Hop-Scotch Tokyo introduces saba mustard curry and eight taps for April 1
The beer pub Hop-Scotch Tokyo in Fujimi, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, released its April 1 business notice together with its lunch curry and tap list for the day. The lineup ranges widely from IPA to sour, hazy, and pilsner, making it a day with plenty to choose from starting at noon.
Hop BroToday’s pick is Hop-Scotch Tokyo in Fujimi, Chiyoda Ward. Along with its April 1 business notice, it’s even putting out saba mustard curry for lunch, so this one really hits for people who are fully ready to drink from midday.
MugiWait, saba mustard curry!? Pairing that with beer sounds unbeatable. Is this the kind of place you can go to if you skip breakfast!?
Hop BroAnd there are eight taps that day, with the first one that really catches the eye being Georgetown Brewing’s Lucille. It’s an IPA at 7% ABV and 85 IBU, so it leans strongly into classic bitterness.
MugiIBU 85? What is that! So a high number means, like, stronger bitterness? It’s basically the beer saying, ‘Brace yourself!’
Hop BroExactly. IBU is a rough measure of bitterness. So an IPA like Lucille is for people who want it not just aromatic, but properly bitter. It also goes well with the fat in curry.
MugiThen do they have something fruity too? On a day like this, it’s nice when there’s a fruity option to pick depending on your mood!
Hop BroThey do. Bellwoods Brewery’s Jelly King is exactly that. It’s a Dry Hopped Sour Ale with passionfruit, orange, and guava, so the tartness and tropical character really pop.
MugiWhat is that, it sounds delicious just from the name! And West Coast Brewing’s Slow Motion feels like it’s telling you to take your time, which I love.
Hop BroThat Slow Motion is a CBD Hazy Session IPA at 4.5% ABV, so it’s perfect if you want to start light. Chucknut Brewery’s Gold Label Pils is also handy for palate cleansing, with the crispness you’d expect from a pilsner.
MugiWhat, they have hazy, sour, and pilsner too!? Then this is basically a beer tasting paradise, right? My brain is busy from the morning already!
Hop BroExactly. There’s also a stronger hazy like Totopia Brewery’s Sirenphobia, and in the end it’s nice that you can play around with different flavors throughout the day alongside the saba mustard curry.
MugiAll right, I want to start with Jelly King! And then finish with curry, so let’s go enjoy the whole lunch experience today!
Along with its Wednesday, April 1 business notice, the beer pub Hop-Scotch Tokyo in Fujimi, Chiyoda Ward introduced its lunch curry and the day’s tap list. The shop opens at 12:00 and takes a break from 14:00 to 16:00. For lunch, it will serve saba mustard curry, offering a menu designed to be enjoyed as a food-and-beer pairing.
Eight beers in different styles will be on tap that day. The lineup is as follows.
- Georgetown Brewing “Lucille” (IPA, ABV 7%, IBU 85)
- Bellwoods Brewery “Jelly King Passionfruit, Orange, Guava” (Dry Hopped Sour Ale w/ Passionfruit, Orange, Guava, ABV 5.6%)
- West Coast Brewing “Slow Motion” (CBD Hazy Session IPA, ABV 4.5%)
- Totopia Brewery “Sirenphobia” (Hazy Double IPA, ABV 8%)
- Oni-Densetsu “Kin-Oni Pale Ale CGX Nelson ver.” (Pale Ale, ABV 5.5%, IBU 40)
- Faction Brewing “Command 450” (IPA, ABV 6.7%)
- Chucknut Brewery “Gold Label Pils” (Pilsner, ABV 5.5%, IBU 25)
- Totopia Brewery “Auroraphobia” (DH Sour IPA w/ Black Currant, Mango, Raspberry, Sweet Cherry, Vanilla, ABV 6%)
Although the lineup is centered on IPA styles, it also includes hazy, sour, pilsner, and pale ale, making it easy to compare the differences in drinkability. If you want to start light, “Slow Motion” or “Gold Label Pils” stand out. If you’re looking for something fruity, “Jelly King” and “Auroraphobia” are eye-catching choices. If you want a firm bitterness, “Lucille” and “Command 450” are strong candidates, and if you want a fuller body, “Sirenphobia” is another option. Paired with the lunch curry, the appeal is that you can change how you drink depending on the time of day, which feels very much like Hop-Scotch Tokyo.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s pick is Hop-Scotch Tokyo in Fujimi, Chiyoda Ward. Along with its April 1 business notice, it’s even putting out saba mustard curry for lunch, so this one really hits for people who are fully ready to drink from midday.
MugiWait, saba mustard curry!? Pairing that with beer sounds unbeatable. Is this the kind of place you can go to if you skip breakfast!?
Hop BroAnd there are eight taps that day, with the first one that really catches the eye being Georgetown Brewing’s Lucille. It’s an IPA at 7% ABV and 85 IBU, so it leans strongly into classic bitterness.
MugiIBU 85? What is that! So a high number means, like, stronger bitterness? It’s basically the beer saying, ‘Brace yourself!’
Hop BroExactly. IBU is a rough measure of bitterness. So an IPA like Lucille is for people who want it not just aromatic, but properly bitter. It also goes well with the fat in curry.
MugiThen do they have something fruity too? On a day like this, it’s nice when there’s a fruity option to pick depending on your mood!
Hop BroThey do. Bellwoods Brewery’s Jelly King is exactly that. It’s a Dry Hopped Sour Ale with passionfruit, orange, and guava, so the tartness and tropical character really pop.
MugiWhat is that, it sounds delicious just from the name! And West Coast Brewing’s Slow Motion feels like it’s telling you to take your time, which I love.
Hop BroThat Slow Motion is a CBD Hazy Session IPA at 4.5% ABV, so it’s perfect if you want to start light. Chucknut Brewery’s Gold Label Pils is also handy for palate cleansing, with the crispness you’d expect from a pilsner.
MugiWhat, they have hazy, sour, and pilsner too!? Then this is basically a beer tasting paradise, right? My brain is busy from the morning already!
Hop BroExactly. There’s also a stronger hazy like Totopia Brewery’s Sirenphobia, and in the end it’s nice that you can play around with different flavors throughout the day alongside the saba mustard curry.
MugiAll right, I want to start with Jelly King! And then finish with curry, so let’s go enjoy the whole lunch experience today!
