Ueno The World End to Tap Oni Densetsu and Teenage Collabs at 14th Anniversary Festival on 4/26
The World End -Irish Pub- in Ueno has unveiled its beer lineup for its 14th anniversary celebration on April 26. Advance ticket sales for same-day use will begin on April 24, and the lineup will span everything from Oni Densetsu Beer and Teenage Brewing collaborations to Belgian lambic.
Hop BroThe World End -Irish Pub- in Ueno is coming out with a pretty aggressive lineup for its 4/26 14th anniversary festival. Having Oni Densetsu, Teenage, and Belgian lambic all on the list is basically a beer drinker's dream.
MugiWhoa! And the advance tickets on 4/24 are already on sale? Tickets you can use on the day really make it feel like an event!
Hop BroExactly. They go on sale from 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, and on the anniversary day there will be can badge perks and a limited menu too. I love this kind of detailed festival setup; it feels very much like an Irish pub.
MugiThat sounds fun! But Oni Densetsu and Teenage already sound intense by name alone, so what does collaboration tapping actually mean?
Hop BroFor example, something like the Kinoni Pale Ale Dolcita ver., the Shirooni White Ale SP ver., or the Shishigami Oni IPA takes Oni Densetsu's character and adds a hop or recipe twist. A pale ale is all about aromatic balance, a white ale leans into soft wheat character, and an IPA really lets the hops speak.
MugiOhhh. But Hazy IPA and DIPA sound like way too much specialist jargon all at once. My head is already full of foam!
Hop BroHa, to simplify it, a Hazy IPA is a murky, aroma-forward style, while a DIPA, or double IPA, is a type with stronger alcohol presence and heavier hop intensity. Heaven’s Age Milky Hazy IPA is Black Tide Brewing × Teenage, and SHOHEI ZEN IPA Persimmon DIPA is Teenage × SHOHEI, so they’re packed with collaborative playfulness too.
MugiI get it! So those are the aroma-driven crew. And a persimmon DIPA? Are they really putting fruit in beer?!
Hop BroSometimes they do, and sometimes the name just signals the direction of the flavor. What makes the lineup even more interesting is the Belgian lambic side of things. Oud Beersel's one-year-aged lambic and Winter Lambiek are appealing for their tartness and depth from wild yeasts.
MugiWow, it suddenly feels like the adult world! But being able to move between guest and regular taps is amazing. If they have Guinness, Pilsner Urquell, and Hoegaarden too, then I can go on an adventure with confidence!
Hop BroExactly. A wide tap lineup that stretches from domestic collaborations to Czech and Belgian classics really captures what a beer pub in Ueno is about. They might swap some beers depending on keg conditions, but that only makes it more fun as a once-in-a-lifetime lineup.
MugiJust hearing about it makes my throat want a drink! For a 14th anniversary celebration, I definitely want to join in from the toast.
Hop BroDeal. On the anniversary day, let's go into tasting mode. If we work our way through Oni Densetsu to lambic in order, we'll probably already be looking for the next glass by the end.
Guest Beers Announced All at Once Ahead of the Anniversary
The World End -Irish Pub- has released its lineup for the 14th anniversary celebration on April 26. Advance ticket sales for same-day use will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, and the anniversary day will also feature can badge perks and a limited menu.
Guest Beers
- Kinoni Pale Ale (Dolcita ver.) / Oni Densetsu Beer
- Shirooni White Ale SP ver. / Oni Densetsu Beer
- Heaven’s Age Milky Hazy IPA / Black Tide Brewing × Teenage Brewing
- SHOHEI ZEN IPA Persimmon DIPA / Teenage × SHOHEI
- Shishigami Oni IPA / Oni Densetsu Beer
- Liska Bohemian Light Lager / Nova Paka
- One-year-aged Lambic / Oud Beersel
- Winter Lambiek / Oud Beersel
Regular Taps
- Guinness
- Pilsner Urquell
- Hoegaarden White
- Heartland
As you would expect from a beer pub in Ueno, the appeal here is the wide selection, ranging from collaboration brews by domestic breweries to classics from the Czech Republic and Belgium. The anniversary day will also bring back menu items that were well received last year. Some beers may be swapped depending on keg availability, but the format of moving back and forth between guest and regular taps is a welcome one for beer lovers.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe World End -Irish Pub- in Ueno is coming out with a pretty aggressive lineup for its 4/26 14th anniversary festival. Having Oni Densetsu, Teenage, and Belgian lambic all on the list is basically a beer drinker's dream.
MugiWhoa! And the advance tickets on 4/24 are already on sale? Tickets you can use on the day really make it feel like an event!
Hop BroExactly. They go on sale from 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, and on the anniversary day there will be can badge perks and a limited menu too. I love this kind of detailed festival setup; it feels very much like an Irish pub.
MugiThat sounds fun! But Oni Densetsu and Teenage already sound intense by name alone, so what does collaboration tapping actually mean?
Hop BroFor example, something like the Kinoni Pale Ale Dolcita ver., the Shirooni White Ale SP ver., or the Shishigami Oni IPA takes Oni Densetsu's character and adds a hop or recipe twist. A pale ale is all about aromatic balance, a white ale leans into soft wheat character, and an IPA really lets the hops speak.
MugiOhhh. But Hazy IPA and DIPA sound like way too much specialist jargon all at once. My head is already full of foam!
Hop BroHa, to simplify it, a Hazy IPA is a murky, aroma-forward style, while a DIPA, or double IPA, is a type with stronger alcohol presence and heavier hop intensity. Heaven’s Age Milky Hazy IPA is Black Tide Brewing × Teenage, and SHOHEI ZEN IPA Persimmon DIPA is Teenage × SHOHEI, so they’re packed with collaborative playfulness too.
MugiI get it! So those are the aroma-driven crew. And a persimmon DIPA? Are they really putting fruit in beer?!
Hop BroSometimes they do, and sometimes the name just signals the direction of the flavor. What makes the lineup even more interesting is the Belgian lambic side of things. Oud Beersel's one-year-aged lambic and Winter Lambiek are appealing for their tartness and depth from wild yeasts.
MugiWow, it suddenly feels like the adult world! But being able to move between guest and regular taps is amazing. If they have Guinness, Pilsner Urquell, and Hoegaarden too, then I can go on an adventure with confidence!
Hop BroExactly. A wide tap lineup that stretches from domestic collaborations to Czech and Belgian classics really captures what a beer pub in Ueno is about. They might swap some beers depending on keg conditions, but that only makes it more fun as a once-in-a-lifetime lineup.
MugiJust hearing about it makes my throat want a drink! For a 14th anniversary celebration, I definitely want to join in from the toast.
Hop BroDeal. On the anniversary day, let's go into tasting mode. If we work our way through Oni Densetsu to lambic in order, we'll probably already be looking for the next glass by the end.
