Two New Kegs Tapped at Yokkaichi HOP CROWD, Onidensetsu and NEKO BEER Arrive
The craft beer pub "craft beer HOP CROWD" in Yokkaichi, Mie, updated its latest tap info on March 25. The new taps are Noboribetsu local beer Onidensetsu's "Kinki Pale Ale Comet ver." and NEKO BEER's "Nerutora-san." The lineup brings together distinctive taps from Japan and abroad.
Hop BroYokkaichi's craft beer HOP CROWD updated its taps on March 25. The two new kegs are Onidensetsu's "Kinki Pale Ale Comet ver." and NEKO BEER's "Nerutora-san."
MugiWhoa, just two new kegs and you're that excited!? And Onidensetsu sounds intense just from the name...!
Hop BroFirst, Kinki Pale Ale Comet ver. has citrusy notes and a hint of tropical character, but it's balanced and not over the top. Comet is the hop variety, and what's interesting is that it brightens the aroma while keeping it easy to drink.
MugiWait, the hop variety really comes through that much? So hops aren't just bitter grass...!
Hop BroThat's the rabbit hole of beer. NEKO BEER's "Nerutora-san" is a DDH West Coast IPA with a clear drinking profile, citrus aroma, and a pleasant bitterness. DDH stands for double dry hopping, a method that adds plenty of hops after fermentation to boost the aroma.
MugiSo that's what you mean by boosting the aroma. So it's refreshing with citrus, but the bitterness tightens it up at the end?
Hop BroExactly. And on this day, labels from Italy, Japan, and the United States were lined up, so comparison tasting is a lot of fun. Having CRAK's Pizzapils, Ise Kadoya Beer’s Ultra Heaven and West Coast Pilsner, and Faction's Commando 450 IPA all at once is strong.
MugiWow, it's a tasting paradise! But from pilsner to IPA to cider, the range is so broad I can't keep up!
Hop BroThat's the good thing about HOP CROWD: you can enjoy a wide variety of styles in one place. And since they even have dessert-style beers like Patisserie Nyanko-Ro's Strawberry Ganache Cake Stout, it's a lineup that doesn't let either sweet-tooth drinkers or hop fans slip away.
MugiI'm totally going! It would be amazing to hear about the shopping street beer garden and the hanami event while drinking in spring Yokkaichi!
Hop BroThey're open Tuesday through Saturday from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, so it's perfect for a quick one-drink stop in Kintetsu Yokkaichi too. This is a lineup that makes you want to go after whatever you're in the mood for today, from a citrusy pale ale to a DDH IPA.
MugiOkay, I want to go drink right now! First Kinki Pale Ale, then Nerutora-san, and I'll start training to catch up with hop big bro!
At craft beer HOP CROWD in Suwa Sakaemachi, Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture, the tap list was updated on March 25. In this post, the shop opened with "Good morning," mentioned the weather, and introduced the day's lineup. Two new beers were tapped.
The first is Noboribetsu local beer Onidensetsu's "Kinki Pale Ale Comet ver." The post highlights its citrus character, a gentle tropical note, and a well-balanced profile that is not overly flashy. The second is NEKO BEER's "Nerutora-san", a DDH West Coast IPA known for its clear drinking profile, citrus aroma, and pleasant bitterness.
That day's taps ranged across labels from Italy, Japan, and the United States, which is part of the appeal because it offers a wide range for side-by-side tastings.
Main beers confirmed in the day's post
- CRAK "Pizzapils"
- Ise Kadoya Beer "Brain-Melting Ultra Heaven"
- Faction "Commando 450 IPA"
- Noboribetsu local beer Onidensetsu "Kinki Pale Ale Comet ver."
- FABBRICA BIRRA PERUGIA "Sidro di Mele"
- NEKO BEER "Nerutora-san"
- Ise Kadoya Beer "Isekado West Coast Pilsner"
- NEKO BEER "Patisserie Nyanko-Ro ~Strawberry Ganache Cake Stout~"
The shop is open Tuesday through Saturday from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM. As a beer pub on the second floor in the Kintetsu Yokkaichi area, it offers a broad lineup ranging from heavily hopped IPAs to pilsners, cider, and dessert stouts, so you can enjoy a wide variety of styles in one place. The post also mentions the April 5 shopping street beer garden and the April 12 hanami event, making it a place to watch for spring craft beer in Yokkaichi.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroYokkaichi's craft beer HOP CROWD updated its taps on March 25. The two new kegs are Onidensetsu's "Kinki Pale Ale Comet ver." and NEKO BEER's "Nerutora-san."
MugiWhoa, just two new kegs and you're that excited!? And Onidensetsu sounds intense just from the name...!
Hop BroFirst, Kinki Pale Ale Comet ver. has citrusy notes and a hint of tropical character, but it's balanced and not over the top. Comet is the hop variety, and what's interesting is that it brightens the aroma while keeping it easy to drink.
MugiWait, the hop variety really comes through that much? So hops aren't just bitter grass...!
Hop BroThat's the rabbit hole of beer. NEKO BEER's "Nerutora-san" is a DDH West Coast IPA with a clear drinking profile, citrus aroma, and a pleasant bitterness. DDH stands for double dry hopping, a method that adds plenty of hops after fermentation to boost the aroma.
MugiSo that's what you mean by boosting the aroma. So it's refreshing with citrus, but the bitterness tightens it up at the end?
Hop BroExactly. And on this day, labels from Italy, Japan, and the United States were lined up, so comparison tasting is a lot of fun. Having CRAK's Pizzapils, Ise Kadoya Beer’s Ultra Heaven and West Coast Pilsner, and Faction's Commando 450 IPA all at once is strong.
MugiWow, it's a tasting paradise! But from pilsner to IPA to cider, the range is so broad I can't keep up!
Hop BroThat's the good thing about HOP CROWD: you can enjoy a wide variety of styles in one place. And since they even have dessert-style beers like Patisserie Nyanko-Ro's Strawberry Ganache Cake Stout, it's a lineup that doesn't let either sweet-tooth drinkers or hop fans slip away.
MugiI'm totally going! It would be amazing to hear about the shopping street beer garden and the hanami event while drinking in spring Yokkaichi!
Hop BroThey're open Tuesday through Saturday from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, so it's perfect for a quick one-drink stop in Kintetsu Yokkaichi too. This is a lineup that makes you want to go after whatever you're in the mood for today, from a citrusy pale ale to a DDH IPA.
MugiOkay, I want to go drink right now! First Kinki Pale Ale, then Nerutora-san, and I'll start training to catch up with hop big bro!
