Beer O'clock taps Nara Brewing's "FUNCTION" and shares Golden Week hours
At Beer O'clock, a beer pub in Chuo Ward, Chiba City, Nara Brewing's American Belgo "FUNCTION" has been tapped. The beer won gold in the American-Belgo-Style Ale category at the World Beer Cup 2026, and it is described as offering aromas reminiscent of citrus and white grapes, with a drinkability that is not overly bitter.
Hop BroAt the Chuo Ward, Chiba City beer pub Beer O'clock, Nara Brewing's guest keg FUNCTION has been tapped. And since it won gold at the World Beer Cup 2026, it's a really noteworthy beer.
MugiWhat! A gold-medal beer is on tap!? A fresh tap right after the award sounds like the whole place must be sparkling!
Hop BroThe style is American Belgo. It layers Belgian yeast character with American hops, so the aroma lifts beautifully and it does not end up as just a bitter beer, which is the interesting part.
MugiBelgian yeast? What is that!? If the yeast changes things that much, then beer is basically a living thing!
Hop BroExactly, yeast is the star of fermentation. FUNCTION is described as having aromas of citrus and white grapes, and while it has the satisfying heft of 6.0% ABV, the bitterness is not pushed to the front.
MugiWhoa! So it is the kind of beer where you get lost in the aroma first, then the flavor slowly builds? A drinkability that is not too bitter is especially great for beginners!
Hop BroAnd Beer O'clock, the beer pub in Fujimi, Chuo Ward, Chiba City, was open all day on Mondays at the time of the post. It is open from 12:00 to 22:30, so it is convenient from daytime into the evening.
MugiNice, it's so helpful that it's easy to visit even on weekdays! But what about Golden Week? Checking before you go is one of those important things with popular spots, right?
Hop BroThe notice said April 29 (Wed, holiday) would be 12:00 to 22:00, and April 30 (Thu) would be a closed day. When they post these detailed hours, you can check the Golden Week hours and head there with confidence.
MugiAnd the weekly pasta special is clams and maitake shimeji mushrooms? They are clearly trying to pair it with the beer... The shiso aroma sounds like it would fit too, and now I'm getting hungry!
Hop BroExactly. Pair FUNCTION, with its clean aromatic layers, with a savory pasta and it would be perfect. Today was definitely an article that makes you want a drink in Chiba.
At Beer O'clock, a beer pub in the Fujimi area of Chiba, Nara Brewing's guest beer "FUNCTION" has gone on tap. In the post, it is introduced as the beer that won gold in the American-Belgo-Style Ale category at the World Beer Cup 2026.
FUNCTION is an American Belgo style that combines Belgian yeast with American hops. It has an ABV of 6.0%, and its aroma is described as evoking citrus and white grapes. It is presented as a glass you can enjoy while taking in layers of aroma, without the bitterness becoming too strong. Because it was connected right after its award, it is also a guest keg with plenty of buzz.
Beer O'clock is a beer pub in Fujimi, Chuo Ward, Chiba City. At the time of the post, it was open all day on Mondays as well, with hours from 12:00 to 22:30. It also announced that on Wednesday, April 29, it would be open from 12:00 to 22:00, and on Thursday, April 30, it would be closed. The Golden Week schedule was being shared in detail, so it is reassuring to check before visiting.
On the food side, the weekly pasta special has been changed to "spaghetti with clams, maitake shimeji mushrooms, and shiso." It pairs the plump savoriness of clams with the texture of maitake shimeji mushrooms and the aroma of shiso, making it an easy dish to enjoy alongside craft beer. Keeping beer at the center while also pairing it properly with food is very much Beer O'clock's style.
If you are looking for guest beer in Chiba, this is a timing you should not miss, with an award-winning glass now on tap. It is a place where you can enjoy an American Belgo with a clear aromatic profile alongside pub food.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt the Chuo Ward, Chiba City beer pub Beer O'clock, Nara Brewing's guest keg FUNCTION has been tapped. And since it won gold at the World Beer Cup 2026, it's a really noteworthy beer.
MugiWhat! A gold-medal beer is on tap!? A fresh tap right after the award sounds like the whole place must be sparkling!
Hop BroThe style is American Belgo. It layers Belgian yeast character with American hops, so the aroma lifts beautifully and it does not end up as just a bitter beer, which is the interesting part.
MugiBelgian yeast? What is that!? If the yeast changes things that much, then beer is basically a living thing!
Hop BroExactly, yeast is the star of fermentation. FUNCTION is described as having aromas of citrus and white grapes, and while it has the satisfying heft of 6.0% ABV, the bitterness is not pushed to the front.
MugiWhoa! So it is the kind of beer where you get lost in the aroma first, then the flavor slowly builds? A drinkability that is not too bitter is especially great for beginners!
Hop BroAnd Beer O'clock, the beer pub in Fujimi, Chuo Ward, Chiba City, was open all day on Mondays at the time of the post. It is open from 12:00 to 22:30, so it is convenient from daytime into the evening.
MugiNice, it's so helpful that it's easy to visit even on weekdays! But what about Golden Week? Checking before you go is one of those important things with popular spots, right?
Hop BroThe notice said April 29 (Wed, holiday) would be 12:00 to 22:00, and April 30 (Thu) would be a closed day. When they post these detailed hours, you can check the Golden Week hours and head there with confidence.
MugiAnd the weekly pasta special is clams and maitake shimeji mushrooms? They are clearly trying to pair it with the beer... The shiso aroma sounds like it would fit too, and now I'm getting hungry!
Hop BroExactly. Pair FUNCTION, with its clean aromatic layers, with a savory pasta and it would be perfect. Today was definitely an article that makes you want a drink in Chiba.
