Beer O'clock adds two new beers on tap, including Johana Brewery's Earl Grey
The beer pub Beer O'clock in Fujimi, Chiba, updated its tap info on March 19. New on tap are Johana Brewery's "Earl Grey" and Noroshi Brewing's "UMAMI2025." In addition, Mikkeller × 3 Sons' "WHITE OUT" is being offered by the glass, creating a lineup that ranges widely from aromatic styles to heavy hitters.
Hop BroBeer O'clock in Fujimi, Chuo Ward, Chiba City updated its taps on March 19, and being open straight through from noon is already a huge plus.
MugiWait, from noon!? So that means Beer O'clock comes before work, right?
Hop BroThe two new beers on tap start with Johana Brewery's Earl Grey. It's a Herb & Spice style, with a soft bergamot aroma coming through.
MugiBergamot? That sounds like some kind of fancy tea fairy suddenly appeared, but this is beer!?
Hop BroExactly. It's a Herb & Spice Beer at 5.0%. The post even says it drinks "like sparkling wine," so it's an aromatic, crisp beer that's easy to enjoy.
MugiThat sounds perfect as a first drink! But the next one, just from the name alone, UMAMI2025 is way too interesting!
Hop BroNoroshi Brewing's UMAMI2025 is a Rauch Märzen at 7.0%. It brings in umami from dried shiitake mushrooms, and you can really feel its respect for Rauchbier culture.
MugiShiitake!? My brain is holding a meeting about whether this is beer or miso soup, but is this the smoke character you're talking about?
Hop BroExactly. The aroma of the smoked malt and the depth of umami overlap, so it becomes more than just smoky, with a lager that has real depth.
MugiWhat's the finish, then, boss? The moment I saw 13.8%, my inner full-power mode switched on!
Hop BroThat's Mikkeller × 3 Sons' WHITE OUT by the glass. It's a dense blend of imperial stout and barleywine, aged in apple brandy barrels, with coconut, vanilla, and marshmallow layered on top.
MugiWait, isn't that basically the final form of dessert...? Today really has everything from aroma to heavy hitters, and now I want to have a drink in Chiba too!
Beer O'clock in Fujimi, Chuo Ward, Chiba City, announced new beers in its tap list posted on March 19. On Thursdays it is open continuously from 12:00 to 22:30. It is a convenient spot in the station-front area where you can settle in for a proper drink from the afternoon.
The highlights this time are two new kegs and one glass-only pour.
Notable beers available that day
- Johana Brewery "Earl Grey" (Herb & Spice Beer / 5.0%)
A beer that makes the most of the bright aroma from bergamot. The post describes it as "like sparkling wine, aromatic and easy to drink cleanly," making it a style that works well as an aperitif or an easy first drink.
- Noroshi Brewing "UMAMI2025" (Rauch Märzen / 7.0%)
An individualistic beer that incorporates umami from dried shiitake mushrooms. Designed to explore the intersection between Rauchbier culture and the distinctly Japanese concept of "umami," it is finished in a style that lets you enjoy smoke character and malt depth.
- Mikkeller × 3 Sons "WHITE OUT" (Imp-Stout & Barleywine / 13.8%) By The Glass
Built on a blend of imperial stout and barleywine, then aged for a long time in apple brandy barrels. It is further layered with coconut, vanilla, and marshmallow for a rich finish, making it a standout choice for a final drink.
From the aromatic Herb & Spice beer to the experimental lager with umami and smoke, and then to the dense, high-alcohol specialty pour, the wide range available for tasting in one place is very much Beer O'clock's style. If you're in the Chiba area and want to decide how far to push things today, this tap update is one to keep in mind.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer O'clock in Fujimi, Chuo Ward, Chiba City updated its taps on March 19, and being open straight through from noon is already a huge plus.
MugiWait, from noon!? So that means Beer O'clock comes before work, right?
Hop BroThe two new beers on tap start with Johana Brewery's Earl Grey. It's a Herb & Spice style, with a soft bergamot aroma coming through.
MugiBergamot? That sounds like some kind of fancy tea fairy suddenly appeared, but this is beer!?
Hop BroExactly. It's a Herb & Spice Beer at 5.0%. The post even says it drinks "like sparkling wine," so it's an aromatic, crisp beer that's easy to enjoy.
MugiThat sounds perfect as a first drink! But the next one, just from the name alone, UMAMI2025 is way too interesting!
Hop BroNoroshi Brewing's UMAMI2025 is a Rauch Märzen at 7.0%. It brings in umami from dried shiitake mushrooms, and you can really feel its respect for Rauchbier culture.
MugiShiitake!? My brain is holding a meeting about whether this is beer or miso soup, but is this the smoke character you're talking about?
Hop BroExactly. The aroma of the smoked malt and the depth of umami overlap, so it becomes more than just smoky, with a lager that has real depth.
MugiWhat's the finish, then, boss? The moment I saw 13.8%, my inner full-power mode switched on!
Hop BroThat's Mikkeller × 3 Sons' WHITE OUT by the glass. It's a dense blend of imperial stout and barleywine, aged in apple brandy barrels, with coconut, vanilla, and marshmallow layered on top.
MugiWait, isn't that basically the final form of dessert...? Today really has everything from aroma to heavy hitters, and now I want to have a drink in Chiba too!
