Minoh Beer 'Stout' Newly Tapped at Ikebukuro's vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR
At the Ikebukuro East Exit beer pub vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR, Minoh Beer’s flagship item, "Stout," has been newly tapped. The shop, which offers 20 kinds of draft beer, lets guests enjoy a wide lineup ahead of its 23rd anniversary on June 6.
Hop BroAt vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR, underground near the east exit of Ikebukuro, Minoh Beer’s flagship stout has been newly tapped.
MugiWait, stout is usually dark and heavy, so they’re really pushing this as a flagship stout?
Hop BroThe roasted aroma and dry finish are so clean, and the balance is so good that you never get tired of drinking it.
MugiDry? What does that even mean? You mean it’s not sweet? Suddenly you’re throwing around fancy terms like "dry finish"!
Hop BroBasically, it means the aftertaste doesn’t cling and it finishes clean. So even though it’s dark, it’s not too heavy, and its appeal is that it’s roasted yet easygoing.
MugiI see! And this place has 20 kinds on tap? Twenty draft beers? I’d get lost before I even chose one!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part of it. They’ve got IPA, hazy, sour, stout, and more, so you can really compare different styles side by side.
MugiWait, they even have Minoh Beer’s "BATON 007"?! Minoh Beer fans must be crying tears of joy today - they really have a strong Minoh Beer lineup!
Hop BroAnd it’s their 23rd anniversary on June 6. Even without a big event, I like that quiet "shadow anniversary" atmosphere where regulars come by to celebrate.
MugiYeah, that’s nice. If they’ve got chicken breast ham and aglio e olio too, then it’s basically a win with black beer and food.
Hop BroExactly. With a roasted stout in hand, this is the kind of place where your "just one drink tonight" turns into two in Ikebukuro.
MugiYeah, now I totally want to drink! My top pick for tonight is definitely this stout!
Minoh Beer’s flagship stout arrives
At vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR, located underground near the east exit of Ikebukuro, Minoh Beer "Stout" has been newly tapped. The article introduces it as Minoh Beer’s flagship product, one that has won awards in beer competitions around the world. Its hallmarks are a roasted aroma and a dry finish. While it has the depth you expect from a dark beer, its well-balanced drinkability is what makes it so appealing.
A wide lineup of 20 draft beers
The shop’s lineup that day was especially strong, with 20 draft beers on tap. From IPA, hazy, sour, and stout to more, the selection included vivo!×CYCAD BREWING’s "42 (forty two)" and "16 (sixteen)", vivo!×Inkhorn Brewing’s "Shima Fukuro", Inkhorn Brewing’s "Yellow Warbler", West Coast Brewing’s "Starwatcher", DevilCraft’s "Patriot Crush" and "Deep Red Groove", and TOKYO ALEWORKS’ "Kabukicho Red" and "Remouse Blended B.A. Imperial Stout~Special ver.".
Also on tap were Minoh Beer’s "BATON 007", Mugi Zakkoku Kobo Microbrewery’s "Rustic Saison", Sankt Gallen’s "Pineapple Ale", Moriyamaen’s "Tekikaka Cider", St. James's Gate’s "Draft Guinness", and Kirin Beer’s "Heartland". For craft beer fans, it’s a lineup that offers the fun of comparing different styles side by side.
A longtime Ikebukuro favorite reaching 23 years
vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR will mark its 23rd anniversary on June 6. The bar says it won’t hold a large event, but it is loved as a kind of "shadow anniversary," with regulars who have long frequented the place coming by to celebrate the milestone. Its charm also lies in its atmosphere as a craft beer specialty bar that’s easy to stop into when you want to drink quietly in Ikebukuro.
Food offerings include seasonal dishes such as chicken breast ham, German potato salad, a Spanish-style omelet with zucchini and potatoes, spaghetti aglio e olio with clams and lemon, and braised pork shoulder with white beans in sherry. It’s the kind of place where you’ll want to pair a roasted stout with a dish from the menu while enjoying a tasting of the draft lineup.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR, underground near the east exit of Ikebukuro, Minoh Beer’s flagship stout has been newly tapped.
MugiWait, stout is usually dark and heavy, so they’re really pushing this as a flagship stout?
Hop BroThe roasted aroma and dry finish are so clean, and the balance is so good that you never get tired of drinking it.
MugiDry? What does that even mean? You mean it’s not sweet? Suddenly you’re throwing around fancy terms like "dry finish"!
Hop BroBasically, it means the aftertaste doesn’t cling and it finishes clean. So even though it’s dark, it’s not too heavy, and its appeal is that it’s roasted yet easygoing.
MugiI see! And this place has 20 kinds on tap? Twenty draft beers? I’d get lost before I even chose one!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part of it. They’ve got IPA, hazy, sour, stout, and more, so you can really compare different styles side by side.
MugiWait, they even have Minoh Beer’s "BATON 007"?! Minoh Beer fans must be crying tears of joy today - they really have a strong Minoh Beer lineup!
Hop BroAnd it’s their 23rd anniversary on June 6. Even without a big event, I like that quiet "shadow anniversary" atmosphere where regulars come by to celebrate.
MugiYeah, that’s nice. If they’ve got chicken breast ham and aglio e olio too, then it’s basically a win with black beer and food.
Hop BroExactly. With a roasted stout in hand, this is the kind of place where your "just one drink tonight" turns into two in Ikebukuro.
MugiYeah, now I totally want to drink! My top pick for tonight is definitely this stout!
