Craft Beer Server Land Akasaka-Mitsuke to host Kyoto tap takeover, brewer visit planned for June 27
Craft Beer Server Land Akasaka-Mitsuke will host a Kyoto-themed "Traveling Tap Takeover" from June 22 to 27. More than 30 beers are planned for tap, including an original beer brewed at Ichijoji Brewery with Kyoto water, malt, hops and yuzu. Brewers are also scheduled to visit on the final day.
Hop BroThere’s a fun one in Akasaka-Mitsuke right now. Traveling Tap Takeover Kyoto is happening from June 22 to 27 at Craft Beer Server Land Akasaka-Mitsuke.
MugiWait, Kyoto is doing a Tokyo pop-up?! More than 30 taps sounds like the faucet count has gone completely off the rails!
Hop BroAnd it’s an annual event, with this being the third run. The big highlight is an original collaboration beer brewed by Ichijoji Brewery with help from Kyoto brewers.
MugiWhat, the main character beer is a collab? Then what are the beer name and style? I need answers for completely normal bedtime reasons!
Hop BroAt the time of the article, those were still unannounced. But it uses Kyoto-grown water, malt, hops, and yuzu, so it should really lean into a local ingredient identity.
MugiYuzu too?! Just hearing Kyoto-grown yuzu makes it sound instantly elegant. My tasting vocabulary has collapsed into “that sounds good.”
Hop BroThat’s where terroir gets interesting. Basically, sense of place shows up in the aroma and finish, which is my nerdy way of saying the recipe is built around Kyoto character.
MugiTerroir...? For a second I thought that was a wizard spell. If it means full Kyoto vibes in a glass, I’m back with you.
Hop BroExactly. With ASOBI BEER, Kyoto Brewing, Kyoto Beer Lab, Nishijin Beer and more, it’s basically a Kyoto brewery lineup all in one place.
MugiAnd there’s Kyoto-only food, plus brewers visiting and a rock-paper-scissors event on the 27th? More than just drinking is a dangerous amount of temptation!
Hop BroThe tap list could shift through the week too, which makes that basement beer pub setup even better. I’d start with the limited original brew and chase it with Kyoto food.
MugiThen it’s settled! I’m going in with full prep and treating it like a Kyoto beer pilgrimage. Now I totally want a glass.
Kyoto-themed tap takeover
Craft Beer Server Land Akasaka-Mitsuke is set to hold its annual "Traveling Tap Takeover: Kyoto" once again. This is the third edition, and more than 30 beers will be on tap during the June 22-27 run.
The highlight is an original beer brewed at Ichijoji Brewery with support from Kyoto brewers. According to the post, it was made with Kyoto-grown water, malt, hops and yuzu, making it the centerpiece of the event.
What to expect on tap
The breweries listed in the announcement are ASOBI BEER, Primary Barrels, Bighand Bros, NUDE BEER, CRAFT BANK, Arashiyama Brewery, Spring Valley Kyoto, Ichijoji Brewery, KOTOKOTO BEER, 52’s Brewing Exploration, Woodmill Brewery, Yamorido, Kyoto Brewing, Kyoto Beer Lab and Nishijin Bakushu. The lineup leans heavily on Kyoto breweries while spanning a wide range of brewing styles.
The basement beer-pub setting in Akasaka-Mitsuke fits the format well. Kyoto-only food will also be available, and brewers are scheduled to visit on the final day, June 27, along with a janken tournament and prize giveaway. That makes it an event where guests can drink, meet the makers and follow the changing tap list throughout the week.
For anyone interested in Kyoto craft beer, this is a straightforward way to sample a broad snapshot of the region in one place.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a fun one in Akasaka-Mitsuke right now. Traveling Tap Takeover Kyoto is happening from June 22 to 27 at Craft Beer Server Land Akasaka-Mitsuke.
MugiWait, Kyoto is doing a Tokyo pop-up?! More than 30 taps sounds like the faucet count has gone completely off the rails!
Hop BroAnd it’s an annual event, with this being the third run. The big highlight is an original collaboration beer brewed by Ichijoji Brewery with help from Kyoto brewers.
MugiWhat, the main character beer is a collab? Then what are the beer name and style? I need answers for completely normal bedtime reasons!
Hop BroAt the time of the article, those were still unannounced. But it uses Kyoto-grown water, malt, hops, and yuzu, so it should really lean into a local ingredient identity.
MugiYuzu too?! Just hearing Kyoto-grown yuzu makes it sound instantly elegant. My tasting vocabulary has collapsed into “that sounds good.”
Hop BroThat’s where terroir gets interesting. Basically, sense of place shows up in the aroma and finish, which is my nerdy way of saying the recipe is built around Kyoto character.
MugiTerroir...? For a second I thought that was a wizard spell. If it means full Kyoto vibes in a glass, I’m back with you.
Hop BroExactly. With ASOBI BEER, Kyoto Brewing, Kyoto Beer Lab, Nishijin Beer and more, it’s basically a Kyoto brewery lineup all in one place.
MugiAnd there’s Kyoto-only food, plus brewers visiting and a rock-paper-scissors event on the 27th? More than just drinking is a dangerous amount of temptation!
Hop BroThe tap list could shift through the week too, which makes that basement beer pub setup even better. I’d start with the limited original brew and chase it with Kyoto food.
MugiThen it’s settled! I’m going in with full prep and treating it like a Kyoto beer pilgrimage. Now I totally want a glass.
