Magic Hour Kyodo taps BALDYS 'CHUG A LUG,' a natsu mikan lager
Magic Hour Kyodo, a beer pub in Kyodo, is pouring BALDYS' 'CHUG A LUG' on guest tap. The lager uses natsu mikan and is marked by soft citrus aroma and herbal hop notes, making it a food-friendly option alongside the shop's six taps of domestic craft beer and spice dishes.
Hop BroKyodo's basement scene is hot today: BALDYS CHUG A LUG just went on tap at Magic Hour Kyodo.
MugiWhat! You can get that in Kyodo? A basement beer pub already sounds like a secret hideout!
Hop BroAnd the place has six domestic craft taps plus curry and achar, so it works for a post-work pint or a full first stop.
MugiWhoa! But a summer mikan lager sounds like juice. Is it actually proper beer?
Hop BroVery much beer, just easygoing. It's a LUG Hatagaya collab, and they use the peel and flesh of the natsumikan, so the citrus aroma stays soft.
MugiOkay, peel and flesh I get, but herbal hop character? What is that? Did we just enter chemistry class?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's a green, fresh aroma. Think herbs or a slight grassy note that supports the citrus without bulldozing the food.
MugiAhh, so that's why it's great with spiced food. Bite of curry, sip of beer, repeat forever!
Hop BroExactly. The food-beer balance is the smart part. The lager stays crisp, so it links neatly with curry and achar.
MugiI'm doomed. This is not stopping at one after-work pint. I want a CHUG A LUG right now!
Hop BroCheck Instagram for the tap list first, then slide into Magic Hour by the station. Now I want that natsumikan lager too.
Located in a basement space in Kyodo, Setagaya, Magic Hour Kyodo serves six taps of domestic craft beer together with curry and achaar-style spice dishes. It is an easy place to drop in near the station, opening from 6 p.m. on weekdays and from 3 p.m. on weekends and holidays, so it works both for an after-work pint and for a full meal.
The guest beer highlighted in the post is BALDYS' "CHUG A LUG". It is a lager brewed with natsu mikan as a collaboration with LUG Hatagaya. According to the post, the fruit was carefully prepared by removing the seeds and stems, then used as peel and pulp, giving the beer a gentle citrus aroma with a slight green edge. The hops also lean toward citrus and herbal character, which makes the beer easy to pair with food.
That fits the shop's profile well. With spice-forward dishes on the menu, Magic Hour Kyodo is the kind of place where a crisp, citrus-leaning lager can sit naturally alongside curry and achaar. Because guest taps change over time, it is worth checking the venue's Instagram before heading out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKyodo's basement scene is hot today: BALDYS CHUG A LUG just went on tap at Magic Hour Kyodo.
MugiWhat! You can get that in Kyodo? A basement beer pub already sounds like a secret hideout!
Hop BroAnd the place has six domestic craft taps plus curry and achar, so it works for a post-work pint or a full first stop.
MugiWhoa! But a summer mikan lager sounds like juice. Is it actually proper beer?
Hop BroVery much beer, just easygoing. It's a LUG Hatagaya collab, and they use the peel and flesh of the natsumikan, so the citrus aroma stays soft.
MugiOkay, peel and flesh I get, but herbal hop character? What is that? Did we just enter chemistry class?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's a green, fresh aroma. Think herbs or a slight grassy note that supports the citrus without bulldozing the food.
MugiAhh, so that's why it's great with spiced food. Bite of curry, sip of beer, repeat forever!
Hop BroExactly. The food-beer balance is the smart part. The lager stays crisp, so it links neatly with curry and achar.
MugiI'm doomed. This is not stopping at one after-work pint. I want a CHUG A LUG right now!
Hop BroCheck Instagram for the tap list first, then slide into Magic Hour by the station. Now I want that natsumikan lager too.
