Takasaki BOCCA thanks guests for its 3/1 event and reports three beers sold out
Craft beer bar & bottle shop BOCCA in Takasaki, Gunma, expressed its gratitude to everyone who visited "Tsuruga and Takasaki, Delicious Food and Delicious Drinks," held on 3/1 at NAKAKONYA. The mead sold out before the venue closed. The craft beer also drew more interest than expected, and the bar reported that everything was well received, including two additional pours added at short notice.
Hop BroThere’s been a response report from BOCCA in Takasaki about the 3/1 event. The "Tsuruga and Takasaki, Delicious Food and Delicious Drinks" event at NAKAKONYA sounds like it was a huge success!
MugiWhoa! What was so popular at that event?
Hop BroFirst, the mead from Shiga ANTELOPE was a hit, and it sold out before closing. It seems like the sweetness and aroma carried it all the way through!
MugiHuh! I heard the term "kicked the keg," but what kind of skill is that?!
Hop BroIt’s not a skill, it just means the keg ran dry. Minamichita Bergamot IPA from Y.MARKET BREWING kicked the keg in about 1.5 hours after opening, so it was an ultra-fast sellout with that bergamot aroma.
MugiNo way! An empty keg in 1.5 hours? That’s like merch sales for a popular idol! What happened after that?
Hop BroThey quickly added ESB from Kirisumi Brewery, and then also poured Shima Onsen Ale’s apple ale. Both were very well received.
MugiESB is another spell! Translate that for beginners, Hop bro!
Hop BroESB stands for Extra Special Bitter, and it’s basically a malt-forward British-style ale. It’s not too bitter and has a nice toasted character, so it’s friendly even as a first try.
MugiWow, connecting local Gunma breweries with breweries from outside the prefecture really shows BOCCA’s bridging power!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, the shop on the first floor of the ARC Building in the Takasaki Station area said it would serve Tsuruga souvenirs as an appetizer this week for people who couldn’t come. That’s stylish.
MugiThat’s the best! I want to go right now and toast with a Minamichita Bergamot IPA vibe!
Reporting the response to the 3/1 event
The beer pub Craft beer bar & bottle shop BOCCA in Torimachi, Takasaki City, posted a thank-you message on Instagram for its event appearance. The venue was "Tsuruga and Takasaki, Delicious Food and Delicious Drinks," held at NAKAKONYA, and the post shared both appreciation for visitors and specific details about what was served that day.
Drinks served that day: mead and craft beer
According to the post, the mead brought in on draft this time from Shiga's ANTELOPE was very popular and sold out before closing. In addition, the craft beer service started with Minamichita Bergamot IPA from Nagoya's Y.MARKET BREWING, which kicked the keg in about 1.5 hours after opening. After that, they added Esb from Kirisumi Brewery and apple ale from Shima Onsen Ale, and all of them were reportedly well received.
A BOCCA-style drink that connects regions
BOCCA is a bar and bottle shop located on the first floor of the ARC Building in the Takasaki Station area. Even at off-site events, it stands out for its ability to create first-time experiences for drinkers by bridging local Gunma breweries with breweries from outside the prefecture. The post also mentioned that, for people who could not make it to the event, Tsuruga souvenirs would be offered as an appetizer later in the week, a thoughtful touch that naturally carried the event's afterglow into its daily service.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s been a response report from BOCCA in Takasaki about the 3/1 event. The "Tsuruga and Takasaki, Delicious Food and Delicious Drinks" event at NAKAKONYA sounds like it was a huge success!
MugiWhoa! What was so popular at that event?
Hop BroFirst, the mead from Shiga ANTELOPE was a hit, and it sold out before closing. It seems like the sweetness and aroma carried it all the way through!
MugiHuh! I heard the term "kicked the keg," but what kind of skill is that?!
Hop BroIt’s not a skill, it just means the keg ran dry. Minamichita Bergamot IPA from Y.MARKET BREWING kicked the keg in about 1.5 hours after opening, so it was an ultra-fast sellout with that bergamot aroma.
MugiNo way! An empty keg in 1.5 hours? That’s like merch sales for a popular idol! What happened after that?
Hop BroThey quickly added ESB from Kirisumi Brewery, and then also poured Shima Onsen Ale’s apple ale. Both were very well received.
MugiESB is another spell! Translate that for beginners, Hop bro!
Hop BroESB stands for Extra Special Bitter, and it’s basically a malt-forward British-style ale. It’s not too bitter and has a nice toasted character, so it’s friendly even as a first try.
MugiWow, connecting local Gunma breweries with breweries from outside the prefecture really shows BOCCA’s bridging power!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, the shop on the first floor of the ARC Building in the Takasaki Station area said it would serve Tsuruga souvenirs as an appetizer this week for people who couldn’t come. That’s stylish.
MugiThat’s the best! I want to go right now and toast with a Minamichita Bergamot IPA vibe!
