Shibuya Taki〜AKANE〜 opens at 2 p.m. on 4/12, with three draft kegs including Locovia's aromatic beer
Taki〜AKANE〜JapaneseBeer&SakeDining in Dogenzaka, Shibuya announced that it will be open from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 12. For the first two hours after opening, it will offer 100 yen off during "Akane's Happy Time!" The draft lineup features three beers from Locovia, Minoh Beer, and Hitachino Nest.
Hop BroTaki〜AKANE〜JapaneseBeer&SakeDining in Dogenzaka, Shibuya is opening at 2 p.m. on April 12. It’s open until 11 p.m., and the first two hours are 100 yen off, so they’re clearly going all in from the afternoon.
MugiWhat! Being able to drink beer from 2:00 p.m. is amazing, right? I’m so happy I can start from the afternoon on a day off!
Hop BroThere are three draft kegs, starting with Chiba’s Locovia Sakura, Aromatic Draft. The style is Kölsch, so it’s clean and easy to drink, but still has a nice aroma too.
MugiWhat even is Kölsch? When you say clean and easy to drink, do you basically mean it goes down easily?
Hop BroExactly. Roughly speaking, it’s light and crisp. The yeast character is subdued, and even in the aromatic draft the finish drops off cleanly, so it’s a good first pint.
MugiI see! Then next is Osaka’s Minoh Beer Weizen. Just from the name it sounds soft, and I’m imagining something fluffy and bread-like!
Hop BroNice call. Since Weizen uses wheat, the mouthfeel is soft and it gets that wheat-derived smoothness. It can also have banana-like aromas, and it pairs well with seafood.
MugiWait, it can even have banana-like aromas!? Then Ibaraki’s Dai-dai Ale must feel even more lively!
Hop BroExactly. Hitachino Nest’s Dai-dai Ale is an IPA with strong citrus character and bitterness. The dai-dai aroma comes through, and a sharp bitterness hits toward the end, so it’s a great way to finish a tasting flight.
MugiAnd the shop’s concept is Japanese craft beer and sake too, which is classy but sounds fun! Pairing it with yellowtail rice bowl or mini chicken nanban would make it the winner of lunch, right?
Hop BroRight, what’s great is that you can enjoy not just beer but the food as well. At 404, Dai-2 Oban Building in Dogenzaka, it’s the kind of place where you want to have a drink in the afternoon and then wander over to sake at the end.
MugiNow I really want to go! If it’s 100 yen off during Akane's Happy Time, we should all get there early and try all three kegs!
Business hours for April 12
The beer pub Taki〜AKANE〜JapaneseBeer&SakeDining in Dogenzaka, Shibuya will open at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 12 and operate until 11:00 p.m. In a post, the shop announced that the first two hours after opening will be 100 yen off as "Akane's Happy Time!"
Draft beers for the day
There are three draft beers on the list for the day. Together, they form a lineup that clearly shows the character of Japanese craft beer.
- Chiba, Locovia Sakura, Aromatic Draft (Kelsch)
- Osaka, Minoh Beer, Weizen
- Ibaraki, Hitachino Nest Beer, Dai-dai Ale (IPA)
The crisp drinking ease of a Kölsch, the soft wheat-derived character of a Weizen, and the citrus notes and bitterness of Dai-dai Ale. From a light, refreshing pour to a firmer IPA, the lineup makes it easy to build a tasting comparison.
A dish that matches the house style
Taki〜AKANE〜 also presents itself on its blog as a place centered on "Japanese craft beer and sake." That theme came through clearly in this post as well. On the food side, the suggested late-lunch pairing was yellowtail rice bowl and mini chicken nanban, making it easy to pair the beer with seafood and fried dishes.
The address is 404, Dai-2 Oban Building, 1-11-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. In a corner of Dogenzaka, it is a place where beer takes center stage while food and sake can be enjoyed naturally, making it an easy stop from the afternoon on a day off.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTaki〜AKANE〜JapaneseBeer&SakeDining in Dogenzaka, Shibuya is opening at 2 p.m. on April 12. It’s open until 11 p.m., and the first two hours are 100 yen off, so they’re clearly going all in from the afternoon.
MugiWhat! Being able to drink beer from 2:00 p.m. is amazing, right? I’m so happy I can start from the afternoon on a day off!
Hop BroThere are three draft kegs, starting with Chiba’s Locovia Sakura, Aromatic Draft. The style is Kölsch, so it’s clean and easy to drink, but still has a nice aroma too.
MugiWhat even is Kölsch? When you say clean and easy to drink, do you basically mean it goes down easily?
Hop BroExactly. Roughly speaking, it’s light and crisp. The yeast character is subdued, and even in the aromatic draft the finish drops off cleanly, so it’s a good first pint.
MugiI see! Then next is Osaka’s Minoh Beer Weizen. Just from the name it sounds soft, and I’m imagining something fluffy and bread-like!
Hop BroNice call. Since Weizen uses wheat, the mouthfeel is soft and it gets that wheat-derived smoothness. It can also have banana-like aromas, and it pairs well with seafood.
MugiWait, it can even have banana-like aromas!? Then Ibaraki’s Dai-dai Ale must feel even more lively!
Hop BroExactly. Hitachino Nest’s Dai-dai Ale is an IPA with strong citrus character and bitterness. The dai-dai aroma comes through, and a sharp bitterness hits toward the end, so it’s a great way to finish a tasting flight.
MugiAnd the shop’s concept is Japanese craft beer and sake too, which is classy but sounds fun! Pairing it with yellowtail rice bowl or mini chicken nanban would make it the winner of lunch, right?
Hop BroRight, what’s great is that you can enjoy not just beer but the food as well. At 404, Dai-2 Oban Building in Dogenzaka, it’s the kind of place where you want to have a drink in the afternoon and then wander over to sake at the end.
MugiNow I really want to go! If it’s 100 yen off during Akane's Happy Time, we should all get there early and try all three kegs!
