At the beer pub beer bar Cyblume in Maruyamacho, Shibuya, De Leite “Fils à Papa #17” is being offered as a guest beer. According to the venue's post, the style is Barrel aged IPA, and the ABV is 6.0%.

The key point this time is the barrel combination used for aging. The description says it was aged in bourbon barrels and rum barrels, and it is characterized by a tart fruity profile and complex aromas derived from the wooden casks. Built by layering the hop-derived aroma of an IPA with nuances from spirit barrels, it can be described as a limited brew aimed at a more dimensional profile that differs from a standard IPA.

Cyblume is a standing-style beer bar centered on craft beer. Conveniently located for easy access from the Shibuya Station area, guest tap information like this is not to be missed for drinkers who want to encounter a diverse range of domestic and international labels. This kind of Belgian curveball is the sort of beer that shows its individuality both as a post-meal drink and later in a tasting lineup.

If you have not tried a barrel-aged IPA yet, a good way to start is to sip it slowly and follow how the aroma opens up as the temperature changes. Leaving it in the glass for a while alters the balance between the fruit character and barrel aroma, letting you enjoy the differences in impression. This is one to experience as a well-kept guest beer at a high-turnover beer pub like Cyblume.