Okei Brewery Nippori lists Brew Classic's Sairiver and 12 taps
In its June 15 post, Okei Brewery Nippori highlights Brew Classic's Sairiver Saison and presents a 12-tap lineup that runs from house beers like OKEI IPA and Nippori Kölsch to guest pours from Ushi Tora Brewery, Hopkotan Brewing, and Nara Brewing Co.
Hop BroToday's big topic at Okei Brewery Nippori is Sai River on tap, a saison from BREW CLASSIC.
MugiWait, that already sounds refreshing! BREW CLASSIC makes what kind of beer?
Hop BroThey give a really nice shape to aroma, and this Sai River brings classic saison aromas like green apple, pear, and lemon.
MugiOkay, but when I hear saison, my brain instantly opens the four seasons folder. What is it actually?
Hop BroImportant question. Saison is a Belgian-style beer, and its charm is a dry finish that feels light and snaps clean, so it's great with food.
MugiWhat is that, a beer or a superhero? The perfect sidekick for a meal sounds dangerous for me.
Hop BroAnd Okei Brewery Nippori has 12 taps lined up, including Arakawa HAZY Under Bridge, OKEI IPA, Nippori Kolsch, and even Gorilla Cola.
MugiGorilla Cola is a beer name!? That tap list escalates so fast I got whiplash before the first sip.
Hop BroThe guest taps are strong too: Abe Pear Orchard's pear saison, Totonou from Hoppokotan, and ennui from Nara Brewing with hints of adzuki and condensed milk.
MugiThat is unfair. Start clean, end sweet, and now I love this problem of choosing where to begin.
Hop BroAt an East Nippori brewpub with fresh pours and food, starting from Sai River makes for a smart tasting route all by itself.
MugiSold. Standing under those 12 taps at Okei Brewery Nippori, I need a glass now.
The June 15 post first spotlights Brew Classic's Sairiver, a Saison described with green apple, pear, and lemon-like aromatics and a dry, food-friendly finish.
The tap list at Okei Brewery Nippori then moves through:
- Arakawa HAZY Under Bridge
- Shinsan Ganku
- Crystal Banana
- OKEI IPA
- Gorilla Cola
- Nippori Kölsch
- Escar
- Don Pota
- Megante
- Abe Rien's Yonashi Saison / Ushi Tora Brewery
- Totonou / Hopkotan Brewing
- ennui / Nara Brewing Co.
The lineup spans easy-drinking beers, fruit-leaning pours, and more distinctive names that hint at their flavor profiles. Nippori Kölsch is one of the venue's flagship beers, while Gorilla Cola points to a craft-cola-like spice character. Among the guests, Abe Rien's Yonashi Saison brings Tochigi pears into a fruit saison, Totonou is a fruity session pale ale, and ennui is a brown ale with notes of azuki and condensed milk.
As a brewpub in Higashi-Nippori, it is the kind of place where a fresh pour can be paired with food and compared across very different styles in one sitting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's big topic at Okei Brewery Nippori is Sai River on tap, a saison from BREW CLASSIC.
MugiWait, that already sounds refreshing! BREW CLASSIC makes what kind of beer?
Hop BroThey give a really nice shape to aroma, and this Sai River brings classic saison aromas like green apple, pear, and lemon.
MugiOkay, but when I hear saison, my brain instantly opens the four seasons folder. What is it actually?
Hop BroImportant question. Saison is a Belgian-style beer, and its charm is a dry finish that feels light and snaps clean, so it's great with food.
MugiWhat is that, a beer or a superhero? The perfect sidekick for a meal sounds dangerous for me.
Hop BroAnd Okei Brewery Nippori has 12 taps lined up, including Arakawa HAZY Under Bridge, OKEI IPA, Nippori Kolsch, and even Gorilla Cola.
MugiGorilla Cola is a beer name!? That tap list escalates so fast I got whiplash before the first sip.
Hop BroThe guest taps are strong too: Abe Pear Orchard's pear saison, Totonou from Hoppokotan, and ennui from Nara Brewing with hints of adzuki and condensed milk.
MugiThat is unfair. Start clean, end sweet, and now I love this problem of choosing where to begin.
Hop BroAt an East Nippori brewpub with fresh pours and food, starting from Sai River makes for a smart tasting route all by itself.
MugiSold. Standing under those 12 taps at Okei Brewery Nippori, I need a glass now.
