Sakamichi Brewing to host Sakamichi Summer Fest IPA contest in Tachikawa
Sakamichi Brewing will hold Sakamichi Summer Fest at its Tachikawa taproom from June 19 to 21. The event centers on an IPA contest, with four award-winning American breweries and four Japanese breweries lined up for a vote-based tasting session.
Hop BroTachikawa is about to feel like summer, because Sakamichi Summer Fest is happening June 19 to 21 at Sakamichi Brewing's taproom.
MugiWhat! That already sounds fun, and it's not just drinking, right? An IPA showdown event is a dangerous amount of temptation!
Hop BroExactly. The theme is Japan versus the U.S., with four breweries each pouring IPAs, and visitors can vote for their favorite while they're on tap.
MugiThat sounds amazing! But if there are eight IPAs lined up, my favorite will change every two sips!
Hop BroThat's part of the fun. The lineup really shows the range of IPA, with Hazy IPA, Session IPA, West Coast IPA, and even Mountain IPA.
MugiHold on, what is Session IPA? It sounds like a beer for a group meeting with snacks!
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's an IPA that's easy to keep drinking. It still has solid hop aroma, but it's lighter and great for tasting comparisons.
MugiOhhh, so Hazy, West Coast, and Mountain all have totally different personalities, then!
Hop BroRight, and Sakamichi Brewing has an attached taproom, so it's easier to experience the brewery's philosophy and flavor direction on the spot.
MugiWhen I hear about patience, skill, and obsession, it stops feeling like just a drink and starts feeling like you can taste a story.
Hop BroIf you're looking for your first great summer pint in Tachikawa, this is a strong candidate. I want to drink and cast a vote at the same time.
MugiThen it's settled! I'll call it research, but honestly I'll be fully celebrating. I want a pint now!
Event overview
Sakamichi Brewing, based in Tachikawa, Tokyo, will host Sakamichi Summer Fest at its taproom from June 19 through June 21. In an Instagram post announcing the event, the brewery said this year’s edition will be an IPA contest built around a Japan vs. America theme. Four IPAs from award-winning American breweries and four IPAs from breweries in Japan will be poured, and guests can vote for their favorite while the beers are on tap.
On its official website, Sakamichi Brewing describes itself as a brewery and taproom focused on a modern, welcoming space in western Tokyo. The brewery says it values the process behind beer as much as the finished pint, emphasizing patience, craftsmanship, hard work, and attention to detail in its approach to brewing.
That background makes this event a natural fit. Sakamichi’s beer list includes styles such as Hazy IPA, Session IPA, West Coast IPA, and Mountain IPA, so an IPA-focused contest plays directly to its strengths. For beer drinkers in Tachikawa, the festival offers a straightforward way to compare different interpretations of the style and follow the crowd’s voting as the event unfolds.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTachikawa is about to feel like summer, because Sakamichi Summer Fest is happening June 19 to 21 at Sakamichi Brewing's taproom.
MugiWhat! That already sounds fun, and it's not just drinking, right? An IPA showdown event is a dangerous amount of temptation!
Hop BroExactly. The theme is Japan versus the U.S., with four breweries each pouring IPAs, and visitors can vote for their favorite while they're on tap.
MugiThat sounds amazing! But if there are eight IPAs lined up, my favorite will change every two sips!
Hop BroThat's part of the fun. The lineup really shows the range of IPA, with Hazy IPA, Session IPA, West Coast IPA, and even Mountain IPA.
MugiHold on, what is Session IPA? It sounds like a beer for a group meeting with snacks!
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's an IPA that's easy to keep drinking. It still has solid hop aroma, but it's lighter and great for tasting comparisons.
MugiOhhh, so Hazy, West Coast, and Mountain all have totally different personalities, then!
Hop BroRight, and Sakamichi Brewing has an attached taproom, so it's easier to experience the brewery's philosophy and flavor direction on the spot.
MugiWhen I hear about patience, skill, and obsession, it stops feeling like just a drink and starts feeling like you can taste a story.
Hop BroIf you're looking for your first great summer pint in Tachikawa, this is a strong candidate. I want to drink and cast a vote at the same time.
MugiThen it's settled! I'll call it research, but honestly I'll be fully celebrating. I want a pint now!
