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6th Annual Japan Beer Fest
February 25, 2019
It's hard to believe we've been putting on Japan Beer Fest (JBF) with The Trappist...
Happy Hour: White Ale Shiso Spinner
June 27, 2017
Since celebrating Solstice last week, we can finally say that summer is here. In the...
Give a Hoot: Hitachino Nest Anbai Ale!
October 21, 2016
This Gose is made using Hitachino Nest's signature White Ale and adding unripe green Japanese plums and Japanese sea salt, for a sour, fruity, savory beer.
Kizakura Kyoto Beers Are Here!
October 6, 2016
We now carry 4 beers from Kizakura, a Kyoto brewery that's one of Japan's top sake producers: Alt, Flavor of Sake Brewery, Kolsch, and Yamadanishiki Ale.
This Just In: Yo-Ho Brewing's Sorry Umami IPA
September 15, 2016
Sorry Umami IPA is an unapologetically Japanese beer, made with katsuoboshi, or dried bonito flakes. Dry and drinkable, the addition of bonito adds umami.
Mikkeller Tasting Room Now Open in Oakland!
August 30, 2016
Opened in the former Trappist Provisions space, the tasting room and bottle shop is a charming ode to all things Mikkeller.
Happy Hour: Umamichelada!
April 25, 2016
Scroll to the bottom for updated recipe notes and photo! - Kayoko, 6/30/2020Ah, Mexico. We went...
Yona Yona Beer Works in Tokyo
March 29, 2016
Yoko and I were so excited to find that one of Yoho Brewery's tap rooms...
Upcoming Event: The Third Annual JAPAN BEER FEST
January 7, 2016
Join us at the Trappist in Oakland for Japan Beer Fest on Jan 24, 2016 for 20+ Japanese craft beers and Ramen Shop fried rice!
A Visit to Niigata Beer Co.
March 16, 2015
Our Japan trip last month was a jam-packed, 5-city tour with barware factory tours, sake...
Craft Beer Market in Tokyo
February 27, 2015
People in Japan are cuckoo for beer. It remains the most popular alcoholic beverage in...
Umami Mart Bottle Shop!
February 16, 2015
When people ask Yoko or myself if it was "always in the plan" to turn...