Craft Beer Scissors Akihabara adds Island Brewery two-beer arrival and June 20 tap list
Craft Beer Scissors Akihabara in Akihabara posted its June 20 tap list and introduced two new beers from Island Brewery: Golden Ale and Lemon Ale. The lineup also includes a range of collaboration beers and regional styles.
Hop BroCraft Beer Scissors Akihabara just added two beers from Island Brewery to the June 20 tap list. This lineup is seriously good.
MugiWhat! Beer from Iki made it all the way to Akihabara? Golden Ale and Lemon Ale already sound super refreshing.
Hop BroFirst up, Golden Ale is their flagship with white koji. It drinks crisp, with a light body and a nice citrusy aroma.
MugiHold on, what even is white koji? I feel like I got dragged into chemistry class without warning!
Hop BroWhite koji is a culture often used in shochu, and it gives a soft acidic lift. It sounds technical, but in the glass it mostly means crisp and easy to drink.
MugiWhoa! Then what about Lemon Ale's base, what is a Kolsch? That sounds like the kind of word I'd trip over while ordering!
Hop BroKolsch is a light, clean ale, and Island Brewery builds Lemon Ale around lemons from Kinkai. That gives it bright acidity and makes it great with food.
MugiNo way, and the rest of the list looks like a collaboration festival. Torahachi Bakushu and Vita Amara already have me lost just reading the names!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. With Yatsugatake Touchdown x Taihu Brewing and HINO Brewing x Two Rabbits on there too, it's basically a tasting paradise.
MugiAnd they're open until 11 p.m., plus takeout is an option, right? Me walking home with a growler suddenly feels way too cool!
Hop BroI'd start with Golden Ale, then move to Lemon Ale for a brighter finish. That's the ideal order if you're settling in at Akihabara.
MugiSold. I want a pour now, and maybe a side-by-side tasting too. My stomach and my feet are already heading to Craft Beer Scissors Akihabara!
New beers
- Golden Ale from Island Brewery
- Lemon Ale from Island Brewery
Craft Beer Scissors Akihabara, a beer pub in Taito, Tokyo, highlighted two arrivals from Island Brewery on Iki Island, Nagasaki. Golden Ale is the brewery’s flagship regular beer, brewed with white koji from Iki for a clean mouthfeel and a bright citrus aroma. Lemon Ale is Kölsch-based and uses lemons grown in Kinkai-cho, giving it a fresh, gentle acidity that should pair well with food.
Tap list
- Tora Hachi Bakushu from Yatsugatake Touchdown × Taihu Brewing
- Vita Amara from WAR × unica
- Bud Bunny from HINO Brewing × Two Rabbits
- Belgian Ale from ZUMONA BEER
- Hattrick from Ise Kadoya Brewery
- Strawberry Dark Saison from Swan Lake Beer
- Golden Mustang from G-BRAND BEERES × Kunisawa Brewing
- Tenma Kisetsu from Kamakura Beer
- Nagi from Swan Lake Beer × BET
- SIX from BLACK TIDE BREWING
The lineup mixes collaborations with well-known regional breweries, making it a strong stop for anyone who likes to compare styles. The post also notes that the bar stayed open until 23:00 that day and welcomes growler and plastic-cup takeaway, which makes it practical for both a quick pint and a longer tasting session.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCraft Beer Scissors Akihabara just added two beers from Island Brewery to the June 20 tap list. This lineup is seriously good.
MugiWhat! Beer from Iki made it all the way to Akihabara? Golden Ale and Lemon Ale already sound super refreshing.
Hop BroFirst up, Golden Ale is their flagship with white koji. It drinks crisp, with a light body and a nice citrusy aroma.
MugiHold on, what even is white koji? I feel like I got dragged into chemistry class without warning!
Hop BroWhite koji is a culture often used in shochu, and it gives a soft acidic lift. It sounds technical, but in the glass it mostly means crisp and easy to drink.
MugiWhoa! Then what about Lemon Ale's base, what is a Kolsch? That sounds like the kind of word I'd trip over while ordering!
Hop BroKolsch is a light, clean ale, and Island Brewery builds Lemon Ale around lemons from Kinkai. That gives it bright acidity and makes it great with food.
MugiNo way, and the rest of the list looks like a collaboration festival. Torahachi Bakushu and Vita Amara already have me lost just reading the names!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. With Yatsugatake Touchdown x Taihu Brewing and HINO Brewing x Two Rabbits on there too, it's basically a tasting paradise.
MugiAnd they're open until 11 p.m., plus takeout is an option, right? Me walking home with a growler suddenly feels way too cool!
Hop BroI'd start with Golden Ale, then move to Lemon Ale for a brighter finish. That's the ideal order if you're settling in at Akihabara.
MugiSold. I want a pour now, and maybe a side-by-side tasting too. My stomach and my feet are already heading to Craft Beer Scissors Akihabara!
