Six Wakayama Breweries Gather at TAP&CROWLER for 6TAPS on May 9
At TAP&CROWLER in Shibuya's Udagawacho, the Wakayama edition of "47 Prefectures BEER Marathon on 6TAPS" will be held on May 9. Breweries from across Wakayama, including Nagisa Beer, will come together, with smoked hot sandwiches available to enjoy alongside the beers.
Hop BroAt TAP&CROWLER in Shibuya's Udagawacho, the Wakayama edition is coming on May 9. Just from the name "47 Prefectures BEER Marathon on 6TAPS," you can already feel the tasting session vibe.
MugiWait, all those Wakayama breweries are gathering!? Isn't it kind of unfair to be able to enjoy that much all at once while staying in Tokyo!?
Hop BroExactly. Nagisa Beer, Mikazuki Brewery, Bluewood Brewery, VOYAGER BREWING, NOMCRAFT BREWING, Wakayama Brewery, and Konono beer is also still under inquiry, so it's set up as a cross-sectional 6TAPS project.
MugiHold on, what is 6TAPS? Does that mean six pours? Am I going to lose track of time halfway through?
Hop BroBasically, it means six different kegs or servers will each have a different beer on them. And this time, it's centered on IPAs, so the lineup is set up for a West Coast IPA tasting showdown too.
MugiWow, if it's all IPA, my nose is going to be busy with all those aromas! But I heard it starts with Nagisa American Wheat, so a light and easy opening would actually be nice!
Hop BroThat's the clever part. It moves from the softness of wheat to the bitterness and aroma of hop-driven IPAs, so the progression of flavors is well designed.
MugiWhat is that, a story that unfolds while you drink!? And with smoked hot sandwiches as the food, isn't that way too strong as beer's partner?
Hop BroIt is. Smoked aromas pair really well with hop aroma, so they bring out IPA bitterness even more. This is basically a collaboration of aromas.
MugiBeing able to drop by easily in Shibuya and taste what Wakayama is doing right now all at once is the best! I've already decided on my weekend pint here!
Hop BroThen it's settled. On May 9, let's make it a night of touring Wakayama by tap at TAP&CROWLER. After that, the two of us are definitely going to want one more.
Wakayama Edition of 6TAPS
At the beer pub TAP&CROWLER in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward, Udagawacho, the Wakayama edition of "47 Prefectures BEER Marathon on 6TAPS" will be held on Saturday, May 9. It is being presented as a day when breweries from all over Wakayama gather on the weekend after Golden Week, with beers of different personalities lined up across six taps.
Breweries on Tap
The breweries listed in the post are Nagisa Beer, Mikazuki Brewery, Bluewood Brewery, VOYAGER BREWING, NOMCRAFT BREWING, Wakayama Brewery, and Konono beer, which is currently under inquiry. With makers from across the region brought together, the lineup offers a way to take in Wakayama's craft beer scene all at once.
The Tasting Focus
The beers center on tasting different IPAs, including West Coast IPA, Hazy IPA, and citrus-forward IPA styles. In particular, the flow from "Nagisa American Wheat" into hop-forward IPAs is highlighted as a point of interest. Moving from the lightness of wheat beer to IPAs with stronger bitterness and aroma should make the differences in character easier to appreciate as you keep drinking.
Food Pairing
The food includes smoked hot sandwiches from Osaki Smoked Research Institute. Smoked aromas pair well with hop aroma and IPA bitterness, making for a combination that brings out the beer's flavor. As a casual beer pub easy to stop by in Shibuya, TAP&CROWLER is a place where you can enjoy a tasting lineup together with food. This is an event where you will want to follow the current state of Wakayama's brewers, tap by tap.
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Hop BroAt TAP&CROWLER in Shibuya's Udagawacho, the Wakayama edition is coming on May 9. Just from the name "47 Prefectures BEER Marathon on 6TAPS," you can already feel the tasting session vibe.
MugiWait, all those Wakayama breweries are gathering!? Isn't it kind of unfair to be able to enjoy that much all at once while staying in Tokyo!?
Hop BroExactly. Nagisa Beer, Mikazuki Brewery, Bluewood Brewery, VOYAGER BREWING, NOMCRAFT BREWING, Wakayama Brewery, and Konono beer is also still under inquiry, so it's set up as a cross-sectional 6TAPS project.
MugiHold on, what is 6TAPS? Does that mean six pours? Am I going to lose track of time halfway through?
Hop BroBasically, it means six different kegs or servers will each have a different beer on them. And this time, it's centered on IPAs, so the lineup is set up for a West Coast IPA tasting showdown too.
MugiWow, if it's all IPA, my nose is going to be busy with all those aromas! But I heard it starts with Nagisa American Wheat, so a light and easy opening would actually be nice!
Hop BroThat's the clever part. It moves from the softness of wheat to the bitterness and aroma of hop-driven IPAs, so the progression of flavors is well designed.
MugiWhat is that, a story that unfolds while you drink!? And with smoked hot sandwiches as the food, isn't that way too strong as beer's partner?
Hop BroIt is. Smoked aromas pair really well with hop aroma, so they bring out IPA bitterness even more. This is basically a collaboration of aromas.
MugiBeing able to drop by easily in Shibuya and taste what Wakayama is doing right now all at once is the best! I've already decided on my weekend pint here!
Hop BroThen it's settled. On May 9, let's make it a night of touring Wakayama by tap at TAP&CROWLER. After that, the two of us are definitely going to want one more.
