Kazenori Merry: Union Jack Returns on May 23, Previewing Firestone Walker's 30th Anniversary WEEK
The Roppongi beer pub Kazenori Merry published its business information for May 23. In the post, it previewed the Firestone Walker 30th Anniversary WEEK starting May 26 and listed Union Jack, Fantasma, and Nikukyuu IPA as recently tapped beers.
Hop BroThe Roppongi beer pub Kazenori Merry is previewing its 30th Anniversary WEEK starting 5/26. With a wave of Firestone Walker kegs coming on all at once, this is getting pretty hot.
MugiWait, all at once? Does that mean a whole flood of beer is coming in? That feels so much like an event!
Hop BroExactly. And the star of the show is Union Jack, which is back after several weeks. It's one of Firestone Walker's signature IPAs, with a strong hop aroma and a crisp finish.
MugiI hear IPA all the time, but is the hop aroma really that different? It's a little surprising that beer smell can get people so excited!
Hop BroThat's the thing. An IPA changes character depending on how the hops are used. At Kazenori Merry, it's even introduced as my best IPA because it strikes a nice balance between a punchy aroma and easy drinkability.
MugiOhhh! And they also have Fantasma and Nikukyuu IPA among the recent taps, right? The names alone are fun, and it makes me want to taste them side by side!
Hop BroRight. The shop keeps 15 to 17 draft beers on tap at all times, and since it has counter seating, it's easy to come in alone. The calm location in the basement floor of Roppongi 5-1-5 is nice too.
MugiWait, it's easy to enter even though it's in the basement? Hearing calm location makes it feel kind of like a hidden gem, and I like that!
Hop BroAnd this week's curry plate is impressive. It has domestic beef tendon curry, chicken wings, zucchini and spearmint, and even nameko in a Bengal-style aglio e olio, so the whole lineup feels designed to pair with IPA.
MugiThat's amazing! The combo of spices and IPA already makes my stomach growl, and if Union Jack is back, there's really no reason not to go!
Hop BroExactly. Late May at Kazenori Merry has an extremely clear reason to drink. If you go in for the start of Anniversary WEEK with a Union Jack in hand, you'll probably want another one by the time you leave.
On May 23, 2026, the Roppongi beer pub Kazenori Merry will be open from 14:00 to 23:30. In a post from the owner, the pub announced Firestone Walker 30th Anniversary WEEK, during which Firestone Walker kegs will be connected all at once starting Tuesday, 5/26, and noted that some of the beers will be available only at the shop.
The featured pour is Union Jack, which has returned after several weeks. It was introduced in the post as "my best IPA" and positioned as a core beer on the menu. The recently tapped beers also included Firestone Walker Union Jack, Y.Market Fantasma, and Ise Kadoya Nikukyuu IPA.
Kazenori Merry is a beer pub that always keeps 15 to 17 carefully selected draft craft beers from Japan and abroad on hand. With counter seating available, it is easy to drop in alone. Located in the basement floor of the Kato Building at Roppongi 5-1-5, it has a calm atmosphere, and the food designed to pair with beer is another draw. This week's curry plate features domestic beef tendon curry, chicken wing curry, zucchini and spearmint aemono, nameko Bengal-style aglio e olio, tatsoi saag, and purple cabbage achar. Built around spices, herbs, and fermented foods, the lineup pairs well with IPA and hop-forward draft beers.
What sets the shop apart is that you can enjoy not only the beer but also the food pairing. In late May, the Firestone Walker anniversary event and the return of Union Jack overlap, making it an especially clear reason to drink draft beer in Roppongi.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Roppongi beer pub Kazenori Merry is previewing its 30th Anniversary WEEK starting 5/26. With a wave of Firestone Walker kegs coming on all at once, this is getting pretty hot.
MugiWait, all at once? Does that mean a whole flood of beer is coming in? That feels so much like an event!
Hop BroExactly. And the star of the show is Union Jack, which is back after several weeks. It's one of Firestone Walker's signature IPAs, with a strong hop aroma and a crisp finish.
MugiI hear IPA all the time, but is the hop aroma really that different? It's a little surprising that beer smell can get people so excited!
Hop BroThat's the thing. An IPA changes character depending on how the hops are used. At Kazenori Merry, it's even introduced as my best IPA because it strikes a nice balance between a punchy aroma and easy drinkability.
MugiOhhh! And they also have Fantasma and Nikukyuu IPA among the recent taps, right? The names alone are fun, and it makes me want to taste them side by side!
Hop BroRight. The shop keeps 15 to 17 draft beers on tap at all times, and since it has counter seating, it's easy to come in alone. The calm location in the basement floor of Roppongi 5-1-5 is nice too.
MugiWait, it's easy to enter even though it's in the basement? Hearing calm location makes it feel kind of like a hidden gem, and I like that!
Hop BroAnd this week's curry plate is impressive. It has domestic beef tendon curry, chicken wings, zucchini and spearmint, and even nameko in a Bengal-style aglio e olio, so the whole lineup feels designed to pair with IPA.
MugiThat's amazing! The combo of spices and IPA already makes my stomach growl, and if Union Jack is back, there's really no reason not to go!
Hop BroExactly. Late May at Kazenori Merry has an extremely clear reason to drink. If you go in for the start of Anniversary WEEK with a Union Jack in hand, you'll probably want another one by the time you leave.
