PEPOWN to Host a Three-Day Nara Brewing Tap Showcase
PEPOWN, a brewery in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, will host “Hello! Nara Brewing” from September 19 to 21. The event will feature a broad selection from Nara Brewing, ranging from easy-drinking lagers and wheat ales to barrel pours and bottle-conditioned saisons served by the glass.
Hop BroPEPOWN in Chigasaki is hosting “Hello! Nara Brewing” from September 19 to 21—a three-day deep dive into Nara Brewing with its taps packed with their beers.
MugiWhat, a taproom full of Nara Brewing? That sounds like a beer-tasting paradise! Is there something friendly for beginners?
Hop BroAbsolutely. Start with LIGHTHOUSE: a 3% Micro Porter with cocoa and coffee notes from roasted malt, served on nitro.
MugiNitro? Is that a beer for nighttime? Does it become a glowing porter in darkness?
Hop BroClose, but it does not glow. Nitro means it is poured with nitrogen, creating a silky smooth texture and a fine, creamy foam.
MugiWow! Then I need TIMMUR. What is this Himalayan pepper—did they put chili in lager?
Hop BroTimmur is a Nepalese relative of Japanese sansho pepper: more tingly than hot. This 5% Amber Lager layers a gentle peppery tingle over malt sweetness and hop bitterness.
MugiA Himalayan expedition for my tongue! And does WATERMELON HEAD really have a fresh watermelon aroma?
Hop BroIt does. It is a 5% Wheat Ale with soft wheat character and watermelon aroma. KIP is also fun: this 5.5% Hoppy Pilsner uses fresh hops, so its hop aroma evolves as it warms.
MugiSo I should not rush it—I can taste the changes. What about the award-winning FUNCTION? What is its main flavor profile?
Hop BroFUNCTION is a 6% American-Belgo-Style Ale and a 2026 WBC gold winner. It is dry and Nelson Sauvin-led, with a touch of saison-yeast acidity. There is also STUDY IN ROUGE with raspberry and vanilla, plus the citrusy, pineapple-like IPA LOCOMOTION: plenty of distinctive choices.
MugiAnd INTEGRAL and the wilder INTEGRAL B are bottle-conditioned and available by the glass. At 9%, I want to sip them slowly and compare them.
Hop BroExactly. From easy lagers to complex bottles, PEPOWN is perfect for finding your favorite; designer Genki is also expected on the 21st. Let’s raise a glass to Nara Brewing!
MugiI’m in! First the creamy LIGHTHOUSE, then watermelon, pepper, and the gold winner—stomach, please clear your schedule for three days!
Nara Brewing takes over the taps at PEPOWN
PEPOWN, a brewery located in Chigasaki’s Kyoei district, will hold the seventh edition of its monthly “Hello!” series from September 19 through 21. Each edition focuses on one brewery, and this installment will explore the beers of Nara Brewing from Nara City, Nara Prefecture.
The draft lineup includes LIGHTHOUSE (Micro Porter / 3%), a low-alcohol porter served on nitro for a creamy texture and roast-driven cocoa and coffee notes. TIMMUR (Amber Lager w/ Himalayan Pepper / 5%) combines malt sweetness and hop bitterness with the gentle tingling character of Nepalese timur pepper.
WATERMELON HEAD (Wheat Ale w/ Watermelon / 5%) offers a soft wheat mouthfeel and fresh watermelon aroma, while KIP (Hoppy Pilsner / 5.5%) uses fresh, undried hops for a crisp pour that develops more hop character as it warms. FUNCTION (American-Belgo-Style Ale / 6%), a Nara Brewing staple, layers Nelson Sauvin with Hallertau Blanc and Mosaic over a dry saison-yeast profile. The brewery notes that it received a gold medal at the 2026 WBC.
The selection also includes STUDY IN ROUGE (Fruit Sour Ale w/ Vanilla / 6%), pairing raspberry tartness with gentle vanilla, and LOCOMOTION (American IPA / 6.5%), a drinkable IPA with grapefruit-like citrus and tropical pineapple impressions.
Bottle-conditioned saisons by the glass
PEPOWN will also serve INTEGRAL (Saison / 9%) and INTEGRAL B (Brett Saison / 9%) by the glass. INTEGRAL is a classic bottle-conditioned saison with fruity aromas and refined bitterness. INTEGRAL B follows the same recipe with Brettanomyces yeast, bringing earthy, wild aromatics and a spicy, layered profile.
The event offers a useful cross-section of Nara Brewing’s range, from refreshing lagers and wheat ales to fruit-forward sour beer and contemplative bottle-conditioned saisons. On September 21, designer Genki is also scheduled to visit the venue.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroPEPOWN in Chigasaki is hosting “Hello! Nara Brewing” from September 19 to 21—a three-day deep dive into Nara Brewing with its taps packed with their beers.
MugiWhat, a taproom full of Nara Brewing? That sounds like a beer-tasting paradise! Is there something friendly for beginners?
Hop BroAbsolutely. Start with LIGHTHOUSE: a 3% Micro Porter with cocoa and coffee notes from roasted malt, served on nitro.
MugiNitro? Is that a beer for nighttime? Does it become a glowing porter in darkness?
Hop BroClose, but it does not glow. Nitro means it is poured with nitrogen, creating a silky smooth texture and a fine, creamy foam.
MugiWow! Then I need TIMMUR. What is this Himalayan pepper—did they put chili in lager?
Hop BroTimmur is a Nepalese relative of Japanese sansho pepper: more tingly than hot. This 5% Amber Lager layers a gentle peppery tingle over malt sweetness and hop bitterness.
MugiA Himalayan expedition for my tongue! And does WATERMELON HEAD really have a fresh watermelon aroma?
Hop BroIt does. It is a 5% Wheat Ale with soft wheat character and watermelon aroma. KIP is also fun: this 5.5% Hoppy Pilsner uses fresh hops, so its hop aroma evolves as it warms.
MugiSo I should not rush it—I can taste the changes. What about the award-winning FUNCTION? What is its main flavor profile?
Hop BroFUNCTION is a 6% American-Belgo-Style Ale and a 2026 WBC gold winner. It is dry and Nelson Sauvin-led, with a touch of saison-yeast acidity. There is also STUDY IN ROUGE with raspberry and vanilla, plus the citrusy, pineapple-like IPA LOCOMOTION: plenty of distinctive choices.
MugiAnd INTEGRAL and the wilder INTEGRAL B are bottle-conditioned and available by the glass. At 9%, I want to sip them slowly and compare them.
Hop BroExactly. From easy lagers to complex bottles, PEPOWN is perfect for finding your favorite; designer Genki is also expected on the 21st. Let’s raise a glass to Nara Brewing!
MugiI’m in! First the creamy LIGHTHOUSE, then watermelon, pepper, and the gold winner—stomach, please clear your schedule for three days!
