Shibuya Taki opens Matsue Beer Hearn Weizen for its 15th anniversary
Taki, a beer pub in Shibuya’s Sakuragaoka area, is holding its 15th anniversary event. The lineup centers on Matsue Beer Hearn’s Weizen, with HIGHBURY × BAEREN’s LEMENBRAU and T.Y.Harbor Brewery’s Sansho Jasmine also on tap for a three-beer tasting.
Hop BroTaki in Shibuya is in the middle of a 15th anniversary event, and the guest taps are seriously well chosen.
MugiWhat! There’s something that fun in Shibuya? The phrase three-beer comparison already makes me want a seat.
Hop BroThe main attraction is Matsue Beer Hearn’s fresh Weizen on tap, and it has that soft German-style wheat beer character.
MugiI’ve heard the name Weizen, but what does it actually taste like? That banana-like aroma sounds almost like dessert!
Hop BroThat comes from esters produced by the yeast. In plain terms, it means a soft sweet aroma with low bitterness and very fine foam.
MugiHold on, esters? Suddenly this is science class! But if it’s low on bitterness, that sounds perfect for the first glass.
Hop BroAnd with ABV 6.0% and IBU 8, it has a gentle drinking profile, so it pairs easily with Japanese food too.
MugiOh wow! Then calling Taki a “Japanese Beer & Sake Dining” place makes sense. Being great with a meal is a big win.
Hop BroThen you move to HIGHBURY × BAEREN’s LEMENBRAU, and after that T.Y.Harbor Brewery’s Sansho Jasmine, and the aroma range really opens up.
MugiThe lineup is fun just from the names, and now I want to drink there slowly on the third floor in Shibuya Sakuragaoka. I’d totally start with the Weizen!
Taki sits on the 3rd floor of the Johnson Building in Sakuragaoka-cho, near Shibuya Station. The beer pub pairs craft beer with sake, offering a relaxed setting for drinking around guest taps. For its 15th anniversary event, the tap list has been expanded with three distinctive beers.
Featured taps
- Matsue Beer Hearn "Weizen"
- A wheat beer brewed with ingredients from Germany only. It is described as having banana-like aromatics, a fine foam, and restrained bitterness. At 6.0% ABV and 8 IBU, it sounds soft and easy to drink.
- HIGHBURY × BAEREN "LEMENBRAU"
- T.Y.Harbor Brewery "Sansho Jasmine"
The Weizen is presented as a beer that pairs well with Japanese food, making it an easy first pour. From there, moving on to LEMENBRAU and Sansho Jasmine should make the differences in aroma and structure clear.
Taki’s appeal is its broad range: craft beer alongside sake, in a venue that fits the "Japanese Beer & Sake Dining" idea well. For a 15th anniversary visit, it is the kind of place where you can slow down, follow the guest kegs, and enjoy a varied lineup in one stop.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTaki in Shibuya is in the middle of a 15th anniversary event, and the guest taps are seriously well chosen.
MugiWhat! There’s something that fun in Shibuya? The phrase three-beer comparison already makes me want a seat.
Hop BroThe main attraction is Matsue Beer Hearn’s fresh Weizen on tap, and it has that soft German-style wheat beer character.
MugiI’ve heard the name Weizen, but what does it actually taste like? That banana-like aroma sounds almost like dessert!
Hop BroThat comes from esters produced by the yeast. In plain terms, it means a soft sweet aroma with low bitterness and very fine foam.
MugiHold on, esters? Suddenly this is science class! But if it’s low on bitterness, that sounds perfect for the first glass.
Hop BroAnd with ABV 6.0% and IBU 8, it has a gentle drinking profile, so it pairs easily with Japanese food too.
MugiOh wow! Then calling Taki a “Japanese Beer & Sake Dining” place makes sense. Being great with a meal is a big win.
Hop BroThen you move to HIGHBURY × BAEREN’s LEMENBRAU, and after that T.Y.Harbor Brewery’s Sansho Jasmine, and the aroma range really opens up.
MugiThe lineup is fun just from the names, and now I want to drink there slowly on the third floor in Shibuya Sakuragaoka. I’d totally start with the Weizen!
