TAP&CROWLER in Shibuya taps three new guest beers from Shimanami Brewery, Hopkotan, and STREETLIGHT BREWING
On June 3, 2026, TAP&CROWLER in Shibuya added three guest beers: one from Shimanami Brewery, one from Hopkotan Brewing, and one from STREETLIGHT BREWING. The bar also highlighted its growler fill service, can sales, and relaxed beer-pub setup.
Hop BroTAP&CROWLER in Shibuya is the story today: three fresh taps went on June 3. Shimanami Brewery, Kuppukotan Brewing, and STREETLIGHT BREWING all showed up at once.
MugiWhat! Three breweries at once? That's basically a mini festival! Following same-day taps in Shibuya feels way too dangerous for my self-control.
Hop BroFirst up is Shimanami Brewery's Lager no Gyakushu. It's a smoked lager at 5.5% ABV, with that nice balance of toasty character and crisp lager drinkability.
MugiWait, smoked lager? What is that! Does the beer walk in wearing a bacon cape or something?
Hop BroIf a bacon cape shows up, we run. It just means the brewer used smoked malt for a toasty smoky aroma, while the finish can still stay surprisingly clean.
Hop BroThen there's Kuppukotan Brewing's FICTION from Kuppukotan. It's a WC Pale Ale at 6.0% ABV, the kind you reach for when you want the hop profile to speak clearly.
MugiAnother acronym! WC Pale Ale sounds like a pop quiz. What am I actually supposed to taste?
Hop BroWest Coast style usually means sharp hop bitterness and a snappier aroma. Instead of leaning sweet, it lets the hops step right to the front.
MugiOhhh! So STREETLIGHT BREWING's MOUNTAINMAN IPA is the one that really goes full hop attack?
Hop BroExactly. If you want classic IPA-style hop presence, that's the one. And T&C also does growler fills to go, so your favorite doesn't have to stay at the bar.
MugiThat is powerful! You can drop in for one, then take more home if you fall for it. My wallet just made a very nervous sound.
Hop BroThey're open until 11:30 p.m., and even pets and kids are welcome, which is unusually easygoing. Now I want a three-beer flight: Lager no Gyakushu, then FICTION, then MOUNTAINMAN IPA to finish.
New guest beers
On June 3, 2026, TAP&CROWLER in Shibuya announced three new guest beers at its Udagawacho beer pub. The post also noted the rough weather, saying the rain was expected to ease by evening, and said the bar would be open until 11:30 pm.
The new lineup is:
- Shimanami Brewery "Lagar no Gyakushu" - SMOKED LAGER / ABV 5.5%
- Hopkotan Brewing "FICTION" - WC PALE ALE / ABV 6.0%
- STREETLIGHT BREWING "MOUNTAINMAN IPA" - IPA / ABV 5.5%
"Lagar no Gyakushu" is a smoked lager, so the appeal here is the combination of roasty, smoky character and clean lager drinkability. Hopkotan Brewing’s "FICTION" is a West Coast pale ale, a style that usually emphasizes hop clarity and a crisp finish. STREETLIGHT BREWING’s "MOUNTAINMAN IPA" rounds out the set with a classic IPA profile for hop-focused drinkers.
TAP&CROWLER is a beer pub that offers drinking-in, canned beer sales, and growler fills. It welcomes solo visitors, pets, and children, making it easy to stop in for a quick pint or take a favorite beer home. The bar accepts cash, credit cards, PayPay, Hachipay, and transit IC payments.
For beer fans in Shibuya, it is a useful spot to keep an eye on when you want to follow the tap list and catch fresh guest beers as they land.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTAP&CROWLER in Shibuya is the story today: three fresh taps went on June 3. Shimanami Brewery, Kuppukotan Brewing, and STREETLIGHT BREWING all showed up at once.
MugiWhat! Three breweries at once? That's basically a mini festival! Following same-day taps in Shibuya feels way too dangerous for my self-control.
Hop BroFirst up is Shimanami Brewery's Lager no Gyakushu. It's a smoked lager at 5.5% ABV, with that nice balance of toasty character and crisp lager drinkability.
MugiWait, smoked lager? What is that! Does the beer walk in wearing a bacon cape or something?
Hop BroIf a bacon cape shows up, we run. It just means the brewer used smoked malt for a toasty smoky aroma, while the finish can still stay surprisingly clean.
Hop BroThen there's Kuppukotan Brewing's FICTION from Kuppukotan. It's a WC Pale Ale at 6.0% ABV, the kind you reach for when you want the hop profile to speak clearly.
MugiAnother acronym! WC Pale Ale sounds like a pop quiz. What am I actually supposed to taste?
Hop BroWest Coast style usually means sharp hop bitterness and a snappier aroma. Instead of leaning sweet, it lets the hops step right to the front.
MugiOhhh! So STREETLIGHT BREWING's MOUNTAINMAN IPA is the one that really goes full hop attack?
Hop BroExactly. If you want classic IPA-style hop presence, that's the one. And T&C also does growler fills to go, so your favorite doesn't have to stay at the bar.
MugiThat is powerful! You can drop in for one, then take more home if you fall for it. My wallet just made a very nervous sound.
Hop BroThey're open until 11:30 p.m., and even pets and kids are welcome, which is unusually easygoing. Now I want a three-beer flight: Lager no Gyakushu, then FICTION, then MOUNTAINMAN IPA to finish.
