Inkhorn Brewing's Mejiro 2026#2 tapped at vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR in Ikebukuro
vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR, a craft beer pub near Ikebukuro East Exit, has tapped Inkhorn Brewing's hazy IPA Mejiro 2026#2. The bar describes it with pink guava, passion fruit, and peach-like aromas, a silky texture, and a light bitter finish. It will stay open until 11:00 p.m. on July 19.
Hop BroThere’s a fresh tap at vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR in East Ikebukuro basement level: Inkhorn Brewing’s “Mejiro 2026#2.” That’s the kind of pour worth talking about.
MugiWhat! Mejiro 2026#2 already sounds intriguing. What kind of beer is it? Strong? Hazy? Also, why does the name sound like a bird?
Hop BroIt’s a Hazy IPA, with aromas that suggest pink guava, passion fruit, and peach. Basically a full-on tropical fruit parade.
MugiWhoa, okay, but what does silky mouthfeel even mean? Is this beer wearing fancy fabric now?!
Hop BroThat part matters. Light and silky means it feels soft and smooth when you drink it. With a Hazy IPA, the goal is big hop aroma without making it harshly bitter.
MugiSo it has a tropical fruit vibe without punching me in the face with bitterness? That actually sounds beginner-friendly.
Hop BroExactly, and it finishes with gentle bitterness, so it doesn’t end sugary or heavy. You get the peachy softness, then the IPA character lands cleanly.
MugiI want that already! And the place has 20 beers on tap, right? I’d probably plan for one pint and end up camping in front of the tap list.
Hop BroThe lineup is strong too: vivo! × CYCAD BREWING’s “42” and “16,” Shiga Kogen IPA, Minoh Beer W-IPA, even a blueberry sour. It’s basically a comparison paradise.
MugiWhat is this place! And with house-made duck ham and squid basil pasta, the food wins too. I can already tell the beer budget is in danger.
Hop BroThey’re open until 11 PM on the 19th because it’s the night before a holiday, so there’s time to settle in. Start with Mejiro 2026#2, then branch out with food and more taps.
MugiThis has turned into I need a glass now energy. Opening with Mejiro 2026#2 and finishing with great food sounds way too good.
New pour
vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR is a tucked-away craft beer pub in the basement near Ikebukuro East Exit, with 20 draft lines. The latest tap is Inkhorn Brewing's Mejiro 2026#2, a hazy IPA described by the bar as bringing pink guava, passion fruit, and peach-like notes, a light silky body, and a restrained bitter finish.
What is on tap
The rest of the lineup spans pale ale, golden ale, IPA, double IPA, wheat beer, saison, sour beer, cider, stout, Irish dry stout, and lager. A few examples from the board are vivo!×CYCAD BREWING's 42 (forty two) and 16 (sixteen), Shiga Kogen Beer's IPA and Italian pils, Minoh Beer's W-IPA, Inkhorn Brewing's Bulbul, Campai! Brewing's Nama-saka Blueberry Sour, Devil Craft's Single Barrel-aged Midnight Seduction, Draft Guinness, and Heartland. It is a broad, balanced draft list rather than a single-style takeover.
The food menu is built for pairing, with house-made duck breast ham, cold omelets, salmon rillettes, pasta, and a spicy hamburger steak. On July 19, the bar says it will stay open until 11:00 p.m., which makes it an easy spot for a long, unhurried session.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a fresh tap at vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR in East Ikebukuro basement level: Inkhorn Brewing’s “Mejiro 2026#2.” That’s the kind of pour worth talking about.
MugiWhat! Mejiro 2026#2 already sounds intriguing. What kind of beer is it? Strong? Hazy? Also, why does the name sound like a bird?
Hop BroIt’s a Hazy IPA, with aromas that suggest pink guava, passion fruit, and peach. Basically a full-on tropical fruit parade.
MugiWhoa, okay, but what does silky mouthfeel even mean? Is this beer wearing fancy fabric now?!
Hop BroThat part matters. Light and silky means it feels soft and smooth when you drink it. With a Hazy IPA, the goal is big hop aroma without making it harshly bitter.
MugiSo it has a tropical fruit vibe without punching me in the face with bitterness? That actually sounds beginner-friendly.
Hop BroExactly, and it finishes with gentle bitterness, so it doesn’t end sugary or heavy. You get the peachy softness, then the IPA character lands cleanly.
MugiI want that already! And the place has 20 beers on tap, right? I’d probably plan for one pint and end up camping in front of the tap list.
Hop BroThe lineup is strong too: vivo! × CYCAD BREWING’s “42” and “16,” Shiga Kogen IPA, Minoh Beer W-IPA, even a blueberry sour. It’s basically a comparison paradise.
MugiWhat is this place! And with house-made duck ham and squid basil pasta, the food wins too. I can already tell the beer budget is in danger.
Hop BroThey’re open until 11 PM on the 19th because it’s the night before a holiday, so there’s time to settle in. Start with Mejiro 2026#2, then branch out with food and more taps.
MugiThis has turned into I need a glass now energy. Opening with Mejiro 2026#2 and finishing with great food sounds way too good.
