Beer O'clock introduces three new taps, including Yokohama Lager and AJB Cherry Barrel
Beer O'clock's July 26 update introduced three beers on tap: Yokohama Beer’s Yokohama Lager, Shiga Kogen’s SNOW MONKEY IPA orange ver., and AJB’s Fruited Sour CHERRY BARREL. The Chiba beer pub also noted its Sunday all-day hours.
Hop BroBeer O'clock in Chiba has three fresh pours today. Yokohama Beer, Shiga Kogen, and AJB in one lineup is the kind of Sunday that needs a game plan.
MugiWait, needs a game plan? I thought this was grabbing a drink, not drafting for the beer playoffs!
Hop BroFirst up is Yokohama Beer’s Yokohama Lager. It’s an India Pale Lager with muscat and passionfruit-like aroma, citrusy bitterness, and that easy lager drinkability still intact.
MugiHold on, India Pale Lager? Is it an IPA wearing a lager disguise? That name is doing too much.
Hop BroIt’s basically the best of both. You get the clean snap of a lager with the hop aroma of an IPA, so it sounds perfect with the grilled eel skewer suggestion for Doyo no Ushi.
MugiOoh, beer with eel suddenly sounds very grown-up. So what is SNOW MONKEY IPA orange ver. bringing to the table?
Hop BroThat one is SNOW MONKEY IPA orange ver., a hazy IPA built on American and New Zealand hops plus homegrown Cascade. It pours deeper orange, hits like Valencia orange and iyokan, then finishes bitter and dry.
MugiThere it is again, hazy IPA! Cute name, science-class vibes. What does that actually mean for my mouth?
Hop BroThink juice-like aroma and a softer texture up front. This one still keeps a real bitterness, and the dry finish stops it from feeling heavy.
MugiOkay, but AJB’s CHERRY BARREL sounds like the final boss. Is that a dessert beer, or a sour trap waiting for me?
Hop BroIt’s a three-year barrel age fruited sour, served by the glass from a large bottle. You get vivid Obuse sour cherry acidity, red wine barrel character, and suddenly I want the full lager-hazy-sour comparison flight.
MugiWith all-day Sunday hours from 12:00 to 22:00, that lineup is dangerous. Eel, Yokohama Lager, SNOW MONKEY, then CHERRY BARREL... yeah, I absolutely want a glass now.
Beer O'clock in Chiba City posted a Sunday update on July 26 and highlighted three new offerings. The venue also tied the post to the Japanese seasonal day of Doyo no Ushi no Hi, suggesting its eel skewer dish alongside beer.
New taps
- Yokohama Beer "Yokohama Lager"
A India Pale Lager with aromas reminiscent of muscat grapes and passion fruit, plus citrus-driven bitterness. The pub describes it as a beer that keeps the easy-drinking feel of a lager while still bringing depth and richness.
- Shiga Kogen "SNOW MONKEY IPA orange ver."
A hazy IPA brewed with American and New Zealand hops, plus homegrown Cascade. It pours a slightly deep orange and is described as showing Valencia orange- and iyokan-like citrus character, firm bitterness, and a dry finish.
Large bottle by the glass
- AJB "Fruited Sour CHERRY BARREL"
A fruit sour aged for more than three years with sour cherries in red wine barrels. Beer O'clock describes it as a beer where the bright acidity of Obuse-grown sour cherries meets barrel-derived character.
For a beer pub in the Chiba station area, the lineup is notable for its range: lager, hazy IPA, and sour in one post. It is the kind of selection that invites a slow drink and a side-by-side comparison of styles.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer O'clock in Chiba has three fresh pours today. Yokohama Beer, Shiga Kogen, and AJB in one lineup is the kind of Sunday that needs a game plan.
MugiWait, needs a game plan? I thought this was grabbing a drink, not drafting for the beer playoffs!
Hop BroFirst up is Yokohama Beer’s Yokohama Lager. It’s an India Pale Lager with muscat and passionfruit-like aroma, citrusy bitterness, and that easy lager drinkability still intact.
MugiHold on, India Pale Lager? Is it an IPA wearing a lager disguise? That name is doing too much.
Hop BroIt’s basically the best of both. You get the clean snap of a lager with the hop aroma of an IPA, so it sounds perfect with the grilled eel skewer suggestion for Doyo no Ushi.
MugiOoh, beer with eel suddenly sounds very grown-up. So what is SNOW MONKEY IPA orange ver. bringing to the table?
Hop BroThat one is SNOW MONKEY IPA orange ver., a hazy IPA built on American and New Zealand hops plus homegrown Cascade. It pours deeper orange, hits like Valencia orange and iyokan, then finishes bitter and dry.
MugiThere it is again, hazy IPA! Cute name, science-class vibes. What does that actually mean for my mouth?
Hop BroThink juice-like aroma and a softer texture up front. This one still keeps a real bitterness, and the dry finish stops it from feeling heavy.
MugiOkay, but AJB’s CHERRY BARREL sounds like the final boss. Is that a dessert beer, or a sour trap waiting for me?
Hop BroIt’s a three-year barrel age fruited sour, served by the glass from a large bottle. You get vivid Obuse sour cherry acidity, red wine barrel character, and suddenly I want the full lager-hazy-sour comparison flight.
MugiWith all-day Sunday hours from 12:00 to 22:00, that lineup is dangerous. Eel, Yokohama Lager, SNOW MONKEY, then CHERRY BARREL... yeah, I absolutely want a glass now.
