Nine Guest Taps, Including Koni Pale Ale, Open at The World End in Ueno
At the beer pub The World End -Irish Pub- in Ueno, nine guest taps were introduced alongside notice of a 4:00 p.m. opening on May 12. The lineup spans everything from Japanese craft beer to Belgian lambic, and can be enjoyed together with four standard draft beers.
Hop BroAt The World End -Irish Pub- in Ueno, nine guest taps were all opened at once to match the 4:00 p.m. opening on May 12. The lineup is pretty wide-ranging, from Japanese craft beer to Belgian lambic.
MugiWhat, nine kinds!? And Koni Pale Ale sounds strong just from the name! What kind of taste is it?
Hop BroNihon Oni Densetsu Beer's Koni Pale Ale is the kind of beer that's fun because you can check the balance of aroma and bitterness in a pale ale. This time, IPA and bitter styles are also on tap, so the interesting part is comparing the outlines of the hops.
MugiThe outlines of hops!? Wait, does beer actually become that line-art-like!? And ADHA-218 ver. has this coded vibe to it!
Hop BroThink of that as the equivalent of a beer label in the beer world. Basically, it's about enjoying the different expressions of the same Koni. There's also Waimea Hazy IPA, which puts hop-driven character up front, so it's easy to compare the direction of the aromas.
MugiI see! And 3sons having two beers, with a citrus-style one and an imperial stout, means they are completely different worlds. A tasting side by side would keep my brain busy!
Hop BroExactly. Citrus Machine Hazy IPA leans juicy, while Coco Logic Imperial Stout carries a coconut impression, so the contrast in intensity is fun. On top of that, there's also Berry Berry Slope Acai Bowl Smoothie Sour, which leans into fruitiness and acidity, so it really covers a sweet-tart direction too.
MugiWhat is that! So do you finish with a quiet ending on the one-year-aged lambic? Belgian beers really do have that grown-up confidence, don't they?
Hop BroThat's exactly it. Oud Beersel's one-year-aged lambic and Winter Lambiek are appealing for their fermentation-driven complexity and gentle sourness, and they really shine if you place them after the more aromatic beers. It's also nice that the regular lineup includes Guinness, Pilsner Urquell, Hoegaarden White, and Heartland, giving you something reassuring to lean on between the guest beers.
MugiThat range in Ueno is unfair! And if tacos are there too, I'll just get stuck in an endless loop of beer and tacos. This is the kind of day where you seriously have to think about what to drink!
At the beer pub The World End -Irish Pub-, near Ueno Station, nine guest taps were introduced along with notice of a 4:00 p.m. opening on May 12. The lineup is especially wide-ranging, with domestic craft IPAs, Hazy beers, and Imperial Stout, plus Belgian lambic.
Guest Taps
- Nihon Oni Densetsu Beer "Koni Pale Ale (ADHA-218 ver.)"
- Hazy Labo "Waimea Hazy IPA"
- Nihon Oni Densetsu x TONOTO "Shin Asahioni IPA"
- 3sons "Citrus Machine Hazy IPA"
- 3sons "Coco Logic Imperial Stout"
- Nihon Oni Densetsu x TWE x Himalaya "Akkiyama Bitter III"
- Kanpai! x The World End "Berry Berry Slope Acai Bowl Smoothie Sour"
- Oud Beersel "One-Year-Aged Lambic"
- Oud Beersel "Winter Lambiek"
Nihon Oni Densetsu Beer appears in multiple styles, including pale ale, IPA, and bitter, making it easy to compare the aromas and bitterness of hops. Hazy Labo's Waimea Hazy IPA stands out as a beer that puts hop-driven character front and center, just as its name suggests. 3sons offers a two-beer lineup with a citrus-forward Hazy IPA and an Imperial Stout layered with a coconut impression, giving drinkers a chance to compare beers across a wide range of intensity.
In addition, "Berry Berry Slope Acai Bowl Smoothie Sour," released under a collaboration name with The World End, provides another option centered on fruitiness and acidity. Oud Beersel is represented by two beers, a one-year-aged lambic and Winter Lambiek, making this a lineup suited to those who want to enjoy fermentation-derived complexity and gentle sourness.
Regular Draft
- Guinness
- Pilsner Urquell
- Hoegaarden White
- Heartland
On the regular side, the selection is built around Guinness, fitting for an Irish pub, alongside Pilsner Urquell, Hoegaarden White, and Heartland. In a location that's easy to drop by, typical of a Ueno shop, the guest beer range is broad, so the choice changes depending on which style you're in the mood for today. The food lineup also includes a notice that tacos, revived for the anniversary, are being served for a limited time, adding another reason to enjoy them alongside the beer.
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Hop BroAt The World End -Irish Pub- in Ueno, nine guest taps were all opened at once to match the 4:00 p.m. opening on May 12. The lineup is pretty wide-ranging, from Japanese craft beer to Belgian lambic.
MugiWhat, nine kinds!? And Koni Pale Ale sounds strong just from the name! What kind of taste is it?
Hop BroNihon Oni Densetsu Beer's Koni Pale Ale is the kind of beer that's fun because you can check the balance of aroma and bitterness in a pale ale. This time, IPA and bitter styles are also on tap, so the interesting part is comparing the outlines of the hops.
MugiThe outlines of hops!? Wait, does beer actually become that line-art-like!? And ADHA-218 ver. has this coded vibe to it!
Hop BroThink of that as the equivalent of a beer label in the beer world. Basically, it's about enjoying the different expressions of the same Koni. There's also Waimea Hazy IPA, which puts hop-driven character up front, so it's easy to compare the direction of the aromas.
MugiI see! And 3sons having two beers, with a citrus-style one and an imperial stout, means they are completely different worlds. A tasting side by side would keep my brain busy!
Hop BroExactly. Citrus Machine Hazy IPA leans juicy, while Coco Logic Imperial Stout carries a coconut impression, so the contrast in intensity is fun. On top of that, there's also Berry Berry Slope Acai Bowl Smoothie Sour, which leans into fruitiness and acidity, so it really covers a sweet-tart direction too.
MugiWhat is that! So do you finish with a quiet ending on the one-year-aged lambic? Belgian beers really do have that grown-up confidence, don't they?
Hop BroThat's exactly it. Oud Beersel's one-year-aged lambic and Winter Lambiek are appealing for their fermentation-driven complexity and gentle sourness, and they really shine if you place them after the more aromatic beers. It's also nice that the regular lineup includes Guinness, Pilsner Urquell, Hoegaarden White, and Heartland, giving you something reassuring to lean on between the guest beers.
MugiThat range in Ueno is unfair! And if tacos are there too, I'll just get stuck in an endless loop of beer and tacos. This is the kind of day where you seriously have to think about what to drink!
