CIDER SHACK in Shibuya pours Matsumoto Brewery's Alpen Lager, plus a Son of the Smith draft cider
CIDER SHACK, a beer pub in Higashi, Shibuya, Tokyo, highlighted Matsumoto Brewery's Alpen Lager as today's new tap. The post also featured a draft cider from Son of the Smith, paired with three seasonal appetizers.
Hop BroCIDER SHACK in Shibuya has a today's tap lineup worth talking about. They've got Matsumoto Brewery's "Alpen Lager" and even a draft cider from Son of a Smith.
MugiWhat! Alpen Lager already sounds three times better if you drink it in the mountains. And beer plus cider? That's an overachiever lineup.
Hop BroThat's the beauty of it. Matsumoto's lager has a clean, crisp finish, so it works with food without bulldozing the plate.
MugiHold on, you casually said food-friendly style like everyone carries a brewing dictionary. What does that actually mean?
Hop BroIt means it pairs naturally with the three appetizers. Sweet-pickled radish, potato salad with minced meat and star anise, and grilled shishito with myoga all pull out different sides of a clean lager.
MugiWait, star-anise potato salad? That dish alone sounds like it passed an audition. These appetizers are way too talented.
Hop BroExactly. Alpen Lager has a clean fermentation profile, so even with vinegar and aromatic vegetables, it resets your palate and invites the next sip.
MugiStop right there. Fermentation profile sounds like a science fair poster. In normal-human language, why is that tasty?
Hop BroBasically, it's the map of the aroma and finish. And Son of a Smith cider brings peachy, apricot-like fruit plus a little spice, which sounds perfect for a hot day.
MugiSo beer for snap, cider for fruit... a side-by-side flight of those sounds unfairly good. Shibuya is suddenly dangerous.
Hop BroExactly. With those long hours, first pour: lager and then cider to open up the aroma is a very convincing plan. I'm thirsty already.
MugiSettled then. Straight to Shibuya for both of them with those appetizers. My throat has officially clocked in at CIDER SHACK.
At CIDER SHACK, a beer pub in Higashi, Shibuya, Tokyo, today's new tap was Alpen Lager from Matsumoto Brewery. The post notes that the tap list is shown in the second image, suggesting a lineup built around guest pours.
The food side of the post centered on three appetizers:
- Radish pickled in sweet vinegar
- Potato salad with minced meat and star anise
- Shishito peppers and myoga ginger simmered and chilled
The combination points toward a bar where small plates and drinks are meant to be matched thoughtfully. A clean lager like Alpen Lager should pair naturally with the sweet-sour radish and the aromatic vegetables, while keeping the palate refreshed.
The post also introduced a draft cider from Son of the Smith. It was described as a summer drink with hop character, peach, apricot, and spice. That gives CIDER SHACK a second option for guests who want something fruit-forward and aromatic instead of a classic beer profile.
CIDER SHACK says it opens 17:00-24:00 on weekdays and 14:00-24:00 on weekends and holidays, with no regular day off. The shop also noted a problem with the exterior sign light, while stressing that business continues as usual. Overall, the post reflects the bar's core appeal: guest beer, cider, and food pairings in a relaxed Shibuya setting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCIDER SHACK in Shibuya has a today's tap lineup worth talking about. They've got Matsumoto Brewery's "Alpen Lager" and even a draft cider from Son of a Smith.
MugiWhat! Alpen Lager already sounds three times better if you drink it in the mountains. And beer plus cider? That's an overachiever lineup.
Hop BroThat's the beauty of it. Matsumoto's lager has a clean, crisp finish, so it works with food without bulldozing the plate.
MugiHold on, you casually said food-friendly style like everyone carries a brewing dictionary. What does that actually mean?
Hop BroIt means it pairs naturally with the three appetizers. Sweet-pickled radish, potato salad with minced meat and star anise, and grilled shishito with myoga all pull out different sides of a clean lager.
MugiWait, star-anise potato salad? That dish alone sounds like it passed an audition. These appetizers are way too talented.
Hop BroExactly. Alpen Lager has a clean fermentation profile, so even with vinegar and aromatic vegetables, it resets your palate and invites the next sip.
MugiStop right there. Fermentation profile sounds like a science fair poster. In normal-human language, why is that tasty?
Hop BroBasically, it's the map of the aroma and finish. And Son of a Smith cider brings peachy, apricot-like fruit plus a little spice, which sounds perfect for a hot day.
MugiSo beer for snap, cider for fruit... a side-by-side flight of those sounds unfairly good. Shibuya is suddenly dangerous.
Hop BroExactly. With those long hours, first pour: lager and then cider to open up the aroma is a very convincing plan. I'm thirsty already.
MugiSettled then. Straight to Shibuya for both of them with those appetizers. My throat has officially clocked in at CIDER SHACK.
