Canal brewing taps Nara Brewing’s EIGHTY EIGHT and announces FUJI ROCK plans
Canal brewing, a brewery and craft beer specialty spot in Oimachi, Tokyo, has shared its latest tap list. The lineup is led by Nara Brewing’s EIGHTY EIGHT, with styles ranging from IPA to hard seltzer, and the post also notes an appearance at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL 2026.
Hop BroToday's topic is Canal brewing's latest taps. In this sticky weather, their lineup in Oimachi looks seriously strong, and I like that they're bringing FUJI ROCK energy into the bar too.
MugiWait, is the star Nara Brewing EIGHTY EIGHT? The name already sounds cool, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThat's the fun part. EIGHTY EIGHT is a green tea saison, so it's crisp and easy to drink, with a soft tea aroma that fits hot weather really well.
MugiWhat even is a saison? And tea inside beer sounds like lunch and happy hour accidentally merged!
Hop BroThink of saison as a light farmhouse ale. It stays breezy instead of heavy, and if you sip it slowly, the green tea character starts to show itself more clearly.
MugiOooh, so it changes as you drink it? Then is this one of those choose-your-mood tap lists?
Hop BroPretty much. They've got Canal brewing's C IPA, open air's shoreline, DD4D's 4 O'Clock Let's Call it a Day, a yuzu pilsner from Shizuoka, FLORA's Nektar, Nomcraft's Porter -Nitro Ver-, coffee stout, and LIME CRIME, so it's really IPA to hard seltzer.
MugiThat is not a tap list, that's a spell book. Brut IPA and Nitro sound like boss fights, not drinks!
Hop BroBrut IPA means a super-dry finish, almost like champagne, while Nitro means it's poured with nitrogen, which makes the porter feel smoother and creamier.
MugiAnd on top of that there's a FUJI ROCK booth, an August 8 Tap Take Over, and Shanti Curry on August 25? Canal brewing's schedule is basically a festival already!
Hop BroThey've even got the room properly chilled and a playlist timed to FUJI ROCK's final day. Sitting there with EIGHTY EIGHT and chasing that green tea finish sounds dangerously good.
MugiI'm done for, my brain is already one pint in Oimachi. Cool off with EIGHTY EIGHT or kick things off with an IPA, either way I want a drink right now!
Canal brewing, located at 1-26-4 Oi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, shared its latest tap list. The post says the shop stayed well chilled despite the humid weather and that a playlist inspired by FUJI ROCK was playing in the store.
The featured beer of the day was Nara Brewing’s "EIGHTY EIGHT (SAISON w/GREEN TEA)". According to the post, it is refreshing and easy to drink, with a subtle tea aroma. Given more time in the glass, the green tea character becomes more defined, making it a fitting pour for a hot, sticky day.
The "Today’s Tap List" also included Canal brewing’s "C (IPA)", open air’s "shoreline (hazy ipa)", DD4D BREWING’s "4 O'Clock Let's Call it a Day (Brut IPA)", Shizuoka Brewing’s "yuzu pils (GERMAN PILSNER with YUZU ZEST)", FLORA FERMENTATION’s "Nektar - Berry & Pear- (Fruits Sour Ale)", Nomcraft Brewing’s "Porter -Nitro Ver-", CRAFT BANK x Private Coffee School’s "COFFEE STOUT", and CRAFT BANK’s "LIME CRIME (Hard Seltzer with LIME)". The selection covers IPA, pilsner, sour ale, porter, and hard seltzer, giving drinkers a broad range of options.
The post also highlights upcoming events. Canal brewing plans to appear at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL 2026 from July 24 to 26, followed by a Canal brewing Tap Take Over on August 8 and a Shanty Curry event on August 25. Alongside its regular service in Oimachi, the brewery keeps extending its presence through these off-site events.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is Canal brewing's latest taps. In this sticky weather, their lineup in Oimachi looks seriously strong, and I like that they're bringing FUJI ROCK energy into the bar too.
MugiWait, is the star Nara Brewing EIGHTY EIGHT? The name already sounds cool, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThat's the fun part. EIGHTY EIGHT is a green tea saison, so it's crisp and easy to drink, with a soft tea aroma that fits hot weather really well.
MugiWhat even is a saison? And tea inside beer sounds like lunch and happy hour accidentally merged!
Hop BroThink of saison as a light farmhouse ale. It stays breezy instead of heavy, and if you sip it slowly, the green tea character starts to show itself more clearly.
MugiOooh, so it changes as you drink it? Then is this one of those choose-your-mood tap lists?
Hop BroPretty much. They've got Canal brewing's C IPA, open air's shoreline, DD4D's 4 O'Clock Let's Call it a Day, a yuzu pilsner from Shizuoka, FLORA's Nektar, Nomcraft's Porter -Nitro Ver-, coffee stout, and LIME CRIME, so it's really IPA to hard seltzer.
MugiThat is not a tap list, that's a spell book. Brut IPA and Nitro sound like boss fights, not drinks!
Hop BroBrut IPA means a super-dry finish, almost like champagne, while Nitro means it's poured with nitrogen, which makes the porter feel smoother and creamier.
MugiAnd on top of that there's a FUJI ROCK booth, an August 8 Tap Take Over, and Shanti Curry on August 25? Canal brewing's schedule is basically a festival already!
Hop BroThey've even got the room properly chilled and a playlist timed to FUJI ROCK's final day. Sitting there with EIGHTY EIGHT and chasing that green tea finish sounds dangerously good.
MugiI'm done for, my brain is already one pint in Oimachi. Cool off with EIGHTY EIGHT or kick things off with an IPA, either way I want a drink right now!
