Kyoto Brewing to hold memorial tap takeover from Aug. 14 to 16
Kyoto Brewing Co. will host a tap takeover at three Saitama bars from August 14 to 16: Aquwa Brew Works, Beer Nova, and Beer Hunting Urawa. The event honors the late Kenta Fujii of Primordial and carries a message about community and the importance of health checkups.
Hop BroToday's topic is Kyoto Brewing's event. From August 14 to 16, they're holding a tap takeover at three Saitama spots to honor Kenta Fujii.
MugiWait, a tap takeover sounds intense! Is that the thing where one brewery basically hijacks all the draft lines?
Hop BroPretty much, yeah. They swap in the taps so you can dive into one brewery all at once. The venues are Aquwa Brew Works, Beer Nova, and Beer Hunting Urawa.
MugiWow. But a memorial event sounds like it'd be quiet and heavy, so the part about a warm, joyful time really got me.
Hop BroThat's the point. It remembers the late Primordial owner Kenta Fujii while also passing on human connection and the importance of health checkups.
MugiHealth checkups too? What is this, an emotional IPA seminar? And that 2022 limited beer, what is Fujigenkyo? It sounds like a secret finishing move!
Hop BroThat's the name of the tribute beer. Kyoto Brewing was founded in 2015, and its Belgian-yeast focus brings spicy notes and fruity aromas.
MugiBelgian yeast suddenly made this feel like chemistry class. So what does yeast do, exactly? Is it a tiny foam wizard?
Hop BroNot a wizard, but close. It's a microbe that builds aroma by turning sugar into alcohol and character. And with the KBC stamp rally plus Ben showing up on one of the days, I'd absolutely want a pint in hand.
MugiOkay, now I have too many reasons to go drink. I want a Kyoto Brewing beer and a seat right in that circle of people Fujii helped bring together.
Kyoto Brewing Co. will once again hold its annual August tap takeover in Saitama Prefecture. This year's event runs from Friday, August 14 through Sunday, August 16, with venues in Minami-Urawa, Urawa, and Kita-Urawa: Aquwa Brew Works, Beer Nova, and Beer Hunting Urawa.
The event is not just a standard tap takeover. Kyoto Brewing describes it as a gathering held in memory of the late Kenta Fujii, who once ran Primordial in Minami-Urawa, and as a way to carry his spirit forward. According to the brewery's blog, the occasion has become a warm and welcoming one, where people who never met Fujii have also joined in and built new connections. A stamp rally for KBC goods is also planned, and Ben is expected to stop by on one of the days.
One of the core messages behind the event is the importance of health checkups. Kyoto Brewing has used its memorial beer, Togenkyo, first released in autumn 2022, to draw attention to the reality that busy bar and restaurant owners, as well as many small business operators, often put checkups off. The company says this event is another chance to keep that message visible.
The other side of the story is the community Primordial created. Even though it was located in a residential area with few nearby bars or restaurants, it grew into a place where regulars connected and new visitors were welcomed into the circle. Kyoto Brewing, founded in Minami Ward, Kyoto, in 2015, has built its identity around beer rooted in Belgian yeast traditions and a community-minded approach. This event reflects that philosophy clearly.
Source: original article, Kyoto Brewing's history
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is Kyoto Brewing's event. From August 14 to 16, they're holding a tap takeover at three Saitama spots to honor Kenta Fujii.
MugiWait, a tap takeover sounds intense! Is that the thing where one brewery basically hijacks all the draft lines?
Hop BroPretty much, yeah. They swap in the taps so you can dive into one brewery all at once. The venues are Aquwa Brew Works, Beer Nova, and Beer Hunting Urawa.
MugiWow. But a memorial event sounds like it'd be quiet and heavy, so the part about a warm, joyful time really got me.
Hop BroThat's the point. It remembers the late Primordial owner Kenta Fujii while also passing on human connection and the importance of health checkups.
MugiHealth checkups too? What is this, an emotional IPA seminar? And that 2022 limited beer, what is Fujigenkyo? It sounds like a secret finishing move!
Hop BroThat's the name of the tribute beer. Kyoto Brewing was founded in 2015, and its Belgian-yeast focus brings spicy notes and fruity aromas.
MugiBelgian yeast suddenly made this feel like chemistry class. So what does yeast do, exactly? Is it a tiny foam wizard?
Hop BroNot a wizard, but close. It's a microbe that builds aroma by turning sugar into alcohol and character. And with the KBC stamp rally plus Ben showing up on one of the days, I'd absolutely want a pint in hand.
MugiOkay, now I have too many reasons to go drink. I want a Kyoto Brewing beer and a seat right in that circle of people Fujii helped bring together.
