Himeji Hatoya Beer Gran Festa Store Taps Collaboration IPA on No. 7 Tap
In a post at 1:12 p.m. on March 13, 2026, Himeji Hatoya Beer Gran Festa Store announced that it had put Free Spirits Brewing's "Nectaron IPA" on Tap No. 7. It is introduced as a collaboration beer with FIESTA TOKYO in Tokyo, and is described as featuring tropical-fruit-like aromas and the sweetness of ale malt.
Hop BroBreaking news: in a post at 1:12 p.m. on March 13, 2026, Himeji Hatoya Beer Gran Festa Store said it had tapped Free Spirits Brewing's "Nectaron IPA" on Tap No. 7!
MugiWhoa! Is Tap No. 7 the star today!? And it's a collab? Which two brands teamed up?
Hop BroIt's Himeji Hatoya Beer x Tokyo's FIESTA TOKYO. The style is IPA, and the fact that it's built with just one hop and one malt is pretty sharp.
MugiWhat! "One of each" sounds like it belongs in a science lab! So how does it taste?
Hop BroBasically, it's a way to make the flavor contours really clear. Thanks to Nectaron, tropical aromas like pineapple, peach, and passion fruit come forward, while the sweetness from the ale malt supports it from behind.
MugiOhhh! So after the tropical aroma comes a gentle sweetness. Just imagining it makes my mouth feel like it's on a tropical vacation!
Hop BroAnd the post says to come early because it's been popular. In the craft beer world, the "it sold fast" pattern is a classic.
MugiSo it's an emergency mission! Where is it? Can even someone with terrible wayfinding skills like me get there?
Hop BroIt's at Gran Festa 2nd Street, 188-1 Ekimae-cho, Himeji City. Hours are 10:00 to 20:00, with last order at 19:30. It's close to the station, so you can grab a drink while out shopping. That's efficient routing.
MugiIt hits hard in the best way that Himeji Hatoya Beer, rooted in the local area, is teaming up with an outside player to put out a new beer... I can't take it anymore, I want to drink the Nectaron IPA right now!
Hop BroAgreed. Today's catchphrase is "straight to Tap No. 7." Let's go raise a glass to a tropical-aroma IPA!
The Gran Festa location of Himeji Hatoya Beer (Himeji Hatoya Beer) announced its latest tap information on Instagram. According to the post, Free Spirits Brewing's "Nectaron IPA" has appeared on Tap No. 7. It is being introduced as a collaboration label with the Tokyo beer bar FIESTA TOKYO.
The same post explains the flavor profile as a design that uses one hop variety and one malt variety, with aromas reminiscent of pineapple, peach, and passion fruit layered over the sweetness derived from ale malt. It also says that, because it has been well received, an early visit is recommended, suggesting brisk response.
The serving location is Gran Festa 2nd Street, 188-1 Ekimae-cho, Himeji City. Hours are listed as 10:00 to 20:00 (last order 19:30). With its station-side location, being able to grab a drink between shopping or while on the move is a major advantage.
According to its official website, Himeji Hatoya Beer is a craft beer brand produced by Hatoya Co., Ltd. in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture. Under the slogan of "a tasty moment," it aims for an "everyday beer" that fits naturally with meals. The brewery is adjacent to Hatoya's headquarters, and Hatoya Main Store also offers bottle sales, draft beer takeaway, and growler sales by weight. While maintaining a local presence, its move to bring in collaborations with players from other regions, like this one, seems likely to create new drinking opportunities in Himeji's craft beer scene.
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- Himeji Hatoya Beer Official Site
- About Himeji Hatoya Beer
- Brewery Introduction
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Hop BroBreaking news: in a post at 1:12 p.m. on March 13, 2026, Himeji Hatoya Beer Gran Festa Store said it had tapped Free Spirits Brewing's "Nectaron IPA" on Tap No. 7!
MugiWhoa! Is Tap No. 7 the star today!? And it's a collab? Which two brands teamed up?
Hop BroIt's Himeji Hatoya Beer x Tokyo's FIESTA TOKYO. The style is IPA, and the fact that it's built with just one hop and one malt is pretty sharp.
MugiWhat! "One of each" sounds like it belongs in a science lab! So how does it taste?
Hop BroBasically, it's a way to make the flavor contours really clear. Thanks to Nectaron, tropical aromas like pineapple, peach, and passion fruit come forward, while the sweetness from the ale malt supports it from behind.
MugiOhhh! So after the tropical aroma comes a gentle sweetness. Just imagining it makes my mouth feel like it's on a tropical vacation!
Hop BroAnd the post says to come early because it's been popular. In the craft beer world, the "it sold fast" pattern is a classic.
MugiSo it's an emergency mission! Where is it? Can even someone with terrible wayfinding skills like me get there?
Hop BroIt's at Gran Festa 2nd Street, 188-1 Ekimae-cho, Himeji City. Hours are 10:00 to 20:00, with last order at 19:30. It's close to the station, so you can grab a drink while out shopping. That's efficient routing.
MugiIt hits hard in the best way that Himeji Hatoya Beer, rooted in the local area, is teaming up with an outside player to put out a new beer... I can't take it anymore, I want to drink the Nectaron IPA right now!
Hop BroAgreed. Today's catchphrase is "straight to Tap No. 7." Let's go raise a glass to a tropical-aroma IPA!
