Shiga Kogen Beer’s SHIGA KOGEN IPA 2.03 opens at vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR in Ikebukuro
At vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR in Ikebukuro East Exit, Shiga Kogen Beer’s SHIGA KOGEN IPA 2.03 Center of the Vniverse has been tapped. The beer is described as showing lemon-like citrus, white-flower notes, and a clean, dry finish.
Hop BroToday’s topic is vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR by Ikebukuro East Exit, where Shiga Kogen Beer’s “SHIGA KOGEN IPA 2.03 Center of the Vniverse” just got tapped.
MugiWait, that 2.03 name sounds less like a beer and more like a classified experiment!
Hop BroAnd it’s a Shiga Kogen IPA, with lemony citrus, a white-flower aroma, and exactly the kind of profile you want on a hot day.
MugiOkay, but when people say clean and dry, my brain jumps straight to laundry detergent. What does that even mean!?
Hop BroIt basically means a crisp finish. The aroma stays vivid, but the sweetness doesn’t cling, so it drinks smooth and makes you want another sip.
MugiThat I get! And the bar has 20 beers on tap, right? I’d walk in after work and immediately need a strategy meeting.
Hop BroPretty much, because the lineup covers a huge range of styles. Hazy IPA, pilsner, weizen, Belgian wit, ESB, stout, even cider.
MugiHold on, what is ESB!? Every extra beer acronym makes my brain disappear like foam off the top!
Hop BroThink of ESB as a British-style ale. Instead of pushing only bitterness like some IPAs, it leans into malt and balance, so it’s a great next pour.
MugiAs if the beer list wasn’t dangerous enough, they’ve got grown-up potato salad too? Myoga and shiso already sound like summer showing off.
Hop BroAnd it comes with salad chicken inside, so it stays refreshing but still works as real bar food. Add house-made duck ham or salmon rillette, and the ‘just one drink’ plan is done for.
MugiThat settles it, cheers in Ikebukuro! I want SHIGA KOGEN IPA 2.03 first, then I’m ordering an ESB like I totally know what I’m doing!
A 20-tap craft beer pub in Ikebukuro
vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR is a tucked-away craft beer specialist near Ikebukuro East Exit with 20 draft lines. It opens at 4 p.m. on weekdays, 3 p.m. on Saturdays, and 3 p.m. on Sundays and holidays, making it an easy stop when you want to cool down in the middle of a hot summer day.
The new tap of the day is Shiga Kogen Beer’s SHIGA KOGEN IPA 2.03 Center of the Vniverse. According to the shop note, it carries lemon-like citrus and white-flower aromas, with a clean, dry finish. It reads like an IPA for drinkers who want a bright aroma profile without heaviness.
On the food side, the seasonal menu includes Chicken salad potato salad with myoga and shiso. The shop describes it as a refreshing, adult-style potato salad that works well as a snack with beer. Other dishes on offer include homemade duck breast ham, a cold omelet, salmon rillettes, pasta, and a spicy hamburger steak, so there is plenty to pair with the tap list.
The draft lineup also spans hazy IPA, pilsner, weizen, Belgian wit, saison, fruit sour, cider, ESB, stout, and Heartland lager. Starting with the featured IPA and moving through food pairings gives the visit a clear rhythm, which is part of the appeal of this kind of beer pub.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR by Ikebukuro East Exit, where Shiga Kogen Beer’s “SHIGA KOGEN IPA 2.03 Center of the Vniverse” just got tapped.
MugiWait, that 2.03 name sounds less like a beer and more like a classified experiment!
Hop BroAnd it’s a Shiga Kogen IPA, with lemony citrus, a white-flower aroma, and exactly the kind of profile you want on a hot day.
MugiOkay, but when people say clean and dry, my brain jumps straight to laundry detergent. What does that even mean!?
Hop BroIt basically means a crisp finish. The aroma stays vivid, but the sweetness doesn’t cling, so it drinks smooth and makes you want another sip.
MugiThat I get! And the bar has 20 beers on tap, right? I’d walk in after work and immediately need a strategy meeting.
Hop BroPretty much, because the lineup covers a huge range of styles. Hazy IPA, pilsner, weizen, Belgian wit, ESB, stout, even cider.
MugiHold on, what is ESB!? Every extra beer acronym makes my brain disappear like foam off the top!
Hop BroThink of ESB as a British-style ale. Instead of pushing only bitterness like some IPAs, it leans into malt and balance, so it’s a great next pour.
MugiAs if the beer list wasn’t dangerous enough, they’ve got grown-up potato salad too? Myoga and shiso already sound like summer showing off.
Hop BroAnd it comes with salad chicken inside, so it stays refreshing but still works as real bar food. Add house-made duck ham or salmon rillette, and the ‘just one drink’ plan is done for.
MugiThat settles it, cheers in Ikebukuro! I want SHIGA KOGEN IPA 2.03 first, then I’m ordering an ESB like I totally know what I’m doing!
