Ikebukuro's Cycad Brewing refreshes its latest 10 taps, including an Oni Densetsu collaboration DIPA
The brewpub Cycad Brewing in Nishi-Ikebukuro, Tokyo, updated its “on tap” lineup on March 20. From session IPA to a 9.0% double IPA, it is currently serving 10 varieties. The post highlights that the “Oni Densetsu collaboration beer is on tap,” with the collaboration brew Onisotetsu drawing the most attention.
Hop BroIkebukuro's latest 10-tap update is here. Cycad Brewing changed out its “on tap” lineup on March 20, and it's packed with ambition, from session IPA all the way to a 9.0% double IPA.
MugiWhat, 10 kinds? That's a tasting paradise. That was happening in Ikebukuro?
Hop BroAnd the setting is the brewpub inside Nishi Ike Mart at 4-19-14 Nishi-Ikebukuro. Being able to go after house-brewed beer alongside food is exactly what Cycad Brewing is about.
MugiI get the house-brewed part, but what's a session IPA? It sounds weak, but it still says IPA!
Hop BroGood question. It means an IPA that's light and easy to drink. In this lineup, rigida golau at 4.0% is for people who want the aroma without something too heavy.
MugiI see! Then I'm curious about cookie cream potaro, the flavored porter. The name already sounds super dessert-like!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. This lineup is heavily weighted toward IPAs, but it also has a porter, pilsner, helles, and even a saison, so there are plenty of options depending on your mood.
MugiI love the way you call them escape routes, but what's going on with this Oni Densetsu collaboration anyway!?
Hop BroThat's the highlight, onisotetsu. It's a collaboration with Oni Densetsu, and it's a 9.0% Double IPA. It's even stronger than michele, the West Coast IPA, so the hop intensity should hit hard.
MugiWow, that's pretty strong as information on what to drink in Ikebukuro right now. It sounds great whether you just want one beer after work or want to share with everyone!
Hop BroExactly. Today I'm going to check the tap update and start with the Oni Densetsu collaboration. You try the helles or saison first, then let's finish with the DIPA and toast together.
MugiAgreed! I'll start with a first sip of the helles, then follow up with the Oni Densetsu collaboration. In Ikebukuro, this is basically a must-go drinking mission!
Cycad Brewing, where you can enjoy house-brewed beer in the Ikebukuro area, has released its latest tap list. The venue is the brewpub in Nishi Ike Mart at 4-19-14 Nishi-Ikebukuro. It is set up so you can pair the beers with food while easily comparing different styles.
This lineup spans a wide range, from a light `session IPA` to a robust `double IPA` with strong alcohol presence, for the following 10 beers.
- rigida golau (Session IPA / 4.0%)
- cookie cream potaro (Flavored Porter / 5.0%)
- hanami (Speciality Saison / 5.5%)
- tesla italiano 7 (Italian Pilsner / 5.0%)
- hechtia3 (American IPA / 5.5%)
- spot6 (Black IPA / 6.0%)
- tesla morningstar7 (Helles / 6.0%)
- riedlei3 (Amber IPA / 6.5%)
- michele (West Coast IPA / 7.0%)
- onisotetsu (Double IPA / 9.0%)
The post specifically calls out the opening of onisotetsu, the collaboration beer with Oni Densetsu. While the IPA lineup is especially strong this time, it also includes a pilsner, a helles, and a porter, making it easy to choose whether you want something hop-forward or malt-forward.
Whether you want just one beer after work or want to share several and work your way through the styles, this lineup works either way. For anyone who wants to get a clear handle on the craft beer currently available in Ikebukuro, this tap update is the place to start.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIkebukuro's latest 10-tap update is here. Cycad Brewing changed out its “on tap” lineup on March 20, and it's packed with ambition, from session IPA all the way to a 9.0% double IPA.
MugiWhat, 10 kinds? That's a tasting paradise. That was happening in Ikebukuro?
Hop BroAnd the setting is the brewpub inside Nishi Ike Mart at 4-19-14 Nishi-Ikebukuro. Being able to go after house-brewed beer alongside food is exactly what Cycad Brewing is about.
MugiI get the house-brewed part, but what's a session IPA? It sounds weak, but it still says IPA!
Hop BroGood question. It means an IPA that's light and easy to drink. In this lineup, rigida golau at 4.0% is for people who want the aroma without something too heavy.
MugiI see! Then I'm curious about cookie cream potaro, the flavored porter. The name already sounds super dessert-like!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. This lineup is heavily weighted toward IPAs, but it also has a porter, pilsner, helles, and even a saison, so there are plenty of options depending on your mood.
MugiI love the way you call them escape routes, but what's going on with this Oni Densetsu collaboration anyway!?
Hop BroThat's the highlight, onisotetsu. It's a collaboration with Oni Densetsu, and it's a 9.0% Double IPA. It's even stronger than michele, the West Coast IPA, so the hop intensity should hit hard.
MugiWow, that's pretty strong as information on what to drink in Ikebukuro right now. It sounds great whether you just want one beer after work or want to share with everyone!
Hop BroExactly. Today I'm going to check the tap update and start with the Oni Densetsu collaboration. You try the helles or saison first, then let's finish with the DIPA and toast together.
MugiAgreed! I'll start with a first sip of the helles, then follow up with the Oni Densetsu collaboration. In Ikebukuro, this is basically a must-go drinking mission!
