Sakamichi Brewing to Hold IPA Fest with Guest IPAs from September 18
Sakamichi Brewing in Tachikawa, Tokyo, will hold its IPA Fest from September 18 through 27. Special guest IPAs will be served on tap at the Taproom, while North will host food pop-ups throughout the event.
Hop BroSakamichi Brewing in Tachikawa is kicking off a ten-day IPA Fest on September 18.
MugiWhat?! An IPA-only celebration? There’ll be so many hop fans the place might turn green!
Hop BroIt runs through September 27, and the taproom will pour special guest IPAs.
MugiMaybe beers from breweries we do not usually get to try! What a perfect tasting chance!
Hop BroExactly. IPA is a style led by hop aroma and bitterness—think citrus, tropical fruit, and even pine-resin character.
MugiPine resin?! Is that like drinking a tree? Did I accidentally order a bonsai?
Hop BroNo worries. It means a fresh, resinous aroma reminiscent of a pine forest. Hop varieties and brewing methods create different aroma and bitterness.
MugiWow, so every IPA can taste totally different. Lining up the guest beers sounds like a hop personality test!
Hop BroThere will also be a food pop-up at Sakamichi Brewing’s North. Meat, spices, and salty snacks are an excellent IPA match.
MugiTheir second shop is one minute from Tachikawa Station’s north exit, so let’s watch for updates and take an IPA-and-food adventure!
Hop BroAt Sakamichi Brewing, open since 2020, we can savor each brewery’s character. It is time for a Tachikawa toast!
MugiDone! When the guest IPA details arrive, I want to rush over for a hop-fragrant pint!
Ten days of IPA in Tachikawa
Sakamichi Brewing will hold an “IPA Fest” from Friday, September 18, through Sunday, September 27. During the event, special guest IPAs will be available on tap at the Taproom, giving visitors the chance to explore beers from breweries beyond Sakamichi’s own lineup.
India pale ale is defined by its hop-driven aroma and bitterness. Depending on the hops and brewing methods, an IPA may show notes of citrus, tropical fruit, pine, herbs, or stone fruit, with bitterness ranging from crisp and assertive to soft and rounded. Tasting several beers side by side should offer a useful look at the differences between breweries and recipes.
Food pop-ups at North
Food pop-ups will also take place at Sakamichi Brewing’s North location during the festival. IPA’s aromatic bitterness pairs naturally with grilled foods, spicy dishes, and salty snacks, so the event will offer an opportunity to enjoy beer alongside food as well as on its own.
Sakamichi Brewing was founded in Tachikawa, Tokyo, in 2020. The brewery added an on-site brewing facility in 2022 and opened a second location near the north exit of Tachikawa Station in 2024. Alongside its locally rooted taprooms, it produces a broad range of styles, including hop-forward IPAs.
Details of the guest beers and food vendors are expected through the brewery’s official channels. Beer drinkers visiting Tachikawa between September 18 and 27 can look forward to exploring the IPA lineup at the Taproom and pairing it with food at North.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSakamichi Brewing in Tachikawa is kicking off a ten-day IPA Fest on September 18.
MugiWhat?! An IPA-only celebration? There’ll be so many hop fans the place might turn green!
Hop BroIt runs through September 27, and the taproom will pour special guest IPAs.
MugiMaybe beers from breweries we do not usually get to try! What a perfect tasting chance!
Hop BroExactly. IPA is a style led by hop aroma and bitterness—think citrus, tropical fruit, and even pine-resin character.
MugiPine resin?! Is that like drinking a tree? Did I accidentally order a bonsai?
Hop BroNo worries. It means a fresh, resinous aroma reminiscent of a pine forest. Hop varieties and brewing methods create different aroma and bitterness.
MugiWow, so every IPA can taste totally different. Lining up the guest beers sounds like a hop personality test!
Hop BroThere will also be a food pop-up at Sakamichi Brewing’s North. Meat, spices, and salty snacks are an excellent IPA match.
MugiTheir second shop is one minute from Tachikawa Station’s north exit, so let’s watch for updates and take an IPA-and-food adventure!
Hop BroAt Sakamichi Brewing, open since 2020, we can savor each brewery’s character. It is time for a Tachikawa toast!
MugiDone! When the guest IPA details arrive, I want to rush over for a hop-fragrant pint!
