Sakamichi Brewing Tachikawa: Pints & BYOF in Tokyo
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Hi! I’m Riho, a craft beer enthusiast
I revisited Sakamichi Brewing in Tachikawa, Tokyo (東京・立川) after about a year!Opened in March 2020, this brewery was co-founded by Matthew Boyton from the UK and Daniel Bellamy from the US.Pint-size pours & BYOF (bring your own food) — a winning formula backed by an Untappd rating of 3.82.
📅 Published March 2026, based on a February 2026 visit
Even though it’s been about a year since my last visit, I was amazed by how much the beer quality has evolved! Their growth since the in-house brewing equipment went into full operation is impressive.
✨ Facilities & Atmosphere
A glass-fronted shop about 6 minutes’ walk from Tachikawa Station’s South Exit. The brewing equipment (600L/batch x 3 tanks) is visible up close from inside, giving you the authentic brewery atmosphere. The warm wood-tone interior is comfortable for both solo visitors and groups.
In December 2024, a second location “Sakamichi North” opened at Tachikawa Station’s North Exit. The brewery values community bonds, with crowdfunding supporters even participating in collaborative beer development.
ルネちゃん
A shop where you can see the brewing tanks is so exciting! With a second location too, Tachikawa (立川) is becoming a craft beer town!
🍺 Beer Experience: Authentic Craft Beer in Pint Size
Sakamichi Brewing’s biggest draw is their pint-size (approx. 473ml) pours. The flagship “Shibasaki Session IPA” (4.5%) features aromatic Amarillo hops with solid umami beneath its sessionable lightness. The “Big Ticket IPA” earns an Untappd 3.99, delivering classic American IPA flavors.
ホップくん
Brewer Matthew trained at Baird Beer in Shizuoka (静岡)! His specialty is combining British malt traditions with American hops, and he’s brewed over 110 different beers!
🍺 Flavor Profile (Shibasaki Session IPA)
Flavor Element
Intensity (1-5)
Characteristics
🟠 Bitterness
3/5
Moderate session-style bitterness
🟢 Sweetness
2/5
Light malt sweetness
🔵 Acidity
1/5
Almost none
🟣 Body
2/5
Light to medium-light
🟡 Aroma
4/5
Citrus & fruity from Amarillo hops
🍽️ Bring Your Own Food!
Sakamichi Brewing allows BYOF (bring your own food). The venue only offers light snacks like nuts, but takeout and delivery from nearby restaurants are welcome. Create your own food and craft beer pairing! Growler fills (10ml/22 yen) are also available.
りほくん
BYOF is such a blessing for beer lovers! Being able to drink pints freely and bring your own snacks — it’s paradise.
📊 Untappd Popular Beer Rankings
Beer Name
スタイル
Untappd Rating
Tartphobia
Sour IPA
★4.01
Big Ticket IPA
American IPA
★3.99
Anniversary IPA
American IPA
★3.97
Ohio Gozaimasu!
Coffee Stout
★3.96
Tachikawa Hop City
Hazy Pale Ale
★3.86
Shibasaki Session
Session IPA
★3.71
ルネちゃん
Tartphobia at 4.01 is amazing! They can even brew rare styles like Sour IPA!
About 6 minutes walk from JR Tachikawa Station South Exit, or 5 minutes from Tama Monorail Tachikawa-Minami Station. “Sakamichi North” also opened at the North Exit in December 2024.
Can I bring my own food?
Yes, BYOF is welcome. Delivery from nearby is also OK. The venue offers light snacks like nuts.
Do they serve pint sizes?
Yes, pint-size pours (approx. 473ml) are available. Growler fills (10ml/22 yen) are also offered.
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