Takaoka HOP TAP SHOP serves 11 taps heavy on new arrivals, opening at 5 PM
The beer pub HOP TAP SHOP in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, has released its tap list for a March 22 5:00 PM opening. Over the past two days, the lineup has changed dramatically, with a configuration centered on newly tapped beers such as Oni Densetsu, BREW CLASSIC, and FLOWER CHILDREN.
Hop BroHOP TAP SHOP in Takaoka is coming in strong on March 22 with a 5:00 PM opening, and on top of that the taps have completely changed over in just the last two days. It’s the kind of setup that already has you buzzing before you even walk in.
MugiWait, it changes that much!? A lineup full of newly tapped beers? That’s like a beer-world room makeover happening way too fast.
Hop BroExactly. The main draws are YuyaboyIPL from Oni Densetsu and Yuyaboys, plus Shishigami Oni IPA from Oni Densetsu x Beer Parlor POGO x KARAKURI. Even the names are packed with information.
MugiIPL? What is that! It sounds like an IPA’s relative, but how is it actually different?
Hop BroAn IPL is roughly hop-forward like a lager, with a crisp feel and lighter drinking character. Add something bold like Shishigami Oni IPA, and today becomes a full-on hop festival.
MugiWow, your explanation just made me want a drink! But does Banana Kick actually kick bananas?
Hop BroNo kicking, no kicking. Banana Kick from Nomcraft x SEOUL BREWERY is a flashy collaboration pick, and there are plenty of fresh faces too, like BREW CLASSIC’s Let’s La Pose, FLOWER CHILDREN’s Sweetpea, and BREAK EDGE’s Right.
MugiThere are so many new names my eyes are swimming! And with Kini Koni Pale Ale and even blood orange on the board, it’s hilarious that fruit and oni spirits are coexisting like this.
Hop BroExactly. And with more familiar picks like Yorocco’s Liberation Pils and BALDYS GOOD BEER’s No Handle Bars, it’s strong because you can build a lineup from lagers to darker styles without trouble.
MugiIf Shimanami Nama Sour Grapefruit is there at the end too, then I’m calling it now: this is my first stop for the weekend!
Hop BroAt HOP TAP SHOP in Miyawaki-cho, Takaoka City, start with one light pour, then disappear down the rabbit hole with a tasting lineup. Today, the early hours are the key, so it makes me want to go with you.
The craft beer hub HOP TAP SHOP in Takaoka, Toyama, announced its March 22 business information with an “17:00~OPEN” notice and shared the day’s tap lineup.
According to the post, the lineup changed significantly over the two days since the previous day. Even right after the switch, beers are moving quickly, and some kegs are already down to low remaining volume. It is a day well worth arriving early for.
The highlights for the day are YuyaboyIPL from Oni Densetsu and Yuyaboys, Shishigami Oni IPA from Oni Densetsu x Beer Parlor POGO x KARAKURI, Banana Kick from Nomcraft x SEOUL BREWERY, and Let’s La Pose from BREW CLASSIC. There is also a strong wave of new taps with Sweetpea from FLOWER CHILDREN, Right from BREAK EDGE, Blood Orange from Jodan Beer, and even Kini Koni Pale Ale CGX Nelson Single from Oni Densetsu.
For more standard selections, Liberation Pils from Yorocco and No Handle Bars from BALDYS GOOD BEER are also on the board, giving a well-balanced range from lagers to IPAs and stouts. In addition, Shimanami Nama Sour Grapefruit from Shimanami (a hard seltzer) is included, so there are options for those who want something other than beer.
The shop is a beer pub located in Miyawaki-cho, Takaoka City. Its appeal lies in a lineup design that lets you follow both local favorites and strong breweries from across Japan at the same time, making it easy to build a progression from an easy first pour to darker, richer styles later on. It works well as a first stop for the weekend or for a tasting comparison session.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHOP TAP SHOP in Takaoka is coming in strong on March 22 with a 5:00 PM opening, and on top of that the taps have completely changed over in just the last two days. It’s the kind of setup that already has you buzzing before you even walk in.
MugiWait, it changes that much!? A lineup full of newly tapped beers? That’s like a beer-world room makeover happening way too fast.
Hop BroExactly. The main draws are YuyaboyIPL from Oni Densetsu and Yuyaboys, plus Shishigami Oni IPA from Oni Densetsu x Beer Parlor POGO x KARAKURI. Even the names are packed with information.
MugiIPL? What is that! It sounds like an IPA’s relative, but how is it actually different?
Hop BroAn IPL is roughly hop-forward like a lager, with a crisp feel and lighter drinking character. Add something bold like Shishigami Oni IPA, and today becomes a full-on hop festival.
MugiWow, your explanation just made me want a drink! But does Banana Kick actually kick bananas?
Hop BroNo kicking, no kicking. Banana Kick from Nomcraft x SEOUL BREWERY is a flashy collaboration pick, and there are plenty of fresh faces too, like BREW CLASSIC’s Let’s La Pose, FLOWER CHILDREN’s Sweetpea, and BREAK EDGE’s Right.
MugiThere are so many new names my eyes are swimming! And with Kini Koni Pale Ale and even blood orange on the board, it’s hilarious that fruit and oni spirits are coexisting like this.
Hop BroExactly. And with more familiar picks like Yorocco’s Liberation Pils and BALDYS GOOD BEER’s No Handle Bars, it’s strong because you can build a lineup from lagers to darker styles without trouble.
MugiIf Shimanami Nama Sour Grapefruit is there at the end too, then I’m calling it now: this is my first stop for the weekend!
Hop BroAt HOP TAP SHOP in Miyawaki-cho, Takaoka City, start with one light pour, then disappear down the rabbit hole with a tasting lineup. Today, the early hours are the key, so it makes me want to go with you.
