Shibuya's taki Is Holding a Hokkaido & Okinawa Fair, Newly Tapping Okinawa Sango Beer
A fair featuring craft beers from Hokkaido and Okinawa is underway at the beer pub "taki" in Shibuya's Sakuragaoka-cho. In a May 25 post, Okinawa Sango Beer's "Passionfruit" was newly tapped, and alongside the Hokkaido lineup, a wide-ranging tap list was introduced.
Hop BroThe Hokkaido & Okinawa Fair is still going on at the beer pub "taki" in Shibuya's Sakuragaoka-cho. And in a May 25 post, they said a new Okinawa Sango Beer has been tapped.
MugiWait, Hokkaido and Okinawa at the same counter!? A cross-regional fair sounds almost too luxurious.
Hop BroExactly. This time's highlight is Passionfruit. It's OKINAWA SANGO BEER's Passionfruit Ale, and with an ABV of 5.0%, it's set up to be easy-drinking.
MugiPassionfruit Ale? What even is that! What kind of creature is an ale?
Hop BroAle is characterized by its fermentation style, which tends to bring out aroma. Add pleasant tartness and a fresh lemongrass-like note, and it drinks clean even though it still feels tropical.
MugiSo the acidity isn't the main star. And it's brewed with CORAL WATER too, which makes the water sound stylish as well.
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Because it's brewed with underground water from coral reefs, it really has an Okinawan character, and tasting it alongside the others lets you see each place's personality.
MugiOh, then I want to know about the Hokkaido side too! What's in the three-beer tap lineup?
Hop BroThat day's lineup was WOLFBRAU's Weizen, Hop Kotan Brewing's kunne- Kunne-, and Okinawa Sango Beer's Passionfruit. The nice thing is being able to take in the wheatiness of the north and the fruitiness of the south all at once.
MugiWow! I'm about to fall into the rabbit hole of tasting comparisons. And if there's food too, then we're definitely staying a while, right?
Hop BroExactly. taki is easy to get to from the Shibuya Station West Exit, and the fair started on May 20 and ends when it sells out, so you'd want to hurry. It makes you want to attack the day with one Hokkaido beer and one Okinawa beer.
MugiIt's settled! Shibuya tonight. I want to start by comparing the Weizen and Passionfruit over a drink!
At the beer pub "taki" in Shibuya's Sakuragaoka-cho, the Hokkaido & Okinawa Fair is continuing. In an Instagram post on May 25, it was announced that OKINAWA SANGO BEER's "Passionfruit" had been newly added to the fair lineup.
This beer is a Passionfruit Ale made with passionfruit juice, with an ABV of 5.0%. In the post, it is introduced as a sparkling beer with a pleasant tartness balanced by a fresh lemongrass-like character, and it is also noted for being brewed with "CORAL WATER," underground water derived from coral reefs.
The tap list for the day featured three beers: WOLFBRAU / Weizen, Hop Kotan Brewing / kunne- Kunne-, and OKINAWA SANGO BEER / Passionfruit. It is a lineup that lets guests compare craft beers from Hokkaido and Okinawa side by side at the same counter, offering the enjoyment of tasting the differences in regional character.
"taki" is a beer pub located on the third floor of the Shibuya Johnson Building, easily accessible from the Shibuya Station West Exit area. In the post, the venue says that in addition to draft beer on tap, it also offers draft beers from Hokkaido and Okinawa, canned beers, and food, suggesting a style that pairs well with meals. The fair was announced to have started on May 20, and since it will end once supplies run out, it seems best to visit early if there is a particular label you're interested in.
Today's Tap List
- WOLFBRAU / Weizen
- Hop Kotan Brewing / kunne- Kunne-
- OKINAWA SANGO BEER / Passionfruit
This is content beer lovers won't want to miss, offering a chance to explore the individuality of Hokkaido and Okinawa all at once.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Hokkaido & Okinawa Fair is still going on at the beer pub "taki" in Shibuya's Sakuragaoka-cho. And in a May 25 post, they said a new Okinawa Sango Beer has been tapped.
MugiWait, Hokkaido and Okinawa at the same counter!? A cross-regional fair sounds almost too luxurious.
Hop BroExactly. This time's highlight is Passionfruit. It's OKINAWA SANGO BEER's Passionfruit Ale, and with an ABV of 5.0%, it's set up to be easy-drinking.
MugiPassionfruit Ale? What even is that! What kind of creature is an ale?
Hop BroAle is characterized by its fermentation style, which tends to bring out aroma. Add pleasant tartness and a fresh lemongrass-like note, and it drinks clean even though it still feels tropical.
MugiSo the acidity isn't the main star. And it's brewed with CORAL WATER too, which makes the water sound stylish as well.
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Because it's brewed with underground water from coral reefs, it really has an Okinawan character, and tasting it alongside the others lets you see each place's personality.
MugiOh, then I want to know about the Hokkaido side too! What's in the three-beer tap lineup?
Hop BroThat day's lineup was WOLFBRAU's Weizen, Hop Kotan Brewing's kunne- Kunne-, and Okinawa Sango Beer's Passionfruit. The nice thing is being able to take in the wheatiness of the north and the fruitiness of the south all at once.
MugiWow! I'm about to fall into the rabbit hole of tasting comparisons. And if there's food too, then we're definitely staying a while, right?
Hop BroExactly. taki is easy to get to from the Shibuya Station West Exit, and the fair started on May 20 and ends when it sells out, so you'd want to hurry. It makes you want to attack the day with one Hokkaido beer and one Okinawa beer.
MugiIt's settled! Shibuya tonight. I want to start by comparing the Weizen and Passionfruit over a drink!
