TAP ROOM 99 Taps KANKIKUBREWERY’s Rice-Focused No. 4
TAP ROOM 99, a brewery taproom in Chiba City, is serving KANKIKUBREWERY’s new “稲作中心♯4.” Brewed with rice from Chiba Prefecture, the 4.0% beer offers white-grape and tropical-fruit aromas followed by a crisp, dry finish.
Hop BroTAP ROOM 99 in Chiba's Fujimi area is now pouring KANKIKUBREWERY's new Inasaku Chushin #4!
MugiWhoa, that name is all about rice! What is a rice-forward beer supposed to taste like?
Hop BroIt uses Chiba-grown rice and sits at an easy 4.0% ABV. Expect aromas reminiscent of white grapes and tropical fruit.
MugiWhite grapes, tropical fruit, and rice? Now my rice ball is dancing in my imagination!
Hop BroHa! The fruit-like impression comes from the hops. The rice helps create a light feel and a clean, dry finish.
MugiSo dry means it does not linger sweetly? That sounds like a very drinkable beer!
Hop BroExactly. Its refreshing finish makes it great with food and ideal for a relaxed tasting flight.
MugiA tasting flight! I heard TAP ROOM 99 also has two more rice beers on tap.
Hop BroRight: Fusanomai Lager and RICE ALE also use Chiba-grown rice. Lager, ale, and Inasaku Chushin #4 let you compare rice's many sides.
MugiThe same rice can taste that different? That is Chiba rice beer magic!
Hop BroAnd Inasaku Chushin #4 is sold in cans too, so after tasting it there, you can take the afterglow home.
MugiThen let's check the opening hours, try all three on tap, and toast with Chiba rice!
TAP ROOM 99 in Chiba’s Fujimi district has added KANKIKUBREWERY’s new beer, “稲作中心♯4,” to its lineup.
At 4.0% ABV, the beer is brewed with rice grown in Chiba Prefecture. Its aroma recalls white grapes and tropical fruit, while the finish is dry and refreshing. The light, easy-drinking profile makes it a natural choice with food or for a relaxed tasting session at the taproom.
The low alcohol content also makes “稲作中心♯4” approachable for guests who prefer a beer they can enjoy at an unhurried pace. Cans are available for takeaway at the venue, allowing visitors to continue the experience at home.
Two other beers currently on tap—“ふさのまいラガー” and “RICE ALE”—also use locally grown Japanese rice from Chiba. Tasting all three side by side offers a chance to compare how the same regional ingredient works across different beer styles.
TAP ROOM 99 is a brewery taproom serving KANKIKUBREWERY beers in Chiba City. For craft-beer fans visiting the area, a rice-themed flight featuring these three beers is a focused way to explore the brewery’s local approach. Check the venue’s official information for current availability, hours, and reservations.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTAP ROOM 99 in Chiba's Fujimi area is now pouring KANKIKUBREWERY's new Inasaku Chushin #4!
MugiWhoa, that name is all about rice! What is a rice-forward beer supposed to taste like?
Hop BroIt uses Chiba-grown rice and sits at an easy 4.0% ABV. Expect aromas reminiscent of white grapes and tropical fruit.
MugiWhite grapes, tropical fruit, and rice? Now my rice ball is dancing in my imagination!
Hop BroHa! The fruit-like impression comes from the hops. The rice helps create a light feel and a clean, dry finish.
MugiSo dry means it does not linger sweetly? That sounds like a very drinkable beer!
Hop BroExactly. Its refreshing finish makes it great with food and ideal for a relaxed tasting flight.
MugiA tasting flight! I heard TAP ROOM 99 also has two more rice beers on tap.
Hop BroRight: Fusanomai Lager and RICE ALE also use Chiba-grown rice. Lager, ale, and Inasaku Chushin #4 let you compare rice's many sides.
MugiThe same rice can taste that different? That is Chiba rice beer magic!
Hop BroAnd Inasaku Chushin #4 is sold in cans too, so after tasting it there, you can take the afterglow home.
MugiThen let's check the opening hours, try all three on tap, and toast with Chiba rice!
