KARAKURI in Kanda Taps Shiga Kogen Beer’s Fresh Hop Africa Pale Ale
KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake- in Kanda, Tokyo, is tapping Fresh Hop Africa Pale Ale (Nitro) from Shiga Kogen Beer on October 1. The fresh-hop real ale will be served with nitrogen gas from 5 p.m.
Hop BroKARAKURI in Kanda taps Shiga Kogen Beer’s Fresh Hop Africa Pale Ale on October 1. And it’s on Nitro—definitely one to catch.
MugiWhoa, it already sounds fresh! What makes a fresh-hop brew different from regular hopped beer?
Hop BroThe hops are used on the day they’re harvested. This one uses plenty of Cascade and VISTA, capturing a juicy hop aroma.
MugiI know Cascade, but what is VISTA? It sounds like an observation deck! What does VISTA hop taste like?
Hop BroNot an observation deck, but the aroma view is spectacular. Think grapefruit citrus layered with a hint of melon, then a clean, dry finish.
MugiCitrus, melon, then crisp and dry? That glass could disappear instantly! But Nitro means it’s served with nitrogen, right?
Hop BroExactly. It’s a real ale served with nitrogen, giving it a very fine texture. Instead of sharp fizz, expect a soft, creamy mouthfeel.
MugiNow we have real ale too! It sounds like the beer is alive. So instead of fizzy chaos, it’s a cloudlike head around the beer?
Hop BroThat’s it. Real ale is handled in a naturally conditioned state, and Nitro lets its character spread out smoothly.
MugiI need this now! KARAKURI has oden too, right? Seasonal hops and oden sounds like an unbeatable pairing!
Hop BroYep—open 5 to 11 p.m., with craft beer, sake, and natural wine as well. Let’s start with a first Nitro pint and order some oden.
MugiDone! Fluffy foam, grapefruit and melon aromas, and oden in Kanda—I’m ready to toast at KARAKURI right now!
KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake-, a beer pub in Kanda, Tokyo, is opening a keg of Fresh Hop Africa Pale Ale (Nitro) from Shiga Kogen Beer in Nagano.
The beer will be available on October 1, during the pub’s 5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. service. Food last orders are at 10:00 p.m., with some fried dishes ending at 9:30 p.m.; drink last orders are at 10:30 p.m.
Fresh Hop Africa Pale Ale is a fresh-hop version of the brewery’s popular Africa Pale Ale. It uses Cascade and Vista hops harvested on the day of brewing, bringing a vivid, fresh hop character. KARAKURI describes grapefruit-like citrus notes, a subtle melon-like fruitiness, and a clean, dry finish.
This release is the real ale version served on nitrogen gas, offering a softer texture and a distinctive drinking experience compared with a standard draft pour. A regular version is also expected to be tapped at a later date.
KARAKURI specializes in craft beer, sake, kanzake, and natural wine, alongside creative dishes centered on oden. Its relaxed, homey atmosphere makes it a natural setting for pairing the hop-forward ale with food. The venue also operates a bottle shop, offering takeout bottles and cans as well as growler-style takeout of draft beer, sake, and wine.
For beer lovers in Kanda, this is an opportunity to enjoy a seasonal fresh-hop ale in a rare nitrogen-served format.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKARAKURI in Kanda taps Shiga Kogen Beer’s Fresh Hop Africa Pale Ale on October 1. And it’s on Nitro—definitely one to catch.
MugiWhoa, it already sounds fresh! What makes a fresh-hop brew different from regular hopped beer?
Hop BroThe hops are used on the day they’re harvested. This one uses plenty of Cascade and VISTA, capturing a juicy hop aroma.
MugiI know Cascade, but what is VISTA? It sounds like an observation deck! What does VISTA hop taste like?
Hop BroNot an observation deck, but the aroma view is spectacular. Think grapefruit citrus layered with a hint of melon, then a clean, dry finish.
MugiCitrus, melon, then crisp and dry? That glass could disappear instantly! But Nitro means it’s served with nitrogen, right?
Hop BroExactly. It’s a real ale served with nitrogen, giving it a very fine texture. Instead of sharp fizz, expect a soft, creamy mouthfeel.
MugiNow we have real ale too! It sounds like the beer is alive. So instead of fizzy chaos, it’s a cloudlike head around the beer?
Hop BroThat’s it. Real ale is handled in a naturally conditioned state, and Nitro lets its character spread out smoothly.
MugiI need this now! KARAKURI has oden too, right? Seasonal hops and oden sounds like an unbeatable pairing!
Hop BroYep—open 5 to 11 p.m., with craft beer, sake, and natural wine as well. Let’s start with a first Nitro pint and order some oden.
MugiDone! Fluffy foam, grapefruit and melon aromas, and oden in Kanda—I’m ready to toast at KARAKURI right now!
