THE DODO HOUSE in Meguro taps Jōhan Beer's Great Blue on Aug. 20
Craft Beer & Wine THE DODO HOUSE in Meguro tapped Jōhan Beer’s “Great Blue” on Aug. 20. The bar described it as the year’s second and final “blue oddball,” alongside a lineup of domestic craft beers.
Hop BroAt THE DODO HOUSE in Meguro, August 20 is Great Blue tapping day. Johana Beer's bright blue guest beer is back for its second and final blue oddball appearance of the year.
MugiWait, final blue oddball already sounds intense! A blue beer is the kind of thing you want to photograph before you even sip it!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. Great Blue from Johana Beer is a blue fruit beer, but the lemon acidity and sweetness actually give it real depth, so it’s not just a gimmick.
MugiWhoa, really? If it’s blue but not too juice-like, what does it drink like? It sounds like tropical shaved ice in a glass!
Hop BroThis is where acidity balance comes in. Sounds geeky, but it just means the sharp lemon note tightens the sweetness so it doesn’t go syrupy.
MugiWhat is this, beer science class? So it’s not just blue, it’s a grown-up pour. If I underestimate it, the beer wins!
Hop BroAnd THE DODO HOUSE has a stacked 7-tap lineup too: Ifudodo, Yokohama Lager, Snow Monkey IPA Orange ver., Ki wa Yasashikute Chikaramochi, an IBUKI-led IPA, and Sharaku ESB.
MugiHold on, that’s way too much personality for one tap list! These are beer drama characters at this point. Who do I even start talking to first?
Hop BroYou start with Great Blue, reset with Yokohama Lager, then swing into Snow Monkey IPA Orange ver., and the tasting flow comes together really nicely.
MugiYou’re route-planning beer now!? But with hours from 5 p.m. to midnight and bench seats plus takeout, this sounds dangerously easy to drop by.
Hop BroExactly. Instead of flashy hype, the place really shows each pour's personality. They’ve got domestic wine and spirits too, but today I’d start blue and take it slow.
MugiSold. Great Blue first, then IPA or ESB depending on the mood. My brain is already in Meguro pint mode, and now I seriously want a drink!
Craft Beer & Wine THE DODO HOUSE in Meguro tapped Jōhan Beer’s "Great Blue" on Aug. 20. The post describes it as the second and final "blue oddball" of the year, and notes service from 17:00 to 24:00. Takeout plastic cups and bench seating are also mentioned, giving the bar an easygoing, drop-in feel.
The featured beer is a fruit beer, "Great Blue." According to the post, it balances lemon-like acidity and sweetness, so the visual impact is matched by a drink that is meant to be sipped rather than treated as a novelty.
The tap list also includes several domestic beers with distinct personalities:
- "Iifu Dōdō" from Cankiku Brewery x The Dodo House
- "Yokohama Lager" from Yokohama Beer
- "Snow Monkey IPA Orange ver." from Shiga Kogen Beer
- "Ki wa Yasashikute Chikaramochi" from Miyazaki Hideji Beer
- An IPA featuring Tono-grown "IBUKI" hops from Good Hops
- "Shara-ku Extra Special Bitter ver." from Kyoto Brewing
THE DODO HOUSE is a Meguro beer pub with seven taps focused on domestic craft beer, plus Japanese wine and spirits. It is the kind of place that works for a quick pint or a slower tasting session, with each beer given room to stand on its own.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt THE DODO HOUSE in Meguro, August 20 is Great Blue tapping day. Johana Beer's bright blue guest beer is back for its second and final blue oddball appearance of the year.
MugiWait, final blue oddball already sounds intense! A blue beer is the kind of thing you want to photograph before you even sip it!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. Great Blue from Johana Beer is a blue fruit beer, but the lemon acidity and sweetness actually give it real depth, so it’s not just a gimmick.
MugiWhoa, really? If it’s blue but not too juice-like, what does it drink like? It sounds like tropical shaved ice in a glass!
Hop BroThis is where acidity balance comes in. Sounds geeky, but it just means the sharp lemon note tightens the sweetness so it doesn’t go syrupy.
MugiWhat is this, beer science class? So it’s not just blue, it’s a grown-up pour. If I underestimate it, the beer wins!
Hop BroAnd THE DODO HOUSE has a stacked 7-tap lineup too: Ifudodo, Yokohama Lager, Snow Monkey IPA Orange ver., Ki wa Yasashikute Chikaramochi, an IBUKI-led IPA, and Sharaku ESB.
MugiHold on, that’s way too much personality for one tap list! These are beer drama characters at this point. Who do I even start talking to first?
Hop BroYou start with Great Blue, reset with Yokohama Lager, then swing into Snow Monkey IPA Orange ver., and the tasting flow comes together really nicely.
MugiYou’re route-planning beer now!? But with hours from 5 p.m. to midnight and bench seats plus takeout, this sounds dangerously easy to drop by.
Hop BroExactly. Instead of flashy hype, the place really shows each pour's personality. They’ve got domestic wine and spirits too, but today I’d start blue and take it slow.
MugiSold. Great Blue first, then IPA or ESB depending on the mood. My brain is already in Meguro pint mode, and now I seriously want a drink!
