Beer O'clock taps two guest beers, including Kobotokotan Brewing's "HOP IN MY HEAD"
Beer O'clock in Chiba introduced its new tap lineup on the last day of March. An American IPA from Kobotokotan Brewing, "HOP IN MY HEAD," and Brasserie Knot's Double IPA "MOON" made their debut, along with a notice about business hours changing from April.
Hop BroBeer O'clock in Chiba tapped two guest beers on the last day of March. The highlights this time are Kobotokotan Brewing's "HOP IN MY HEAD" and Brasserie Knot's "MOON."
MugiWhoa! Two IPAs at once is already pure happiness! Even the names sound intense, and a tasting comparison sounds like so much fun!
Hop BroFirst up is Kobotokotan Brewing's American IPA. It's 6.0% ABV, and it's described as having mango- and grapefruit-like fruitiness, bright citrus, juicy sweetness, and a moderate dank note layered on top.
MugiWait, hold on, what even is dank? It feels like the hops suddenly got very hands-on and real!
Hop BroBasically, it means a green, dense, resinous aroma. It's not just sweet fruitiness; the hop core is clearly there, which gives the aroma more dimension.
MugiI see! So "HOP IN MY HEAD" is like stuffing fragments of hops into your head! And the song-title origin is way too stylish!
Hop BroExactly. The other beer, Brasserie Knot's "MOON," is a Double IPA at 8.0% ABV. Instead of flashy, it's aiming for a bright, elegant character, with the warmth of higher alcohol, hop-driven intensity, and tropical aromas from Australian hops.
Mugi8.0% ABV!? Wow, that sounds strong enough to fly all the way to the moon! But if it has tropical-fruit aromas, it doesn't sound heavy at all!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: MOON is a Double IPA that aims for carefully made deliciousness. It's not just bold; it's polished and well-balanced, so it doesn't wear you out while drinking it.
MugiIf you compare these two at Beer O'clock, you'll probably immediately notice how different the aromas are! And if they're switching to Wednesday closing starting in April, we'd better pick the right day to go!
Hop BroThen today, at Beer O'clock, I want to compare Kobotokotan Brewing's HOP IN MY HEAD and Brasserie Knot's MOON during all-day service. Just reading about them makes my throat dry, so there's really no choice but to go.
MugiYeah, yeah, I'm in IPA mode right now! Today I want to start with the American IPA with mango and grapefruit, then finish with a moon-like Double IPA!
At the beer pub "Beer O'clock" in Chuo Ward, Chiba City, the team ran all-day service on the Tuesday that marked the final day of March and tapped two guest beers. The lineup invites guests to take their time and sip slowly while comparing IPAs with different aromas and drinking impressions.
This round of new taps starts with Kobotokotan Brewing's "HOP IN MY HEAD". The style is American IPA, and the ABV is 6.0%. It is presented as a beer with fruit-forward notes reminiscent of mango and grapefruit, layered with bright citrus, juicy sweetness, and a moderate dank character. The beer name comes from a Number Girl song title, and the concept is explained as if gathering fragments of favorite hops.
The other is Brasserie Knot's "MOON". This one is a Double IPA with an ABV of 8.0%. Rather than aiming for flashiness, it is said to emphasize a lively elegance, with the warmth that comes from its higher alcohol content, hop-driven intensity, and tropical-fruit aromas from Australian hops. A comment was also included saying the goal was simply to make a carefully crafted, delicious Double IPA.
Beer O'clock is known as a beer pub in the Chiba Station area where people can enjoy craft beer. In this post, the shop also announced that it will be closed on Wednesdays starting in April, and that on April 11 it will also share information about "Kinki Goto-san's Belgian Beer Weekend." If you're interested, it's worth stopping by during all-day service hours to compare the two guest IPAs.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer O'clock in Chiba tapped two guest beers on the last day of March. The highlights this time are Kobotokotan Brewing's "HOP IN MY HEAD" and Brasserie Knot's "MOON."
MugiWhoa! Two IPAs at once is already pure happiness! Even the names sound intense, and a tasting comparison sounds like so much fun!
Hop BroFirst up is Kobotokotan Brewing's American IPA. It's 6.0% ABV, and it's described as having mango- and grapefruit-like fruitiness, bright citrus, juicy sweetness, and a moderate dank note layered on top.
MugiWait, hold on, what even is dank? It feels like the hops suddenly got very hands-on and real!
Hop BroBasically, it means a green, dense, resinous aroma. It's not just sweet fruitiness; the hop core is clearly there, which gives the aroma more dimension.
MugiI see! So "HOP IN MY HEAD" is like stuffing fragments of hops into your head! And the song-title origin is way too stylish!
Hop BroExactly. The other beer, Brasserie Knot's "MOON," is a Double IPA at 8.0% ABV. Instead of flashy, it's aiming for a bright, elegant character, with the warmth of higher alcohol, hop-driven intensity, and tropical aromas from Australian hops.
Mugi8.0% ABV!? Wow, that sounds strong enough to fly all the way to the moon! But if it has tropical-fruit aromas, it doesn't sound heavy at all!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: MOON is a Double IPA that aims for carefully made deliciousness. It's not just bold; it's polished and well-balanced, so it doesn't wear you out while drinking it.
MugiIf you compare these two at Beer O'clock, you'll probably immediately notice how different the aromas are! And if they're switching to Wednesday closing starting in April, we'd better pick the right day to go!
Hop BroThen today, at Beer O'clock, I want to compare Kobotokotan Brewing's HOP IN MY HEAD and Brasserie Knot's MOON during all-day service. Just reading about them makes my throat dry, so there's really no choice but to go.
MugiYeah, yeah, I'm in IPA mode right now! Today I want to start with the American IPA with mango and grapefruit, then finish with a moon-like Double IPA!
