Mugibaru taps Hime Beer’s "Karan Iyokan Fruit Ale," with Ramune IPA also appearing
At the beer pub Mugibaru in Kamata, Tokyo, Hime Beer’s "Karan Iyokan Fruit Ale" is being served. The post describes it as a smoothie ale, and the bar also features Ise Kadoya Brewery beer, several IPAs, and a pilsner.
Hop BroA new tap at Mugibaru in Kamata: Hime Beer’s "Karan Iyokan Fruit Ale" went on tap yesterday. It’s a fruit-packed pour, and the upcoming Ramune IPA is the exciting part.
MugiWait, what even is a smoothie ale! If a beer is like a smoothie, I can’t even tell whether it’s dessert or alcohol anymore!
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. It’s a thick, rich style that brings out fruit and puree character, so even if it drinks like juice, it’s still beer.
MugiI see... but if there’s also Ise Kadoya Brewery’s and all sorts of other beers lined up, isn’t the tap list way too luxurious to choose from?
Hop BroAbsolutely. Right now there’s Hoppukotan’s double IPA, Yellow Monkey Brewing’s NZ double IPA, Ise Kadoya Brewery’s TDH hazy IPA, and Asahi’s pilsner, so it’s a lineup that will definitely satisfy hop lovers.
MugiTDH hazy IPA sounds like another spell! What language is TDH anyway, hop bro!
Hop BroIt stands for Triple Dry Hopped, which means the hops are layered in several times toward the finish. That’s why the aroma really stands out, and it often becomes a big aroma bomb.
MugiWhoa! Then if I compare it with the fruit-based Karan Iyokan Fruit Ale, it’ll be a sweet-and-tart showdown!
Hop BroExactly. And on top of that, Hokey Pokey ice cream (chocolate) is also on the menu, so ending with something sweet after the beer is pretty sneaky. Next up, Sankt Gallen and Uchu Brewing are also being teased, so I’m looking forward to the next taps too.
MugiNow my stomach is completely searching for beer! Tonight, I’ll want to stop by Mugibaru in Kamata as both a first stop and a second stop!
At the beer pub Mugibaru in Nishi-Kamata, Ota Ward, Tokyo, Hime Beer’s "Karan Iyokan Fruit Ale" has been on tap since yesterday. The bar’s post introduces it as a "smoothie ale" and urges people to stop by early for this fruit-forward pour.
At the start of the post, an Ise Kadoya Brewery beer is also highlighted, and Hokey Pokey ice cream (chocolate) appears as dessert. The lineup puts beer at the center while also making room for post-meal enjoyment.
The current tap list includes beers from Hoppukotan, Yellow Monkey Brewing, Ise Kadoya Brewery, and Asahi. Styles range widely from double IPA, NZ double IPA, and TDH hazy IPA to pilsner, making it easy to choose everything from hop-heavy, full-bodied pours to clean, classic options.
Upcoming additions include a beer from Sankt Gallen and one from Uchu Brewing. With fruit ales as the core and options for IPA fans as well, the lineup looks like a tap setup that works well as either a first or second stop in Kamata.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA new tap at Mugibaru in Kamata: Hime Beer’s "Karan Iyokan Fruit Ale" went on tap yesterday. It’s a fruit-packed pour, and the upcoming Ramune IPA is the exciting part.
MugiWait, what even is a smoothie ale! If a beer is like a smoothie, I can’t even tell whether it’s dessert or alcohol anymore!
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. It’s a thick, rich style that brings out fruit and puree character, so even if it drinks like juice, it’s still beer.
MugiI see... but if there’s also Ise Kadoya Brewery’s and all sorts of other beers lined up, isn’t the tap list way too luxurious to choose from?
Hop BroAbsolutely. Right now there’s Hoppukotan’s double IPA, Yellow Monkey Brewing’s NZ double IPA, Ise Kadoya Brewery’s TDH hazy IPA, and Asahi’s pilsner, so it’s a lineup that will definitely satisfy hop lovers.
MugiTDH hazy IPA sounds like another spell! What language is TDH anyway, hop bro!
Hop BroIt stands for Triple Dry Hopped, which means the hops are layered in several times toward the finish. That’s why the aroma really stands out, and it often becomes a big aroma bomb.
MugiWhoa! Then if I compare it with the fruit-based Karan Iyokan Fruit Ale, it’ll be a sweet-and-tart showdown!
Hop BroExactly. And on top of that, Hokey Pokey ice cream (chocolate) is also on the menu, so ending with something sweet after the beer is pretty sneaky. Next up, Sankt Gallen and Uchu Brewing are also being teased, so I’m looking forward to the next taps too.
MugiNow my stomach is completely searching for beer! Tonight, I’ll want to stop by Mugibaru in Kamata as both a first stop and a second stop!
