Minoh Beer’s Summer Lager Goes on Tap at Craft Beer 2 TAPS in Yokosuka
Craft Beer 2 TAPS, a beer pub in Yokosuka, has tapped Minoh Beer’s seasonal "Summer Lager." The beer is defined by citrus aroma from American hops, a light body with rice, and a dry finish.
Hop BroCraft Beer 2 TAPS in Yokosuka just tapped Minoh Beer’s Summer Lager on draft. News like this makes me want to talk beer immediately.
MugiWait, Minoh in Yokosuka? That already sounds like a mini beer trip. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a seasonal lager release with bright citrus aroma from American hops. It also uses rice, so the body stays light and the finish comes off nice and dry.
MugiHold on, citrus from hops? You slipped into brewery mode again. What does that actually smell like?
Hop BroBasically, think grapefruit and orange aroma. Then dry hopping adds a tropical touch, so the whole thing feels built for late-summer drinking.
MugiOkay, but dry hopping sounds like homework. What is that in normal-person language?
Hop BroIt means adding hops after fermentation to boost aroma without heaviness. You get more fragrance, but it stays crisp instead of turning into a bitterness bomb.
MugiThat helps! And rice in beer giving it a lighter, snappier body is kind of wild. My brain expected rice ball energy.
Hop BroRight, and the specs are solid too: 5.0% ABV, 30 IBU, pale and unfiltered, with best served at 6-8C. It’s available in kegs and 330ml bottles.
MugiSo this is basically a perfect first pint. Crisp lager snap plus aromatic hops sounds dangerously easy to finish.
Hop BroExactly. If I walked into Craft Beer 2 TAPS right now, this would be my opener. It works solo or with food, which is a strong move.
MugiThen we’re settled. I want a glass now, and I need to see if that citrusy, dry finish is as good as it sounds.
Craft Beer 2 TAPS, a beer pub in Shioiri-cho, Yokosuka, has tapped Minoh Beer’s seasonal release, "Summer Lager." The venue announced the pour on Instagram with the message that the beer had gone on tap, making it a notable arrival for drinkers who follow guest-beer rotations.
"Summer Lager" is built around citrus aromas from American hops, paired with a light body made leaner by rice and a dry finish. Notes of grapefruit and orange come through clearly, while dry-hopping adds a subtle tropical layer. The result is a lager designed for the tail end of summer, with an approachable profile that still keeps plenty of hop character. It is 5.0% ABV, 30 IBU, pale in color, unfiltered, and served as draught beer and in 330 ml bottles.
Craft Beer 2 TAPS is one of the places to drink craft beer in Yokosuka, and guest-beer releases like this give the pub an added reason to visit. With a crisp lager base and aromatic hop presence, "Summer Lager" looks well suited both as a first pint and as a beer to pair with food.
For anyone looking for a refreshing seasonal pour in Yokosuka, this Minoh Beer release is worth a look as summer begins to ease into autumn.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCraft Beer 2 TAPS in Yokosuka just tapped Minoh Beer’s Summer Lager on draft. News like this makes me want to talk beer immediately.
MugiWait, Minoh in Yokosuka? That already sounds like a mini beer trip. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a seasonal lager release with bright citrus aroma from American hops. It also uses rice, so the body stays light and the finish comes off nice and dry.
MugiHold on, citrus from hops? You slipped into brewery mode again. What does that actually smell like?
Hop BroBasically, think grapefruit and orange aroma. Then dry hopping adds a tropical touch, so the whole thing feels built for late-summer drinking.
MugiOkay, but dry hopping sounds like homework. What is that in normal-person language?
Hop BroIt means adding hops after fermentation to boost aroma without heaviness. You get more fragrance, but it stays crisp instead of turning into a bitterness bomb.
MugiThat helps! And rice in beer giving it a lighter, snappier body is kind of wild. My brain expected rice ball energy.
Hop BroRight, and the specs are solid too: 5.0% ABV, 30 IBU, pale and unfiltered, with best served at 6-8C. It’s available in kegs and 330ml bottles.
MugiSo this is basically a perfect first pint. Crisp lager snap plus aromatic hops sounds dangerously easy to finish.
Hop BroExactly. If I walked into Craft Beer 2 TAPS right now, this would be my opener. It works solo or with food, which is a strong move.
MugiThen we’re settled. I want a glass now, and I need to see if that citrusy, dry finish is as good as it sounds.
