Beer O'clock taps South Shinshu, Tsugaru and Numazu Craft beers
Beer O'clock in Chiba City has introduced a fresh tap list alongside a one-day pop-up event. The lineup features beers from Minami Shinshu Beer, Tsugaru Brewery and Numazu Craft, with a clear focus on pairing them with fried dishes.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Beer O'clock's new taps. A one-day POP-UP in Chiba’s Fujimi is landing alongside three fresh craft beer pours.
MugiWait, a fried-food-focused lineup? This is a beer post, but I can already smell horse mackerel fries in my head!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. First up is Minamishinshu Beer’s Alps Weizen, a Hefeweizen with a soft mouthfeel, banana-like fruitiness, and a gentle spicy note.
MugiHold on, Hefeweizen sounds like a spell. Do I need a magic circle before I take a sip?!
Hop BroNo spell required. Think wheat-based white beer. It’s light and fluffy, with clove-like aroma and banana notes, so it drinks really easily in summer.
MugiOhh, perfect with fried fish then. Crispy coating plus soft, fruity beer sounds like my taste buds would start clapping.
Hop BroNext is Tsugaru Jozo’s Arigato! Lager. It’s a rice lager made with local rice, so it’s clean and crisp but still shows a real sense of place.
MugiWhat is that! A rice lager somehow sounds like beer wearing a rice bowl disguise. And it even works with rib roast tonkatsu? That’s absurdly useful.
Hop BroThen there’s Numazu Craft’s Lava Porter. It’s inspired by black lava from Mt. Fuji, but instead of being harsh, it’s smooth with deep malt character.
MugiThat name is intense! Black lava imagery but a silky mouthfeel? That’s final-boss visuals with surprisingly kind-senior energy.
Hop BroBeer O'clock is strong at pairing beer with food, and this lineup proves it again. It’s not just about the taps, it’s about building the whole fried-food experience.
MugiI’m sold, I want all three. Start with the Weizen, crush the fried stuff with the lager, and wind down with the porter like a proper grand finale.
Beer O'clock, a beer pub in the Fujimi district of Chiba City, has shared a new tap list alongside a food-focused pop-up event. The post highlights a one-day collaboration with "Crisp! The Return of the Fried Horse Mackerel Shop" and introduces three fresh beers chosen with fried food in mind.
The first pour is "Alps Weizen" from Minami Shinshu Beer. As a Hefeweizen, it brings a soft wheat texture, gentle spice reminiscent of clove, and a fruity note similar to banana. It is described as a refreshing, summer-friendly beer, and it should work well with battered dishes such as aji fry.
Next is "Arigato! Lager" from Tsugaru Brewery. This rice lager keeps the clean, easy-drinking profile expected from a pilsner-adjacent beer, while using locally grown rice to give it a stronger regional identity. The post positions it as a natural match for aji fry and even rib roast tonkatsu.
The third beer is "Lava Porter" from Numazu Craft. Inspired by the black lava left behind by Mount Fuji's eruptions, it has a dark appearance but a smooth, approachable palate. The malt depth makes it a good choice for slow sipping after a meal.
Beer O'clock continues to present itself as a Chiba beer pub where the tap list and food pairings move together. This update is firmly built around that idea: beers chosen not just for style, but for how they complement fried dishes. The post also notes an upcoming event, "Wato, Futo Beer - Autumn 2026," scheduled for Tuesday, September 22.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Beer O'clock's new taps. A one-day POP-UP in Chiba’s Fujimi is landing alongside three fresh craft beer pours.
MugiWait, a fried-food-focused lineup? This is a beer post, but I can already smell horse mackerel fries in my head!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. First up is Minamishinshu Beer’s Alps Weizen, a Hefeweizen with a soft mouthfeel, banana-like fruitiness, and a gentle spicy note.
MugiHold on, Hefeweizen sounds like a spell. Do I need a magic circle before I take a sip?!
Hop BroNo spell required. Think wheat-based white beer. It’s light and fluffy, with clove-like aroma and banana notes, so it drinks really easily in summer.
MugiOhh, perfect with fried fish then. Crispy coating plus soft, fruity beer sounds like my taste buds would start clapping.
Hop BroNext is Tsugaru Jozo’s Arigato! Lager. It’s a rice lager made with local rice, so it’s clean and crisp but still shows a real sense of place.
MugiWhat is that! A rice lager somehow sounds like beer wearing a rice bowl disguise. And it even works with rib roast tonkatsu? That’s absurdly useful.
Hop BroThen there’s Numazu Craft’s Lava Porter. It’s inspired by black lava from Mt. Fuji, but instead of being harsh, it’s smooth with deep malt character.
MugiThat name is intense! Black lava imagery but a silky mouthfeel? That’s final-boss visuals with surprisingly kind-senior energy.
Hop BroBeer O'clock is strong at pairing beer with food, and this lineup proves it again. It’s not just about the taps, it’s about building the whole fried-food experience.
MugiI’m sold, I want all three. Start with the Weizen, crush the fried stuff with the lager, and wind down with the porter like a proper grand finale.
