Yokohama’s Craft beer kitchen Kokorono Tsuki posts Aug. 5 tap list
Craft beer kitchen Kokorono Tsuki, a beer pub in Yokohama’s Noge area, shared its tap list for August 5. The lineup spans six drafts, from Seapine Brewing’s Blackberry Gose to a collaboration beer, One Lap Behind, from Hoppukotan Brewing and Black Tide Brewing.
Hop BroThe interesting stop today is Craft beer kitchen Kokoro no Tsuki in Noge, Yokohama. For August 5, they've got six taps lined up that practically beg to be paired with Chinese food.
MugiWhat! Six draft beers already sounds dangerous, and now you're adding Chinese dishes too? My stomach is scheduling a meeting!
Hop BroThe headliner is One Lap Behind from a collab between Hobukotan Brewery and Black Tide Brewing. It's the one new keg, and they're pouring it as a saison.
MugiWait, what's a saison? That name sounds so fast I thought it was a track team beer!
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's a light aromatic ale. Here they're layering saison yeast spice with Sorachi Ace character and yuzu from Oshima in Miyagi.
MugiNo way, and there are yuzu and no-yuzu versions? That's like hearing the same song as an acoustic cut and a full band mix!
Hop BroExactly, and the best part is you can compare both. You taste the no-yuzu version for the base, then the yuzu version pushes the fresh citrus right to the front.
MugiI'm taking notes already! But Blackberry Gose sounds wild. Is it fruity, tart, and a little salty too?
Hop BroThat's the idea. Seapine's Blackberry Gose should hit with fruit and acidity nicely. Then you've also got Benfinita from Flora Fermentation, Have a Tea from Odawara Garage Brewing, and Watermelon Splash Sour from Lucky Envelope Brewing.
MugiThat lineup is stacked! And with doors opening at 3 PM, I could get in early and still make room for mapo tofu and Shanghai-style fried noodles!
Hop BroThat's very much their style, because the Chinese pairings are part of the draw. Steamed chicken with green peppercorn, plus drool-worthy wontons, can really catch the acidity and citrus.
MugiOkay, that's unfair. Ebi mayo with sour beer sounds like the kind of combo that makes every sip feel louder!
Hop BroSo the plan is obvious: a round in Noge and then a One Lap Behind side-by-side. Just hearing about it put me fully in drinking mode.
August 5 tap list
Craft beer kitchen Kokorono Tsuki in Miyagawacho, Yokohama, opened at 3 p.m. and posted six draft beers for August 5. The pub pairs craft beer with Chinese dishes, which is a core part of its appeal.
The day’s new keg was One Lap Behind, a collaboration between Hoppukotan Brewing and Black Tide Brewing. According to the post, the beer uses plenty of yuzu from Oshima in Miyagi Prefecture and balances saison yeast character, Sorachi Ace aroma, and bright citrus notes. The shop also noted that guests can compare the yuzu-free version and the yuzu-added version.
On tap
- Seapine Brewing / Blackberry Gose
- Flora Fermentation / Benfinita
- Hoppukotan Brewing / One Lap Behind Yuzu-Free Ver. (house tap only)
- Odawara Garage Brewing / Have a Tea
- Lucky Envelope Brewing / Watermelon Splash Sour
- Hoppukotan Brewing / One Lap Behind Yuzu Ver.
Food mentions in the post included steamed chicken with sansho and scallion sauce, fried eggplant with ginger soy sauce, mapo tofu, Shanghai-style fried noodles, shrimp mayo, and yomawari wonton. The lineup suggests a bar that is comfortable for both beer-focused drinking and a full meal, especially for guests who like pairing bright, sour, or citrus-driven beers with savory dishes.
For drinkers in Noge, it is a straightforward, fact-based kind of tap update: six beers, one fresh opening, and a strong food pairing angle.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe interesting stop today is Craft beer kitchen Kokoro no Tsuki in Noge, Yokohama. For August 5, they've got six taps lined up that practically beg to be paired with Chinese food.
MugiWhat! Six draft beers already sounds dangerous, and now you're adding Chinese dishes too? My stomach is scheduling a meeting!
Hop BroThe headliner is One Lap Behind from a collab between Hobukotan Brewery and Black Tide Brewing. It's the one new keg, and they're pouring it as a saison.
MugiWait, what's a saison? That name sounds so fast I thought it was a track team beer!
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's a light aromatic ale. Here they're layering saison yeast spice with Sorachi Ace character and yuzu from Oshima in Miyagi.
MugiNo way, and there are yuzu and no-yuzu versions? That's like hearing the same song as an acoustic cut and a full band mix!
Hop BroExactly, and the best part is you can compare both. You taste the no-yuzu version for the base, then the yuzu version pushes the fresh citrus right to the front.
MugiI'm taking notes already! But Blackberry Gose sounds wild. Is it fruity, tart, and a little salty too?
Hop BroThat's the idea. Seapine's Blackberry Gose should hit with fruit and acidity nicely. Then you've also got Benfinita from Flora Fermentation, Have a Tea from Odawara Garage Brewing, and Watermelon Splash Sour from Lucky Envelope Brewing.
MugiThat lineup is stacked! And with doors opening at 3 PM, I could get in early and still make room for mapo tofu and Shanghai-style fried noodles!
Hop BroThat's very much their style, because the Chinese pairings are part of the draw. Steamed chicken with green peppercorn, plus drool-worthy wontons, can really catch the acidity and citrus.
MugiOkay, that's unfair. Ebi mayo with sour beer sounds like the kind of combo that makes every sip feel louder!
Hop BroSo the plan is obvious: a round in Noge and then a One Lap Behind side-by-side. Just hearing about it put me fully in drinking mode.
