Sapporo draft beer, medium mug 605 yen (tax included) / mega mug 1,045 yen (tax included)

Daikinboshi is a popular izakaya where you can enjoy classic dishes with a homemade feel, such as yakitori, yakisoba, and fried chicken, at surprisingly low prices. The recommended item is a mega mug of Sapporo draft beer. It is about 2.5 times the size of a regular medium mug, but it only costs 1,045 yen! It is a satisfying drink for those who want to drink a lot. It is so popular that about 40% of customers who visit the restaurant order a mega mug.

The weight of the beer when toasting will make you feel happy. Drinking it all in one gulp from an ice-cold mug is sure to give you the energy to get through the hot summer!

Yatai-style iron plate night naki fried noodles 473 yen (tax included)

If you come to Daikinboshi, don't forget to order the "Yatai-style Teppan Yonaki Yakisoba" to go with your beer. This is the restaurant's signature dish, which is cooked on a large hot plate once an hour after receiving orders from everyone at the same time. The aroma of the sauce will have you coming back for more, and you'll want to try this dish!

SOD Pint 1,200 yen (tax included)

"CRAFTROCK BREWPUB & LIVE" will be introducing an upgraded version of its popular homemade beer "SOD," which has been popular in the past.

This juicy and spicy gose-style beer uses pineapple, shikuwasa, and habanero. The moment you take a sip, the refreshing acidity and fruity flavor spreads, followed by the delicious malt flavor and the spiciness of habanero in the aftertaste, making it a drink that will make you feel like summer.

CRAFTROCK Nachos 1,280 yen (tax included)

We recommend "CRAFTROCK Nachos" to go with your "SOD". The sourness of the salsa sauce and the spiciness of the jalapenos make for a perfect marriage between beer and food. The size makes it easy to share, so why not enjoy it with everyone on a hot summer day?

In addition to "SOD," there are always 11 to 20 taps of craft beer brewed at the attached brewery available.

Among them, the "Alternative IPA", which is synonymous with "CRAFTROCK BREWPUB & LIVE", won second place in the IPA category at the JAPAN BREWERS CUP 2024, one of Japan's largest craft beer competitions! Please enjoy comparing the taste of freshly brewed beers.

From the epicenter of Taiwanese culture, "Eslite Spectrum Nihonbashi," we will introduce craft beer from "Typhoon Brewery," a small brewery in Tainan, Taiwan's ancient capital. The unique flavor, full of Taiwanese flavor, has won numerous honors at beer competitions around the world.

Craft beers from 1,235 yen (tax included)

The lineup of five craft beers includes, from the left, "Sanun Yuzu Flower Oolong Tea Ale," which has an aroma of pomelo blossoms; "Jinfei Osmanthus Ale," brewed with sweet osmanthus and honey; "Amber Cocoa Ale," which uses cocoa nibs from Pingtung, Taiwan; "Natsuyuki Sea Salt Lemon Ale," which uses sea salt from Tainan and lemons from Pingtung; and "Fangcao Jasmine Ale," which has a jasmine scent.

Among them, the one you should definitely try in the summer is "Natsuyuki Sea Salt Lemon Ale." The refreshing taste of the gentle sweetness and sourness of lemon juice with a hint of saltiness is perfect for the Japanese summer. It has a light mouthfeel that makes it easy to gulp down.

A Spoon of Taiwanese Nuts and Pepper Sauce (Nuts Hua Jiao Jiang) 1,460 yen (tax included) / Dong Gang Seafood XO Sauce (Dong Gang Kai Sen XO Jiang) 1,285 yen (tax included)

To accompany Taiwanese craft beer, we recommend "Nuts Sichuan Pepper Sauce," which allows you to enjoy the texture of nuts and the stimulating taste of Sichuan pepper, and "Donggang Seafood XO Sauce," an XO sauce packed with the flavor of small fish and dried shrimp. In particular, "Nuts Sichuan Pepper Sauce" is a masterpiece that won the Grand Prize in the world seasoning category at the 2023 Seasoning Championship.

Both of these dishes are originally all-purpose condiments that are poured over rice or cold tofu, but since they contain plenty of ingredients, they can also be eaten as is as a snack with alcohol! The spicy flavor is addictive.

Bruges Zot Blonde M size 1,300 yen (tax included) / S size 900 yen (tax included) / L size 1,900 yen (tax included)

Beer Cafe Bruggs Zot, an official restaurant of De Halve Maan, a long-established brewery in Bruges, Belgium, will be introducing the brewery's signature beer, Bruggs Zot Blonde, for which the restaurant is named.

This blonde-style beer has aromas of banana, apple, and pear, as well as citrus flavors. It has a mild, refreshing taste, making it a satisfying drink for both Belgian beer beginners and connoisseurs.

Fresh mussels steamed in Belgian beer Medium size 1,950 yen (tax included) / Large size 3,500 yen (tax included)

The dish that goes well with "Bruggs Zot Blonde" is "Fresh Mussels Steamed in Belgian Beer," which uses large, raw domestic mussels. The subtle aroma and richness of hops match with the flavor of the seashore, making this an authentic Belgian-style dish that is a little different from steamed wine, and goes well with beer.

In addition, Beer Cafe Bruggs Zot always has more than 50 types of Belgian beer on tap, including draft beers that are available for the first time in Japan and brands that can only be drunk here. According to the manager, because there is such a wide variety of Belgian beer, there are many unique styles of beer that cannot be found in other countries.

We recommend trying not only Bruggs Zot Blonde, but also a variety of other beers to discover the depth of Belgian beer.

Kirin Ichiban Shibori Premium 850 yen (tax included) / TERRA Beer 1,000 yen (tax included)

From "KOREAN IZAKAYA JANG," where you can enjoy traditional Korean cuisine, we will introduce "TERRA Beer," a new standard beer that has been a hot topic in Korea since its release in 2019. "TERRA Beer" is an impressive beer with just the right amount of bitterness and a refreshing drinkability. It has a strong beer-like taste, but is so refreshing that you can gulp it down, making it perfect for hot summer days.

Furthermore, the authentic way to drink "TERRA Beer" is to mix it with Korean soju "Chamisul". The sweetness of Korean soju reduces the bitterness of the beer, making it easier to drink. If you use fruit-based Chamisul, you can enjoy a flavor similar to that of fruit beer.

Left: Samgyeopsal (serves 2-3) 3,700 yen (tax included) / Front right: Jjukmi-bokkeum 2,200 yen (tax included)

The must-try beer accompaniments at "KOREAN IZAKAYA Jan" are "Jukmi-bokkeum" and "Samgyeopsal."

"Jukmi-bokkum" is a very popular dish in Korea, where octopus, onions, peppers, shrimp, glass noodles, etc. are stir-fried in a sweet and spicy special sauce. The firm texture of the octopus and the flavor of the sauce make this a superb dish that will have you hooked.

"Samgyeopsal" is made by wrapping domestic sticky pork in lettuce along with your favorite side dish and specially made samjang. The staff will cut the sticky pork into bite-sized pieces for you, so even first-time customers can have peace of mind. The spicy and rich flavor of the specially made samjang will make you want to drink beer!

Yatsugatake Beer TOUCHDOWN Yukidoke (Yamanashi) Glass: 600 yen (tax included) / Pint: 900 yen (tax included) *Available while stocks last.

CRAFT BEER MARKET 's top recommendation is "Yatsugatake Beer TOUCHDOWN Yukidoke," a craft beer created in collaboration with Yatsugatake Brewery to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the store (Mitsukoshimae store).

By adding the Japanese herb "Kuromoji", it has a refreshing finish even among Weizen beers. The light taste and herbal aroma also help make this a drink that is easy to drink even for craft beer beginners.

Today's Appetizer Platter 790 yen (tax included) *The photo shows a portion for two people.

Don't forget to order the "Assorted Appetizers" to go with your beer. These dishes, such as seared bonito, conger eel jelly, and duck loin with grated wasabi, are made by the head chef, who used to work at a traditional Japanese restaurant, to match the ingredients on hand that day. They are served in small bowls so that you can enjoy them as a bridge between drinks, so it might be a great way to enjoy comparing craft beers while slowly sipping on the snacks.