Highbury -The Cave of Beer- releases follow-up on “KÖLSCH vs ALT,” weekend hopping between Yokohama and Shinjuku Gyoen
The beer pub Highbury -The Cave of Beer- in Hanasakicho, Naka Ward, Yokohama City, has released follow-up information on “KÖLSCH vs ALT~JAPANESE RHINELAND DERBY~.” As a weekend event on May 16 and 17, it includes perks for hopping between venues and special guests gathering at both locations.
Hop BroHighbury -The Cave of Beer- in Yokohama has released a follow-up on KÖLSCH vs ALT. On May 16 and 17, there’s a plan to go back and forth between CAVE and HOME in Shinjuku Gyoen, and for beer lovers, that’s irresistible.
MugiWait, you mean bar hopping between Yokohama and Shinjuku Gyoen!? It sounds like a beer trip, and it already feels way too fun!
Hop BroExactly. KÖLSCH is light and crisp, while ALT has a bit more depth, so calling it the Rhineland showdown is perfect.
MugiWhat even is Rhineland!? So this style showdown is basically a drinking battle, right?
Hop BroPut simply, KÖLSCH is clean and refreshing, while ALT brings a gentle malt richness. So it’s an event where you can enjoy the difference in mouthfeel.
MugiAnd on top of that, just for bar hopping you get limited food and a voucher? That’s almost unfairly appealing! They even soften the blow of the travel costs, how kind!
Hop BroOn May 16 at CAVE, Kato, Ida, and Nogaki from Yokohama Beer will be there, and in the evening the brewmaster from Kamakura Beer and the brewmaster from Shonan Beer will also appear, so the guest lineup is amazing.
MugiI’m curious about HOME on May 17 too! A former KUNITACHI brewmaster and Honda, the brewmaster from Swan Lake? It feels like a beer-lovers’ business card exchange party, and I’m fired up!
Hop BroHighbury -The Cave of Beer- is a calm beer pub, which makes this kind of event shine. It has full-on event energy, but you can still settle in and really enjoy your beer, and that’s what makes it good.
MugiAt this point, I have to bar hop between CAVE and HOME this weekend and taste both KÖLSCH and ALT! In the end, I just want to drink!
The beer pub Highbury -The Cave of Beer-, located in Hanasakicho, Naka Ward, Yokohama City, announced follow-up information about “KÖLSCH vs ALT~JAPANESE RHINELAND DERBY~” on Instagram. The post revealed that a weekend-long plan is underway for bar hopping between CAVE in Yokohama and HOME in Shinjuku Gyoen on May 16 and 17.
The core of this event is the “KÖLSCH” and “ALT” named in the title. In addition, those who visit both venues will receive a complimentary dish limited to each location, plus a food voucher worth about 650 yen that can be used later at either venue. The setup offsets the burden of transportation costs with these benefits, making the fun of moving from one bar to another in pursuit of beer easy to understand.
On Saturday, May 16, Kato, Ida, and Nogaki from Yokohama Beer are scheduled to visit CAVE from 13:30 to 14:30. In addition, the brewmaster from Kamakura Beer and the brewmaster from Shonan Beer are also expected to appear from around 19:30. On Sunday, May 17, at HOME, former KUNITACHI BREWERY brewmaster and current BET brewer Shiwa is scheduled to arrive from around 17:30, followed by Honda, the brewmaster of Swan Lake.
Highbury -The Cave of Beer- is a place where you can enjoy highly eventful programs in the relaxed atmosphere of a classic beer pub. This follow-up turns the style showdown in beer into a gateway for enjoying the act of moving between the two venues in Yokohama and Shinjuku Gyoen. Along with the contrast between KÖLSCH and ALT, the lineup of names such as Yokohama Beer, Kamakura Beer, Shonan Beer, KUNITACHI BREWERY, BET, and Swan Lake is another point beer lovers will not want to miss.
Event Overview
- Venue: Highbury -The Cave of Beer-
- Dates: May 16 and 17, 2026
- Locations: Highbury -The Cave of Beer- in Yokohama and HOME in Shinjuku Gyoen
- Program: Follow-up to KÖLSCH vs ALT~JAPANESE RHINELAND DERBY~
- Perks: Limited food service for those visiting both venues, food voucher giveaway
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHighbury -The Cave of Beer- in Yokohama has released a follow-up on KÖLSCH vs ALT. On May 16 and 17, there’s a plan to go back and forth between CAVE and HOME in Shinjuku Gyoen, and for beer lovers, that’s irresistible.
MugiWait, you mean bar hopping between Yokohama and Shinjuku Gyoen!? It sounds like a beer trip, and it already feels way too fun!
Hop BroExactly. KÖLSCH is light and crisp, while ALT has a bit more depth, so calling it the Rhineland showdown is perfect.
MugiWhat even is Rhineland!? So this style showdown is basically a drinking battle, right?
Hop BroPut simply, KÖLSCH is clean and refreshing, while ALT brings a gentle malt richness. So it’s an event where you can enjoy the difference in mouthfeel.
MugiAnd on top of that, just for bar hopping you get limited food and a voucher? That’s almost unfairly appealing! They even soften the blow of the travel costs, how kind!
Hop BroOn May 16 at CAVE, Kato, Ida, and Nogaki from Yokohama Beer will be there, and in the evening the brewmaster from Kamakura Beer and the brewmaster from Shonan Beer will also appear, so the guest lineup is amazing.
MugiI’m curious about HOME on May 17 too! A former KUNITACHI brewmaster and Honda, the brewmaster from Swan Lake? It feels like a beer-lovers’ business card exchange party, and I’m fired up!
Hop BroHighbury -The Cave of Beer- is a calm beer pub, which makes this kind of event shine. It has full-on event energy, but you can still settle in and really enjoy your beer, and that’s what makes it good.
MugiAt this point, I have to bar hop between CAVE and HOME this weekend and taste both KÖLSCH and ALT! In the end, I just want to drink!
