Two Kegs Tapped at Mukuraf in Shin-Ohashi, Tokyo: Shiga Kogen and TWO RABBITS
Beer pub Mukuraf in Shin-Ohashi, Koto Ward, Tokyo, has tapped two new beers from Shiga Kogen Beer and TWO RABBITS. With bottles from West Coast Brewing, VERTERE, GOODHOPS, and Sierra Nevada also on hand, the lineup offers a wide range of styles from IPA and pilsner to sour and dark beers.
Hop BroToday Mukuraf in Shin-Ohashi, Tokyo, is really hot. They’ve got two new kegs in from Shiga Kogen and TWO RABBITS, and the bottles are stacked deep too.
MugiWhoa! That’s the kind of lineup that makes you want to drink the second you walk in. Just reading today's new taps are two is enough to get me excited!
Hop BroFirst up is Shiga Kogen Beer’s SNOW MONKEY IPA. As a Hazy IPA, it has a slightly orange haze with notes of pink grapefruit and passion fruit.
MugiOhhh! But why are Hazy IPAs so cloudy?
Hop BroGood question. In short, things like light filtration and hop-derived compounds make both the appearance and mouthfeel softer. That’s why the fruitiness comes forward so easily, and SNOW MONKEY IPA gives you a really pleasant hit of grapefruit and tropical fruit.
MugiSo it’s soft and juicy! What about TWO RABBITS’ Washi HOPJUICE?
Hop BroThat one is a HopJuice IPA, and the combination of New Zealand cold-pressed hop juice and US hops is interesting. The aroma is fresh and lively, and the flavor has a strong ripe tropical character.
MugiCold-pressed hop juice!? Hops basically turning into juice, I can’t even keep up!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. The bottles are broad too, with West Coast Brewing’s IPA and Pils, VERTERE’s sours and imperial stout, GOODHOPS’ hop-driven beers, and even Sierra Nevada, so picking by mood is very Mukuraf.
MugiAnd they’ve got house-made focaccia, meat dishes, and cheese snacks too. It’s way too perfect for a post-walk pint and now my stomach is reacting before I am...
Hop BroStopping by on a sunny evening and comparing the two new kegs first is the right call. For a night of tasting side by side, this is a place we have to go.
Mukuraf has put together a lineup that feels right on a clear, sunny day. In a post from the owner, the bar announced that "today's new taps are two," first noting the keg update. True to its character as a beer pub in Shin-Ohashi, Tokyo, the selection spans a broad range of drinking styles, making it suitable for both a quick pint and a longer tasting session.
The newly tapped beers are Shiga Kogen Beer’s "SNOW MONKEY IPA" and TWO RABBITS’ "Washi HOPJUICE." The former is a Hazy IPA, described as having a slightly orange-tinted haze with notes reminiscent of pink grapefruit and passion fruit. The latter is a HopJuice IPA, highlighted for its fresh aroma and ripe tropical character, brought out by a combination of New Zealand cold-pressed hop juice and US hops.
The bottled selection is equally strong. West Coast Brewing offers "Alive," "Slow Motion," and "McKenzie Pils," covering both IPA and pilsner. VERTERE has "Passiflora," "10th Grape Sour," "Clusia," and "Tillia," ranging from Hazy IPA and sour to imperial stout and Belgian quad. GOODHOPS features hop-forward releases such as "Sorachi Ace Respect," "The Season of Lupulin," "Motueka Respect," "Blue Sky Hops," and "Tono no Ibuki." Sierra Nevada’s "Cosmic Little Thing" and "Pils" are also available, making it easy to choose according to mood.
On the food side, there are dishes made with house-made focaccia, meat dishes, and cheese-based snacks. As a place centered around a glass of craft beer, Mukuraf also makes it easy to pair drinks with food. On a sunny evening, it is the kind of place where you can stop by after a walk or after work and start by trying the two new kegs.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday Mukuraf in Shin-Ohashi, Tokyo, is really hot. They’ve got two new kegs in from Shiga Kogen and TWO RABBITS, and the bottles are stacked deep too.
MugiWhoa! That’s the kind of lineup that makes you want to drink the second you walk in. Just reading today's new taps are two is enough to get me excited!
Hop BroFirst up is Shiga Kogen Beer’s SNOW MONKEY IPA. As a Hazy IPA, it has a slightly orange haze with notes of pink grapefruit and passion fruit.
MugiOhhh! But why are Hazy IPAs so cloudy?
Hop BroGood question. In short, things like light filtration and hop-derived compounds make both the appearance and mouthfeel softer. That’s why the fruitiness comes forward so easily, and SNOW MONKEY IPA gives you a really pleasant hit of grapefruit and tropical fruit.
MugiSo it’s soft and juicy! What about TWO RABBITS’ Washi HOPJUICE?
Hop BroThat one is a HopJuice IPA, and the combination of New Zealand cold-pressed hop juice and US hops is interesting. The aroma is fresh and lively, and the flavor has a strong ripe tropical character.
MugiCold-pressed hop juice!? Hops basically turning into juice, I can’t even keep up!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. The bottles are broad too, with West Coast Brewing’s IPA and Pils, VERTERE’s sours and imperial stout, GOODHOPS’ hop-driven beers, and even Sierra Nevada, so picking by mood is very Mukuraf.
MugiAnd they’ve got house-made focaccia, meat dishes, and cheese snacks too. It’s way too perfect for a post-walk pint and now my stomach is reacting before I am...
Hop BroStopping by on a sunny evening and comparing the two new kegs first is the right call. For a night of tasting side by side, this is a place we have to go.
