Craft Beer Market Kanda to Hold 9th Anniversary Event on April 12; Anniversary Beer Is CLIFF GARO BREWING's ESB "HOLLY ACHOR"
Craft Beer Market Kanda will hold its 9th anniversary event on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The anniversary beer is "HOLLY ACHOR," an ESB brewed by Okinawa's CLIFF GARO BREWING, and it is being introduced as a beer made with hojicha and brown sugar. The shop will also offer around 30 kinds of craft beer inside the venue.
Hop BroToday, the 9th anniversary of the Kanda shop is really heating up. Craft Beer Market Kanda is holding an event on April 12, 2026, and they've even prepared an anniversary beer.
MugiWhat! They're even releasing an anniversary beer? Just reaching the 9th anniversary is festive enough, but adding a limited beer on top of that is almost unfair!
Hop BroAnd the beer is HOLLY ACHOR from Okinawa's CLIFF GARO BREWING. The name alone is intriguing, and I like that they're going with an ESB, a more classic style.
MugiESB? What is that, like e-s-b? It suddenly sounds like a code!
Hop BroESB stands for Extra Special Bitter, and it's part of the English-style bitter family. The appeal isn't just the bitterness; it also has a real malt richness and sweetness.
MugiOhhh, so with that malt richness, it's not just bitter. And since it's an anniversary beer, it might be the kind of beer you want to sip slowly!
Hop BroExactly. What's especially interesting about this HOLLY ACHOR is that it uses hojicha and brown sugar. The after-aroma carries a Japanese nuance, and it still has that Okinawan character too.
MugiWhat is that! A Japanese-style finish in beer? Just hearing hojicha and brown sugar makes me feel like I've already had a sip...!
Hop BroThe shop itself is well prepared too, since Kanda has a lineup of around 30 beers, so the strength is that you can choose based on your mood that day. The anniversary beer takes center stage, but you can still enjoy plenty of different pours.
MugiAnd they even have the signature lamb chops, right? If you think about the beer-and-food pairing, my stomach is already celebrating first!
Hop BroThat's exactly it. It's a day when you can fully enjoy the feel of a Kanda beer pub, so I want to drink the limited HOLLY ACHOR while enjoying my usual beer too.
MugiYeah, that's settled then! I want to go raise a toast to the anniversary and enjoy both the limited beer and the lamb chops!
9th Anniversary Beer
At the 9th anniversary event on Sunday, April 12, the anniversary beer "HOLLY ACHOR," brewed by Okinawa's CLIFF GARO BREWING, will make an appearance. The style is ESB. Built on an English-style bitter base, it is designed so you can clearly taste the richness and sweetness of the malt, while Okinawan hojicha and brown sugar add character to the aroma and finish.
A Day That Fits Kanda
Craft Beer Market Kanda is a beer pub in Kaji-cho, Chiyoda Ward. Known as a place where people can casually enjoy a wide range of craft beers, the shop becomes especially distinctive on milestone days like an anniversary event, when a limited-batch beer like this adds a special atmosphere. The famous lamb chops, along with a selection of dishes that pair well with beer, are also part of what makes the place feel so true to Kanda.
On the anniversary day, the appeal lies in being able to choose a beer that matches your mood from a lineup of about 30 craft beers while centering the special ESB. Whether you're someone who comes for their usual drink or someone heading out to toast a special occasion, this event should show off the easygoing versatility of a Kanda beer pub.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, the 9th anniversary of the Kanda shop is really heating up. Craft Beer Market Kanda is holding an event on April 12, 2026, and they've even prepared an anniversary beer.
MugiWhat! They're even releasing an anniversary beer? Just reaching the 9th anniversary is festive enough, but adding a limited beer on top of that is almost unfair!
Hop BroAnd the beer is HOLLY ACHOR from Okinawa's CLIFF GARO BREWING. The name alone is intriguing, and I like that they're going with an ESB, a more classic style.
MugiESB? What is that, like e-s-b? It suddenly sounds like a code!
Hop BroESB stands for Extra Special Bitter, and it's part of the English-style bitter family. The appeal isn't just the bitterness; it also has a real malt richness and sweetness.
MugiOhhh, so with that malt richness, it's not just bitter. And since it's an anniversary beer, it might be the kind of beer you want to sip slowly!
Hop BroExactly. What's especially interesting about this HOLLY ACHOR is that it uses hojicha and brown sugar. The after-aroma carries a Japanese nuance, and it still has that Okinawan character too.
MugiWhat is that! A Japanese-style finish in beer? Just hearing hojicha and brown sugar makes me feel like I've already had a sip...!
Hop BroThe shop itself is well prepared too, since Kanda has a lineup of around 30 beers, so the strength is that you can choose based on your mood that day. The anniversary beer takes center stage, but you can still enjoy plenty of different pours.
MugiAnd they even have the signature lamb chops, right? If you think about the beer-and-food pairing, my stomach is already celebrating first!
Hop BroThat's exactly it. It's a day when you can fully enjoy the feel of a Kanda beer pub, so I want to drink the limited HOLLY ACHOR while enjoying my usual beer too.
MugiYeah, that's settled then! I want to go raise a toast to the anniversary and enjoy both the limited beer and the lamb chops!
