TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa taps three new beers including INKHORN BREWING
In an Instagram post on May 10, TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa announced three new beers on tap. The lineup featured INKHORN BREWING's Hazy Pale Ale, HIME BEER's fruit beer, and NORTH ISLAND BEER's WCIPA, all available for drink-in and growler fill service.
Hop BroToday, the three new taps at TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa are really hot. In the May 10 post, INKHORN BREWING, HIME BEER, and NORTH ISLAND BEER were all lined up.
MugiThree at once!? That's a tasting paradise. Shimokitazawa is really going hard like that!?
Hop BroAnd Shima Fukuro #2 is a Hazy Pale Ale. At 5.0% ABV, it's aiming for a soft, airy mouthfeel.
MugiOhhh! But why are hazies so cloudy? They look kind of like juice, which is a little mysterious!
Hop BroThe thing is, hop aroma and malt components tend to come forward, and because it is not heavily filtered, a soft haze often remains. The bitterness is also less sharp.
MugiI see! So HIME BEER's Kraan Blood Orange Fruit Ale is really all about the blood orange character then!
Hop BroExactly. At 2.0% ABV, it's light and easy to have a glass. Fruit beer isn't just about sweetness; when it has a bright acidic accent, it becomes much easier to pair with food too.
MugiWhoa, so NORTH ISLAND BEER's Glide Drive is a WCIPA! That sounds like it will suddenly bring a sharp edge after all the gentle vibes before!
Hop BroThat's right. At 6.5% ABV, it should show a clear hop profile typical of a West Coast IPA. The interesting part is how the three beers each go in a different direction: hazy, fruit, and WCIPA.
MugiAnd it's a specialty fill-to-order shop, so if I like one, I can take it home in a growler, right? Being able to try it on-site first is the best!
Hop BroExactly, and it's pet-friendly, so it's easy to go in alone or with kids. If you look for a beer that matches your mood at a place like this, you'll end up wanting to drink even more.
MugiI'm totally into that now! I've decided on my candidate for tonight's drink. I want to start with a tasting round in Shimokitazawa!
New taps on May 10
In an Instagram post on May 10, TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa shared an update on its new taps along with photos of customers and their dog. As a craft beer fill-to-order shop near Shimokitazawa Station, it offers not only drink-in service on the spot but also growler fills and canned beer sales.
The post also reiterated that the shop is pet-friendly, and noted that solo customers and families with children are welcome as well. Though small, the interior has the easygoing feel of a place where anyone can stop by and choose a beer without fuss. Payment is accepted by cash, credit card, PayPay, and Setapay (transit IC cards), and the shop is open until 11:30 p.m.
The three beers introduced as the new taps for the day were:
- INKHORN BREWING / Shima Fukuro #2
Hazy Pale Ale, ABV 5.0%
- HIME BEER / Kraan Blood Orange Fruit Ale
FRUIT BEER, ABV 2.0%
- NORTH ISLAND BEER / Glide Drive
WCIPA, ABV 6.5%
Each one has a clearly defined style, making the lineup perfect for a side-by-side tasting. The three beers offer distinct directions: a hazy beer with a soft mouthfeel, a light fruit note from blood orange, and the crisp hop character typical of a West Coast IPA.
TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa is appealing as a fill-to-order shop with a rotating tap list every day, where you can discover not only classics but also distinctive beers. Taste your way through the lineup, look for the beer that matches your mood that day, and take home the one you like in a growler. It is the kind of place that fits naturally into Shimokitazawa's laid-back style.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, the three new taps at TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa are really hot. In the May 10 post, INKHORN BREWING, HIME BEER, and NORTH ISLAND BEER were all lined up.
MugiThree at once!? That's a tasting paradise. Shimokitazawa is really going hard like that!?
Hop BroAnd Shima Fukuro #2 is a Hazy Pale Ale. At 5.0% ABV, it's aiming for a soft, airy mouthfeel.
MugiOhhh! But why are hazies so cloudy? They look kind of like juice, which is a little mysterious!
Hop BroThe thing is, hop aroma and malt components tend to come forward, and because it is not heavily filtered, a soft haze often remains. The bitterness is also less sharp.
MugiI see! So HIME BEER's Kraan Blood Orange Fruit Ale is really all about the blood orange character then!
Hop BroExactly. At 2.0% ABV, it's light and easy to have a glass. Fruit beer isn't just about sweetness; when it has a bright acidic accent, it becomes much easier to pair with food too.
MugiWhoa, so NORTH ISLAND BEER's Glide Drive is a WCIPA! That sounds like it will suddenly bring a sharp edge after all the gentle vibes before!
Hop BroThat's right. At 6.5% ABV, it should show a clear hop profile typical of a West Coast IPA. The interesting part is how the three beers each go in a different direction: hazy, fruit, and WCIPA.
MugiAnd it's a specialty fill-to-order shop, so if I like one, I can take it home in a growler, right? Being able to try it on-site first is the best!
Hop BroExactly, and it's pet-friendly, so it's easy to go in alone or with kids. If you look for a beer that matches your mood at a place like this, you'll end up wanting to drink even more.
MugiI'm totally into that now! I've decided on my candidate for tonight's drink. I want to start with a tasting round in Shimokitazawa!
