Beer Pub Camden Ikebukuro East Exit Branch Opens Two Kegs, Including Shiga Kogen "House Lager 2.02"
Beer Pub Camden Ikebukuro East Exit Branch in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, updated its "draft beer update" and shared opening information alongside its notice that it opens at 12:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Shiga Kogen's House Lager 2.02 and Belching Beaver's Viva La Beaver have been added, alongside taps from BrewDog, Totopia, and others.
Hop BroBeer Pub Camden in Ikebukuro East Exit just updated its draft beer bulletin. Shiga Kogen's House Lager 2.02 and Belching Beaver's Viva La Beaver have arrived, and it's a really good setup if you want to start drinking from lunchtime.
MugiWhat! It opens at 12:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays!? That means you can totally get a drink before lunch!
Hop BroExactly. And House Lager 2.02 is a rice lager. It uses Kinsumon Nishiki and house-grown spelt wheat, with the hops dialed back a bit, so it goes down smoothly but still has real character.
MugiWait, hold on, spelt wheat? What is that? That sounds ancient all of a sudden, like the beer world just started a historical drama!
Hop BroBasically, spelt is a type of wheat that tends to bring out grainy flavor. So instead of just being crisp, the lager also picks up a subtle toasted note and depth.
MugiOhhh! So Viva La Beaver goes in the opposite direction? It says dessert-style stout, and just the name already sounds sweet, which makes me curious!
Hop BroThat's right. It's the kind with a peanut butter-like character layered with cinnamon and coffee, so you can enjoy it like an after-dinner drink. If you reset your palate with the lager first and then finish with the stout, that's a pretty satisfying flow.
MugiWhoa, and the other taps are great too! PUNK IPA is on the list too, and with Totopia and BrewDog there as well, this is the kind of place where you get lost trying to decide where to start!
Hop BroIf you're unsure, it's fun to start by comparing the lighter lagers, then move on to an IPA, and finish with a stout. Camden also turns its taps over quickly, so there's a nice one-time-only feeling about what you'll end up finding when you go.
MugiAll right, now I really want to start daytime drinking in Ikebukuro East Exit! I want to kick things off smoothly with House Lager 2.02 and grin my way through Viva La Beaver!
Two New Kegs Added
Beer Pub Camden Ikebukuro East Exit Branch announced new draft beers in its draft beer update. This time's highlights are Shiga Kogen's House Lager 2.02 and Belching Beaver's Viva La Beaver. On weekends and holidays, the bar opens at 12:00, making it a convenient choice for anyone who wants to start chasing taps from lunchtime.
House Lager 2.02 is a rice lager. The post describes it as using Kinsumon Nishiki along with house-grown spelt wheat, with the hops kept a little restrained. It is a beer that seems to deliver the easy drinkability of a lager while still showing a clear grain-derived character.
Viva La Beaver, on the other hand, is a stout. It is described as a dessert-leaning beer with peanut butter, cinnamon, and coffee notes, making it easy to enjoy as an after-dinner drink as well.
The Other Taps Are Well Stocked
In this post, the shop also shared its tap list in addition to the two new kegs. PUNK IPA / BrewDog, Neonphobia / Totopia, Superpower / Comrade, Duskbound / Bale Breaker, and Double Hazy / BrewDog were on the lineup, creating a varied selection ranging from a crisp lager to hop-forward IPAs and a rich stout.
A Place to Drink From Noon in Ikebukuro East Exit
Beer Pub Camden Ikebukuro East Exit Branch is a beer pub located on the 2nd floor of 1-7-2 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, in the Higashi Koma Building. It is easy to pair craft beer with burgers and snacks, and its close proximity to the station makes it convenient to drop by. Since the taps rotate quickly, weekend daytime drinking has the appeal of deciding which glass to start with today. It would also be fun to compare Shiga Kogen's lager with Belching Beaver's stout side by side.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer Pub Camden in Ikebukuro East Exit just updated its draft beer bulletin. Shiga Kogen's House Lager 2.02 and Belching Beaver's Viva La Beaver have arrived, and it's a really good setup if you want to start drinking from lunchtime.
MugiWhat! It opens at 12:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays!? That means you can totally get a drink before lunch!
Hop BroExactly. And House Lager 2.02 is a rice lager. It uses Kinsumon Nishiki and house-grown spelt wheat, with the hops dialed back a bit, so it goes down smoothly but still has real character.
MugiWait, hold on, spelt wheat? What is that? That sounds ancient all of a sudden, like the beer world just started a historical drama!
Hop BroBasically, spelt is a type of wheat that tends to bring out grainy flavor. So instead of just being crisp, the lager also picks up a subtle toasted note and depth.
MugiOhhh! So Viva La Beaver goes in the opposite direction? It says dessert-style stout, and just the name already sounds sweet, which makes me curious!
Hop BroThat's right. It's the kind with a peanut butter-like character layered with cinnamon and coffee, so you can enjoy it like an after-dinner drink. If you reset your palate with the lager first and then finish with the stout, that's a pretty satisfying flow.
MugiWhoa, and the other taps are great too! PUNK IPA is on the list too, and with Totopia and BrewDog there as well, this is the kind of place where you get lost trying to decide where to start!
Hop BroIf you're unsure, it's fun to start by comparing the lighter lagers, then move on to an IPA, and finish with a stout. Camden also turns its taps over quickly, so there's a nice one-time-only feeling about what you'll end up finding when you go.
MugiAll right, now I really want to start daytime drinking in Ikebukuro East Exit! I want to kick things off smoothly with House Lager 2.02 and grin my way through Viva La Beaver!
