Mukuraf Taps Iwate Kura Beer's 'Sakura Arashi IPA,' Spring Bottles Also Well Stocked
On March 26, the beer pub Mukuraf in Shin-Ohashi, Koto Ward, Tokyo, announced a new tap of Iwate Kura Beer's 'Sakura Arashi IPA.' With bottles from West Coast Brewing and VERTERE also on the shelves, the lineup is set up for everything from a spring pint to a full tasting session.
Hop BroAt the beer pub Mukuraf in Shin-Ohashi, Koto Ward, Tokyo, Sakura Arashi IPA has been newly tapped. The word is that a beer perfect for the spring air has arrived, and that's pretty exciting.
MugiWait, Sakura Arashi IPA? Even the name already feels like it's punching spring in the face. And if it's tapped at a beer pub, that means you can drink it today!
Hop BroExactly. It's an IPA from Iwate Kura Beer, and the key point is that it uses cherry leaves and aromatic hops. The aroma is light and springlike, but the finish still has the backbone you'd expect from an IPA.
MugiI get that adding cherry leaves would make it smell springlike, but what's an aromatic hop anyway? Is it like a cousin of floral aromas?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's a hop that lifts the aroma. It's not just about bitterness; it brings citrusy or grassy notes and creates that instant 'smells great!' effect when you drink it.
MugiI see! And since it says it has a solid body, that means it doesn't just vanish into the air even though it's spring. Visually it's cherry blossoms, but the drinking experience is hefty. What a contrast!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. Mukuraf is strong on bottles too. They've got West Coast Brewing, VERTERE, and even GOODHOPS, so the tasting rabbit hole goes deep.
MugiWait, wait, you said a tasting rabbit hole? That means there's no way you're going home after just one drink! And if there are lots of bottles and cans, just looking at the shelf turns into a party!
Hop BroThe taps are solid too, with Nomcraft, RePuBrew, Open Air Brewing, Y.MARKET BREWING, and GROUNDTAP BREWING all on offer. And since they welcome people who come in just for bottles, it's easy to stop by casually.
MugiAnd the food is well stocked too, which is great. If they've got steak and chashu egg on the menu, then beer stays the main event and the table doesn't get pushed into the background!
Hop BroIf you're ending the night, the best move is to start with a spring pint and then work your way through the bottles that catch your eye. Today, Mukuraf sounds like the place where you'd want to raise a glass to Sakura Arashi IPA.
The beer pub "Mukuraf" in Shin-Ohashi, Koto Ward, Tokyo, updated its service notice in a March 26 post. The new tap is Iwate Kura Beer's "Sakura Arashi IPA." It is introduced as an IPA made with cherry leaves and aromatic hops, giving it a springlike aroma and a solid body.
The bottled beer lineup is broad as well. For example, West Coast Brewing's "Alive," "Slow Motion," and "McKenzie Pils," VERTERE's "Passiflora 47," "10th Imperial Red IPA," "10th Grape Sour," "Clusia," and "Tillia," GOODHOPS's "Sorachi Ace Respect," "Season of Lupulin," "Motueka Respect," "Aozora Hops," and "Breath of Tono," and Sierra Nevada's "Cosmic Little Thing" and "Pils" are available. In addition, GreenNeighbors's "LA FRANCE," "KYOUKA," "SOUR TOKI ver," and "KOGYOKU SINGLE" are also listed, giving customers a wide range of options centered on bottles and cans.
The tap list includes Nomcraft's "Island Grove," Iwate Kura Beer's "Sakura Arashi IPA," RePuBrew's "HEARTS UP! 60," Open Air Brewing's "hop viking," Y.MARKET BREWING's "MASTERPIECE EXCEED," and GROUNDTAP BREWING's "TSURUGI." The shop also welcomes customers who come in just to buy bottled beer, making it easy to drop by and keep beer at the center of the visit.
On the food side, there are dishes that pair well with beer, including an OZ shoulder loin steak, horse meat tartare, homemade chashu egg, and a two-kind fresh cheese platter. The shop also sells its own roasted coffee beans and offers takeout, making it a place that works well not only for drinkers but also for people coming for a meal.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt the beer pub Mukuraf in Shin-Ohashi, Koto Ward, Tokyo, Sakura Arashi IPA has been newly tapped. The word is that a beer perfect for the spring air has arrived, and that's pretty exciting.
MugiWait, Sakura Arashi IPA? Even the name already feels like it's punching spring in the face. And if it's tapped at a beer pub, that means you can drink it today!
Hop BroExactly. It's an IPA from Iwate Kura Beer, and the key point is that it uses cherry leaves and aromatic hops. The aroma is light and springlike, but the finish still has the backbone you'd expect from an IPA.
MugiI get that adding cherry leaves would make it smell springlike, but what's an aromatic hop anyway? Is it like a cousin of floral aromas?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's a hop that lifts the aroma. It's not just about bitterness; it brings citrusy or grassy notes and creates that instant 'smells great!' effect when you drink it.
MugiI see! And since it says it has a solid body, that means it doesn't just vanish into the air even though it's spring. Visually it's cherry blossoms, but the drinking experience is hefty. What a contrast!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. Mukuraf is strong on bottles too. They've got West Coast Brewing, VERTERE, and even GOODHOPS, so the tasting rabbit hole goes deep.
MugiWait, wait, you said a tasting rabbit hole? That means there's no way you're going home after just one drink! And if there are lots of bottles and cans, just looking at the shelf turns into a party!
Hop BroThe taps are solid too, with Nomcraft, RePuBrew, Open Air Brewing, Y.MARKET BREWING, and GROUNDTAP BREWING all on offer. And since they welcome people who come in just for bottles, it's easy to stop by casually.
MugiAnd the food is well stocked too, which is great. If they've got steak and chashu egg on the menu, then beer stays the main event and the table doesn't get pushed into the background!
Hop BroIf you're ending the night, the best move is to start with a spring pint and then work your way through the bottles that catch your eye. Today, Mukuraf sounds like the place where you'd want to raise a glass to Sakura Arashi IPA.
