Two New CYCAD Beers Arrive at Beer shop Llama: An Oni Densetsu Collaboration IPA and the Latest Po-Taro Release
Beer shop Llama, a beer pub in Mitaka, Tokyo, has received two new CYCAD beers. The lineup includes the collaboration Double IPA "ONI SOTETSU" with Oni Densetsu and the latest release in the popular "Po-Taro" series, "Cookie & Cream Po-Taro."
Hop BroTwo new CYCAD beers have landed at Beer shop Llama in Mitaka. First is the Oni Densetsu collaboration IPA, and the other is the latest release in a popular series.
MugiWhoa, that name sounds intense right away! What kind of beer is ONI SOTETSU?
Hop BroIt's a Double IPA with an ABV of 9.0%. The dry hopping uses Mosaic, Strata, and Simcoe, giving it a tropical, juicy character with a subtle sweet aroma on top.
MugiDry hopping? What's that? Do you put it in hot water? Or hide it in there?
Hop BroCloser to the latter. It's the process of adding aroma, and because the hops are added after boiling, the aroma comes through more than the bitterness. That makes it floral and easy to keep drinking.
MugiI see, so the aroma really comes forward! And it says easy to keep drinking too, so even at 9.0% that's a dangerous one.
Hop BroDangerous, but appealing, right? The other one, Cookie & Cream Po-Taro, is a Flavored Porter at ABV 5.0%. Sweet vanilla and cream aromas are layered with bittersweet chocolate notes from the chocolate malt.
MugiWait, a porter with cookies and cream?! A dessert-like porter is basically a drinkable dessert!
Hop BroExactly. But it doesn't make it cloyingly sweet; it balances things out with malty toastiness and depth. Since it's neither too heavy nor too sweet, it's the kind of beer you can enjoy slowly.
MugiAnd if they're both on the menu at Beer shop Llama, then a side-by-side tasting sounds fun! A punchy hop bomb and a mellow dessert beer, complete opposites!
Hop BroThat contrast is exactly what makes CYCAD interesting. If you're having a drink in Mitaka, I'd start with ONI SOTETSU to get things going, then finish quietly with Po-Taro.
MugiWow, that's perfect. I added it to my tonight's drink list, and now my head is full of beer!
Beer shop Llama, a beer pub in Shimorenjaku, Mitaka City, Tokyo, announced its new CYCAD arrivals on Instagram. The post introduces a collaboration IPA with Oni Densetsu and the latest release from the highly popular "Po-Taro" series.
Beers in Stock
- ONI SOTETSU
Style: Double IPA / ABV 9.0% / 350ml CAN
A collaboration with Oni Densetsu. The dry hop uses Mosaic, Strata, and Simcoe, creating a tropical and juicy impression layered with a subtle sweet aroma. It is bold, bright, and fruity, yet not overly heavy, with a well-balanced drinkability.
- Cookie & Cream Po-Taro
Style: Flavored Porter / ABV 5.0% / 350ml CAN
A cookie-and-cream version of the popular "Po-Taro" series. Sweet vanilla and cream aromas are layered with bitter chocolate-like nuances from the chocolate malt. It finishes with malty toastiness and depth, while staying neither too heavy nor too sweet, making it something you could enjoy slowly.
Beer shop Llama operates as a beer pub where you can enjoy craft beer in Mitaka. This latest arrival pairs a hop-forward IPA with a dessert-like flavored porter, two beers that stand in sharp contrast to each other. Tasting them side by side should make CYCAD's range especially easy to appreciate.
If you're interested, it would be worth checking the availability at the shop before heading in for a drink in Mitaka.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTwo new CYCAD beers have landed at Beer shop Llama in Mitaka. First is the Oni Densetsu collaboration IPA, and the other is the latest release in a popular series.
MugiWhoa, that name sounds intense right away! What kind of beer is ONI SOTETSU?
Hop BroIt's a Double IPA with an ABV of 9.0%. The dry hopping uses Mosaic, Strata, and Simcoe, giving it a tropical, juicy character with a subtle sweet aroma on top.
MugiDry hopping? What's that? Do you put it in hot water? Or hide it in there?
Hop BroCloser to the latter. It's the process of adding aroma, and because the hops are added after boiling, the aroma comes through more than the bitterness. That makes it floral and easy to keep drinking.
MugiI see, so the aroma really comes forward! And it says easy to keep drinking too, so even at 9.0% that's a dangerous one.
Hop BroDangerous, but appealing, right? The other one, Cookie & Cream Po-Taro, is a Flavored Porter at ABV 5.0%. Sweet vanilla and cream aromas are layered with bittersweet chocolate notes from the chocolate malt.
MugiWait, a porter with cookies and cream?! A dessert-like porter is basically a drinkable dessert!
Hop BroExactly. But it doesn't make it cloyingly sweet; it balances things out with malty toastiness and depth. Since it's neither too heavy nor too sweet, it's the kind of beer you can enjoy slowly.
MugiAnd if they're both on the menu at Beer shop Llama, then a side-by-side tasting sounds fun! A punchy hop bomb and a mellow dessert beer, complete opposites!
Hop BroThat contrast is exactly what makes CYCAD interesting. If you're having a drink in Mitaka, I'd start with ONI SOTETSU to get things going, then finish quietly with Po-Taro.
MugiWow, that's perfect. I added it to my tonight's drink list, and now my head is full of beer!
