IBREW Ginza Taps GOGO No. 4 "Jurikkuma GOGO!!," with a Series TTO Too
At CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Ginza, the fourth release in the GOGO series, "Jurikkuma GOGO!!," was tapped on March 21. In addition to the special ale inspired by the idea of a "drinkable pizza" made with tomato, oregano, and basil, a series TTO featuring the existing three releases will also be held.
Hop BroTonight's headliner is Jurikkuma GOGO!!. The fourth release in the GOGO series has been tapped at CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Ginza, and they're even doing a series TTO.
MugiWait, what's a series TTO? You mean you can drink four kinds all at once? That sounds amazing!
Hop BroExactly. It's short for tap takeover, which basically means that series takes over the taps for the day. You can compare Rinakkuma, Erikkuma, Remikkuma, and the new release all together.
MugiOhhh! But is this new one different from the usual IPA? The second I saw tomato in there, my brain turned from beer to soup!
Hop BroThat's the fun part: this time it's based on the idea of a drinkable pizza. It's a special ale made with tomato, oregano, and basil, and it channels the aroma of Italy's roots.
MugiHuh, what's a special ale supposed to be? Even if it's called an ale, it sounds impressive, but I still want to know what it actually tastes like!
Hop BroIn simple terms, ale is a beer made with top fermentation, which tends to bring out aroma more easily. So when you layer in herbal and vegetable notes, it becomes not just a novelty, but a properly designed pint.
MugiI get it! So the three earlier ones were on the West Coast IPA track, right? The names sound bitter and cool just from the title, but what kind of series were they?
Hop BroRinakkuma GOGO!!, Erikkuma GOGO!!, and Remikkuma GOGO!! were more in the mold of dry, hoppy classic IPAs. The point of Jurikkuma GOGO!! is that it goes a step further and brings the character of the ingredients to the front.
MugiIt's the best when the same series has such a wide range! If we can taste them side by side at one place, we could spend all night asking, 'Which one next?'
Hop BroExactly. On a night out in Ginza and Kyobashi, you want to detour for an experimental pint. So tonight, let's get our stomachs growling with beer before we even eat pizza.
MugiI'm in! Just hearing about a four-beer comparison makes my throat want to GOGO already!
A notable new release has arrived at CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Ginza (1F, Kyobashi Toei Building, 2-11-7 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) in Tokyo's Yaesu area.
The beer tapped this time is "Jurikkuma GOGO!!", the fourth release in the GOGO series. According to the post, it was brewed as a special ale inspired by Italy, the staff's roots, and uses tomato, oregano, and basil. The aroma design leans toward the image of a "drinkable pizza," a different approach from the previous entries in the series.
So far, the GOGO series has been:
- Rinakkuma GOGO!!
- Erikkuma GOGO!!
- Remikkuma GOGO!!
and has been developed along the West Coast IPA line. This time, it steps a bit further by incorporating herbal and vegetable nuances into the beer, creating a new direction.
Furthermore, the day also features a simultaneous tap opening as a GOGO series TTO (tap takeover), including the existing three releases. A major highlight is being able to compare the series all in one place. From dry, hoppy, classic IPA to the new release with ingredient-driven character pushed to the forefront, you can experience the wide range within the same series.
It is a shop worth considering on a day when you want to casually enjoy an experimental pint in the Ginza-Kyobashi area.
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Hop BroTonight's headliner is Jurikkuma GOGO!!. The fourth release in the GOGO series has been tapped at CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Ginza, and they're even doing a series TTO.
MugiWait, what's a series TTO? You mean you can drink four kinds all at once? That sounds amazing!
Hop BroExactly. It's short for tap takeover, which basically means that series takes over the taps for the day. You can compare Rinakkuma, Erikkuma, Remikkuma, and the new release all together.
MugiOhhh! But is this new one different from the usual IPA? The second I saw tomato in there, my brain turned from beer to soup!
Hop BroThat's the fun part: this time it's based on the idea of a drinkable pizza. It's a special ale made with tomato, oregano, and basil, and it channels the aroma of Italy's roots.
MugiHuh, what's a special ale supposed to be? Even if it's called an ale, it sounds impressive, but I still want to know what it actually tastes like!
Hop BroIn simple terms, ale is a beer made with top fermentation, which tends to bring out aroma more easily. So when you layer in herbal and vegetable notes, it becomes not just a novelty, but a properly designed pint.
MugiI get it! So the three earlier ones were on the West Coast IPA track, right? The names sound bitter and cool just from the title, but what kind of series were they?
Hop BroRinakkuma GOGO!!, Erikkuma GOGO!!, and Remikkuma GOGO!! were more in the mold of dry, hoppy classic IPAs. The point of Jurikkuma GOGO!! is that it goes a step further and brings the character of the ingredients to the front.
MugiIt's the best when the same series has such a wide range! If we can taste them side by side at one place, we could spend all night asking, 'Which one next?'
Hop BroExactly. On a night out in Ginza and Kyobashi, you want to detour for an experimental pint. So tonight, let's get our stomachs growling with beer before we even eat pizza.
MugiI'm in! Just hearing about a four-beer comparison makes my throat want to GOGO already!
