Beerbar Festa Shimokitazawa taps Houjou Brewing Stout and RIOT Beer Stay Dread
Beerbar Festa Shimokitazawa posted its July 23 lineup, adding two new taps: Houjou Brewing’s stout and RIOT Beer’s Stay Dread. The Shimokitazawa beer pub also listed a wide 12-tap draft selection.
Hop BroShimokitazawa just gave us a dangerous after-work plan: Beer Bar Festa Shimokitazawa tapped two new beers on July 23 and is pouring a full 12 taps.
MugiWhat! A place near the station with darts and two fresh taps? That is exactly how self-control disappears after work!
Hop BroOne star is Hojo Brewing's Hojo Brewing Stout, built around roasty dark malt with a gentle touch of sweetness.
MugiWhoa, but dark malt sounds like chemistry class. What does that actually taste like?
Hop BroBasically, roasting the grain brings coffee-like notes and toasty bitterness, so a stout can feel dark but approachable instead of just heavy.
MugiOkay, I love that. A beer that looks intense but acts gentle is peak gap appeal!
Hop BroThe other new pour is Riot Beer's Stay Dread, with low bitterness, juicy character, and that very drinkable vibe that gets risky fast.
MugiHold on, what does drinkable mean here? Is that beer-speak for 'whoops, my glass is empty'?
Hop BroExactly. It is not too heavy, so the next sip just keeps happening. Add Yokohama's weizen and T.Y. Harbor's pilsner, and the range across 12 taps gets seriously fun.
MugiAnd Fog is almost gone? That is pressure! Plus the lineup changes all the time, so this is the solo-stop pub to remember in Shimokitazawa.
Hop BroTwo minutes from the station and open until 1 a.m. on weekdays makes it strong for a second stop too. I already want a stout versus Stay Dread side by side.
MugiRoasty dark beer and juicy easy sipper back to back? That sounds like a traffic jam of happiness. I want that toast now!
Beerbar Festa Shimokitazawa sits about a two-minute walk from Shimokitazawa Station and works as a beer pub where draft craft beer and darts can be enjoyed together. It is an easy place to drop into solo, with weekday hours running until 1 a.m.
New taps on July 23
Two beers were added to the board:
- Houjou Brewing “Houjou Brewing Stout”
Described as a balanced stout with the toasty character of dark malts and a gentle sweetness.
- RIOT Beer “Stay Dread”
A beer with restrained bitterness, an easy-drinking profile, and a juicy finish.
Draft lineup
The domestic selection included Yokohama Beer “Weizen,” Setouchi “Dunkel,” Ushiku “Wander Vogel IPA,” Setouchi “High Five IPA,” Nomcraft “Dinosaur Zuu,” T.Y. Harbor “Kanpai West Coast Pilsner,” and the regular pour, Heartland. The overseas section featured Division “Disco Ninja IPA,” Burnt Mill “Fog” marked as running low, and DDC! “Rose Dibuscus.”
The post also noted upcoming rotation names such as DDC!, Migration, Sierra Nevada, Houjou, Coedo, Riot, Y Market, Shonan, and Shiga Kogen. That fast-moving tap list is a big part of the appeal here: a return visit can easily land you on a completely different beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroShimokitazawa just gave us a dangerous after-work plan: Beer Bar Festa Shimokitazawa tapped two new beers on July 23 and is pouring a full 12 taps.
MugiWhat! A place near the station with darts and two fresh taps? That is exactly how self-control disappears after work!
Hop BroOne star is Hojo Brewing's Hojo Brewing Stout, built around roasty dark malt with a gentle touch of sweetness.
MugiWhoa, but dark malt sounds like chemistry class. What does that actually taste like?
Hop BroBasically, roasting the grain brings coffee-like notes and toasty bitterness, so a stout can feel dark but approachable instead of just heavy.
MugiOkay, I love that. A beer that looks intense but acts gentle is peak gap appeal!
Hop BroThe other new pour is Riot Beer's Stay Dread, with low bitterness, juicy character, and that very drinkable vibe that gets risky fast.
MugiHold on, what does drinkable mean here? Is that beer-speak for 'whoops, my glass is empty'?
Hop BroExactly. It is not too heavy, so the next sip just keeps happening. Add Yokohama's weizen and T.Y. Harbor's pilsner, and the range across 12 taps gets seriously fun.
MugiAnd Fog is almost gone? That is pressure! Plus the lineup changes all the time, so this is the solo-stop pub to remember in Shimokitazawa.
Hop BroTwo minutes from the station and open until 1 a.m. on weekdays makes it strong for a second stop too. I already want a stout versus Stay Dread side by side.
MugiRoasty dark beer and juicy easy sipper back to back? That sounds like a traffic jam of happiness. I want that toast now!
