CRAFT BEER MARKET Tamachi to tap CRAFTROCK BREWING’s Sansho Lager
CRAFT BEER MARKET Tamachi announced on Instagram that CRAFTROCK BREWING’s Sansho Lager will be tapped across all locations the next day. The beer won gold in the Herb & Spice Beer category at the 2026 World Beer Cup and is described as a lager that keeps balance while highlighting sansho pepper aroma.
Hop BroToday's big story is simultaneous tapping: CRAFT BEER MARKET Tamachi is pouring CRAFTROCK BREWING's Sansho Lager at all locations tomorrow.
MugiWhat! Sansho lager? Since when did beer start flirting with my spice rack?
Hop BroThat is the fun part, CRAFTROCK BREWING's Sansho Lager is a gold medal lager that won at the 2026 World Beer Cup in the Herb & Spice Beer category.
MugiWhoa, but Herb & Spice Beer sounds less like beer and more like a wizard class.
Hop BroBasically it means a beer styled with herbs or spices, but this one keeps the sansho character while preserving true lager balance the whole way through.
MugiOkay... ABV 5.0 I get, but is IBU 20 some kind of exam score? Because that sounds suspiciously low.
Hop BroIt is a bitterness scale, and 20 means it stays pretty approachable, which is why it is built as a food-friendly beer that works with Japanese dishes.
MugiA spicy aroma that does not bully the meal is honestly elite. And Tamachi has 30 rotating taps, right? That is an unfairly strong detour option.
Hop BroExactly, and that casual pub vibe in Shiba, Minato City makes it even better. This feels made for testing its French pub pairing potential on the spot.
MugiAnd if they have party plans with all-you-can-drink for two or more, that is basically an after-work trap. Dangerously crushable is the phrase I am hearing.
Hop BroI can already picture the aroma hitting first and the finish snapping clean right after, and now I want a glass immediately. That sansho finish sounds perfect with food.
MugiI am done for, my stomach turned into beer mode halfway through this conversation. Tomorrow I am walking into CRAFT BEER MARKET with an I need this now face.
In the Instagram post, the Tamachi team introduced `CRAFTROCK BREWING`’s `Sansho Lager`. The beer, also referred to as Sansho Lager in Japanese, won gold in the Herb & Spice Beer category at the 2026 World Beer Cup.
Beer details
- Style: Lager with Sansho
- ABV: 5.0%
- IBU: 20
- Built to emphasize the aroma and flavor of sansho while keeping a clean lager balance
- Designed to pair well with Japanese food and work as an easy drinking meal companion
CRAFT BEER MARKET Tamachi is a beer pub in Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo, with a relaxed, unfussy atmosphere built around craft beer and casual French-inspired food. The shop rotates 30 craft beers daily, making it suitable for a solo pint as well as for groups. The post also notes party plans for groups of two or more with all-you-can-drink craft beer, which makes the venue practical for both after-work drinking and casual gatherings.
For drinkers looking for a lager with a clear spice character but a food-friendly profile, this is a noteworthy tap announcement from one of Tamachi’s most beer-focused spots.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's big story is simultaneous tapping: CRAFT BEER MARKET Tamachi is pouring CRAFTROCK BREWING's Sansho Lager at all locations tomorrow.
MugiWhat! Sansho lager? Since when did beer start flirting with my spice rack?
Hop BroThat is the fun part, CRAFTROCK BREWING's Sansho Lager is a gold medal lager that won at the 2026 World Beer Cup in the Herb & Spice Beer category.
MugiWhoa, but Herb & Spice Beer sounds less like beer and more like a wizard class.
Hop BroBasically it means a beer styled with herbs or spices, but this one keeps the sansho character while preserving true lager balance the whole way through.
MugiOkay... ABV 5.0 I get, but is IBU 20 some kind of exam score? Because that sounds suspiciously low.
Hop BroIt is a bitterness scale, and 20 means it stays pretty approachable, which is why it is built as a food-friendly beer that works with Japanese dishes.
MugiA spicy aroma that does not bully the meal is honestly elite. And Tamachi has 30 rotating taps, right? That is an unfairly strong detour option.
Hop BroExactly, and that casual pub vibe in Shiba, Minato City makes it even better. This feels made for testing its French pub pairing potential on the spot.
MugiAnd if they have party plans with all-you-can-drink for two or more, that is basically an after-work trap. Dangerously crushable is the phrase I am hearing.
Hop BroI can already picture the aroma hitting first and the finish snapping clean right after, and now I want a glass immediately. That sansho finish sounds perfect with food.
MugiI am done for, my stomach turned into beer mode halfway through this conversation. Tomorrow I am walking into CRAFT BEER MARKET with an I need this now face.
