CRAFT BEER Market Tokyo Torch Taps Minami Shinshu Beer and Vector Brewing
In an Instagram post on May 8, the CRAFT BEER Market Tokyo Torch location announced Minami Shinshu Beer’s "Yamaso Hop" and Vector Brewing’s "Shiro Neko Punch" as the beers newly tapped. It’s worth noting as part of the shop’s tap update, given that it keeps around 30 draft beers on hand at all times.
Hop BroAt TOKYO TORCH in Otemachi, two kegs got tapped at once. Minami Shinshu Beer’s "Yamaso Hop" and Vector Brewing’s "Shiro Neko Punch" make a perfect Friday drink combo.
MugiWhat, two at the same time!? And the names are already fun! Yamaso sounds like grapes, and Shiro Neko Punch sounds like a cat punch is about to fly at me!
Hop BroGood reaction. Minami Shinshu Beer’s "Yamaso Hop" is attractive for its fruity nuances, and when you drink it, the edges of the aroma rise softly.
MugiFruity nuances means there are fruits in the beer? Wait, are hops not just bitter!
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: it’s a matter of aroma expression. With hops and fermentation character, you can get impressions like grape-like notes or berry-like sensations.
MugiI see! Then what kind of beer is Vector Brewing’s Shiro Neko Punch? From the name alone it sounds lively, like something I could keep drinking right away!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a hoppy weizen, with citrus-like aroma and a light, easy-drinking finish as the key points. It’s like the softness of a weizen with the flair of hops on top.
MugiA hoppy weizen sounds like it’s strong just from the name, but it’s easy to drink!? That’s unfair!
Hop BroOn top of that, CRAFT BEER Market Tokyo Torch always has about 30 drafts available, so the fun of comparing the two beers’ personalities is big. And since they even have gyoza and spice dishes, the pairing game is strong.
MugiWhat, gyoza and beer too? That’s an instant win! I want to start with Yamaso Hop, then Shiro Neko Punch, while feeling the wind on the terrace!
Hop BroYeah, it’s the one beer after work kind of place. Following TOKYO TORCH’s tap updates, today makes me want to compare one beer with fruity character and one light, easygoing beer.
MugiI’m totally in the mood to drink now! The top candidate for tonight is definitely these two!
Two Kegs Tapped in Tokyo’s Tokiwa-bashi
In an Instagram post on May 8, CRAFT BEER Market Tokyo Torch announced its newly tapped beers. This time, the two beers that appeared were Minami Shinshu Beer’s "Yamaso Hop" and Vector Brewing’s "Shiro Neko Punch." It made for a Friday after Golden Week with two easygoing beers that are also easy to enjoy on the terrace.
The shop is a beer pub on the first floor of TOKYO TORCH Tokiwa-bashi Tower. It always stocks about 30 kinds of domestic and international craft beers on draft, and its appeal lies in the ease with which you can casually compare a wide range of labels. Food designed to pair with craft beer is also available, and with gyoza and spice-focused dishes at the center, it’s easy to find plates that go well with beer. In addition to counter seating, there is terrace seating, making it convenient for everything from solo drinking to group visits.
The two beers make a pair that’s easy to enjoy for their contrasting directions. "Yamaso Hop" is a beer from Minami Shinshu Beer and is known for having fruity nuances. By contrast, "Shiro Neko Punch" is Vector Brewing’s hoppy weizen, featuring citrus-like aromas and a light, easy-drinking finish. What’s interesting is being able to line up one beer to savor carefully with one that’s easy to keep drinking.
Because it’s an easy stop after work in the Otemachi area and a place where following the tap list is part of the fun, this latest tapping is not to be missed. As the weather shifts rapidly toward summer, these two kegs are the first ones to check out.
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Hop BroAt TOKYO TORCH in Otemachi, two kegs got tapped at once. Minami Shinshu Beer’s "Yamaso Hop" and Vector Brewing’s "Shiro Neko Punch" make a perfect Friday drink combo.
MugiWhat, two at the same time!? And the names are already fun! Yamaso sounds like grapes, and Shiro Neko Punch sounds like a cat punch is about to fly at me!
Hop BroGood reaction. Minami Shinshu Beer’s "Yamaso Hop" is attractive for its fruity nuances, and when you drink it, the edges of the aroma rise softly.
MugiFruity nuances means there are fruits in the beer? Wait, are hops not just bitter!
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: it’s a matter of aroma expression. With hops and fermentation character, you can get impressions like grape-like notes or berry-like sensations.
MugiI see! Then what kind of beer is Vector Brewing’s Shiro Neko Punch? From the name alone it sounds lively, like something I could keep drinking right away!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a hoppy weizen, with citrus-like aroma and a light, easy-drinking finish as the key points. It’s like the softness of a weizen with the flair of hops on top.
MugiA hoppy weizen sounds like it’s strong just from the name, but it’s easy to drink!? That’s unfair!
Hop BroOn top of that, CRAFT BEER Market Tokyo Torch always has about 30 drafts available, so the fun of comparing the two beers’ personalities is big. And since they even have gyoza and spice dishes, the pairing game is strong.
MugiWhat, gyoza and beer too? That’s an instant win! I want to start with Yamaso Hop, then Shiro Neko Punch, while feeling the wind on the terrace!
Hop BroYeah, it’s the one beer after work kind of place. Following TOKYO TORCH’s tap updates, today makes me want to compare one beer with fruity character and one light, easygoing beer.
MugiI’m totally in the mood to drink now! The top candidate for tonight is definitely these two!
