Grandline Brewing to host half tap takeover at Sekimachi Cellar on June 12
Grandline Brewing, based in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, will hold a Half Tap Takeover at Sekimachi Cellar in Nerima, Tokyo, on Friday, June 12. The event marks the brewery's first tap opening at the historic liquor store and will feature four beers alongside a taco food event.
Hop BroThis one really caught my eye: HALF TAP TAKEOVER. On Friday, June 12, Grandline Brewing is doing its first pour at Sekimachi Cellar in Nerima.
MugiWhat! So a first pour event means it'll be the first time their beer goes on tap at Sekimachi Cellar? That feels like a debut match!
Hop BroExactly, and they're bringing four beers total. There are three IPAs, plus 'SALUD AMIGOS!' built to pair nicely with tacos.
MugiHold on, does HALF TAP mean they're only hijacking half the place? The name sounds like a phantom thief from the beer world!
Hop BroIt's much more peaceful than that: half the taps is the basic idea. One brewery takes over part of the lineup so people can compare the beers side by side.
MugiWhoa, but three different IPAs sounds like three bitter people lining up to introduce themselves. My tongue is about to schedule a meeting!
Hop BroIPA is a hop-forward style. Citrus notes, piney notes, and the level of bitterness can all vary, so tasting three in a row becomes a fun character comparison.
MugiOkay, and COKOTACOS starts at 3 p.m. too? Beer and tacos is ridiculously strong. That's basically Friday happiness with extra volume!
Hop BroAnd the venue being founded in 1916 makes it even better. A historic liquor shop hosting a Yokosuka brewery is a really nice local-meets-global setup.
MugiWow, 10:00 to 22:00 means you could drop by in the daytime or go after work. Casual one-glass mode and full evening mode both work!
Hop BroAnd the owner will be there along with KANPAIDAN members. Talking with the people behind the beer while working through the IPAs sounds like a perfect way to end on 'SALUD AMIGOS!'
MugiAt this point, Friday, June 12 feels locked in for Sekimachi Cellar! IPA flight, tacos, and a guaranteed 'one more beer' from both of us already sounds inevitable!
Event Overview
Grandline Brewing, a brewery based in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, will host a Half Tap Takeover at Sekimachi Cellar in Nerima, Tokyo on Friday, June 12. The event will be the brewery's first tap opening at the long-established liquor store, which has been operating since the Taisho era.
The venue will be open from 10:00 to 22:00, and a food event titled "Friday? How about this? vol. 9 ~ COKOTACOS" will run alongside it. The taco service is scheduled to start at 15:00. With beer and food planned together, the event is set up for both a quick stop-in and a longer evening visit.
Beer Lineup
A total of four beers are planned for the taps. The lineup includes three IPA releases from Grandline Brewing, plus "SALUD AMIGOS!", a beer selected with tacos in mind. In a Half Tap Takeover format, visitors will be able to compare the beers while enjoying a focused but varied selection.
Members of the brewery, including the owner and KANPAIDAN members, are also expected to attend. That gives the event a direct connection between the brewery and drinkers, rather than making it just another one-off pouring session.
About Grandline Brewing
Grandline Brewing promotes itself as a "glocal" brewery connecting Yokosuka with Japan and the wider world. Its mission is to create memorable beer culture through communication, under the slogan: "Bring more of the best moments of kanpai."
The setting is notable as well. Sekimachi Cellar is a historic liquor store, and Grandline Brewing's appearance there creates a meeting point between a local craft brewery and a long-running neighborhood shop. For beer fans, it should be a straightforward chance to enjoy beer and tacos in a setting that combines history, community, and a limited tap lineup.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis one really caught my eye: HALF TAP TAKEOVER. On Friday, June 12, Grandline Brewing is doing its first pour at Sekimachi Cellar in Nerima.
MugiWhat! So a first pour event means it'll be the first time their beer goes on tap at Sekimachi Cellar? That feels like a debut match!
Hop BroExactly, and they're bringing four beers total. There are three IPAs, plus 'SALUD AMIGOS!' built to pair nicely with tacos.
MugiHold on, does HALF TAP mean they're only hijacking half the place? The name sounds like a phantom thief from the beer world!
Hop BroIt's much more peaceful than that: half the taps is the basic idea. One brewery takes over part of the lineup so people can compare the beers side by side.
MugiWhoa, but three different IPAs sounds like three bitter people lining up to introduce themselves. My tongue is about to schedule a meeting!
Hop BroIPA is a hop-forward style. Citrus notes, piney notes, and the level of bitterness can all vary, so tasting three in a row becomes a fun character comparison.
MugiOkay, and COKOTACOS starts at 3 p.m. too? Beer and tacos is ridiculously strong. That's basically Friday happiness with extra volume!
Hop BroAnd the venue being founded in 1916 makes it even better. A historic liquor shop hosting a Yokosuka brewery is a really nice local-meets-global setup.
MugiWow, 10:00 to 22:00 means you could drop by in the daytime or go after work. Casual one-glass mode and full evening mode both work!
Hop BroAnd the owner will be there along with KANPAIDAN members. Talking with the people behind the beer while working through the IPAs sounds like a perfect way to end on 'SALUD AMIGOS!'
MugiAt this point, Friday, June 12 feels locked in for Sekimachi Cellar! IPA flight, tacos, and a guaranteed 'one more beer' from both of us already sounds inevitable!
