CRAFTROCK TAPROOM in Takao introduces seasonal RiCE LAGER collaboration
CRAFTROCK TAPROOM in Takao, Hachioji, has introduced its seasonal beer RiCE LAGER. The collaboration with food culture magazine RiCE is described as a rice lager built around New Zealand hops and a dry, crisp finish.
Hop BroI’ve got a good one today: CRAFTROCK TAPROOM in Takao is featuring a seasonal beer called "RiCE LAGER."
MugiWait, in Takao!? A RiCE collaboration means it’s with that food culture magazine, right?
Hop BroExactly. CRAFTROCK BREWING made it as a seasonal lager release timed with RiCE’s special beer issue.
MugiOooh! But “rice lager” already sounds like super easy drinking to me.
Hop BroThat’s a solid instinct. It leans on New Zealand hops for aroma, then finishes with that dry, crisp ending you want from a rice lager.
MugiHold on, what does crisp finish even mean? Like the beer just vanishes with a whoosh?
Hop BroPretty much. It doesn’t linger in a sticky way, it snaps clean and makes you want another sip. In other words, it’s built for another pint.
MugiThat explanation is dangerous. My imaginary glass is already full! And this is at a brewpub by Mt. Takao too?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. Public Image Ltd’s "Poptones" was part of the inspiration, so it’s also a culture-soaked beer where music and brewing meet.
MugiWhat is this, a beer you can taste, hear, and hike toward? Now I want to toast in the mountains.
Hop BroThat sums it up perfectly. Big aroma, clean finish, and "RiCE LAGER" has the kind of balance that makes it a destination-worthy beer.
MugiDecision made. I want to grab a first pour at CRAFTROCK TAPROOM, and honestly, maybe a second right after.
A seasonal lager in Takao
CRAFTROCK TAPROOM in Takao, Hachioji, has introduced RiCE LAGER, a seasonal collaboration brewed alongside the food culture magazine RiCE. The beer was made in connection with RiCE's beer feature issue, while also serving as a project for CRAFTROCK BREWING.
What it tastes like
The beer is a rice lager built with New Zealand hops at the core, giving it a vivid aromatic profile and clear hop character. At the same time, it keeps the dry, crisp finish that defines the style, making it easy to drink and hard to stop at one glass.
A beer rooted in place and culture
The caption cites Poptones by Public Image Ltd as the inspiration, tying the release back to music as well as beer. Set at the foot of Mt. Takao, CRAFTROCK TAPROOM offers a fitting setting for this kind of release: a brewery-focused taproom where a carefully made seasonal beer can be enjoyed in a destination-style location.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI’ve got a good one today: CRAFTROCK TAPROOM in Takao is featuring a seasonal beer called "RiCE LAGER."
MugiWait, in Takao!? A RiCE collaboration means it’s with that food culture magazine, right?
Hop BroExactly. CRAFTROCK BREWING made it as a seasonal lager release timed with RiCE’s special beer issue.
MugiOooh! But “rice lager” already sounds like super easy drinking to me.
Hop BroThat’s a solid instinct. It leans on New Zealand hops for aroma, then finishes with that dry, crisp ending you want from a rice lager.
MugiHold on, what does crisp finish even mean? Like the beer just vanishes with a whoosh?
Hop BroPretty much. It doesn’t linger in a sticky way, it snaps clean and makes you want another sip. In other words, it’s built for another pint.
MugiThat explanation is dangerous. My imaginary glass is already full! And this is at a brewpub by Mt. Takao too?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. Public Image Ltd’s "Poptones" was part of the inspiration, so it’s also a culture-soaked beer where music and brewing meet.
MugiWhat is this, a beer you can taste, hear, and hike toward? Now I want to toast in the mountains.
Hop BroThat sums it up perfectly. Big aroma, clean finish, and "RiCE LAGER" has the kind of balance that makes it a destination-worthy beer.
MugiDecision made. I want to grab a first pour at CRAFTROCK TAPROOM, and honestly, maybe a second right after.
