TAP ROOM 99 in Chiba to Pour 99 Hoppy Lager for 2nd Anniversary Event
TAP ROOM 99 in Chiba’s Chuo Ward will hold its 2nd anniversary event from September 4 to 6. The lineup includes KANKIKU BREWERY’s limited beer, 99 Hoppy Lager, plus seasonal food and anniversary-only offerings.
Hop BroMugi, TAP ROOM 99 in Chiba is throwing a second anniversary event from September 4 to 6. And they are tapping a limited beer from KANKIKU BREWERY called "99 HOPPY LAGER," which is exactly my kind of news.
MugiWait, 99 HOPPY LAGER already sounds fun! It is a lager but also hoppy? Is this going to be crisp, super aromatic, or somehow both?
Hop BroThat is the good part. It is based on the regular "99 LAGER," which already placed in the pale lager category at JAPAN BREWERS CUP 2026. This anniversary version keeps that easy-drinking base and layers on brighter hop aroma.
MugiHold on, pale lager category suddenly sounds very serious. In normal-person language, what does that actually taste like?
Hop BroBasically, it means easy to keep drinking. You get the clean, smooth lager feel, then a soft floral or citrusy hop aroma floats in. It is not heavy, but it is definitely not boring either.
MugiOhhh, so it is like an honor student with swagger! Very polished, then suddenly it shows up smelling amazing. I respect that.
Hop BroAnd during the event, all craft beer is 550 yen. There will also be six anniversary-only foods, a raffle if you order limited food, and a talk event with head brewer Kazuhiko Matsuo at 9 p.m. on September 5.
MugiWhat is this, even a rock-paper-scissors contest too? Drink beer, eat food, hear brewer talk, then duel with your hand. This event has zero chill.
Hop BroThe place itself also helps. With 12 taps, counter seating, and sofas, it has a comfortable taproom setup that works for solo drinking or a small group. One note: the autumn food starting September 1 pauses during the anniversary dates.
MugiPerfect. We go full beer mode for the anniversary, then come back for the autumn food before or after. I am already thirsty just thinking about that first pour of 99 HOPPY LAGER.
TAP ROOM 99 is KANKIKU BREWERY’s direct taproom in Chiba City, where the brewery’s draft beer can be enjoyed fresh from the source. For its 2nd anniversary event, running from September 4 to 6, the venue will tap the limited beer 99 Hoppy Lager. Its base beer, 99 Lager, has already earned recognition in the pale lager category at Japan Brewers Cup 2026, and the anniversary version adds a more hop-forward aroma to the beer’s easy-drinking character.
During the event, craft beer will be available at all-you-can-choose pricing of 550 yen per glass. The program also includes six anniversary-only food items, a gacha lottery for customers who order special food, a talk session with head brewer Kazuhiko Matsuo at 9:00 p.m. on September 5, a rock-paper-scissors contest, and original sticker giveaways.
Food fans will also find a separate seasonal menu from September 1 to 30, featuring a seasonal salad, fig fritters with jamón serrano, and maitake mushroom and spinach mentaiko pizza. These limited dishes will be paused during the anniversary event, so timing matters if you want to focus on the food.
The venue’s 12 taps, counter seating, and sofa seating give it a relaxed, hideaway feel. With Chiba-grown ingredients on the plate and fresh beer from the brewery in the glass, TAP ROOM 99 works well for solo visits and small groups alike. A later-month release set with a new beer and snacks is also planned, so September will stay busy here.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMugi, TAP ROOM 99 in Chiba is throwing a second anniversary event from September 4 to 6. And they are tapping a limited beer from KANKIKU BREWERY called "99 HOPPY LAGER," which is exactly my kind of news.
MugiWait, 99 HOPPY LAGER already sounds fun! It is a lager but also hoppy? Is this going to be crisp, super aromatic, or somehow both?
Hop BroThat is the good part. It is based on the regular "99 LAGER," which already placed in the pale lager category at JAPAN BREWERS CUP 2026. This anniversary version keeps that easy-drinking base and layers on brighter hop aroma.
MugiHold on, pale lager category suddenly sounds very serious. In normal-person language, what does that actually taste like?
Hop BroBasically, it means easy to keep drinking. You get the clean, smooth lager feel, then a soft floral or citrusy hop aroma floats in. It is not heavy, but it is definitely not boring either.
MugiOhhh, so it is like an honor student with swagger! Very polished, then suddenly it shows up smelling amazing. I respect that.
Hop BroAnd during the event, all craft beer is 550 yen. There will also be six anniversary-only foods, a raffle if you order limited food, and a talk event with head brewer Kazuhiko Matsuo at 9 p.m. on September 5.
MugiWhat is this, even a rock-paper-scissors contest too? Drink beer, eat food, hear brewer talk, then duel with your hand. This event has zero chill.
Hop BroThe place itself also helps. With 12 taps, counter seating, and sofas, it has a comfortable taproom setup that works for solo drinking or a small group. One note: the autumn food starting September 1 pauses during the anniversary dates.
MugiPerfect. We go full beer mode for the anniversary, then come back for the autumn food before or after. I am already thirsty just thinking about that first pour of 99 HOPPY LAGER.
