Beer O'clock taps CRAFTROCK BREWING × SPECIAL OTHERS 'SPECIAL OTHERS'
Beer O'clock, a beer pub in Chiba's Fujimi district, has featured CRAFTROCK BREWING × SPECIAL OTHERS 'SPECIAL OTHERS' in its late-June calendar. The guest beer is a mint-accented NZ IPA at 6.5% ABV.
Hop BroBeer O'clock in Chiba has a guest beer on tap that caught my eye. It's 'SPECIAL OTHERS' from CRAFTROCK BREWING × SPECIAL OTHERS.
MugiWait, it's literally called SPECIAL OTHERS? That already sounds like a band project. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThat's the fun part. It's a collaboration anniversary brew celebrating SPECIAL OTHERS' 20th anniversary and SPECIAL OTHERS ACOUSTIC's 11th.
MugiWhoa, and then I saw mint-infused NZ IPA in the description. That's a lot of words doing a lot of work!
Hop BroNZ IPA means an IPA leaning on New Zealand hop character, you know? Think bright aromas like lemon peel and lychee, then mint layered in for extra lift.
MugiWhat is that, a mojito energy in beer situation? My brain is trying to catch up here!
Hop BroKind of, but not cocktail-sweet. It's built around a clean, cooling finish, and at 6.5% ABV it still has real weight behind it.
MugiOkay, 6.5% sounds properly satisfying. And Beer O'clock has a 12-tap beer pub setup, right? That feels dangerous in the best way.
Hop BroExactly. It's an easy stop around Chiba Station, and the fun is chasing limited guest beer pours like this. Them nearing their 13th anniversary adds to the mood too.
MugiThat makes it even better. A music-inspired collaboration beer in a lively taproom sounds like an event, not just a drink.
Hop BroI'd check the business calendar and time it right. In the glass, the aroma lift and finish are probably the whole point of this one.
MugiNo argument from me. This is officially a need-to-drink-it-now beer, and I suddenly want to be in Chiba tonight.
Beer O'clock, a beer pub in Chuo Ward, Chiba, has released its late-June operating calendar and introduced a guest beer from CRAFTROCK BREWING × SPECIAL OTHERS: 'SPECIAL OTHERS'. With up to 12 taps, the bar is a practical stop for both a quick after-work pint and a longer meal-focused visit in the Chiba Station area.
'SPECIAL OTHERS' is a collaboration brewed to mark the 20th anniversary of SPECIAL OTHERS and the 11th anniversary of SPECIAL OTHERS ACOUSTIC. The beer is an NZ IPA with a mint-forward profile, built around aromas that suggest lemon peel and lychee, then finished with a cool, refreshing lift from the mint. At 6.5% ABV, it aims for both crispness and substance.
The appeal here is not only the beer itself, but also the setting. Beer O'clock is the kind of pub where a special guest tap becomes part of the calendar, especially as the venue approaches its 13th anniversary at the end of the month. For drinkers in Chiba looking for a music-linked collaboration beer, this is a notable one to watch.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer O'clock in Chiba has a guest beer on tap that caught my eye. It's 'SPECIAL OTHERS' from CRAFTROCK BREWING × SPECIAL OTHERS.
MugiWait, it's literally called SPECIAL OTHERS? That already sounds like a band project. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThat's the fun part. It's a collaboration anniversary brew celebrating SPECIAL OTHERS' 20th anniversary and SPECIAL OTHERS ACOUSTIC's 11th.
MugiWhoa, and then I saw mint-infused NZ IPA in the description. That's a lot of words doing a lot of work!
Hop BroNZ IPA means an IPA leaning on New Zealand hop character, you know? Think bright aromas like lemon peel and lychee, then mint layered in for extra lift.
MugiWhat is that, a mojito energy in beer situation? My brain is trying to catch up here!
Hop BroKind of, but not cocktail-sweet. It's built around a clean, cooling finish, and at 6.5% ABV it still has real weight behind it.
MugiOkay, 6.5% sounds properly satisfying. And Beer O'clock has a 12-tap beer pub setup, right? That feels dangerous in the best way.
Hop BroExactly. It's an easy stop around Chiba Station, and the fun is chasing limited guest beer pours like this. Them nearing their 13th anniversary adds to the mood too.
MugiThat makes it even better. A music-inspired collaboration beer in a lively taproom sounds like an event, not just a drink.
Hop BroI'd check the business calendar and time it right. In the glass, the aroma lift and finish are probably the whole point of this one.
MugiNo argument from me. This is officially a need-to-drink-it-now beer, and I suddenly want to be in Chiba tonight.
