Half 13! Unfortunate for some. Truly perhaps I’m the unfortunate one as I suppose I ought to in all probability return via all of the previous digest posts and verify which locations have closed down earlier than I managed to go to them and take away them from this website. That’s subsequent on my web site to-do listing. Aside from that, right here’s the same old digest put up blurb. If you wish to see the entire digest posts and discover out slightly bit about locations that we’ve got not made it to but, please verify the digest class on the proper hand aspect or alternatively you’ll be able to simply click on right here. As with earlier digest posts, an inclusion right here doesn’t vouch for a spot, however does simply say that it appears prefer it is perhaps of some curiosity. (Or within the case of some, it’d imply that I’ve been there and it was OK however not that thrilling). Locations will stay as a ? on the map until they’ve been visited. However hopefully within the temporary write ups there can be sufficient to present you some thought of what they is perhaps like.
After College Brewery – Ikejiri
Need to say, I haven’t obtained a clue about this place. What a horrible method to begin this digest put up… Appears to be a bar reasonably than a brewery, however then that’s not an uncommon story and presumably the brewery half will come sooner or later. Their Instagram mentions a podcast they appear to be doing. Untappd reveals individuals ingesting different breweries beers there so I assume the taproom not less than is open. However I believe there’s some form of take part with the brewing factor that I’m lacking to be trustworthy. A thriller to me and one which can solely be solved by me visiting, I assume.
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Beer Pub Kirigirisu – Takashimadaira
Decently sized pub out in Takashimadaira, close to the north finish of the Mita line. Counter for perhaps 5 – 6 and a few small tables too, so it felt fairly open. 5 faucets of Japanese craft all priced at ¥1550 per pint with beers from some acquainted breweries. Good meals too. Was a enjoyable place however I’ve stopped in need of writing a full entry because it’s in all probability extra the form of place you may go in case you are within the space reasonably than being a vacation spot pub. Was enjoyable although!
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Cataratas Bottle Store – Shibuya
Regardless that I dwell in Shibuya-ku I nonetheless haven’t visited right here. I believe I used to be perhaps delay by listening to about Shibuya brewing which appeared like a large waste of time. Cataratas was once a bar in Shibuya if I bear in mind accurately, however now’s a spanking new booze store the place you’ll be able to drink in addition to take away. Don’t know any of the main points like costs or corkage however their Instagram appears to point out a lot of trendy type Japanese breweries so it’s in all probability going to be hazy heavy. Will get right here in the end, I assume.
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Craftrock Taproom – Takao
For these of you who discovered their central Tokyo location a bit too handy, Craftrock have opened a taproom on the foot of Mt. Takao. Looks like they’ve about eight faucets and a few cans and their Instagram mentions unique beers for this location. Meals too. Open surprisingly typically contemplating the place it’s, however very a lot a daytime place by the look of it.
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Draft Stand Basil – Yokohama
Standing bar in Yokohama that appears to inventory a mixture of Japanese and imported craft. 4 faucets of craft and one faucet of Asahi Tremendous Dry which appears to be being bought in that over-enthusiastic manner that fairly a couple of craft beer bars in Japan do who ought to know higher. No thought about costs and the Tremendous Dry factor places me off a bit. Anybody know something I ought to add?
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Haru no Ame Information and Beer – Nakanobu
Document store specializing in ambient music which additionally serves espresso and beer. Hooray! Principally open within the daytime and not likely open on the weekend which in all probability gained’t work for some however evidently these uncommon hours are because of childcare points. Finest to verify earlier than you go to. Their Instagram and web site primarily deal with the data, so no thought in regards to the beer. This place appeals to me so I’ve added it, however perhaps it gained’t to you a lot so, sorry if it’s not up your avenue.
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Hopbeat Information WCB
Not a document store so fairly a misleading identify. A West Coast Brewing taproom and bottle store in that maze of underground stuff close to Tokyo station. This place has the promoting level of having the ability to hearken to a playlist of music chosen by the boss of the corporate. Presumably it is a large deal for West Coast Brewing lovers. Six faucets priced as WCB beers usually are (ie. fairly costly).
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Iina Brewing – Inagi
Once I visited Hoppee for my beer in each a part of Tokyo problem the man there advised me about Iina brewing. I used to be going to attend until they began brewing earlier than I visited and as I’m unsure if that has occurred but, I’m simply going so as to add it right here in the meanwhile. For the time being it appears like they simply have visitor beers. Fairly small and restricted opening, however I’ll get there in the end and replace.
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Kinsaiya The Laborious Cider Home – Akasaka
Bit confused by this place. It has primarily obtained onto this put up by its identify as their Instagram reveals principally meals and Nihonshu with solely very rare glimpses of cider. Method with warning perhaps. I ponder in the event that they’re half manner via a rebrand or one thing like that.
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Merocoto – Musashi Koyama
Izakaya with Japanese craft beer. Doesn’t look large. 4 faucets and cheap costs. Looks like the faucets are aspect pour too which is one thing a bit totally different! And I’ve seen a photograph of a hand pump too. Form of intriguing, however because it’s an izakaya, it’s in all probability not someplace you’d go for those who simply need to drink. Apparently they’ll open a brewery too this yr.
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Mingel Farmhouse Beer – Mashiko
Bakery and brewery out in Tochigi. I’ve wished to go right here for some time as they make a whole lot of saisons and I prefer to drink a whole lot of saisons so much. And I like bread too. Nevertheless it’s a little bit of a trek. Someday I’ll make it although! Ship me a lot of donations (third field down on the proper hand aspect on the desktop model) and I’ll make the journey and write it up for you all.
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Minna no Craft Beer – Ryugoku / Kuramae
Judging by Instagram photographs, fairly small standing bar. Six faucets of Japanese craft with some fascinating breweries included and meals too. From scanning a QR code I discovered on-line I found their menu and the costs are surprisingly excessive. Appears to even have a sight sports activities bar theme occurring. Appears enjoyable, however the least expensive pint value I noticed was ¥1790 for a home beer, so in all probability gained’t be going there myself.
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Nomendo Brew Stand – Koshigaya
Taproom for the Nomendo Brew Labs brewery, with sixteen faucets, break up roughly half and half between their very own stuff and Japanese craft company. Costs appear fairly cheap, with most beers priced the identical and slightly little bit of a surcharge for the same old suspect kinds. Looks like they’ve some meals. As you’ll be able to guess from the identify, it’s a standing bar.
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Potluck Craft Beer & Bistro – Shiba
Opened pretty just lately in December 2025. Beer and meals, I assume. Looks like six faucets. From Instagram photos their costs fluctuate wildly. Some cans too. 32 seats however the photos make it look a bit smaller. Guess it is a place aimed toward businessmen doing after work ingesting.
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Rikri – Gakugei-daigaku
Pretty new brewery with a small taproom connected. Looks like eight faucets, about half of that are their very own beers that are moderately priced. Visitor beers are both a bit dearer or much more costly relying on the type and brewery. Has a particular whiff of trying like they know what they’re doing which has piqued my curiosity.
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Rraap Brewery – Shonandai
Brewery faucet room with seven faucets, break up roughly half and half between their very own beers and Japanese company. Costs look good however no thought in regards to the measurement of the glass so might be very mistaken about this. Plenty of meals and many seating. Haven’t actually heard something about this place so it’s a little bit of a thriller. As is the identify.
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Sanity Takanawa – Takanawa Gateway
One other department of Sanity, this time within the meals corridor of a buying centre. I assume that first sentence has attracted and delay individuals in equal numbers. A stunning variety of faucets, (sixteen by the look of it), for someplace that’s in a meals court docket, however perhaps the hot button is that there’s an workplace constructing above it. Apparently you’ll be able to order meals from the opposite locations within the meals court docket while you drink. I assume the seating space is communal. My feeling, with out truly visiting, is that it will be a pleasant place for a drink for those who have been within the buying centre, however it’s not precisely calling me as a vacation spot. However hey, perhaps that’s simply me.
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Sibeeria Faucet Room in Tokyo – Takashimadaira
Tokyo faucet room of a Czech microbrewery that I had by no means heard of till I went to the Japan Brewers Cup and noticed they have been one of many sponsors of the occasion! The place appears to have been open over a yr although… Appears like they make beer that’s extra within the trendy craft form of ballpark than what you may anticipate from a Czech brewery. On-line photographs present costs which might be on the upper aspect of common, however to be trustworthy, that common goes up on a weekly foundation just lately. And of their defence, the sizes are barely larger than different locations’ pints and halves. Serves some meals too. Restricted opening hours.
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Tsukioka Brewery – Niigata
Brewery, taproom and kitchen which initially appeared to be in the midst of nowhere however is kind of near a well-known (?) onsen. Nonetheless fairly tough to get to although. Appears like 4 faucets of their very own beer at good costs and a few meals. Daytime opening solely and closed some days. I believe it’s unlikely you’ll be going right here until you’re on the town for the onsen.
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Uchu Brewing Toranomon – Toranomon
Six faucets of their beers at Uchu costs and a few cans too that you may drink on website for those who pay a surprisingly small corkage charge. Says they’ve ten seats on-line, however I believe it’s a standing bar, so perhaps meaning ten standing spots. Fb appears to be the very best place to search out out what they’ve on faucet and in can. Uchu is a bizarre one for me. Clearly I’m not a hazy beer man and that’s very a lot what they do. Additionally, I’m a bit suspicious about their costs and their crowdfunding. However perhaps they wanted to try this with the intention to to pay to make these movies:
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It’s one other place in a flowery buying centre so that you in all probability know what you’re going to get however for those who’re after Uchu beers in Tokyo, that is clearly the place to go.
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Vertere Yokohama Taproom – Yokohama
One other Vertere taproom! This one is in that little bit of Yokohama between Kannai and Hinodecho the place there are numerous craft beer bars so a great possibility for a crawl. Some Instagram spying suggests it has 12 faucets, cans too and no seats.
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WCB The Room – Toranomon
West Coast Brewing’s beer restaurant in Tokyo. 20 faucets of beer which is generally theirs however consists of some Japanese company, and a few cans for takeaway. Meals is outwardly Tex-Mex. Daytime opening. Costs are precisely as you’d anticipate for those who’ve ever purchased a WCB beer.
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The Wharf Home Yamashita Koen – Yokohama
Cafe/restaurant with naturally a deal with meals. Appears to have primarily Yokohama Brewery beers on. No thought about costs, however you’ve in all probability obtained to think about they’d be higher for those who truly went to Yokohama Brewery’s place not too far-off. I think about it is a good spot to have a beer although given the situation. In case you don’t need to eat, I’d in all probability recommend going in the course of the day because it does appear to be open all day lengthy.
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White Canine Brewing – Uraga
Good trying small brewpub in Uraga which is in Yokosuka, (one thing I didn’t know until a few minutes in the past). Twelve faucets and respectable costs plus some meals too. Appears to have been open for 2 years already and has gone utterly underneath my radar.
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Yorocco Beer Taproom Ofuna – Ofuna
Standing bar, with twelve faucets, two thirds their very own and one third visitor beers. Wonderful costs. Plenty of cans, (their very own and company too), and meals too. I assume that is just about like their taproom in Kamakura which you’ll be able to examine right here, however a bit nearer to Tokyo. Each of this stuff are good news for me. Will certainly go right here as quickly as doable.
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