Brewpub Truth Opens 7th Anniversary Beer "Scotch Ale Plus Chestnut"; STONE IPA and More Also On Tap
On April 8, Brewpub Truth in Tokyo's Gotanda announced its 7th anniversary beer, "Scotch Ale Plus Chestnut," brewed at the request of Katashina Brewing. The tap list also includes STONE IPA, Mosaic IPA, and a raspberry wheat sour.
Hop BroAt Brewpub Truth in Gotanda, the 7th anniversary beer has been tapped. It's "Scotch Ale Plus Chestnut," brewed by Katashina Brewing, a proper beer for the occasion.
MugiWait, scotch ale with chestnut!? A beer that sounds dessert-like already just from the name sounds so good!
Hop BroExactly. The base is a Scotch ale, and the post described it as having a slightly high-alcohol feel layered with chestnut sweetness. It's rich, but probably smoother on the palate than you'd expect.
MugiWhat does that even mean! I hear high-alcohol feel a lot, but does that just mean it tastes strong? Now I'm a little nervous!
Hop BroBasically, it means the alcohol level is on the higher side, which gives the flavor more depth. And with chestnut sweetness on top, it leans toward a dessert-like taste.
MugiOhhh! And the taps are awesome too, with STONE IPA and even Mosaic IPA. That's the kind of lineup where deciding what to start with becomes serious business!
Hop BroAnd there's also a raspberry wheat sour with bright fruity tartness, so you've got sweetness, bitterness, and acidity all in play. A tasting flight would be a little journey for your palate.
MugiAnd they even have beers called Gotanda Breath and Under the Dark, Gotanda Sky? They're really going all-in on the Gotanda pride, aren't they?
Hop BroThat kind of original lineup is exactly what a brewpub does best. It's interesting to see the house-made world of the bar living alongside classic and guest beers from elsewhere.
MugiAnd if they've got mapo tofu rice and Utsunomiya gyoza too, the pairing between beer and food must be amazing! That's way too many reasons to drink.
Hop BroThe hours make it easy to stop by too: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Sundays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. They also mention a raffle for anniversary goods and 15-year-aged awamori koshu. Tonight really makes me want to raise a glass in Gotanda with the chestnut anniversary beer in hand.
MugiYeah, I want to go right now! I want to toast with Scotch Ale Plus Chestnut and go all in on the IPA, the sour, and the food too!
At Brewpub Truth, the brewpub in Gotanda, Tokyo, a post on April 8, 2026 announced the serving of its 7th anniversary beer. This commemorative release is "Scotch Ale Plus Chestnut," brewed by Katashina Brewing on commission. Built on a Scotch ale base and blended with chestnut, the beer is described in the post as a dessert-like drink, with a hint of higher alcohol strength and the sweetness of chestnut layered on top.
The tap list that day featured several styles in addition to the anniversary beer. There was the reliably enjoyable STONE IPA, KARL STRAUSS "Mosaic IPA" with its Cascade-like aroma, and DIEU DU CIEL "Solstice d'Ete Framboises", a fruit-forward sour with appealing tartness. Also on tap were Katashina Brewing's "Gotanda Breath" and "Under the Dark, Gotanda Sky", giving the lineup a distinct original feel with beers named after the Gotanda location.
Brewpub Truth is a brewpub located at Eclair Gotanda 103 in Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa, Tokyo. While beer is the main focus, the shop also offers food such as mapo tofu rice, Utsunomiya gyoza, potato chips, and smoked nuts, making it easy to drop in for a casual drink or settle in for a longer session. The post also announced that the 7th anniversary campaign is ongoing, mentioning a raffle for anniversary goods and 15-year-aged awamori koshu.
Business hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 17:00 to 23:00, Friday and Saturday from 17:00 to 23:00, and Sunday from 16:00 to 21:00. It's the kind of place you'd want to visit in Gotanda when you want to chase a distinctive anniversary beer alongside a broad range of taps.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Brewpub Truth in Gotanda, the 7th anniversary beer has been tapped. It's "Scotch Ale Plus Chestnut," brewed by Katashina Brewing, a proper beer for the occasion.
MugiWait, scotch ale with chestnut!? A beer that sounds dessert-like already just from the name sounds so good!
Hop BroExactly. The base is a Scotch ale, and the post described it as having a slightly high-alcohol feel layered with chestnut sweetness. It's rich, but probably smoother on the palate than you'd expect.
MugiWhat does that even mean! I hear high-alcohol feel a lot, but does that just mean it tastes strong? Now I'm a little nervous!
Hop BroBasically, it means the alcohol level is on the higher side, which gives the flavor more depth. And with chestnut sweetness on top, it leans toward a dessert-like taste.
MugiOhhh! And the taps are awesome too, with STONE IPA and even Mosaic IPA. That's the kind of lineup where deciding what to start with becomes serious business!
Hop BroAnd there's also a raspberry wheat sour with bright fruity tartness, so you've got sweetness, bitterness, and acidity all in play. A tasting flight would be a little journey for your palate.
MugiAnd they even have beers called Gotanda Breath and Under the Dark, Gotanda Sky? They're really going all-in on the Gotanda pride, aren't they?
Hop BroThat kind of original lineup is exactly what a brewpub does best. It's interesting to see the house-made world of the bar living alongside classic and guest beers from elsewhere.
MugiAnd if they've got mapo tofu rice and Utsunomiya gyoza too, the pairing between beer and food must be amazing! That's way too many reasons to drink.
Hop BroThe hours make it easy to stop by too: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Sundays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. They also mention a raffle for anniversary goods and 15-year-aged awamori koshu. Tonight really makes me want to raise a glass in Gotanda with the chestnut anniversary beer in hand.
MugiYeah, I want to go right now! I want to toast with Scotch Ale Plus Chestnut and go all in on the IPA, the sour, and the food too!
