Eight domestic and international beers introduced at craft beer HOP CROWD in Yokkaichi
The beer pub "craft beer HOP CROWD" in Suwa Sakaemachi, Yokkaichi City, Mie, has updated its tap list. From Italian pilsner and Japanese IPA to cider and dessert stout, the lineup offers a wide range of styles in one place.
Hop BroThe tap list has been updated at Yokkaichi's craft beer HOP CROWD. This second-floor beer pub has everything from a light pilsner to a dessert stout today, so it's basically a dream lineup for tasting side by side.
MugiWait, from pilsner to stout!? If the range is that wide, my taste buds are going to start a committee meeting!
Hop BroFirst up is the new keg, CRAK's Pizzapils. It's an Extra Dry-Hopped Italian Pilsner, with a soft citrus lift and a crisp mouthfeel. It's the kind of beer you want to start with.
MugiWait, what's dry hopping!? That sounds like farm work out of nowhere. What's happening to the beer?
Hop BroIn short, it's a process that adds aroma. After boiling, hops are added to bring out citrusy and grassy aromas rather than just bitterness. That's why Pizzapils has such a clean aromatic profile.
MugiI get it! So the one from Ise Kadoya Beer with the brain-melting name is going to feel like hops are going wild inside my head!
Hop BroThat's exactly right. Ultra Heaven is an American Style Triple IPA, with a heavy dose of hop aroma and malt body. It's a very dense beer that gains presence the more you drink it.
MugiWait, Triple IPA means even stronger!? I'm going to take one sip and end up on a space trip!
Hop BroThat's why FABBRICA BIRRA PERUGIA's Sidro di Mele works so well in between. If you reset your palate with cider, you can keep up with the IPA aromas and the next sip. That kind of lineup is actually pretty advanced.
MugiWow, so a palate reset really matters. And if there's even a dessert-style beer like NEKO BEER's Patisserie Nyankoro, then the ending is basically a sweets party!
Hop BroExactly. Because it's such a wide-ranging lineup, you can play around in order with the Faction IPA, Oni Densetsu's pale ale, and the Isekado West Coast Pilsner too. In central Yokkaichi, it's the kind of place that makes it fun just to think about what sequence to go for tonight.
MugiI can't wait anymore! I want to go right now for a night of tasting comparisons! Hop brother, let's start with a toast with Pizzapils, then challenge the space-level IPA!
A Diverse Tap List at a Beer Pub in Yokkaichi
"craft beer HOP CROWD" in Suwa Sakaemachi, Yokkaichi City, Mie, has announced its tap lineup for the day. The shop is a second-floor beer pub, and its appeal lies in being able to settle in and compare beers at your own pace. This time, the lineup ranged widely from a light pilsner to a full-bodied triple IPA, as well as cider and dessert-style stout.
Beers on Tap
- CRAK "Pizzapils"
- Ise Kadoya Beer "Nao ga torokeru Ultra Heaven"
- FABBRICA BIRRA PERUGIA "Sidro di Mele"
- Faction "Commando 450 IPA"
- Noboribetsu Jibeer Oni Densetsu "Kinki Pale Ale Comet ver."
- NEKO BEER "Nerutora-san"
- Ise Kadoya Beer "Isekado West Coast Pilsner"
- NEKO BEER "Patisserie Nyankoro ~Strawberry Ganache Cake Stout~"
The standout new keg is CRAK's "Pizzapils." It is introduced as an Extra Dry-Hopped Italian Pilsner, and it is easy to imagine a glass with bright citrus character and a crisp finish. It looks like a good first pour, and a welcoming entry point for anyone who wants to enjoy the nuances of aroma.
In contrast, Ise Kadoya Beer's "Nao ga torokeru Ultra Heaven" offers the dense drinking satisfaction typical of an American Style Triple IPA. It is the kind of beer you reach for when you want to strongly feel both hop aroma and malt depth, and the more you drink, the more presence it seems to gain.
For palate cleansing or switching gears, FABBRICA BIRRA PERUGIA's "Sidro di Mele" fits the bill. Having cider in the lineup makes it easier to reset your taste buds between IPAs and build a tasting sequence. Also on tap are Faction's "Commando 450 IPA," Noboribetsu Jibeer Oni Densetsu's "Kinki Pale Ale Comet ver.," and NEKO BEER's "Nerutora-san," giving hop lovers plenty of intriguing choices.
Ise Kadoya Beer's "Isekado West Coast Pilsner" is presented as a beer that balances the sharp, clean feel of a lager with hop aroma. In addition, there is a dessert-style option like NEKO BEER's "Patisserie Nyankoro ~Strawberry Ganache Cake Stout~," making this a lineup with a wide range all the way to the end.
For a spot in central Yokkaichi where you can work through different styles in order, this felt like a very craft beer HOP CROWD tap list. It was built not just for flash, but with a clear role for each beer, making it the kind of lineup that beer fans will find especially interesting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe tap list has been updated at Yokkaichi's craft beer HOP CROWD. This second-floor beer pub has everything from a light pilsner to a dessert stout today, so it's basically a dream lineup for tasting side by side.
MugiWait, from pilsner to stout!? If the range is that wide, my taste buds are going to start a committee meeting!
Hop BroFirst up is the new keg, CRAK's Pizzapils. It's an Extra Dry-Hopped Italian Pilsner, with a soft citrus lift and a crisp mouthfeel. It's the kind of beer you want to start with.
MugiWait, what's dry hopping!? That sounds like farm work out of nowhere. What's happening to the beer?
Hop BroIn short, it's a process that adds aroma. After boiling, hops are added to bring out citrusy and grassy aromas rather than just bitterness. That's why Pizzapils has such a clean aromatic profile.
MugiI get it! So the one from Ise Kadoya Beer with the brain-melting name is going to feel like hops are going wild inside my head!
Hop BroThat's exactly right. Ultra Heaven is an American Style Triple IPA, with a heavy dose of hop aroma and malt body. It's a very dense beer that gains presence the more you drink it.
MugiWait, Triple IPA means even stronger!? I'm going to take one sip and end up on a space trip!
Hop BroThat's why FABBRICA BIRRA PERUGIA's Sidro di Mele works so well in between. If you reset your palate with cider, you can keep up with the IPA aromas and the next sip. That kind of lineup is actually pretty advanced.
MugiWow, so a palate reset really matters. And if there's even a dessert-style beer like NEKO BEER's Patisserie Nyankoro, then the ending is basically a sweets party!
Hop BroExactly. Because it's such a wide-ranging lineup, you can play around in order with the Faction IPA, Oni Densetsu's pale ale, and the Isekado West Coast Pilsner too. In central Yokkaichi, it's the kind of place that makes it fun just to think about what sequence to go for tonight.
MugiI can't wait anymore! I want to go right now for a night of tasting comparisons! Hop brother, let's start with a toast with Pizzapils, then challenge the space-level IPA!
