Craft Beer & Cuisine oasis in Nakameguro is pouring two Nara Brewing beers and Chuckanut's Kölsch
At Craft Beer & Cuisine oasis in Nakameguro, tap information has been announced, including beers that won at the World Beer Cup 2026. Nara Brewing's LIGHTHOUSE and FUNCTION, along with Chuckanut Brewery's Kolsch, are on tap, making for a lineup that fits the character of a place where you can stand and drink while also enjoying a meal.
Hop BroAt Craft Beer & Cuisine oasis in Nakameguro, three award-winning beers are lined up. Nara Brewing's LIGHTHOUSE and FUNCTION, plus Chuckanut Brewery's Kolsch, make for a really interesting tap lineup.
MugiWhoa, just hearing World Beer Cup 2026 makes it sound strong! But LIGHTHOUSE is a porter, so what does it mean that it's in the Session category?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: it's a Micro Porter. It has the richness you'd expect from a porter, but it's also light enough to keep drinking, so it's perfect for a day when you're staying a while.
MugiSo it's light but rich? That sounds like a beer with a personality conflict, like suddenly a science class started!
Hop BroExactly. FUNCTION is even more layered: it's an American-Belgo Style Ale. It has the structure of an American ale, with yeast character from Belgian influence on top, so the aroma and finish have a little twist and change expression with every sip.
MugiHuh! Belgian-like but American, like a two-sword beer. That sounds strong and kind of intriguing!
Hop BroThat's right. LIGHTHOUSE won gold in the Session Beer category, and FUNCTION won gold in the American-Belgo Style Ale category. And on top of that, they have a Kölsch on the same menu, so it's fun to compare completely opposite styles all at once.
MugiI've heard the name Kölsch before, but what does dry and delicate actually feel like? It sounds so refined that if I drank it, I might even sit up straighter!
Hop BroChuckanut Brewery's Kolsch is all about that crisp finish. It goes down smoothly and leaves a light aftertaste, so when you line it up next to the porter's depth and FUNCTION's complexity, it's like a triangle forming in your mouth.
MugiAnd Craft Beer & Cuisine oasis in Nakameguro is all about standing drinking + a feast, right? If they even have seared Spanish mackerel and Tosa buntan carpaccio, my stomach is applauding before the beer even starts!
Hop BroExactly. The seared Spanish mackerel and Tosa buntan are especially good. The citrus brightness doesn't get in the way of the beer, so it works both for a quick drink and for a night spent really enjoying the food.
MugiThen it's settled: a tasting session in Nakameguro tonight! If we finish with LIGHTHOUSE, then FUNCTION, and end with Kolsch, we'll probably go home smiling the whole way!
At "Craft Beer & Cuisine oasis" in Nakameguro, the day's pickup beers were introduced along with the Golden Week business hours. The shop is a beer pub built around the idea of "standing drinking + a feast," and its appeal is that you can casually enjoy restaurant-style dishes. In a relaxed atmosphere, you can take your time choosing your first glass.
Today's Pickup Beers
- Nara Brewing `LIGHTHOUSE` (Micro Porter)
- Nara Brewing `FUNCTION` (American-Belgo Style Ale)
- `Kolsch` (Chuckanut Brewery)
All three are introduced as beers recognized at the World Beer Cup 2026. `LIGHTHOUSE` won gold in the Session Beer category, while `FUNCTION` took gold in the American-Belgo Style Ale category. `Kolsch` is presented as a Chuckanut Brewery beer with a dry, delicate drinking profile. The lineup brings together three beers with very different personalities: the calm richness of a porter, the complexity of an American ale with Belgian elements, and the crisp finish typical of a Kölsch.
On the food side, the day's recommendation is seared Spanish mackerel carpaccio with Tosa buntan. It is a dish that combines the freshness of citrus with the umami of the fish, and it is composed so that it does not get in the way of the beer's drinkability. Since this is a place that works just as well for a quick stop and a standing drink as it does for a proper meal, it seems like a spot where you could go for the beer and still be very satisfied with the food.
For anyone in Nakameguro who wants to enjoy award-winning beers without any pretense, this is an easy one to check out. With a lineup whose tap personalities are clearly distinct, it is easy to choose according to your mood, from something light to something more substantial.
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Hop BroAt Craft Beer & Cuisine oasis in Nakameguro, three award-winning beers are lined up. Nara Brewing's LIGHTHOUSE and FUNCTION, plus Chuckanut Brewery's Kolsch, make for a really interesting tap lineup.
MugiWhoa, just hearing World Beer Cup 2026 makes it sound strong! But LIGHTHOUSE is a porter, so what does it mean that it's in the Session category?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: it's a Micro Porter. It has the richness you'd expect from a porter, but it's also light enough to keep drinking, so it's perfect for a day when you're staying a while.
MugiSo it's light but rich? That sounds like a beer with a personality conflict, like suddenly a science class started!
Hop BroExactly. FUNCTION is even more layered: it's an American-Belgo Style Ale. It has the structure of an American ale, with yeast character from Belgian influence on top, so the aroma and finish have a little twist and change expression with every sip.
MugiHuh! Belgian-like but American, like a two-sword beer. That sounds strong and kind of intriguing!
Hop BroThat's right. LIGHTHOUSE won gold in the Session Beer category, and FUNCTION won gold in the American-Belgo Style Ale category. And on top of that, they have a Kölsch on the same menu, so it's fun to compare completely opposite styles all at once.
MugiI've heard the name Kölsch before, but what does dry and delicate actually feel like? It sounds so refined that if I drank it, I might even sit up straighter!
Hop BroChuckanut Brewery's Kolsch is all about that crisp finish. It goes down smoothly and leaves a light aftertaste, so when you line it up next to the porter's depth and FUNCTION's complexity, it's like a triangle forming in your mouth.
MugiAnd Craft Beer & Cuisine oasis in Nakameguro is all about standing drinking + a feast, right? If they even have seared Spanish mackerel and Tosa buntan carpaccio, my stomach is applauding before the beer even starts!
Hop BroExactly. The seared Spanish mackerel and Tosa buntan are especially good. The citrus brightness doesn't get in the way of the beer, so it works both for a quick drink and for a night spent really enjoying the food.
MugiThen it's settled: a tasting session in Nakameguro tonight! If we finish with LIGHTHOUSE, then FUNCTION, and end with Kolsch, we'll probably go home smiling the whole way!
