Beer O'clock taps Kirizumi Brewery's Kirizumi Lager
Beer O'clock, a craft-beer pub in Chiba's Fujimi area, has added Kirizumi Brewery's new tap, Kirizumi Lager. The 5.0% Modern Pilsner offers a light, clean finish with white-grape and tropical-fruit notes, making it a strong first-pour option for summer.
Hop BroToday’s pick is Beer O'clock's new tap. At the Fujimi beer pub in Chiba, they've just poured Kirizumi Brewery's "Kirizumi Lager."
MugiWait, Kirizumi Lager already sounds refreshing! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Modern Pilsner, a light 5.0% lager. The fun part is the aroma, with hints of white grape and tropical fruit floating up from the glass.
MugiWhoa, but modern pilsner compared to a regular lager... what's the difference? Is this a pop quiz now?
Hop BroThink of it as an easy-drinking pilsner base with modern hop aroma layered on top. It stays crisp, but the nose gets a little more stylish.
MugiWhat is that, beer wearing fancy perfume? And that white grape thing... there's no actual grape in it, right?
Hop BroNo grapes, just Mistral and NZ hops doing the work. They give it fruity hop character while keeping that clean lager snap intact.
MugiOhhh, so it's the kind of beer you can crush in one go as your first summer pint. That sounds dangerously convenient.
Hop BroAnd Beer O'clock is pairing it with garlic-grilled silky eggplant. With their house ginger sauce, that should line up perfectly with the lager's clean finish.
MugiThat combo is basically the winning summer set! One Kirizumi Lager, one bite of eggplant, and I'm already ordering the next round in my head.
Beer O'clock in Chiba's Fujimi district has put Kirizumi Brewery's "Kirizumi Lager" on tap. The beer is a Modern Pilsner at 5.0% ABV, described as offering aromas reminiscent of white grape and tropical fruit, along with a clean, easy-drinking finish that works well as a first pint.
The recipe combines Mistral from Alsace, France, with two New Zealand hop varieties, giving the lager a modern aromatic edge while keeping the smooth drinkability expected from the style. It is a beer that balances refreshment and hop-driven fruitiness.
Beer O'clock is a craft-beer pub near Chiba Station, known for a rotating lineup of guest beers and a format that suits everything from an after-work pint to a weekend crawl. Alongside the new tap, the shop is also highlighting a summer food favorite: "Miroku Farm Toro-Nasu Garlic Steak."
The toro-nasu, a richly textured eggplant, is slowly grilled to bring out a soft, melting bite and deep flavor. Paired with a house ginger sauce and plenty of garlic, it should match the lager's clean profile nicely. It is the kind of beer-and-food pairing that fits Beer O'clock's straightforward, beer-first atmosphere.
For the first Friday in August, Kirizumi Lager gives drinkers a crisp, fruit-tinged option that should work well as a first round in the heat of summer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s pick is Beer O'clock's new tap. At the Fujimi beer pub in Chiba, they've just poured Kirizumi Brewery's "Kirizumi Lager."
MugiWait, Kirizumi Lager already sounds refreshing! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Modern Pilsner, a light 5.0% lager. The fun part is the aroma, with hints of white grape and tropical fruit floating up from the glass.
MugiWhoa, but modern pilsner compared to a regular lager... what's the difference? Is this a pop quiz now?
Hop BroThink of it as an easy-drinking pilsner base with modern hop aroma layered on top. It stays crisp, but the nose gets a little more stylish.
MugiWhat is that, beer wearing fancy perfume? And that white grape thing... there's no actual grape in it, right?
Hop BroNo grapes, just Mistral and NZ hops doing the work. They give it fruity hop character while keeping that clean lager snap intact.
MugiOhhh, so it's the kind of beer you can crush in one go as your first summer pint. That sounds dangerously convenient.
Hop BroAnd Beer O'clock is pairing it with garlic-grilled silky eggplant. With their house ginger sauce, that should line up perfectly with the lager's clean finish.
MugiThat combo is basically the winning summer set! One Kirizumi Lager, one bite of eggplant, and I'm already ordering the next round in my head.
