On April 1, the lineup at CRAFT BEER BAR centered on Shiga Kogen Beer. The beers available were DPA, Snow Monkey IPA, Miyama Blonde, Sono Ju Anniversary IPA, IPA, Africa Pale Ale, and Pils. The selection ranged widely, from IPA styles with a sharp hop character to easy-drinking labels such as blonde and pils.

That day was announced as “open despite the rain,” with opening time set for 4:00 p.m. On weekdays, the bar is open from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and on holidays from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; last entry is 60 minutes before closing, and last orders are 30 minutes before closing. Since the timing until last call is clearly stated, it is easy to stop by for just one drink on the way home from work. Because Thursday, April 2, is a closed day, anyone planning a visit should check the schedule.

The shop is a beer pub in Kannai, Yokohama. In a diary-style format written by the owner, the day’s mood and what was in stock come through, and there is both the pleasure of tracking the keg information carefully and the relaxed atmosphere of the place. It has a diary-like feel, including talk of surfing, but the beer focus never wavers. Today’s service was well suited to quietly enjoying a drink on a rainy day while comparing Shiga Kogen beers.