Carrot Club in Ikaho puts limited Ikahop pilsner on the clock
At Quatre Club Craft Beer Stand on the 150th step of Ikaho Stone Steps in Gunma, the original Ikahop pilsner is now being served in limited quantities ahead of a renewal. It is a place where visitors can enjoy a locally rooted beer in the middle of a hot spring town stroll.
Hop BroHalfway up Ikaho’s stone steps, there’s a pint at step 150 that’s seriously calling people right now. Ikahop at Quatre Club Craft Beer Stand is limited because a renewal is coming.
MugiWhat! Limited Ikahop? And at step 150? That’s basically a reward chest for anyone running out of breath!
Hop BroExactly, and the beer stand location is part of the appeal. It’s on the grounds of Chigira Jinsentei, so it works perfectly for a stroll break or a post-onsen stop.
MugiOoh! So what beer style is Ikahop anyway? The name alone already has me curious.
Hop BroThe current version is an original Ikaho pilsner, brewed by a Kawaba brewery and made with Kawaba-grown Koshihikari rice called 'Yukihotaka.' It drinks clean, with a soft rice character underneath.
MugiWait, when you say pilsner crispness, it sounds like this beer is about to slice vegetables!
Hop BroNot that kind of sharp. A defined finish just means it snaps off clean instead of lingering heavy, and the rice keeps it from feeling too stiff.
MugiOkay, that sounds great! And even for non-drinkers, coffee and honey milk are on the menu too? That stop is ridiculously strong.
Hop BroThat’s very much this place. With easy drop-in hours from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., it’s made for casual stops. It’s not flashy, just quietly good and rooted in the town.
MugiNow I really want to try the current batch before renewal. Catching my breath on the steps with that in hand sounds way too good.
Hop BroThat’s the move. If the flavor changes after the refresh, a post-onsen pint of the current Ikahop sounds like the happiest possible answer.
The current Ikahop is running low
In the Instagram post, the shop says the present version of Ikahop will only be available in limited quantities as the beer is being renewed. Ikahop is a house-style craft pilsner tied to Ikaho, brewed with Yuki Hotaka rice from Kawaba. The result is a crisp, easy-drinking beer with a gentle softness from the rice.
A beer stand right on the stone steps
Quatre Club Craft Beer Stand sits on the grounds of Chigira Jinsen-tei at the 150th step of Ikaho's famous stone stair street. It opens at 9:30 a.m. and serves until 10:00 p.m., making it a practical stop during a walk through the hot spring district or after a soak. The official menu also includes coffee, house-made juice, and raw honey milk, so it works well even for mixed groups.
Worth catching before the recipe changes
Ikahop combines the clean finish expected from a pilsner with the softer texture brought by rice. That makes it a fitting beer for a town like Ikaho, where walking, resting, and drinking all blend into the same experience. If you want to taste the current version before the renewal changes it, this is the time to go.
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Hop BroHalfway up Ikaho’s stone steps, there’s a pint at step 150 that’s seriously calling people right now. Ikahop at Quatre Club Craft Beer Stand is limited because a renewal is coming.
MugiWhat! Limited Ikahop? And at step 150? That’s basically a reward chest for anyone running out of breath!
Hop BroExactly, and the beer stand location is part of the appeal. It’s on the grounds of Chigira Jinsentei, so it works perfectly for a stroll break or a post-onsen stop.
MugiOoh! So what beer style is Ikahop anyway? The name alone already has me curious.
Hop BroThe current version is an original Ikaho pilsner, brewed by a Kawaba brewery and made with Kawaba-grown Koshihikari rice called 'Yukihotaka.' It drinks clean, with a soft rice character underneath.
MugiWait, when you say pilsner crispness, it sounds like this beer is about to slice vegetables!
Hop BroNot that kind of sharp. A defined finish just means it snaps off clean instead of lingering heavy, and the rice keeps it from feeling too stiff.
MugiOkay, that sounds great! And even for non-drinkers, coffee and honey milk are on the menu too? That stop is ridiculously strong.
Hop BroThat’s very much this place. With easy drop-in hours from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., it’s made for casual stops. It’s not flashy, just quietly good and rooted in the town.
MugiNow I really want to try the current batch before renewal. Catching my breath on the steps with that in hand sounds way too good.
Hop BroThat’s the move. If the flavor changes after the refresh, a post-onsen pint of the current Ikahop sounds like the happiest possible answer.
