Yokkaichi's craft beer HOP CROWD adds three new taps, led by Yuya Boys IPL
craft beer HOP CROWD in Yokkaichi, Mie, posted an updated tap list on Instagram on June 4. The new taps are Yuya Boys IPL by Oni Densetsu x Yuya Boys, Karigane Tea Saison by Shima Brewery, and Mr.Dank by Isekado.
Hop BroYokkaichi’s craft beer HOP CROWD just dropped three fresh taps on Instagram: Yuya Boys IPL from Oni Densetsu x Yuya Boys, Karigane Tea Saison from Shima Brewing, and Mr.Dank from Isekadoya. That lineup has range.
MugiWhat! Those names go hard. Out of all of them, Karigane Tea Saison is calling me. Can tea and beer really get along that well?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. Karigane Tea Saison uses karigane tea from Watarai, Mie, and it’s described as crisp and dry. You get that gentle tea aroma sliding right through the finish.
MugiHold on, what is saison exactly? That word sounds so fancy my brain just started fermenting for no reason.
Hop BroIn simple terms, it’s a light farmhouse style. It tends to be aromatic and easy-drinking, and with the karigane tea layered in, this one sounds extra snappy and refreshing.
MugiOoh, that sounds perfect for warm weather. Then what about Yuya Boys IPL? Is it more IPA or more lager, because these initials feel like a pop quiz.
Hop BroIPL means India Pale Lager, basically a hoppy lager. This collab from Oni Densetsu x Yuya Boys is listed as a Jamboree Special version, so you get bright hop character with a cleaner lager finish.
MugiNo way, aromatic but crisp? That’s like the honor student who secretly shreds guitar after class. And Mr.Dank already sounds intense just from the name.
Hop BroThat read is pretty accurate. Mr.Dank is a West Coast IPA from Isekadoya, and the article sums it up as strong but not heavy. Plenty of bitterness and hop punch, but it doesn’t drag on the palate.
MugiWow, this is tap list heaven. And with Sour Grapefruit Cooler from Anglo Japanese Brewing, NEKOBEER’s Nigorizamurai Nyanpeiji, Beachwood’s Nel'send It WC IPA, and Off Trail’s Wild Caught 2024 on too, you can just drink by mood.
Hop BroExactly, the key is the wide style spread. Lager, tea saison, sour, West Coast IPA, all in one spot. It’s upstairs near Yokkaichi Station too, with a special 3:00-9:00 p.m. schedule on Sunday, June 7, plus closures on Tuesday, June 16 and Sunday, June 28.
MugiI’m locking that in. A Yokkaichi beer stop doesn’t get much more memorable than this. I’m starting with the Karigane Tea Saison, you’re taking Mr.Dank, and we meet in the middle with Yuya Boys IPL because now I absolutely want a pint.
On June 4, craft beer HOP CROWD in Suwa-Sakaemachi, Yokkaichi, shared its latest tap list on Instagram. The post opens with a playful line, but the focus is clearly the beer lineup: three new taps plus a wider selection that covers sour, lager-like, and hop-forward styles.
The new arrivals are Yuya Boys IPL by Oni Densetsu x Yuya Boys, Karigane Tea Saison by Shima Brewery, and Mr.Dank by Isekado. Yuya Boys IPL is described as a hop-forward lager in a "Jamboree Special ver." release. Karigane Tea Saison uses karigane tea from Watarai Town in Mie and is presented as a refreshing, dry beer. Mr.Dank is a West Coast IPA, introduced as strong but not heavy.
Other beers listed in the post include Sour Grapefruit Cooler by Anglo Japanese Brewing, Nigorizamurai Nyanheiji by NEKOBEER, Nel'send It WC IPA by Beachwood, and Wild Caught 2024 by Off Trail. The lineup spans lager, tea saison, sour beer, and West Coast IPA, making it a good stop for drinkers who want to compare different beer styles in one place.
HOP CROWD is a beer pub on the second floor near central Yokkaichi. Regular hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 16:00 to 24:00, and Sunday from 13:00 to 21:00. The post also notes special hours on Sunday, June 7, from 15:00 to 21:00, plus temporary closures on Tuesday, June 16, and Sunday, June 28. For anyone beer-hopping in Yokkaichi, it is a reliable place to keep on the list.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroYokkaichi’s craft beer HOP CROWD just dropped three fresh taps on Instagram: Yuya Boys IPL from Oni Densetsu x Yuya Boys, Karigane Tea Saison from Shima Brewing, and Mr.Dank from Isekadoya. That lineup has range.
MugiWhat! Those names go hard. Out of all of them, Karigane Tea Saison is calling me. Can tea and beer really get along that well?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. Karigane Tea Saison uses karigane tea from Watarai, Mie, and it’s described as crisp and dry. You get that gentle tea aroma sliding right through the finish.
MugiHold on, what is saison exactly? That word sounds so fancy my brain just started fermenting for no reason.
Hop BroIn simple terms, it’s a light farmhouse style. It tends to be aromatic and easy-drinking, and with the karigane tea layered in, this one sounds extra snappy and refreshing.
MugiOoh, that sounds perfect for warm weather. Then what about Yuya Boys IPL? Is it more IPA or more lager, because these initials feel like a pop quiz.
Hop BroIPL means India Pale Lager, basically a hoppy lager. This collab from Oni Densetsu x Yuya Boys is listed as a Jamboree Special version, so you get bright hop character with a cleaner lager finish.
MugiNo way, aromatic but crisp? That’s like the honor student who secretly shreds guitar after class. And Mr.Dank already sounds intense just from the name.
Hop BroThat read is pretty accurate. Mr.Dank is a West Coast IPA from Isekadoya, and the article sums it up as strong but not heavy. Plenty of bitterness and hop punch, but it doesn’t drag on the palate.
MugiWow, this is tap list heaven. And with Sour Grapefruit Cooler from Anglo Japanese Brewing, NEKOBEER’s Nigorizamurai Nyanpeiji, Beachwood’s Nel'send It WC IPA, and Off Trail’s Wild Caught 2024 on too, you can just drink by mood.
Hop BroExactly, the key is the wide style spread. Lager, tea saison, sour, West Coast IPA, all in one spot. It’s upstairs near Yokkaichi Station too, with a special 3:00-9:00 p.m. schedule on Sunday, June 7, plus closures on Tuesday, June 16 and Sunday, June 28.
MugiI’m locking that in. A Yokkaichi beer stop doesn’t get much more memorable than this. I’m starting with the Karigane Tea Saison, you’re taking Mr.Dank, and we meet in the middle with Yuya Boys IPL because now I absolutely want a pint.
