Beer Pub Kirigirisu in Takashimadaira lines up four beers, including Ushitora Brut IPA
At Beer Pub Kirigirisu in Takashimadaira, Itabashi Ward, the draft lineup featured Ushitora Brewery's "Lime-Infused Brut IPA" and BrewDog's "Punk IPA," while bottles and cans included selections from Heller Brewery and Denver Beer Co.
Hop BroBeer Pub Kirigirisu in Takashimadaira has that nice feel of a small place where you can really take your time drinking. The tap lineup includes Ushitora Brewery's "Lime-Infused Brut IPA," which makes the whole setup pretty intriguing.
MugiWait, what's a "Lime-Infused Brut IPA"? Just the name sounds tart, and you're telling me you can drink that in Takashimadaira?
Hop BroA Brut IPA is known for its crisp, easy-drinking character. Even though it's 7% ABV, it goes down smoothly, and the hop-driven citrus notes come forward easily, so the lime-like impression fits really well.
MugiWhoa, 7% but light? That breaks my brain! Why does it still feel so drinkable?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. When it's brewed to really cut the sugars, it doesn't leave much heaviness behind. So even if it looks substantial, the mouthfeel tends to stay sharp.
MugiI get it! And if they also have Punk IPA on draft, you can compare a classic with a newer characterful beer. That's just plain fun!
Hop BroExactly. BrewDog's Punk IPA is perfect as a benchmark. Serving it in the shop's original US pint glass also gives it that proper beer-pub feel.
MugiOh, they had SCHLENKERLA RAUCH BIER Marzen in bottles too? I've heard rauchbier is smoky, but does it really taste like that?
Hop BroIt does. The style is defined by the aroma of smoked malt, and it's so distinctive that some people even describe it as bacon-like. It was sold out this time, but Denver Beer Co.'s Incredible Pedal IPA was there instead, showing how broad the IPA range can be.
MugiWhoa, the range within IPA is huge! And with the blackboard menu showing sold-out tags for some snacks, that almost makes it more exciting. Now I really want to drink in Takashimadaira today!
Hop BroI know. It's the kind of place where you enjoy the beer and the sense of distance more than flashy theatrics. So next time, let's start with the Lime-Infused Brut IPA at Kirigirisu and finish with Punk IPA.
MugiAgreed! I want to toast with a US pint too, and now all I can think about is beer!
Enjoying the Tap List in Takashimadaira
Beer Pub Kirigirisu, located near Takashimadaira Station and next to the local Chinese restaurant Hamaru, is a small, counter-focused bar where you can take your time over craft beer. According to the shop information, it has a compact nine-seat layout, making it a good place to settle in and slowly sip a glass.
The draft beer worth noting this day was Ushitora Brewery's "Lime-Infused Brut IPA." At 7% ABV, it is said to drink lightly, and as the name suggests, it is easy to imagine bright citrus notes. Alongside it on draft was BrewDog's "Punk IPA," creating a lineup where a familiar staple could be enjoyed in the shop's original US pint glass.
Among the bottled beers, Heller Brewery's "SCHLENKERLA RAUCH BIER Marzen" was listed, though it had sold out by then. In its place, Denver Beer Co.'s "Incredible Pedal IPA" was chosen. As a result, the lineup was striking for its range, centered on IPA but also reaching into rauchbier-style beers and American canned beer.
On the food side, the blackboard menu showed sold-out signs, so there was also some pleasure in choosing snacks. Rather than flashy presentation, this is the kind of beer pub that suits people who want to enjoy the beer's character and the shop's comfortable distance exactly as they are.
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Hop BroBeer Pub Kirigirisu in Takashimadaira has that nice feel of a small place where you can really take your time drinking. The tap lineup includes Ushitora Brewery's "Lime-Infused Brut IPA," which makes the whole setup pretty intriguing.
MugiWait, what's a "Lime-Infused Brut IPA"? Just the name sounds tart, and you're telling me you can drink that in Takashimadaira?
Hop BroA Brut IPA is known for its crisp, easy-drinking character. Even though it's 7% ABV, it goes down smoothly, and the hop-driven citrus notes come forward easily, so the lime-like impression fits really well.
MugiWhoa, 7% but light? That breaks my brain! Why does it still feel so drinkable?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. When it's brewed to really cut the sugars, it doesn't leave much heaviness behind. So even if it looks substantial, the mouthfeel tends to stay sharp.
MugiI get it! And if they also have Punk IPA on draft, you can compare a classic with a newer characterful beer. That's just plain fun!
Hop BroExactly. BrewDog's Punk IPA is perfect as a benchmark. Serving it in the shop's original US pint glass also gives it that proper beer-pub feel.
MugiOh, they had SCHLENKERLA RAUCH BIER Marzen in bottles too? I've heard rauchbier is smoky, but does it really taste like that?
Hop BroIt does. The style is defined by the aroma of smoked malt, and it's so distinctive that some people even describe it as bacon-like. It was sold out this time, but Denver Beer Co.'s Incredible Pedal IPA was there instead, showing how broad the IPA range can be.
MugiWhoa, the range within IPA is huge! And with the blackboard menu showing sold-out tags for some snacks, that almost makes it more exciting. Now I really want to drink in Takashimadaira today!
Hop BroI know. It's the kind of place where you enjoy the beer and the sense of distance more than flashy theatrics. So next time, let's start with the Lime-Infused Brut IPA at Kirigirisu and finish with Punk IPA.
MugiAgreed! I want to toast with a US pint too, and now all I can think about is beer!
