The Book & Bed Hostel who opened their first branch in Tokyo in late 2015 are opening a new hostel in Gion entertainment district of Kyoto this December. This time the minds behind this bibliophile's dream have added a crafty bar space into the mix. I've written all about it for the ZenVita blog and you can read that right here: Browse and Carouse at Kyoto’s Newest Hostel: … [Read more...]
Craft Beer Festa Kyoto 2014 – May 10th @ Sanjo Shopping Arcade
The flyer for this year's Craft Beer Festa in Kyoto's Sanjo Arcade has now been released! Here are the details: Date: Saturday 10th May 2014 Time: 14：00 ～ 20：00 Place: Sanjo Association Shopping Arcade centred on the Sanjo/Ōmiya Park Access: 10 minutes walk north of Hankyu Ōmiya Station From ＪＲ Nijo Station's east exit walk south to the first set of lights … [Read more...]
Craft Beer in Japan: The Essential Guide by Mark Meli
This is an excellent little book, packed with useful information for beer lovers here in Japan and a handy portable size for carrying around to all those bars. Personally, I enjoy drinking craft beers, but I am very far away from being an expert, and far too lazy to study the variety of beers available in a systematic way. Fortunately, Mark Meli has done my homework for me. … [Read more...]
Craft Beer in Kyoto
Craft beer is trending in Kyoto with craft beer festivals twice a year, many bars stocking varieties and some bars dedicating their business completely to promoting craft beer culture. There are two craft beer breweries in Kyoto, and another starting next year. Here I talk to Tadg McLoughlin who runs the eponymous Tadg's: a craft beer specialty bar in Kyoto, about being on the … [Read more...]
Three Friends @ Craft Beer Bar Bungalow
Just a quick post to put you in the mood for this Saturday's Craft Beer Festa. Last Thursday I went to the craft beer bar Bungalow with friends Ted Taylor and Robert Yellin. It is a delightful place and I enjoyed many fine ales and bar snacks. Definitely this is a premier location for craft beer enthusiasts in Kyoto. Here are a few pictures + notes that I managed to take before … [Read more...]
