A 20-Tap Takeover Featuring Five Hokushin'etsu Breweries at IBREW Shinbashi Ekimae
At CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Shinbashi Ekimae, "Rurubrew Hokushin'etsu Ver." will be held from May 29 to 31. Five breweries from the Hokushin'etsu region will gather to serve craft beer across a total of 20 taps.
Hop BroThis Hokushin'etsu five-brewery takeover in Shinbashi is seriously hot. "Rurubrew Hokushin'etsu Ver." is being held at CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Shinbashi Ekimae from May 29 to 31.
MugiWait, there are 20 taps lined up!? That many would make me so happy I might collapse before even choosing!
Hop BroAnd this is the fourth installment in the series, with 5 breweries and 20 taps in total. JOKUN BEER LAB, TENZING BREWERY, BREWMIN', BREWCLASSIC, and OUR BREWING are all coming together.
MugiHold on, what even is a tap takeover? It sounds like the taps are being seized in a beer rebellion!
Hop BroBasically, it's an event where a shop's draft lineup is filled with beers from one special project. This time, the star is a Hokushin'etsu tasting comparison, and the big draw is being able to experience the region's character all at once.
MugiSo it's like drinking with a travel vibe! But if the individual beer names aren't being revealed, does that mean it's a surprise until you get there?
Hop BroExactly, and that's what makes it fun. Rather than focusing on the beer names, it's about comparing each brewery's flavor style, so this is an event where you can enjoy the breadth of the lineup.
MugiThat breadth sounds really broad! And the weekends open at 11:00 a.m., right? Isn't it unfair to let people start attacking it from lunchtime?
Hop BroSince it's inside Shinbashi Ekimae Building No. 1, it works both for after-work drinks and for a daytime beer crawl. Being able to create a Hokushin'etsu trip vibe so easily in central Tokyo is one of IBREW's strengths.
MugiNice, I want to drink my way through 20 taps I don't usually see a little at a time! If I go around the five breweries one by one, it might feel like I took a little trip.
Hop BroAnd of course, after the tasting, you'll want just one more drink. A Hokushin'etsu tour in Shinbashi definitely makes me want to go together.
Hokushin'etsu Craft Beer on 20 Taps in Shinbashi
At CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Shinbashi Ekimae (inside Shinbashi Ekimae Building No. 1 in Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo), the tap takeover event "Rurubrew Hokushin'etsu Ver." will take place from May 29 to 31. According to the post, this is the fourth installment in the series. Breweries from the Hokushin'etsu area of Niigata, Nagano, Toyama, Ishikawa, and Fukui will be brought together, with craft beer served from 5 breweries and a total of 20 taps.
The participating breweries are JOKUN BEER LAB, TENZING BREWERY, BREWMIN', BREWCLASSIC, and OUR BREWING. The post does not list the individual beer names, but the appeal is that you can compare each brewery's unique character side by side. For beer lovers who value variety, this is an event not to miss, offering a chance to explore Hokushin'etsu craft beer all at once.
The event runs for three days: Friday, May 29, 2026; Saturday, May 30; and Sunday, May 31. Both weekend days are scheduled to open at 11:00 a.m., making it easy to enjoy from an early hour. The location, a beer pub inside Shinbashi Ekimae Building No. 1, makes it convenient not only after work but also for a daytime beer crawl.
IBREW Shinbashi Ekimae is a beer pub where you can enjoy a wide range of taps right by the station in the heart of the city. This takeover stands out because it offers a different kind of experience from the usual lineup, letting guests feel as if they are on a "Hokushin'etsu trip." It is the kind of event that suits the pleasure of sampling regional craft beers little by little from 20 taps.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis Hokushin'etsu five-brewery takeover in Shinbashi is seriously hot. "Rurubrew Hokushin'etsu Ver." is being held at CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Shinbashi Ekimae from May 29 to 31.
MugiWait, there are 20 taps lined up!? That many would make me so happy I might collapse before even choosing!
Hop BroAnd this is the fourth installment in the series, with 5 breweries and 20 taps in total. JOKUN BEER LAB, TENZING BREWERY, BREWMIN', BREWCLASSIC, and OUR BREWING are all coming together.
MugiHold on, what even is a tap takeover? It sounds like the taps are being seized in a beer rebellion!
Hop BroBasically, it's an event where a shop's draft lineup is filled with beers from one special project. This time, the star is a Hokushin'etsu tasting comparison, and the big draw is being able to experience the region's character all at once.
MugiSo it's like drinking with a travel vibe! But if the individual beer names aren't being revealed, does that mean it's a surprise until you get there?
Hop BroExactly, and that's what makes it fun. Rather than focusing on the beer names, it's about comparing each brewery's flavor style, so this is an event where you can enjoy the breadth of the lineup.
MugiThat breadth sounds really broad! And the weekends open at 11:00 a.m., right? Isn't it unfair to let people start attacking it from lunchtime?
Hop BroSince it's inside Shinbashi Ekimae Building No. 1, it works both for after-work drinks and for a daytime beer crawl. Being able to create a Hokushin'etsu trip vibe so easily in central Tokyo is one of IBREW's strengths.
MugiNice, I want to drink my way through 20 taps I don't usually see a little at a time! If I go around the five breweries one by one, it might feel like I took a little trip.
Hop BroAnd of course, after the tasting, you'll want just one more drink. A Hokushin'etsu tour in Shinbashi definitely makes me want to go together.
