TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa Opens Three New Beers from OHLOY Brewing and Others on May 31
TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa updated its tap list as of May 31, 2026, introducing three beers: OHLOY BREWING's "Kamo," Nomcraft × REPUBREW's "Tiki Tiki Boom," and GROUNDTAP BREWERY's "SHAKNAGE." At this Shimokitazawa specialty growler shop, they can be enjoyed alongside the regular 19-tap lineup.
Hop BroToday, TAP&GROWLER in Shimokitazawa is making a buzz with three new taps on May 31. The lineup includes OHLOY BREWING's "Kamo," Nomcraft × REPUBREW's "Tiki Tiki Boom," and GROUNDTAP BREWERY's "SHAKNAGE."
MugiWhoa, so each of the three has a totally different personality!? Having everything from light to rich makes just choosing sound fun!
Hop BroExactly. First up, "Kamo" is a Pale Ale at 5.5%. It's crisp and clean on the palate, so it's a perfect first pour.
MugiI hear "pale ale" a lot, but when you say crisp on the palate, does that mean it feels kind of soft and airy?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it means it's a style you can drink with a nice balance, without the aroma or bitterness going overboard. A well-balanced pour like "Kamo" is a great match for craft beer beginners too.
MugiI see! Then "Tiki Tiki Boom" is a Juicy Weizen at 6.0%, and the name alone already sounds fun!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Weizen is beer made with wheat, and when you add juiciness on top of that, it tends to bring out a soft, fruity impression. The fact that it's a Nomcraft × REPUBREW collaboration is exciting too.
MugiA collaboration too!? And "SHAKNAGE" is a HAZY IPA at 7.0%—that sounds like some serious hop power!
Hop BroExactly. Hazy is an IPA with a cloudy appearance, and its appeal is the strong aromatic punch. GROUNDTAP BREWERY's hop-forward beer is the kind you'd want to save for the finale of a tasting flight.
MugiAnd it's only a 3-minute walk from Shimokitazawa Station, with 19 taps running all the time, right? You can do counter drinking and have growlers filled to take home, so I kind of want to live there!
Hop BroThe fact that outside food is allowed, and it's easy to visit alone, with pets, or with kids, is great. Now I'm torn between drinking on site today or taking it home and savoring it slowly.
MugiIt's tempting, but I'd start with a drink inside the shop! Then I'd want to take some home in a growler, so I've filed it away as a place where you can easily have another drink!
On May 31, 2026, TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa announced three new taps. The lineup featured three beers with clearly distinct drinking profiles, making it easy to choose according to your mood, from a light pale ale to a juicy wheat-style beer and a hop-forward hazy IPA.
- OHLOY BREWING "Kamo": Pale Ale / 5.5%
- Nomcraft × REPUBREW "Tiki Tiki Boom": Juicy Weizen / 6.0%
- GROUNDTAP BREWERY "SHAKNAGE": HAZY IPA / 7.0%
TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa is a craft beer growler shop located three minutes on foot from Shimokitazawa Station. According to the shop's official information, it offers 19 taps that rotate daily, mainly featuring Japanese beers, plus more than 40 mainly overseas bottles, and counter-style drinking is also available inside the store. Because beer is filled into growlers to order directly from the draft keg, it is easy to keep freshness in mind even when taking it home.
There is no food service, but outside food is welcome. Solo guests, people with pets, and those with children are all welcome, making it easygoing in true Shimokitazawa fashion and ideal for beer-centered visits. These three beers are suitable not only for comparing side by side in the shop, but also for taking home in a growler and enjoying slowly.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, TAP&GROWLER in Shimokitazawa is making a buzz with three new taps on May 31. The lineup includes OHLOY BREWING's "Kamo," Nomcraft × REPUBREW's "Tiki Tiki Boom," and GROUNDTAP BREWERY's "SHAKNAGE."
MugiWhoa, so each of the three has a totally different personality!? Having everything from light to rich makes just choosing sound fun!
Hop BroExactly. First up, "Kamo" is a Pale Ale at 5.5%. It's crisp and clean on the palate, so it's a perfect first pour.
MugiI hear "pale ale" a lot, but when you say crisp on the palate, does that mean it feels kind of soft and airy?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it means it's a style you can drink with a nice balance, without the aroma or bitterness going overboard. A well-balanced pour like "Kamo" is a great match for craft beer beginners too.
MugiI see! Then "Tiki Tiki Boom" is a Juicy Weizen at 6.0%, and the name alone already sounds fun!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Weizen is beer made with wheat, and when you add juiciness on top of that, it tends to bring out a soft, fruity impression. The fact that it's a Nomcraft × REPUBREW collaboration is exciting too.
MugiA collaboration too!? And "SHAKNAGE" is a HAZY IPA at 7.0%—that sounds like some serious hop power!
Hop BroExactly. Hazy is an IPA with a cloudy appearance, and its appeal is the strong aromatic punch. GROUNDTAP BREWERY's hop-forward beer is the kind you'd want to save for the finale of a tasting flight.
MugiAnd it's only a 3-minute walk from Shimokitazawa Station, with 19 taps running all the time, right? You can do counter drinking and have growlers filled to take home, so I kind of want to live there!
Hop BroThe fact that outside food is allowed, and it's easy to visit alone, with pets, or with kids, is great. Now I'm torn between drinking on site today or taking it home and savoring it slowly.
MugiIt's tempting, but I'd start with a drink inside the shop! Then I'd want to take some home in a growler, so I've filed it away as a place where you can easily have another drink!
