Hop-Scotch Tokyo Taps Fremont Brewing’s “Extra Lush” and 6 Other Kegs
Hop-Scotch Tokyo, a beer pub in Iidabashi, Tokyo, updated its tap list on December 4. Seven beers are on the lineup, ranging from Fremont Brewing’s “Extra Lush” to IPA, Belgian dubbel, and saison.
Hop BroAt Hop-Scotch Tokyo in Iidabashi, seven beers are lined up. The December 4 tap update is headlined by Fremont Brewing’s Extra Lush.
MugiWhoa, with a name like Extra Lush, it already sounds rich! And if that many beers were tapped, it’s hard to know where to start!
Hop BroThat’s because it’s a Triple IPA. At ABV 9.8% and IBU 80, the hop bitterness and body are both substantial, so it’s a seriously satisfying beer.
MugiWhat even is IBU? I kind of get that a bigger number means more bitterness, but how bitter is IBU 80 really?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it’s a measure of bitterness. The higher the number, the stronger the hop bitterness, and an IPA like Extra Lush really hits hard in both aroma and flavor.
MugiI see! And it’s not just IPA either - there’s even an oak-fermented saison. Saison makes me think of something refreshing, but oak fermentation suddenly makes it feel more grown-up!
Hop BroExactly. There are also Belgian dubbel and imperial Märzen on the list, so the range for tasting side by side is really wide. It’s a great tap list if you want to follow each brewer’s personality.
MugiAnd Windows to VERTERE 2025 sounds super collab-heavy just from the name! That’s the kind of beer that makes beer fans go, “Oh, nice!”
Hop BroExactly. Hop-Scotch Tokyo is in the Kagurazaka area, so it’s easy to stop by after work, and with lunch curry on Wednesdays and taco parties on the second Saturday of every month, the place itself is pretty interesting too.
MugiNow I really want to go! I’m torn between going hard with an IPA or taking it slow with a saison, but first I just want one drink tonight at least!
Highlights of the New Taps
At Hop-Scotch Tokyo in Fujimi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, seven beers are being introduced as `New Tap!!`. The star of the lineup is `Fremont Brewing`’s Extra Lush (Triple IPA). With ABV 9.8% and IBU 80, it promises a beer with serious drinking heft.
Today’s Tap List
- Extra Lush (Triple IPA) / Fremont Brewing
- EZ IPA (IPA) / Van Henion Brewing
- Windows to VERTERE 2025 (Hazy Pale Ale) / West Coast Brewing
- Dubbel Entendre (Belgian Dubbel) / Echoes Brewing
- Kin-Oni Pale Ale Galaxy ver. (Pale Ale) / Oni-Densetsu
- Friedrich Ⅲ (Imperial Oktoberfest Uber Marzen) / Echoes Brewing
- Blood ofcthe Ancients (Oak Fermented Saison w/ Yarrow Grass & Nectarine) / Holy Mountain Brewing
Looking at the lineup, it offers a broad range for tasting side by side: not only hop-forward IPA styles, but also Belgian dubbel, imperial Märzen, and an oak-fermented saison. There is also Windows to VERTERE 2025, a collaboration-bearing name tied to West Coast Brewing and VERTERE, making it one to watch for beer lovers who enjoy following a brewer’s individuality.
About the Venue
Hop-Scotch Tokyo is a beer pub in the Iidabashi/Kagurazaka area. It is located on the first floor of Inoue Building, 2-2-11 Fujimi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, making it an easy stop on the way home from work. The post also notes that the shop closes at 11 p.m. on Saturdays and public holidays, serves lunch curry every Wednesday, and holds a taco party on the second Saturday of every month, giving it a welcoming, everyday-use atmosphere.
This tap update offers something for both people seeking a strong hop punch and those who want to enjoy malt and fermentation nuances. Depending on your mood, you can go hard with an IPA or take your time with a saison or Märzen, and that is part of Hop-Scotch Tokyo’s appeal on this day.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Hop-Scotch Tokyo in Iidabashi, seven beers are lined up. The December 4 tap update is headlined by Fremont Brewing’s Extra Lush.
MugiWhoa, with a name like Extra Lush, it already sounds rich! And if that many beers were tapped, it’s hard to know where to start!
Hop BroThat’s because it’s a Triple IPA. At ABV 9.8% and IBU 80, the hop bitterness and body are both substantial, so it’s a seriously satisfying beer.
MugiWhat even is IBU? I kind of get that a bigger number means more bitterness, but how bitter is IBU 80 really?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it’s a measure of bitterness. The higher the number, the stronger the hop bitterness, and an IPA like Extra Lush really hits hard in both aroma and flavor.
MugiI see! And it’s not just IPA either - there’s even an oak-fermented saison. Saison makes me think of something refreshing, but oak fermentation suddenly makes it feel more grown-up!
Hop BroExactly. There are also Belgian dubbel and imperial Märzen on the list, so the range for tasting side by side is really wide. It’s a great tap list if you want to follow each brewer’s personality.
MugiAnd Windows to VERTERE 2025 sounds super collab-heavy just from the name! That’s the kind of beer that makes beer fans go, “Oh, nice!”
Hop BroExactly. Hop-Scotch Tokyo is in the Kagurazaka area, so it’s easy to stop by after work, and with lunch curry on Wednesdays and taco parties on the second Saturday of every month, the place itself is pretty interesting too.
MugiNow I really want to go! I’m torn between going hard with an IPA or taking it slow with a saison, but first I just want one drink tonight at least!
