Shibuya's taki taps Nagisa Beer's Yamamomo Ale, with Onuma and Minoh on draft
At taki, a beer pub in Shibuya's Sakuragaoka district, Nagisa Beer's limited-release Yamamomo Ale was tapped on Saturday, June 6. The lineup also includes Onuma Beer's Kölsch and Minoh Beer's Session Black IPA.
Hop BroShibuya’s `taki` tapped three fresh kegs on June 6, and the headliner is Nagisa Beer’s Yamamomo Ale.
MugiWait, yamamomo, that little red fruit? That becomes beer!? This suddenly feels like a Shibuya incident!
Hop BroIt does, and it’s a limited brew from Nagisa Beer. The style is Kumano Berry Ale, with tart yamamomo character and a white-grape-like hop aroma.
MugiHold on, that name has serious spell-name energy! What am I actually supposed to imagine flavor-wise?
Hop BroBasically, it’s a light fruit ale built around Kumano fruit character. The numbers are ABV 5.0%, IBU 15, so it should work nicely with food too.
MugiIBU shows up every time and gives me surprise pop quiz vibes. That’s the bitterness scale, right?
Hop BroExactly. IBU measures bitterness, and 15 is pretty gentle. Here the white grape aroma from the hops should stand out, so the fruit stays easy to enjoy.
MugiOhhh! And the lineup also has Onuma Beer’s Kolsch and Minoh Beer’s Session Black IPA, right? That’s a perfect tasting flight!
Hop BroThat’s the smart part. Onuma brings crispness, Minoh brings light roast, and Nagisa brings fruit, so the flavor axes split cleanly. Plus the Hokkaido & Okinawa fair is still running.
MugiSo from first pour to food, `taki` covers everything? With weekends starting at 4 p.m., that sounds like victory from the first glass.
MugiI want to start with Yamamomo Ale, jump to the dark Minoh pour, then reset with Onuma. That’s my ideal tasting order all in one place!
Hop BroThat plan is solid. While the limited Yamamomo Ale is still on, I want to toast right now at `taki`.
At `taki`, a beer pub on the 3rd floor of the Shibuya Johnson Building in Sakuragaoka, a new draft beer was tapped for Saturday's service on June 6. The highlight is Nagisa Beer's limited-release `Yamamomo Ale`.
According to the post, the beer is styled as `Kumano Berry Ale` with ABV 5.0% and IBU 15. It is described as a fruit beer with bright tartness and berry-like character from yamamomo, together with a white-grape-like aroma from the hop profile. The result is a lively but easygoing fruit beer that should work well alongside food.
The day's tap list features three beers:
- `Onuma Beer / Kölsch`
- `Minoh Beer / Session Black IPA`
- `Nagisa Beer / Yamamomo Ale`
That mix gives drinkers a clear range, from the clean, crisp profile of Kölsch to the lighter roasted edge of Session Black IPA, plus the fruit-driven character of Yamamomo Ale.
`taki` is also running its "Hokkaido & Okinawa Fair," offering craft beers and dishes from both regions until sold out. Opening hours are Monday through Friday, 17:00-24:00, and Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays, 16:00-24:00, with last orders at 23:00 for food and 23:30 for drinks. For a night in Shibuya that starts with beer and can carry through dinner, it is a place worth keeping in mind.
This article is based on taki's Instagram post.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroShibuya’s `taki` tapped three fresh kegs on June 6, and the headliner is Nagisa Beer’s Yamamomo Ale.
MugiWait, yamamomo, that little red fruit? That becomes beer!? This suddenly feels like a Shibuya incident!
Hop BroIt does, and it’s a limited brew from Nagisa Beer. The style is Kumano Berry Ale, with tart yamamomo character and a white-grape-like hop aroma.
MugiHold on, that name has serious spell-name energy! What am I actually supposed to imagine flavor-wise?
Hop BroBasically, it’s a light fruit ale built around Kumano fruit character. The numbers are ABV 5.0%, IBU 15, so it should work nicely with food too.
MugiIBU shows up every time and gives me surprise pop quiz vibes. That’s the bitterness scale, right?
Hop BroExactly. IBU measures bitterness, and 15 is pretty gentle. Here the white grape aroma from the hops should stand out, so the fruit stays easy to enjoy.
MugiOhhh! And the lineup also has Onuma Beer’s Kolsch and Minoh Beer’s Session Black IPA, right? That’s a perfect tasting flight!
Hop BroThat’s the smart part. Onuma brings crispness, Minoh brings light roast, and Nagisa brings fruit, so the flavor axes split cleanly. Plus the Hokkaido & Okinawa fair is still running.
MugiSo from first pour to food, `taki` covers everything? With weekends starting at 4 p.m., that sounds like victory from the first glass.
MugiI want to start with Yamamomo Ale, jump to the dark Minoh pour, then reset with Onuma. That’s my ideal tasting order all in one place!
Hop BroThat plan is solid. While the limited Yamamomo Ale is still on, I want to toast right now at `taki`.
