Chucknut Brewery's "Vienna Lager" Tapped at Hop-Scotch Tokyo
Hop-Scotch Tokyo tapped Chucknut Brewery's "Vienna Lager" in its March 17 "New Tap!!" post. The post also revealed the full lineup of guest beers on tap that day, offering a broad spread from lagers and IPAs to saisons and stouts.
Hop BroToday at Hop-Scotch Tokyo in Iidabashi, they posted the March 17 New Tap tap announcement and connected Chucknut Brewery's "Vienna Lager".
MugiWhoa, Chucknut is on! But what exactly is Vienna Lager?
Hop BroIn a nutshell, it's an amber-colored lager with a gentle malt toastiness, and at ABV 5.5% and IBU 22 it's designed to be easy to drink.
MugiIBU22 sounds like a test score and it's confusing! Does that mean bitterness number?
Hop BroExactly. IBU is a rough measure of bitterness, and 22 is pretty mild. And because lager is a bottom-fermented style, the flavor comes together cleanly.
MugiWhat! 'Bottom fermentation' sounds like science class! I'm curious how it becomes clean!
Hop BroBecause it's fermented slowly at a low temperature, it doesn't develop much roughness. And on that day they had everything from lager to stout, so it was a tasting paradise.
MugiWow! With Moon's DIPA, Slow Motion's CBD Hazy Session IPA, and even a peanut butter stout, the range is insane!
Hop BroThey open at 4:00 p.m., the New Tap post is detailed, and you can also track can and bottle stock on Untappd, so it's a shop that's easy for a same-day target visit.
MugiIt's settled! Let's start with the Vienna Lager and work our way through them one by one. Today we're going with the straight-to-cheers route!
At the beer pub Hop-Scotch Tokyo in Iidabashi, Tokyo, the March 17 "New Tap!!" post announced the tapping of [Chucknut Brewery] Vienna Lager. The bar opens at 4:00 p.m., and the post introduces it as "today's tap is Chucknut's Vienna Lager."
The tap list for the day is more than just a single new beer, making it a lineup worth comparing side by side. Starting with a light lager, then moving through hoppy IPAs, a distinctive saison, and a dessert-like stout, it offers a wide range of styles.
Main beers announced for the day
- Chucknut Brewery / Vienna Lager (Lager, ABV 5.5%, IBU 22)
- Oni-Densetsu / Kin-Oni Pale Ale Comet ver. (Pale Ale, ABV 5.5%, IBU 40)
- Brasserie Knot / Moon (Double IPA, ABV 8%, IBU 70)
- West Coast Brewing / Slow Motion (CBD Hazy Session IPA, ABV 4.5%)
- Grains of Wrath Brewing / Built for Speed (IPA, ABV 6.7%)
- Oni-Densetsu / Fuku wa Uchi IPA (Hazy IPA, ABV 6.5%, IBU 45)
- Belchi Beaver Brewery / Peanut Butter Milk Stout (Milk Stout, ABV 5.3%, IBU 30)
- Zakkoku Koubou / Kin No Usagi (Foeder Saison w/ Golden Peach, Dark Cherry & Apricot, ABV 7.5%, IBU 10)
Hop-Scotch Tokyo is a place in the Iidabashi and Kagurazaka area of Tokyo where you can enjoy craft beer and whiskey. Through its daily "New Tap!!" posts, it shares keg information in detail, making it easy to stop by with a specific beer in mind. It also lists can and bottle stock on Untappd, so it's a good fit for beer fans who want more options beyond draft.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday at Hop-Scotch Tokyo in Iidabashi, they posted the March 17 New Tap tap announcement and connected Chucknut Brewery's "Vienna Lager".
MugiWhoa, Chucknut is on! But what exactly is Vienna Lager?
Hop BroIn a nutshell, it's an amber-colored lager with a gentle malt toastiness, and at ABV 5.5% and IBU 22 it's designed to be easy to drink.
MugiIBU22 sounds like a test score and it's confusing! Does that mean bitterness number?
Hop BroExactly. IBU is a rough measure of bitterness, and 22 is pretty mild. And because lager is a bottom-fermented style, the flavor comes together cleanly.
MugiWhat! 'Bottom fermentation' sounds like science class! I'm curious how it becomes clean!
Hop BroBecause it's fermented slowly at a low temperature, it doesn't develop much roughness. And on that day they had everything from lager to stout, so it was a tasting paradise.
MugiWow! With Moon's DIPA, Slow Motion's CBD Hazy Session IPA, and even a peanut butter stout, the range is insane!
Hop BroThey open at 4:00 p.m., the New Tap post is detailed, and you can also track can and bottle stock on Untappd, so it's a shop that's easy for a same-day target visit.
MugiIt's settled! Let's start with the Vienna Lager and work our way through them one by one. Today we're going with the straight-to-cheers route!
