The beer pub “EIGHT UNDER” in Yōga, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo introduced the craft beer “BLADE IPA” on Instagram. In the post, owner Shiho介紹ed the West Coast IPA from BLADE FACTORY BREWING in Seki, Gifu Prefecture, with an ABV of 7.2%. Described as a beer for people who enjoy malt character, it was accompanied by the comments “enjoyable from the first glass” and “a well-balanced finish.” The All size in the photo was priced at 980 yen.

EIGHT UNDER is a beer pub in the Yōga Station area that puts craft beer front and center. According to its Hot Pepper listing, it also offers a three-beer tasting set, with a lineup designed to cover a wide range of flavors, including IPA styles, Hazy IPA, fruit Weizen, stout, and collaboration amber ales. The setup makes it easy to compare the personality of each glass, making it a good fit for drinkers who want to enjoy differences in style.

The post also includes the shop’s business hours: 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays. It is a convenient schedule for an after-work drink as well as weekend tastings. In addition to the straight-ahead hop character of the West Coast IPA, the bar’s brisk draft turnover makes the next tap update something to look forward to.