The brewpub "B.R.E.W." in Fukuoka's Ohori Park area is a place that proposes a new pour almost every week, centered on freshly brewed beer made in-house. In the tap list dated May 8, nine distinct beers lined up, from ones with sharp hop character to those that let you enjoy a fuller malt body, and even a dessert-like pour.

This day's lineup


- `Sentinel Strata Ver.` / American Pale Ale
- `Aedra The Blessed Orchard` / Graf
- `Counterflow IPA` / DDH IPA
- `The O.G.` / West Coast IPA
- `Hot Wire` / DDH Hazy Pale Ale
- `Jack-o’B.R.E.W.` / Pumpkin Ale
- `The Boys in the Beer Bar` / ESB
- `Deadora The Forbidden Grape` / Red Wine Beer
- `Sweet Solitude` / Pastry Stout

There are two IPAs, `Counterflow IPA` and `The O.G.`, making it easy to compare the clean bitterness and the differences in aroma. There are also hazier pours like `Hot Wire`, fruit-forward `Aedra The Blessed Orchard`, and `Deadora The Forbidden Grape`, which carries a red-wine nuance, so it is fun to choose based on your mood. To finish, `Sweet Solitude` stands out, and if you want a seasonal touch, `Jack-o’B.R.E.W.` fits the bill nicely.

In addition to its house-brewed beers, B.R.E.W.'s strength is its food menu. Dishes like fish and chips, fried chicken, and spare ribs are a given, and hop-forward IPAs also pair easily with salty snacks like chorizo. For a slow, thoughtful tasting of freshly made craft beer near Ohori Park, this is one place worth keeping in mind.