Ikebukuro's vivo! BEER + DININGBAR taps Minoh Beer's Vit Nat IPA and Kyoto Brewing's Ichi-go Ichi-e
At vivo! BEER + DININGBAR in Ikebukuro East Exit, two new drafts are on: Minoh Beer and BREWSKI's Vit Nat IPA and Kyoto Brewing's Ichi-go Ichi-e. The basement beer pub keeps 20 draught lines and has lowered its fridge temperature by 2°C for the hot weather.
Hop BroIkebukuro East Exit’s vivo! BEER + DININGBAR has a seriously good tap update. They just put on Minoh Beer’s "Vit Nat IPA" and Kyoto Brewing’s "Ichigo Ichie" at the same time.
MugiWhat! Two fresh tappings like that together? And that place already has 20 draft beers, right? I’d freeze in front of the taps trying to choose!
Hop BroFirst up, Vit Nat IPA is a collab between Minoh Beer and BREWSKI. It’s got bright citrus, layered tropical aroma, and a gentle bitterness that stays really well balanced.
MugiOoh! But when you say tropical aroma, my brain immediately turns into a fruit market in the middle of summer. Is that basically the idea?
Hop BroHonestly, pretty much. It’s a flavor-image kind of aroma that feels like mango and citrus lifting out of the glass. The kind that gets you excited before the first sip.
MugiGot it! Then what about Ichigo Ichie saison from Kyoto Brewing? The name already sounds like a beer you’re supposed to treasure when you meet it!
Hop BroAnd it earns that name. It has soft, restrained bitterness with a clean, gentle mouthfeel. A saison is a style that drinks easy but still gives you enough character to stay interesting.
MugiNo way, easy to drink but satisfying is exactly my dream weekend beer. And they open at 3 p.m. on Saturdays? That’s dangerous information!
Hop BroThe sneaky good part is they lowered the fridge temp by 2C because of the heat. So the first sip lands cold and sharp, then the aroma starts opening up as you keep drinking.
MugiThat sounds perfect! Ice-cold at first, then more aroma later? I already want to start with Vit Nat IPA and slide straight into Ichigo Ichie.
Hop BroThat’s a solid route. With IPA, saison, sour, stout, and more on tap, the place gives you a clear tasting lineup to play with instead of just random choices.
MugiThen it’s settled. I’m fully ready for the perfect hot-day pint in that calm basement space at vivo! right now!
On Tap
At vivo! BEER + DININGBAR, a craft-beer pub tucked away in the basement near Ikebukuro East Exit, the team is serving 20 draft beers and adjusting service to the weather. Because the day was so hot, the keg fridge was set 2°C colder. The idea is simple: keep the first sip refreshingly cold, then let the beer open up as the temperature rises and the aroma changes. On Saturdays, the bar opens at 3 p.m.
Two New Beers
- Vit Nat IPA
A collaboration between Minoh Beer and BREWSKI. Citrus brightness and tropical aroma sit over a gentle bitterness, making for a well-balanced IPA.
- Ichi-go Ichi-e
Kyoto Brewing's saison, defined by mild bitterness and a soft, smooth mouthfeel. It aims to deliver both drinkability and satisfying body.
The rest of the board stretches across a wide range of styles: Minoh Beer W-IPA, Shiga Kogen's KASUMI and SHIGA KOGEN IPA 2.03 Center of the Vniverse, Inkhorn Brewing's Flocking 2026#2 and Bulbul, Kanpai Brewing's Minamizaka Blueberry Sour, NOBLE CIDER's Standard Bearer, Devil Craft's Single Barrel-aged Midnight Seduction, draft Guinness, and Heartland. It is a lineup that makes style-to-style comparison easy, from IPAs and saisons to sours, stouts, and cider.
The appeal here is not only the selection, but the way the pub frames it. A cool basement room, a broad tap list, and beers that show different expressions as they warm slightly in the glass. For drinkers looking to spend time with flavor rather than just finish a pint, this is a strong place to stop in.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIkebukuro East Exit’s vivo! BEER + DININGBAR has a seriously good tap update. They just put on Minoh Beer’s "Vit Nat IPA" and Kyoto Brewing’s "Ichigo Ichie" at the same time.
MugiWhat! Two fresh tappings like that together? And that place already has 20 draft beers, right? I’d freeze in front of the taps trying to choose!
Hop BroFirst up, Vit Nat IPA is a collab between Minoh Beer and BREWSKI. It’s got bright citrus, layered tropical aroma, and a gentle bitterness that stays really well balanced.
MugiOoh! But when you say tropical aroma, my brain immediately turns into a fruit market in the middle of summer. Is that basically the idea?
Hop BroHonestly, pretty much. It’s a flavor-image kind of aroma that feels like mango and citrus lifting out of the glass. The kind that gets you excited before the first sip.
MugiGot it! Then what about Ichigo Ichie saison from Kyoto Brewing? The name already sounds like a beer you’re supposed to treasure when you meet it!
Hop BroAnd it earns that name. It has soft, restrained bitterness with a clean, gentle mouthfeel. A saison is a style that drinks easy but still gives you enough character to stay interesting.
MugiNo way, easy to drink but satisfying is exactly my dream weekend beer. And they open at 3 p.m. on Saturdays? That’s dangerous information!
Hop BroThe sneaky good part is they lowered the fridge temp by 2C because of the heat. So the first sip lands cold and sharp, then the aroma starts opening up as you keep drinking.
MugiThat sounds perfect! Ice-cold at first, then more aroma later? I already want to start with Vit Nat IPA and slide straight into Ichigo Ichie.
Hop BroThat’s a solid route. With IPA, saison, sour, stout, and more on tap, the place gives you a clear tasting lineup to play with instead of just random choices.
MugiThen it’s settled. I’m fully ready for the perfect hot-day pint in that calm basement space at vivo! right now!
