Oita's craft beer Extra Hop taps Le TAMAÏ collab, plus Pizza Port's "Next Horizon" and more
A collaboration event with Le TAMAÏ is underway at craft beer Extra Hop, a beer pub in Chuo-machi, Oita City. On tap are Pizza Port Brewing Company's "Next Horizon," KUNITACHI BREWERY's "903," Beppu Brewery's "CAL DUSK," and more, and on weekends the pub stays open straight through from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Hop BroA collaboration event with Le TAMAÏ is underway at craft beer Extra Hop in Chuo-machi, Oita City. Even though it's a back-alley beer pub, today's keg lineup is seriously strong.
MugiWait, they're that serious in a back alley!? Open straight through from 4 to 10 p.m. sounds like they're fully committed to drinking.
Hop BroThat's what Extra Hop is like. They ask you to order one beer and one food item, and if food sells out, they even serve improvised menu items. The turnover is so fast that the scene when you arrive is a one-time-only encounter.
MugiAn improvised menu? That sounds so live! But I'm also curious about the beer, what does "Next Horizon" taste like?
Hop BroIt's an American IPA from Pizza Port Brewing Company, and Citra, Motueka, and Strata really come through. You get citrus, grapefruit, and stone-fruit notes, so it's perfect for a day when you want to bathe in hop aroma.
MugiGot it, one of those with a ton of fruit names! So what about "903"? Just the number makes it sound strong!
Hop BroIt's an Altbier from KUNITACHI BREWERY, and it's a beer that prioritizes balance over flash. Deep malt richness is layered with a gentle fruity aroma, and the longer you drink it, the more settled it feels.
MugiWait, a beer with a number for a name is that much of a model student!? Then is "CAL DUSK" the wild one?
Hop BroThat's a Red IPA from Beppu Brewery, brewed as Extra Hop's fourth-anniversary beer. Its deep crimson color is layered with hop aroma and malt nuance, so it already looks like the star of the show.
MugiAnd now there's even a limited IPA with only a few glasses left? That's basically a danger zone! I want to go today and compare them one by one while making good use of Hoppy Brother's explanations as drinking snacks!
A collaboration event underway at a back-alley beer pub
craft beer Extra Hop, located on the first floor of the Okuno Hosomichi Building at 2-6-25 Chuo-machi, Oita City, is a beer pub that connects craft beers from Japan and abroad. As befits its back-alley location in Okuno Hosomichi, the interior has an easygoing atmosphere where anyone can stop in without feeling formal, and the counter-centered layout also makes it a good fit for solo drinking.
The post announced the final day of the collaboration event with Le TAMAÏ, noted that some food items had changed, said that weekends would be open straight through from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and asked customers to order at least one beer and one food item. It also reflected the brisk pace of the place by mentioning that once food sells out, the staff serves up improvised menu items.
The beers on tap that day
- Next Horizon / Pizza Port Brewing Company
An American IPA. Brewed with Citra, Motueka, and Strata, it brings out citrus, grapefruit, and stone-fruit notes. A beer for people who want to fully enjoy hop aroma.
- 903 / KUNITACHI BREWERY
An Altbier. A calm, balanced beer that combines deep malt richness with a gentle fruity aroma. Best when you want balance over flash.
- CAL DUSK / Beppu Brewery
A Red IPA brewed as Extra Hop's fourth-anniversary beer. Its design layers hop aroma and malt nuance over a deep crimson color, giving it the presence you would expect from a commemorative beer.
- Limited IPA / Yokohama Bay
Just tapped, with only a few glasses left at the time of the post. Because the tap turnover is so fast here, finding beers like this is part of the appeal.
What makes the place worth a stop
Extra Hop is a shop whose character changes with the kegs on tap, with around seven taps at any given time. It draws a wide range of beers, from domestic staples to beers from overseas breweries and local collaboration releases, so there is real enjoyment in drinking while following the labels. It works equally well for trying small pours alongside food or for taking time to savor a favorite glass. Since it is in the central district within walking distance of Oita Station, it is easy to work into a night out.
This post was both an announcement for event hours and a way to share the direction of the beers currently on tap. With IPA, Altbier, and Red IPA in the lineup, there is something there to match different moods.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA collaboration event with Le TAMAÏ is underway at craft beer Extra Hop in Chuo-machi, Oita City. Even though it's a back-alley beer pub, today's keg lineup is seriously strong.
MugiWait, they're that serious in a back alley!? Open straight through from 4 to 10 p.m. sounds like they're fully committed to drinking.
Hop BroThat's what Extra Hop is like. They ask you to order one beer and one food item, and if food sells out, they even serve improvised menu items. The turnover is so fast that the scene when you arrive is a one-time-only encounter.
MugiAn improvised menu? That sounds so live! But I'm also curious about the beer, what does "Next Horizon" taste like?
Hop BroIt's an American IPA from Pizza Port Brewing Company, and Citra, Motueka, and Strata really come through. You get citrus, grapefruit, and stone-fruit notes, so it's perfect for a day when you want to bathe in hop aroma.
MugiGot it, one of those with a ton of fruit names! So what about "903"? Just the number makes it sound strong!
Hop BroIt's an Altbier from KUNITACHI BREWERY, and it's a beer that prioritizes balance over flash. Deep malt richness is layered with a gentle fruity aroma, and the longer you drink it, the more settled it feels.
MugiWait, a beer with a number for a name is that much of a model student!? Then is "CAL DUSK" the wild one?
Hop BroThat's a Red IPA from Beppu Brewery, brewed as Extra Hop's fourth-anniversary beer. Its deep crimson color is layered with hop aroma and malt nuance, so it already looks like the star of the show.
MugiAnd now there's even a limited IPA with only a few glasses left? That's basically a danger zone! I want to go today and compare them one by one while making good use of Hoppy Brother's explanations as drinking snacks!
