craft beer HOP CROWD in Yokkaichi marks 7th anniversary with new collaboration beers
craft beer HOP CROWD in Yokkaichi, Mie, is holding a 7th anniversary celebration on August 1 and 2. The lineup includes the new collaboration XPA 'Yasumitai-no' with Himitsu Beer, plus beers from Onidensetsu, Yuya Boys, and more.
Hop BroToday’s story is HOP CROWD’s 7th anniversary in Yokkaichi. The lineup has a fresh release and strong guest beers, so it really feels like a proper celebration.
MugiWait, HOP CROWD is turning seven? That already sounds like a perfect excuse for a celebratory pint!
Hop BroThe big highlight is Yasumitai-nu, a collab with Himitsu Beer. It’s an XPA with solid hop character, but enough body that it doesn’t feel thin.
MugiWhat? What is XPA? The second beer turns into alphabet soup and my brain starts fizzing!
Hop BroXPA means extra pale ale, so think big hop aroma with an easier-drinking feel. Plenty of flavor, but not a heavy beer.
MugiOhhh, so it’s easy to keep drinking but still smells bright and hoppy. Cute name, serious skills!
Hop BroAnd they’re also pouring Nishi Oni Higashi Oni IPA from Oni Densetsu. That one is clear, light, and crisp, which sounds perfect for warm weather.
MugiHold on, the draft and can lineup is stacked too? Yuya Boys, Shima Brewing, and even a milk stout? My stomach is forming a committee!
Hop BroThat range is the beauty of it. It goes from IPA to milk stout, so you can move between Flower Children Lotus, Hassaku Ale, Honkaku IPA, and Nyampachi depending on your mood.
MugiAnd it’s at Suwa Hanazono Building 2F, from 4 p.m. to midnight on August 1 and 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on August 2? That is basically a tasting paradise!
Hop BroBeing able to bounce between new releases and staples is the HOP CROWD specialty. I’d start with Yasumitai-nu, then slide straight into Nishi Oni Higashi Oni IPA.
MugiThat sounds perfect. I want to finish with Nyampachi too, and now take me to Yokkaichi because I absolutely want a drink.
craft beer HOP CROWD, a beer pub in Suwaeishomachi, Yokkaichi, Mie, posted details of its 7th anniversary celebration. The pub is located on the 2nd floor of Suwa Hanazono Building, and the event runs on Saturday, August 1 from 16:00 to 24:00 and Sunday, August 2 from 13:00 to 21:00.
The headline release is the collaboration beer from Himitsu Beer and HOP CROWD, "Yasumitai-no." It is described as an XPA and positioned as the brewery's 7th anniversary beer. The post says it is hop-forward, but with a body that is not too light, making it easy to keep drinking. Another new arrival is Onidensetsu's "Nishi Oni Tou Oni IPA," a clear, light IPA with a crisp finish that should suit the early-summer heat.
The tap list also includes Yuya Boys "Flower Children Lotus," Shima Brewery "Hassaku Ale," Flora Fermentation "Heinzel," Onidensetsu "Kinki Pale Ale Strata ver.," Hop Butcher x West Coast Brewing "Finger Food WC IPA," Ise Kadoya Beer "Honkaku IPA," and NEKO BEER "Patisserie Nyampachi - Almond Vanilla Milk Stout." The lineup spans IPAs, a hazy IPA, a pale ale, and a milk stout, giving beer fans a chance to move from crisp bitterness to softer, sweeter styles in one place.
As a beer pub, HOP CROWD works well for this kind of anniversary lineup: a mix of fresh collaboration releases and familiar favorites in a casual setting. For anyone in Yokkaichi looking to drink through a broad cross-section of Japanese craft beer, this event offers a compact but varied snapshot of the scene.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s story is HOP CROWD’s 7th anniversary in Yokkaichi. The lineup has a fresh release and strong guest beers, so it really feels like a proper celebration.
MugiWait, HOP CROWD is turning seven? That already sounds like a perfect excuse for a celebratory pint!
Hop BroThe big highlight is Yasumitai-nu, a collab with Himitsu Beer. It’s an XPA with solid hop character, but enough body that it doesn’t feel thin.
MugiWhat? What is XPA? The second beer turns into alphabet soup and my brain starts fizzing!
Hop BroXPA means extra pale ale, so think big hop aroma with an easier-drinking feel. Plenty of flavor, but not a heavy beer.
MugiOhhh, so it’s easy to keep drinking but still smells bright and hoppy. Cute name, serious skills!
Hop BroAnd they’re also pouring Nishi Oni Higashi Oni IPA from Oni Densetsu. That one is clear, light, and crisp, which sounds perfect for warm weather.
MugiHold on, the draft and can lineup is stacked too? Yuya Boys, Shima Brewing, and even a milk stout? My stomach is forming a committee!
Hop BroThat range is the beauty of it. It goes from IPA to milk stout, so you can move between Flower Children Lotus, Hassaku Ale, Honkaku IPA, and Nyampachi depending on your mood.
MugiAnd it’s at Suwa Hanazono Building 2F, from 4 p.m. to midnight on August 1 and 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on August 2? That is basically a tasting paradise!
Hop BroBeing able to bounce between new releases and staples is the HOP CROWD specialty. I’d start with Yasumitai-nu, then slide straight into Nishi Oni Higashi Oni IPA.
MugiThat sounds perfect. I want to finish with Nyampachi too, and now take me to Yokkaichi because I absolutely want a drink.
