TAP ROOM 99 to host 2nd anniversary event with limited 99 HOPPY LAGER
TAP ROOM 99 in Chiba’s Chuo Ward will hold its 2nd anniversary event from September 4 to 6. The lineup includes the limited 99 HOPPY LAGER, all craft beer priced at 550 yen, anniversary-only food, and a brewer talk.
Hop BroI want to start with TAP ROOM 99's second anniversary: from September 4 to 6 in Chiba, the spotlight is on KANKIKU BREWERY's limited "99 HOPPY LAGER."
MugiWhat! 99 HOPPY LAGER already sounds cool just from the name. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a hoppy lager built on their standard "99 LAGER," keeping lager drinkability while layering in bright hop aroma.
MugiOkay, but I can feel a dry hopping lecture coming, and I need the beginner version!
Hop BroFair. Dry hopping means adding hops after fermentation to boost aroma more than bitterness, basically an aroma-lifting step.
MugiOhhh! And during the event it's all craft beer for 550 yen, which is dangerously persuasive to my wallet!
Hop BroPlus there are six anniversary-only food items, a garapon with qualifying food orders, Kazuhiko Matsuo's talk at 9 p.m. on September 5, a rock-paper-scissors contest, and stickers, so there is more than just drinking.
MugiThat sounds like an all-night plan. But if the autumn special dishes pause during the anniversary dates, going just before or after for food makes sense too, right?
Hop BroExactly. Fresh beer sent straight from the brewery, dishes using Chiba ingredients, and a relaxed 12-tap setup with counter and sofa seats... that already makes me want a pint after work.
MugiAnd if it's walkable from Chiba Station or Chiba-Chuo Station, that's too easy. I want to go now and toast with a "99 HOPPY LAGER"!
TAP ROOM 99 in Fujimi, Chuo Ward, Chiba, will hold its 2nd anniversary event from September 4 to 6. As KANKIKU BREWERY’s direct taproom, the highlight is the limited 99 HOPPY LAGER, described as a commemorative version built on the regular 99 LAGER, pairing lager drinkability with a brighter hop aroma.
During the event, all craft beer will be priced at 550 yen. The program also includes six anniversary-only food items, a gacha prize draw for guests who order the limited food, a talk by head brewer Kazuhiko Matsuo at 9:00 p.m. on September 5, a winner-takes-all rock-paper-scissors contest, and original sticker giveaways. It is designed as more than a drinking event, with opportunities to hear directly from the brewer.
For food, seasonal September items will run from September 1 to 30: an "autumn feast" hot salad, fig fritters with Jamón Serrano, and maitake mushroom and spinach mentaiko pizza. These items will be paused during the anniversary event, so visitors who want to focus on the food should aim for dates before or after the celebration.
The venue has a calm, adult-friendly feel, with 12 taps at the counter and sofa seating. Its appeal lies in pairing brewery-fresh beer with dishes made from Chiba ingredients. With easy access from Chiba and Chiba-Chuo stations, the event should work well for both a casual after-work pint and a small group outing.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to start with TAP ROOM 99's second anniversary: from September 4 to 6 in Chiba, the spotlight is on KANKIKU BREWERY's limited "99 HOPPY LAGER."
MugiWhat! 99 HOPPY LAGER already sounds cool just from the name. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a hoppy lager built on their standard "99 LAGER," keeping lager drinkability while layering in bright hop aroma.
MugiOkay, but I can feel a dry hopping lecture coming, and I need the beginner version!
Hop BroFair. Dry hopping means adding hops after fermentation to boost aroma more than bitterness, basically an aroma-lifting step.
MugiOhhh! And during the event it's all craft beer for 550 yen, which is dangerously persuasive to my wallet!
Hop BroPlus there are six anniversary-only food items, a garapon with qualifying food orders, Kazuhiko Matsuo's talk at 9 p.m. on September 5, a rock-paper-scissors contest, and stickers, so there is more than just drinking.
MugiThat sounds like an all-night plan. But if the autumn special dishes pause during the anniversary dates, going just before or after for food makes sense too, right?
Hop BroExactly. Fresh beer sent straight from the brewery, dishes using Chiba ingredients, and a relaxed 12-tap setup with counter and sofa seats... that already makes me want a pint after work.
MugiAnd if it's walkable from Chiba Station or Chiba-Chuo Station, that's too easy. I want to go now and toast with a "99 HOPPY LAGER"!
