“SGT JUNIPERS LONELY HOPS CLUB BAND” tapped at Ushitora First Branch
At Ushitora First Branch, the collaboration West Coast IPA “SGT JUNIPERS LONELY HOPS CLUB BAND,” brewed at TDM 1874 Brewery, has arrived. Using Ekuanot, Simcoe, Nelson Sauvin, and more, it is a beer designed to balance hop aroma and bitterness.
Hop BroAt Ushitora First Branch, SGT JUNIPERS LONELY HOPS CLUB BAND has been tapped. It’s a collaboration West Coast IPA brewed at TDM 1874 Brewery, and just the name alone already sounds like it could get you drunk.
MugiWow, the name is so long it looks more like a band name! But what does a West Coast IPA taste like?
Hop BroIn short, it’s the kind of beer where the aroma stands out and the bitterness is clear and defined. This one is themed around balancing hop aroma and bitterness, and it includes Ekuanot, Simcoe, and even Nelson Sauvin.
MugiWait, all those hop names are suddenly crowding together! What is Ekuanot, some kind of spell?
Hop BroNot a spell. It’s a hop variety. It builds layers of aroma with citrus and tropical notes, and they also use Mosaic, El Dorado, and Cryo Columbus.
MugiOhhh! It sounds like just bringing the glass close would get things exciting. And with ABV 7.0%, it sounds like it has real body too.
Hop BroExactly. With IBU 55, the bitterness is dependable too. If you start with the aroma and then follow the sharp bitterness, you can really understand how this beer was designed.
MugiI see, so you enjoy the aroma first and then the bitterness! Then I want to drink it while looking for citrus and pine!
Hop BroThat’s the way to do it. If you pair it with fried food or strongly flavored snacks, the hop character stands out even more and the match is excellent.
MugiWhoa, that’s totally dangerous! If they serve something like that in Shimokitazawa, we’d end up on the one more pint course!
Hop BroNo doubt about it. Add this one to the fun of rotating taps at Ushitora First Branch, and it gives you that I want to drink it right now feeling.
Tap Opening Information
At Ushitora First Branch, the collaboration beer “SGT JUNIPERS LONELY HOPS CLUB BAND” was tapped today. In an Instagram post, it was introduced as a beer that appeared at the Shimokitazawa Beer Festival, and the image confirms that it is a special West Coast IPA brewed at TDM 1874 Brewery.
The hops used include Ekuanot, Simcoe, Nelson Sauvin, Mosaic, El Dorado, and Cryo Columbus, and the beer’s design centers on balancing hop aroma with firm bitterness. ABV is 7.0%, and IBU is 55. As the style name suggests, it has specs that let you enjoy both a clear aromatic profile and substantial drinkability.
How It Fits the Venue
Ushitora First Branch is a beer pub in the Shimokitazawa area that serves a wide range of its own craft beers. Part of the appeal is coming back for the taps that change from day to day, and the venue is known for being a good match for limited guest beers and collaborations. A West Coast IPA with a distinct hop profile is the kind of beer that can stand out strongly in this lineup.
Tasting Tips
This beer is built around aromas that you can expect to include citrus, tropical fruit, pine, and resin. If you first take in the aroma and then check the sharp bitterness, the character typical of a West Coast IPA should come through clearly. If you pair it with food, fried dishes or richly flavored snacks will make the hop impression stand out even more.
If you are drinking craft beer in Shimokitazawa, a place like Ushitora First Branch, where the venue’s personality and the fun of rotating taps coexist, is hard to overlook. This latest tap opening is one that reminds you of that appeal once again.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Ushitora First Branch, SGT JUNIPERS LONELY HOPS CLUB BAND has been tapped. It’s a collaboration West Coast IPA brewed at TDM 1874 Brewery, and just the name alone already sounds like it could get you drunk.
MugiWow, the name is so long it looks more like a band name! But what does a West Coast IPA taste like?
Hop BroIn short, it’s the kind of beer where the aroma stands out and the bitterness is clear and defined. This one is themed around balancing hop aroma and bitterness, and it includes Ekuanot, Simcoe, and even Nelson Sauvin.
MugiWait, all those hop names are suddenly crowding together! What is Ekuanot, some kind of spell?
Hop BroNot a spell. It’s a hop variety. It builds layers of aroma with citrus and tropical notes, and they also use Mosaic, El Dorado, and Cryo Columbus.
MugiOhhh! It sounds like just bringing the glass close would get things exciting. And with ABV 7.0%, it sounds like it has real body too.
Hop BroExactly. With IBU 55, the bitterness is dependable too. If you start with the aroma and then follow the sharp bitterness, you can really understand how this beer was designed.
MugiI see, so you enjoy the aroma first and then the bitterness! Then I want to drink it while looking for citrus and pine!
Hop BroThat’s the way to do it. If you pair it with fried food or strongly flavored snacks, the hop character stands out even more and the match is excellent.
MugiWhoa, that’s totally dangerous! If they serve something like that in Shimokitazawa, we’d end up on the one more pint course!
Hop BroNo doubt about it. Add this one to the fun of rotating taps at Ushitora First Branch, and it gives you that I want to drink it right now feeling.
