New Mead Arrives at HOP TAP SHOP in Takaoka, Two Antelope Meads Now on Offer
The beer pub HOP TAP SHOP in Takaoka City, Toyama announced in a post on the evening of March 13 that it had received new mead. While serving Antelope mead by bottle and by the glass, the shop also featured 11 craft beer taps that day. The lineup makes it possible to enjoy both beer and mead across styles.
Hop BroThere's a Takaoka update: HOP TAP SHOP announced new mead in a March 13 post.
MugiWhat! Mead at a beer bar? And two Antelope releases too? That grabs my attention right away!
Hop BroThe highlight this time is Antelope's 'What Churchill Said' and 'Wilt', and they're serving both by the bottle and by the glass.
MugiHuh! But why bottles instead of draft? What does it mean that the draft mead is out of stock?
Hop BroBecause of the project to switch the honey ingredient to domestic honey, draft service has been paused for now, so they're running it from bottles for the time being.
MugiI see! And 11 taps on the same day is way too generous - they're going all out on beer too!
Hop BroExactly. From pilsners like WCB's 'McKenzie Pils' to IPA and stout styles, it all connects nicely from light to rich.
MugiWhat, that sounds amazing! But 'beer in between meads' - is that like a palate reset?
Hop BroExactly. If you reset your palate with sweetness and aroma before returning to hops, the contours stand out, and it's a lineup that crosses categories and pairs easily with food. I already want a drink.
MugiI'm fully switched on too! For spring get-togethers, let's start with a toast with mead here and then head into beer!
At HOP TAP SHOP in Takaoka, Toyama, new mead service has begun. According to the post, the two Antelope labels that arrived this time are being offered. Because of the impact of a project to switch the ingredient honey to domestic production, draft mead will be out of stock for a while, so for the time being it will be served from bottles. In addition to bottle sales, the shop also offers it by the glass. Being able to try it one glass at a time is a welcome option for people who primarily drink beer.
The tap list that day was broad, ranging from crisp pilsners to IPA and stout.
- BREWMIN' 'Monster's P'
- WCB 'McKenzie Pils'
- Inkhorn Brewing × Kyoto Brewing 'Jihishinchou'
- KAKEGAWA Farm 'This is White'
- OUR BREWING 'Dino King'
- Minoh Beer 'Honey Saison'
- Nomcraft × MAHOWBREW 'Whole New World'
- Ise Kadoya Beer × VERTERE 'Another Cut'
- Johana Beer 'Earl Grey'
- Yorocco Beer 'Cultivator'
- Bushi Bashamichi 'Before the Sun'
The two meads were Antelope 'What Churchill Said' and Antelope 'Wilt'. It would be easy to alternate beer and mead between pours, or to start with mead and move on to hop-forward styles.
HOP TAP SHOP is a Takaoka spot where you can follow craft beer from across Japan while taking your time with food pairings. It is also offering guidance for group visits ahead of the farewell and welcome party season, making it an easy choice for everyday use as well as spring gatherings with several people.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere's a Takaoka update: HOP TAP SHOP announced new mead in a March 13 post.
MugiWhat! Mead at a beer bar? And two Antelope releases too? That grabs my attention right away!
Hop BroThe highlight this time is Antelope's 'What Churchill Said' and 'Wilt', and they're serving both by the bottle and by the glass.
MugiHuh! But why bottles instead of draft? What does it mean that the draft mead is out of stock?
Hop BroBecause of the project to switch the honey ingredient to domestic honey, draft service has been paused for now, so they're running it from bottles for the time being.
MugiI see! And 11 taps on the same day is way too generous - they're going all out on beer too!
Hop BroExactly. From pilsners like WCB's 'McKenzie Pils' to IPA and stout styles, it all connects nicely from light to rich.
MugiWhat, that sounds amazing! But 'beer in between meads' - is that like a palate reset?
Hop BroExactly. If you reset your palate with sweetness and aroma before returning to hops, the contours stand out, and it's a lineup that crosses categories and pairs easily with food. I already want a drink.
MugiI'm fully switched on too! For spring get-togethers, let's start with a toast with mead here and then head into beer!
