Uchu Brewing's "Dark Matter IPA" Tapped at Kokage Sakaba in Jiyugaoka
The Jiyugaoka beer pub Kokage Sakaba announced in a May 25 post that Uchu Brewing's "Dark Matter IPA" had been tapped. The daily specials include sous-vide salmon mi-cuit, shiitake curry fritters, and garlic rice to finish.
Hop BroUchu Brewing's Dark Matter IPA has been tapped at Kokage Sakaba in Jiyugaoka. And apparently there's only about 40 to 50 percent left as of the post, so you'd better hurry.
MugiWhoa! Just hearing Uchu Brewing gets me hyped, and if there's already only 40 to 50 percent left, doesn't that mean it's way too popular?!
Hop BroThis beer is classic IPA territory, with a strong hop presence. Kokage Sakaba is also known for its daily specials, which makes it fun to match food with the beer.
MugiWait, what's a mi-cuit? That sounds way too stylish, like the food is going to check what you're wearing before it lets you eat it!
Hop BroMi-cuit means salmon that's been cooked at a low temperature. It isn't overcooked and stays moist and flavorful, so sous-vide salmon goes really well with the bitterness of an IPA.
MugiOhhh! Then I want to try the shiitake one too! Crispy and juicy already sounds like it wants to call for beer just from the sound of it!
Hop BroThat's just a way of describing the freshly fried texture. The umami of the shiitake, the aroma of curry, and then the hop aroma of the IPA overlap, and the bitterness and aroma fit together beautifully.
MugiAnd on top of that, finishing with Natsuki's special garlic rice? That's the kind of thing that makes you never want to leave. The garlic temptation is way too strong!
Hop BroKokage Sakaba is on the second floor at 2-15-6 Jiyugaoka and open every day, and on top of that it's open until midnight from Sunday to Thursday. It's easy to stop by after work, so it's a strong spot for weekday use too.
MugiHaving a place that convenient in Jiyugaoka is unfair! It sounds like you can go now and aim for draft beer at its peak, and if I went today I feel like I'd be guaranteed happiness!
Featured Draft
At Kokage Sakaba, a beer pub on the second floor in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo, Uchu Brewing's "Dark Matter IPA" has been tapped. At the time of the post, they said about 40 to 50 percent remained, so if you want it, it looks like you'd better go early. Centered on craft beer, the appeal of this place is that you can enjoy it paired with the day's special dishes.
Today's Specials
In the May 25 post, the lineup was:
- Sous-vide salmon mi-cuit
- Crispy and juicy! Shiitake mushroom curry fritters
- Closing rice dish: Natsuki's special garlic rice
From light appetizers to fried dishes and a finishing rice dish, the menu makes it easy to build a meal around the IPA's hop character. The combination of seafood, mushrooms, and the aroma of garlic works especially well with a beer that has a pleasant bitterness.
How the Place Works
Kokage Sakaba is a beer pub on the second floor at 2-15-6 Jiyugaoka, and it is open every day. The post also listed business hours: Sunday through Thursday from 17:00 to 24:00, and Friday, Saturday, and the day before holidays from 17:00 to 25:00. It's convenient both for stopping by after work on a weekday and for bar-hopping on the weekend.
Another feature of the shop is that it shares its daily specials on Instagram, so the food lineup changes every time you visit. It's not just a place to go for craft beer; there's also the fun of choosing the day's drink alongside a meal. It's a good spot in Jiyugaoka for days when you want to casually try draft beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroUchu Brewing's Dark Matter IPA has been tapped at Kokage Sakaba in Jiyugaoka. And apparently there's only about 40 to 50 percent left as of the post, so you'd better hurry.
MugiWhoa! Just hearing Uchu Brewing gets me hyped, and if there's already only 40 to 50 percent left, doesn't that mean it's way too popular?!
Hop BroThis beer is classic IPA territory, with a strong hop presence. Kokage Sakaba is also known for its daily specials, which makes it fun to match food with the beer.
MugiWait, what's a mi-cuit? That sounds way too stylish, like the food is going to check what you're wearing before it lets you eat it!
Hop BroMi-cuit means salmon that's been cooked at a low temperature. It isn't overcooked and stays moist and flavorful, so sous-vide salmon goes really well with the bitterness of an IPA.
MugiOhhh! Then I want to try the shiitake one too! Crispy and juicy already sounds like it wants to call for beer just from the sound of it!
Hop BroThat's just a way of describing the freshly fried texture. The umami of the shiitake, the aroma of curry, and then the hop aroma of the IPA overlap, and the bitterness and aroma fit together beautifully.
MugiAnd on top of that, finishing with Natsuki's special garlic rice? That's the kind of thing that makes you never want to leave. The garlic temptation is way too strong!
Hop BroKokage Sakaba is on the second floor at 2-15-6 Jiyugaoka and open every day, and on top of that it's open until midnight from Sunday to Thursday. It's easy to stop by after work, so it's a strong spot for weekday use too.
MugiHaving a place that convenient in Jiyugaoka is unfair! It sounds like you can go now and aim for draft beer at its peak, and if I went today I feel like I'd be guaranteed happiness!
