Black Tide Brewing’s Cerveza Amigo arrives at Craftsman Gotanda
Craft Beer Bistro Craftsman in Gotanda, Tokyo, has tapped Black Tide Brewing’s Cerveza Amigo as a guest beer. Brewed in a michelada style with tomato, lime, salt, and habanero, it is presented as a summer-leaning pour.
Hop BroA guest beer worth talking about just landed at Craft Beer Bistro Craftman in Gotanda: Cerveza Amigo from BLACK TIDE BREWING.
MugiWhat! Even the name sounds fun already! So this is not a regular lager, it’s a Michelada-style beer?
Hop BroExactly. It takes inspiration from a Mexican beer cocktail, and it’s also 4.5% ABV and easy-drinking.
MugiYou just dropped ABV like it was obvious. What is that? My brain is already toasting with jargon!
Hop BroABV just means alcohol by volume. So it’s not too strong, stays approachable, and the bitterness is kept low.
MugiOhh, that sounds manageable! But tomato in beer? For a second I thought the beer became a salad!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. You get rich tomato savoriness, bright lime acidity, a salty mineral edge, and a gentle habanero kick.
MugiHold on, habanero too?! That’s a lot happening. My mouth is basically hosting a summer festival right now!
Hop BroPretty much. It drinks more like a beer-cocktail expression than a lager or IPA, and I’d bet it’s perfect with grilled nachos.
MugiThat actually sounds amazing with food in Gotanda. I’m already imagining a lime-in-hand cheers moment!
Hop BroAt a place like Craftman, where guest taps keep rotating, a summer-ready pour like this really stands out.
MugiThat settles it. Now I really want to head to Craft Beer Bistro Craftman and raise a Cerveza Amigo from BLACK TIDE BREWING!
A michelada-style guest beer in Gotanda
Craft Beer Bistro Craftsman in Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa, Tokyo, has added Black Tide Brewing’s Cerveza Amigo as a guest beer. As a beer pub built around craft beer and food, Craftsman is the kind of place where a distinctive seasonal tap can immediately change the pace of the visit.
According to BTB’s description, Cerveza Amigo is a Michelada-style beer with 4.5% ABV and low bitterness. It keeps the drinkability of beer while pushing the profile toward something more playful and cocktail-like.
The flavor center is clear: concentrated tomato umami, bright lime acidity, and a mineral edge lifted by salt. On top of that sits a moderate habanero kick, giving the beer a lively finish that separates it from a standard lager or IPA. It is the kind of pint that makes sense when you want something refreshing, but not neutral.
BTB describes michelada as a Mexican beer cocktail built with beer, lime juice, sauce, spices, and chili. In that context, Cerveza Amigo works well as a food-friendly option, especially with dishes like grilled nachos. That makes it a natural fit for a bistro-style beer bar where food and tap rotation both matter.
For beer fans who enjoy trying styles outside the usual hop-forward range, Cerveza Amigo is worth noting. At Craftsman Gotanda, it adds a summer-leaning alternative to the lineup and offers a different way to enjoy craft beer with a meal.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA guest beer worth talking about just landed at Craft Beer Bistro Craftman in Gotanda: Cerveza Amigo from BLACK TIDE BREWING.
MugiWhat! Even the name sounds fun already! So this is not a regular lager, it’s a Michelada-style beer?
Hop BroExactly. It takes inspiration from a Mexican beer cocktail, and it’s also 4.5% ABV and easy-drinking.
MugiYou just dropped ABV like it was obvious. What is that? My brain is already toasting with jargon!
Hop BroABV just means alcohol by volume. So it’s not too strong, stays approachable, and the bitterness is kept low.
MugiOhh, that sounds manageable! But tomato in beer? For a second I thought the beer became a salad!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. You get rich tomato savoriness, bright lime acidity, a salty mineral edge, and a gentle habanero kick.
MugiHold on, habanero too?! That’s a lot happening. My mouth is basically hosting a summer festival right now!
Hop BroPretty much. It drinks more like a beer-cocktail expression than a lager or IPA, and I’d bet it’s perfect with grilled nachos.
MugiThat actually sounds amazing with food in Gotanda. I’m already imagining a lime-in-hand cheers moment!
Hop BroAt a place like Craftman, where guest taps keep rotating, a summer-ready pour like this really stands out.
MugiThat settles it. Now I really want to head to Craft Beer Bistro Craftman and raise a Cerveza Amigo from BLACK TIDE BREWING!
