NEKOBEER 'Otsumiru ~2026 ver.' and Inkhorn Brewing 'Bird Wave #3' tapped at BEERKICHI
The beer pub BEERKICHI in Watanabe-dori, Fukuoka, is open on Saturday, May 30 from 1:00 p.m. to midnight. NEKOBEER's 'Otsumiru ~2026 ver.' and Inkhorn Brewing's 'Bird Wave #3' have been newly tapped, rounding out the weekend guest beers.
Hop BroA weekend new tap has arrived at BEERKICHI in Watanabe-dori, Fukuoka. NEKOBEER's "Otsumiru ~2026 ver." and Inkhorn Brewing's "Bird Wave #3" are the kind of lineup that makes you want to go hard from noon.
MugiWhat! Two taps at once? And with guest beers from Fukuoka and Tokyo side by side, it really has that festival vibe!
Hop BroExactly. First up, NEKOBEER's "Otsumiru ~2026 ver." is a DDH OatCreamHazyIPA. It is a 7.0% beer with the smoothness of oats and the thick, hazy body you expect from a hop-loaded hazy style.
MugiWait, what is DDH? That sounds like a spell name! The beer sounds powerful, and a little scary!
Hop BroDDH stands for Double Dry Hopped, which is a method where a generous amount of hops is added after fermentation. It brings the aroma forward, and when that is combined with the softness of oats, the result is a smooth mouthfeel with a really bold aroma.
MugiOhhh! So "Otsumiru ~2026 ver." is soft and rich but still smells lively. That sounds amazing on a hot day!
Hop BroThe other beer, Inkhorn Brewing's "Bird Wave #3," is a West Coast Pils. It is a crisp 5.5% beer that pairs the drinkability of a pilsner with the sharp hop profile typical of West Coast styles.
MugiWhat is that! Pilsner with hop character sounds like it gives you the best of both worlds. Easy to gulp down, right?
Hop BroExactly. And since BEERKICHI is open from daytime until late night, it works well to start by waking up your palate with Bird Wave #3, then take your time with Otsumiru afterward.
MugiThat sounds perfect! And with the weekend packed with event announcements too, there are way too many reasons to keep coming back! I want to head straight to Watanabe-dori right now!
Hop BroThen let's end with this. On a sunny weekend, let's compare the new arrivals at BEERKICHI and talk about what to drink next.
MugiYeah, I want to drink both today! Start mellow with NEKOBEER, then finish crisp with Inkhorn. That's absolutely the right call!
BEERKICHI (Beer Kichi) is a beer pub in the Watanabe-dori area of Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City. On Saturday, May 30, it will open at 1:00 p.m. and close at midnight, making it a place to enjoy craft beer from day through night.
Two new taps were added on this day.
- NEKOBEER 'Otsumiru ~2026 ver.'
DDH OatCreamHazyIPA, 7.0% ABV, Fukuoka. A glass that brings together the smoothness derived from oats and the weighty feel typical of a hazy IPA.
- Inkhorn Brewing 'Bird Wave #3'
West Coast Pils, 5.5% ABV, Tokyo. A composition that layers the drinkability of a pilsner with the hop outline characteristic of West Coast styles.
In the post, these beers are introduced as easy-drinking picks for a sunny weekend, and the lineup is one you will want to reach for on a hot day. NEKOBEER is a Fukuoka brewery, while Inkhorn Brewing is based in Tokyo, so BEERKICHI also reflects its usual habit of bringing in guest beers from both local and distant brewers.
The bar is located in the Watanabe-dori area, not far from Tenjin-minami in Fukuoka's entertainment district. As a casual beer pub, it offers the fun of trying each tap one by one while keeping up with the changing lineup. For anyone who wants to compare craft beers, it is an easy place to use from weekend daytime hours through late at night.
Also announced are the May 31 (Sun) "Ebi Fry 1000-Base Challenge," the June 7 (Sun) "Marugoto Marumaru Festival," the June 8 (Mon) "Kansuke x Beef Tongue Eat Night" (opens at 1:00 p.m.), and the June 14 (Sun) "Chuunen Festival." With new taps and event plans overlapping, it is a day that makes the coming schedule worth watching.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA weekend new tap has arrived at BEERKICHI in Watanabe-dori, Fukuoka. NEKOBEER's "Otsumiru ~2026 ver." and Inkhorn Brewing's "Bird Wave #3" are the kind of lineup that makes you want to go hard from noon.
MugiWhat! Two taps at once? And with guest beers from Fukuoka and Tokyo side by side, it really has that festival vibe!
Hop BroExactly. First up, NEKOBEER's "Otsumiru ~2026 ver." is a DDH OatCreamHazyIPA. It is a 7.0% beer with the smoothness of oats and the thick, hazy body you expect from a hop-loaded hazy style.
MugiWait, what is DDH? That sounds like a spell name! The beer sounds powerful, and a little scary!
Hop BroDDH stands for Double Dry Hopped, which is a method where a generous amount of hops is added after fermentation. It brings the aroma forward, and when that is combined with the softness of oats, the result is a smooth mouthfeel with a really bold aroma.
MugiOhhh! So "Otsumiru ~2026 ver." is soft and rich but still smells lively. That sounds amazing on a hot day!
Hop BroThe other beer, Inkhorn Brewing's "Bird Wave #3," is a West Coast Pils. It is a crisp 5.5% beer that pairs the drinkability of a pilsner with the sharp hop profile typical of West Coast styles.
MugiWhat is that! Pilsner with hop character sounds like it gives you the best of both worlds. Easy to gulp down, right?
Hop BroExactly. And since BEERKICHI is open from daytime until late night, it works well to start by waking up your palate with Bird Wave #3, then take your time with Otsumiru afterward.
MugiThat sounds perfect! And with the weekend packed with event announcements too, there are way too many reasons to keep coming back! I want to head straight to Watanabe-dori right now!
Hop BroThen let's end with this. On a sunny weekend, let's compare the new arrivals at BEERKICHI and talk about what to drink next.
MugiYeah, I want to drink both today! Start mellow with NEKOBEER, then finish crisp with Inkhorn. That's absolutely the right call!
