The Cat & Cask Tavern updates its taps with four Minoh beers on Aug. 12
The Cat & Cask Tavern in Kanamecho updated its tap list for Wednesday, Aug. 12. The lineup centers on Minoh Beer, with Spring Lager, Pilsner, Osaru IPA, and the real-ale version of Osaru IPA.
Hop BroToday's topic is The Cat & Cask Tavern in Kanamecho: its August 12 tap list is pouring four Minoh beers, which makes it a very solid side-by-side tasting night.
MugiWhat! Four Minoh beers at once? That sounds like a cheat sheet for learning craft beer!
Hop BroAnd the lineup is smart: Spring Lager first, then Pilsner, Osaru IPA, and even a real ale version of Osaru IPA, so the style differences really show.
MugiHold on, real ale version? What is that! Why does the IPA suddenly sound like it has a secret identity?
Hop BroHere's the thing, it's a hand-pulled pour served on a hand pump, with softer natural carbonation and a rounder texture, which is a very British way to drink it.
MugiOh wow, so it's a British-style pint! Less fizzy chaos, more calm and cozy sipping?
Hop BroExactly. And the place itself is a house-style pub with a quiet, relaxed feel, plus three real-ale taps and three draft taps for Japanese craft beer.
MugiThat sounds amazing, a calm tasting night with four comparisons in one stop! But if I move too slowly, does the real ale disappear?
Hop BroYes, and that's the trap: weekly cask rotation means the hand-pump keg changes every Wednesday, so earlier is better. They're open Wednesday to Saturday, 6 to 10 p.m., with beer last call at 9:30 and cash-on-delivery.
MugiNoted! Meet early in Kanamecho, start with the lager, stretch out with the pilsner, get loud with Osaru IPA, then go thoughtful with the real ale.
Hop BroThat order works. It's Minoh's core range in one neat session, so now I seriously want a post-shift pint too.
MugiThen it's settled, Osaru IPA showdown included. Just talking about it made me want a glass immediately!
The Cat & Cask Tavern in Tokyo's Kanamecho is a British-style, standalone craft beer pub built for a quieter pace. The bar says it offers three handpump real-ale taps and three draft taps for Japanese craft beer.
For Wednesday, Aug. 12, the tap list featured four Minoh Beer selections:
- Minoh Spring Lager
- Minoh Pilsner
- Minoh Osaru IPA
- Minoh Osaru IPA Real Ale
The lineup makes it easy to compare lager, pilsner, IPA, and a handpump pour from the same brewery. Because the real ale changes one cask at a time from Wednesday each week, early visitors are more likely to catch that pour at its start.
Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 18:00-22:00, with food last order at 21:00 and beer last order at 21:30. The pub also limits groups to four people per party and runs cash-on-delivery service. It is the kind of place that suits a slow beer night more than a rushed bar crawl, especially if you want to focus on the core range of Minoh Beer in a calm setting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is The Cat & Cask Tavern in Kanamecho: its August 12 tap list is pouring four Minoh beers, which makes it a very solid side-by-side tasting night.
MugiWhat! Four Minoh beers at once? That sounds like a cheat sheet for learning craft beer!
Hop BroAnd the lineup is smart: Spring Lager first, then Pilsner, Osaru IPA, and even a real ale version of Osaru IPA, so the style differences really show.
MugiHold on, real ale version? What is that! Why does the IPA suddenly sound like it has a secret identity?
Hop BroHere's the thing, it's a hand-pulled pour served on a hand pump, with softer natural carbonation and a rounder texture, which is a very British way to drink it.
MugiOh wow, so it's a British-style pint! Less fizzy chaos, more calm and cozy sipping?
Hop BroExactly. And the place itself is a house-style pub with a quiet, relaxed feel, plus three real-ale taps and three draft taps for Japanese craft beer.
MugiThat sounds amazing, a calm tasting night with four comparisons in one stop! But if I move too slowly, does the real ale disappear?
Hop BroYes, and that's the trap: weekly cask rotation means the hand-pump keg changes every Wednesday, so earlier is better. They're open Wednesday to Saturday, 6 to 10 p.m., with beer last call at 9:30 and cash-on-delivery.
MugiNoted! Meet early in Kanamecho, start with the lager, stretch out with the pilsner, get loud with Osaru IPA, then go thoughtful with the real ale.
Hop BroThat order works. It's Minoh's core range in one neat session, so now I seriously want a post-shift pint too.
MugiThen it's settled, Osaru IPA showdown included. Just talking about it made me want a glass immediately!