Four New Chalkboard Dishes and the Sake Lees Smoothie Sour Ale “Mango Annin” at TAP ROOM 99
At TAP ROOM 99 in Fujimi, Chuo Ward, Chiba City, KANKIKU BREWERY’s new release, the “Sake Lees Smoothie Sour Ale | Mango Annin,” was introduced. At the same time, four seasonal, limited-quantity chalkboard menu items also arrived, broadening the beer-and-food pairing options.
Hop BroAt TAP ROOM 99 in Chiba City’s Chuo Ward, KANKIKU BREWERY has released a new Sake Lees Smoothie Sour Ale. The name alone is packed with information, but this is exactly the kind of drink that makes you curious.
MugiWhoa! Sake lees smoothie? I can’t even tell if that’s a drink or a dessert!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. Since it’s a sour ale, it has acidity, and when the mellow character of the sake lees overlaps with mango and almond-like aromas, it should come together into something really distinctive.
MugiHuh! But does almond even belong in beer? That’s a little too mysterious!
Hop BroIt’s probably not almond itself, but an attempt to create that aromatic impression. With the richness of sake lees added in, it doesn’t stay just fruity; it gains a slightly Japanese depth.
MugiI get it! And they’ve got four seasonal chalkboard dishes too, so they’re basically inviting you to drink all night!
Hop BroThe lineup is great too. There’s a Kujuukuri vegetable bagna cauda, grilled fava beans, deep-fried octopus, and even aji fry, so it’s easy to match with both light acidity and fried food.
MugiOctopus and aji fry both? And they even have scallion miso mayo? That’s the kind of thing that makes you want white rice!
Hop BroBut this is a beer bar, so the right move is to meet that with beer. Because it’s a directly operated taproom, the strength is being able to enjoy brewery-direct pours and food at the same time.
MugiAnd it’s open until 1 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday, which makes it perfect for a late-night drink! If I stopped by after work, I’d definitely end up staying a long time.
Hop BroSince it has both a first and second floor, it’s easy to use as a meal-focused spot too, and what’s fun is being able to follow the new beer and the chalkboard menu together like this.
MugiI’ve decided! First I want to confirm the mango and sake lees combination, and after that I want to hit it with the aji fry!
New Beer Debuts
At TAP ROOM 99, the KANKIKU BREWERY taproom in Fujimi, Chuo Ward, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, the new “Sake Lees Smoothie Sour Ale | Mango Annin” was introduced. The post notes that it had already been mentioned in a previous article, suggesting that guests who had been looking forward to it were able to taste it a little early. It is a distinctly original glass in the style of this shop, made with sake lees in a smoothie sour ale.
Four Chalkboard Dishes
Also announced this time were the seasonal, limited-quantity foods called the “chalkboard menu” inside the shop. The lineup is:
- Bagna cauda-style Kujuukuri vegetables
- Grilled fava beans in the pods with Kujuukuri salt and pepper
- Deep-fried octopus
- Aji fry with scallion miso mayo sauce
All four are limited in quantity, and because the selection ranges from vegetables to fried dishes and seafood, it is easy to build pairings according to the style of beer.
Convenience Unique to a Brewery-Run Taproom
TAP ROOM 99 is known as a directly operated shop where you can enjoy craft beer sent straight from the brewery. With seating on both the first and second floors, it is also well suited for lingering over drinks with a meal. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 17:00 to 1:00, and Sunday from 14:00 to 22:00; it is closed on Mondays. Because it stays open late, it can be used for everything from a drink after work to a meal-centered visit.
In this post, the announcement covered not only the new beer but also the updated food menu, clearly showing that TAP ROOM 99 is not just a place to drink, but a place to enjoy seasonal dishes alongside drinks. Like a KANKIKU BREWERY taproom should, it was content that let beer fans follow both the new release they care about and the dish that pairs with it.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt TAP ROOM 99 in Chiba City’s Chuo Ward, KANKIKU BREWERY has released a new Sake Lees Smoothie Sour Ale. The name alone is packed with information, but this is exactly the kind of drink that makes you curious.
MugiWhoa! Sake lees smoothie? I can’t even tell if that’s a drink or a dessert!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. Since it’s a sour ale, it has acidity, and when the mellow character of the sake lees overlaps with mango and almond-like aromas, it should come together into something really distinctive.
MugiHuh! But does almond even belong in beer? That’s a little too mysterious!
Hop BroIt’s probably not almond itself, but an attempt to create that aromatic impression. With the richness of sake lees added in, it doesn’t stay just fruity; it gains a slightly Japanese depth.
MugiI get it! And they’ve got four seasonal chalkboard dishes too, so they’re basically inviting you to drink all night!
Hop BroThe lineup is great too. There’s a Kujuukuri vegetable bagna cauda, grilled fava beans, deep-fried octopus, and even aji fry, so it’s easy to match with both light acidity and fried food.
MugiOctopus and aji fry both? And they even have scallion miso mayo? That’s the kind of thing that makes you want white rice!
Hop BroBut this is a beer bar, so the right move is to meet that with beer. Because it’s a directly operated taproom, the strength is being able to enjoy brewery-direct pours and food at the same time.
MugiAnd it’s open until 1 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday, which makes it perfect for a late-night drink! If I stopped by after work, I’d definitely end up staying a long time.
Hop BroSince it has both a first and second floor, it’s easy to use as a meal-focused spot too, and what’s fun is being able to follow the new beer and the chalkboard menu together like this.
MugiI’ve decided! First I want to confirm the mango and sake lees combination, and after that I want to hit it with the aji fry!
