentle wheat beer.
MugiHold on, what is wheat beer exactly? This is still beer, right? Not a sneaky liquid bread situation?
Hop BroFair question. Wheat gives a softer feel, so the beer usually lands lighter and gentler on your palate. You're not drinking bread, just something rounder.
MugiOoh, so one is crisp and one is soft, which means the side-by-side sounds fun! They're basically a beer duo with opposite personalities.
Hop BroExactly. RIOT BEER is also known for a malt-forward approach, where the grain character comes through clearly without making the beer feel heavy.
MugiThere it is, the Hop-bro jargon! What does malt-forward mean? Tiny barley grains marching proudly at the front?
Hop BroPretty much it means malt leads the flavor. Instead of only flashy hops, you get a steady base of grainy depth and gentle sweetness, which suits relaxed brewpub drinking.
MugiAnd the Hyuganatsu Pilsner is also pouring at Chitoyo near Chitose-Funabashi Station, plus there's a Komazawa pop-up? That's a whole neighborhood toast! Add banh xeo and I'm done for.
Hop BroThat's very RIOT BEER. Their beer doesn't stop at the taproom; the local scene expands with it. Talk about it long enough and now I want a pint too.
MugiSame here. First the Hyuganatsu Pilsner for that bright snap, then Rinko Wheat to unwind. I want both right now!
New Taps
RIOT BEER’s Instagram post on June 13 announced new beer on tap alongside the day’s opening hours. The two highlighted beers are Sakeota Anniversary Hyuganatsu Pilsner and Rinko Wheat. Both were introduced as beers available at the brewery’s taproom, and the Hyuganatsu Pilsner was also slated to pour at Chitoyo near Chitose-Funabashi Station.
What you can drink
- Sakeota Anniversary Hyuganatsu Pilsner
A pilsner tied to the Sakeota anniversary, presented as one of the day’s featured pours.
- Rinko Wheat
A wheat beer that was announced as opening on tap at the RIOT BEER taproom.
RIOT BEER is a brewpub in Setagaya, Tokyo, set in a quiet residential neighborhood. The brewery is known for malt-forward beers, with a style that favors depth and drinkability over flash. That approach fits the post well: the beers are introduced as part of a normal day at the taproom, even as they connect to events beyond the brewery itself.
The same post also pointed to a 4 p.m. appearance at Chitoyo in front of Chitose-Funabashi Station, where Hananoka was set to serve banh xeo, a Vietnamese-style savory pancake. There was also an away support appearance in Komazawa for SFIDA Setagaya FC. That wider schedule is part of RIOT BEER’s appeal: the brewery does not stop at the taproom door, but moves naturally through the neighborhood and its events.
For beer fans, the obvious starting point is the Hyuganatsu Pilsner, followed by the Wheat beer. At a small Setagaya brewpub like this, the beers are best read alongside the places and people around them, which is exactly what this post captures.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is RIOT BEER's new taps. At their Setagaya brewpub on June 13, both Sakeota Anniversary Hyuganatsu Pilsner and Rinko Wheat went on.
MugiWait, those names are intense! One sounds like a celebration, and the other sounds like a person I should somehow already know!
Hop BroThat's part of the fun. The first is a Hyuganatsu Pilsner, so think crisp pilsner with bright citrus, while Rinko Wheat sounds like an easy, gentle wheat beer.
MugiHold on, what is wheat beer exactly? This is still beer, right? Not a sneaky liquid bread situation?
Hop BroFair question. Wheat gives a softer feel, so the beer usually lands lighter and gentler on your palate. You're not drinking bread, just something rounder.
MugiOoh, so one is crisp and one is soft, which means the side-by-side sounds fun! They're basically a beer duo with opposite personalities.
Hop BroExactly. RIOT BEER is also known for a malt-forward approach, where the grain character comes through clearly without making the beer feel heavy.
MugiThere it is, the Hop-bro jargon! What does malt-forward mean? Tiny barley grains marching proudly at the front?
Hop BroPretty much it means malt leads the flavor. Instead of only flashy hops, you get a steady base of grainy depth and gentle sweetness, which suits relaxed brewpub drinking.
MugiAnd the Hyuganatsu Pilsner is also pouring at Chitoyo near Chitose-Funabashi Station, plus there's a Komazawa pop-up? That's a whole neighborhood toast! Add banh xeo and I'm done for.
Hop BroThat's very RIOT BEER. Their beer doesn't stop at the taproom; the local scene expands with it. Talk about it long enough and now I want a pint too.
MugiSame here. First the Hyuganatsu Pilsner for that bright snap, then Rinko Wheat to unwind. I want both right now!
