Beer Bar Festa Shimokitazawa taps Repubrew's Kampai Hazy on Aug. 25
Beer Bar Festa in Shimokitazawa opened at 6 p.m. on Aug. 25 and featured a new draft of Repubrew's Kampai Hazy. The tap list also included two versions of Shiga Kogen IPA ver.2.03, Minoh x Yorocco's Compass, and overseas drafts from Revision and Dieu du Ciel!
Hop BroBeer Bar Festa in Shimokitazawa has a great tap update today. The new keg is Campai Hazy from Repubrew.
MugiWhat, that name already makes me want to toast! Is that temptation waiting up on the fifth floor nearby?
Hop BroExactly. Festa is near the station, rotates 12 taps, and even has darts. With hours until 1 a.m., it fits perfectly after work.
MugiNo way! So it's the kind of place where you stop in for one and miss your last train?
Hop BroThe headliner is Repubrew's hazy-style pour, so I'd expect a soft, juicy hazy IPA vibe. And Shiga Kogen IPA ver.2.03 is on in both the regular and real-ale versions.
MugiWait a second, real ale version? What does that even mean? Is there fake ale too?!
Hop BroEasy mistake. Real ale basically means natural gentler carbonation, served in a more British-style way, so the malt and hops come through softer.
MugiOhh! So even the same Shiga Kogen IPA can feel different. And with Minoh Hoppy Weizen plus Compass on tap, they're clearly attacking my self-control!
Hop BroAnd that's not all. HOJO's Stout, T.Y. HARBOR's Kanpai West Coast Pilsner, plus overseas pours like Revision DIPA, Dieu du Ciel!'s Moralite, and DDC!'s Rose de Hibiscus make the range ridiculously broad.
MugiAnd there are still prize tickets left for the MatsuRika event? That little bonus is perfect. This is no longer a one-beer stop, it's a full tasting plan.
Hop BroExactly. Start light with Heartland or the pilsner, go bold with Campai Hazy or the DIPA, then finish with stout. I've already built a full flight strategy in my head.
MugiI'm done for, I'm thirsty just hearing this. Tonight it's toast route confirmed at Festa, and we're opening with Campai Hazy!
Today's tap list
Beer Bar Festa (Festa) Shimokitazawa is a beer pub on the 5th floor near Shimokitazawa Station. With 12 rotating taps and darts on hand, it works well for a focused beer stop or an easy late-night visit.
On Tuesday, Aug. 25, the bar opened at 6 p.m. and, as a weekday service, stayed open until 1 a.m. The post also noted that lottery tickets from the jasmine-themed event were still available, adding a small extra bit of fun to the visit.
Featured beers
The new tap of the day was Repubrew's Kampai Hazy. The domestic lineup also included Minoh's Hoppy Weizen, Shiga Kogen IPA ver.2.03 Center of the Universe in both standard and Real Ale versions, Minoh x Yorocco's Compass, HOJO Brewing & Stays' Stout, T.Y. HARBOR Brewery's Kanpai West Coast Pilsner, and the regular Heartland.
Overseas drafts
The overseas side featured Revision Brewing Company's Revision DIPA, Dieu du Ciel!'s Moralite, and DDC!'s Rosée d'Hibiscus. The mix spans IPA, DIPA, weizen, and stout, making it easy to start with a light pour or build a tasting flight.
More taps were queued up next, including Migration, Sierra Nevada, Y Market, Sankt Gallen, Repubrew, Two Rabbits, Trademark, and Coronado. With a fast turnover, this is the kind of place where checking the latest taps before you go makes sense.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer Bar Festa in Shimokitazawa has a great tap update today. The new keg is Campai Hazy from Repubrew.
MugiWhat, that name already makes me want to toast! Is that temptation waiting up on the fifth floor nearby?
Hop BroExactly. Festa is near the station, rotates 12 taps, and even has darts. With hours until 1 a.m., it fits perfectly after work.
MugiNo way! So it's the kind of place where you stop in for one and miss your last train?
Hop BroThe headliner is Repubrew's hazy-style pour, so I'd expect a soft, juicy hazy IPA vibe. And Shiga Kogen IPA ver.2.03 is on in both the regular and real-ale versions.
MugiWait a second, real ale version? What does that even mean? Is there fake ale too?!
Hop BroEasy mistake. Real ale basically means natural gentler carbonation, served in a more British-style way, so the malt and hops come through softer.
MugiOhh! So even the same Shiga Kogen IPA can feel different. And with Minoh Hoppy Weizen plus Compass on tap, they're clearly attacking my self-control!
Hop BroAnd that's not all. HOJO's Stout, T.Y. HARBOR's Kanpai West Coast Pilsner, plus overseas pours like Revision DIPA, Dieu du Ciel!'s Moralite, and DDC!'s Rose de Hibiscus make the range ridiculously broad.
MugiAnd there are still prize tickets left for the MatsuRika event? That little bonus is perfect. This is no longer a one-beer stop, it's a full tasting plan.
Hop BroExactly. Start light with Heartland or the pilsner, go bold with Campai Hazy or the DIPA, then finish with stout. I've already built a full flight strategy in my head.
MugiI'm done for, I'm thirsty just hearing this. Tonight it's toast route confirmed at Festa, and we're opening with Campai Hazy!
