WITCH CRAFT MARKET to Host a Collaboration with Kawada Monjayaki Shop on June 11; Totopia TTO Teased for the 12th
WITCH CRAFT MARKET, a beer pub in Ozu Town, Kumamoto, announced on Instagram that it will hold an event with Kawada Monjayaki Shop on Thursday, June 11, and teased a Totopia TTO on Friday, June 12 (tentative). The post image also showed two collaboration IPAs from Beachwood Brewing, drawing attention to what may come next on tap.
Hop BroWITCH CRAFT Market in Ozu Town, Kumamoto, has put out a June 11 collaboration announcement. A pairing of monjayaki and craft beer with Kawada Monjayaki Shop already has my stomach applauding first.
MugiWait, monjayaki and beer go that well together? Hearing pairing event makes it sound a little too stylish, and I'm already intimidated!
Hop BroThat char-grilled aroma and the hop character really do work together. And since WITCH CRAFT Market has a strong IPA-focused lineup, events like this look great there.
MugiI hear IPA all the time, but what's actually different about it? I get that the hop bitterness is strong, but every time I still tense up a little!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's a beer where aroma and bitterness take the lead. This post image featured two collaboration cans from Beachwood Brewing, and that's the kind of detail that really appeals to serious beer fans.
MugiWhat is that! Showing the cans too is basically full-on pressure for beer lovers! Even the name Nel'send It is already bursting with energy!
Hop BroExactly. Nel'send It is a West Coast IPA from Beachwood Brewing and Arrow Lodge Brewing. It puts Nelson hops front and center, so you get a crisp bitterness with citrus and white-grape notes.
MugiThe more hop names you pile on, the more my head starts spinning! Is Nelson hops really that assertive?
Hop BroIt has presence, and that's what makes it interesting. The other one, Blinded by Sound, uses a layered Citra approach and goes further with Nectaron, Nelson Bliss, and Simcoe, giving it a very rich aroma profile.
MugiWow, just the names make it sound like a fruit orchard! And there's also a Totopia TTO tease for June 12, right? They're coming at us two days in a row, that's unfair!
Hop BroAnd it's still tentative, but they even teased a Totopia Brewery TTO for the next day. The tap lineup is impossible to predict, and it really shows how strong a place like this is at offering both food and beer to enjoy.
MugiNow I really want to go! Having a glass with monjayaki in hand would be perfect, and I want to try comparing the IPAs too!
Hop BroExactly. A place like this isn't just somewhere to drink, it's somewhere to enjoy yourself. With Kawada Monjayaki Shop's teppan dishes and Beachwood's IPA, plus follow-up news from Totopia, it's only natural your throat starts warming up in anticipation.
Event Announcement
The beer pub "WITCH CRAFT Market" in Ozu Town, Kikuchi District, Kumamoto Prefecture, announced on Instagram that it will hold a "monjayaki and craft beer pairing" event with Kawada Monjayaki Shop on Thursday, June 11. It also teased a Totopia Brewery TTO for Friday, June 12 (tentative).
Beers Shown in the Image
The main image in the post shows two Beachwood Brewing collaboration cans side by side.
- `Nel'send It` / Beachwood Brewing × Arrow Lodge Brewing
- `Blinded by Sound` / Beachwood Brewing × Cellarmaker Brewing Company
Both are IPA-style beers. The former is a West Coast IPA that highlights the character of Nelson hops, while the latter is a collaboration IPA layered with Citra-type hops alongside Nectaron, Nelson Bliss, and Simcoe. Combined with the event announcement that emphasizes pairing with food, the post strongly reflected the shop's appeal as a place to enjoy meals and beer together.
Shop Notes
WITCH CRAFT Market is a beer pub that carries a wide range of craft beers from Japan and abroad. While its lineup centers on IPAs, it also offers a broad selection that includes sours and lagers, making it enjoyable both for event visits and for casual everyday use.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroWITCH CRAFT Market in Ozu Town, Kumamoto, has put out a June 11 collaboration announcement. A pairing of monjayaki and craft beer with Kawada Monjayaki Shop already has my stomach applauding first.
MugiWait, monjayaki and beer go that well together? Hearing pairing event makes it sound a little too stylish, and I'm already intimidated!
Hop BroThat char-grilled aroma and the hop character really do work together. And since WITCH CRAFT Market has a strong IPA-focused lineup, events like this look great there.
MugiI hear IPA all the time, but what's actually different about it? I get that the hop bitterness is strong, but every time I still tense up a little!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's a beer where aroma and bitterness take the lead. This post image featured two collaboration cans from Beachwood Brewing, and that's the kind of detail that really appeals to serious beer fans.
MugiWhat is that! Showing the cans too is basically full-on pressure for beer lovers! Even the name Nel'send It is already bursting with energy!
Hop BroExactly. Nel'send It is a West Coast IPA from Beachwood Brewing and Arrow Lodge Brewing. It puts Nelson hops front and center, so you get a crisp bitterness with citrus and white-grape notes.
MugiThe more hop names you pile on, the more my head starts spinning! Is Nelson hops really that assertive?
Hop BroIt has presence, and that's what makes it interesting. The other one, Blinded by Sound, uses a layered Citra approach and goes further with Nectaron, Nelson Bliss, and Simcoe, giving it a very rich aroma profile.
MugiWow, just the names make it sound like a fruit orchard! And there's also a Totopia TTO tease for June 12, right? They're coming at us two days in a row, that's unfair!
Hop BroAnd it's still tentative, but they even teased a Totopia Brewery TTO for the next day. The tap lineup is impossible to predict, and it really shows how strong a place like this is at offering both food and beer to enjoy.
MugiNow I really want to go! Having a glass with monjayaki in hand would be perfect, and I want to try comparing the IPAs too!
Hop BroExactly. A place like this isn't just somewhere to drink, it's somewhere to enjoy yourself. With Kawada Monjayaki Shop's teppan dishes and Beachwood's IPA, plus follow-up news from Totopia, it's only natural your throat starts warming up in anticipation.
