Minoh Beer's "Grapefruit Sour" and Kyoto Brewing collaboration "Iza Kakan" newly tapped at Mukuraf
On May 31, the beer pub Mukuraf in Shin-Ohashi, Koto-ku, Tokyo, tapped Minoh Beer’s "Grapefruit Sour" and Hansharo Beer x Kyoto Brewing’s "Iza Kakan." A sour that highlights citrus acidity and a Belgian tea wit layered with New Summer orange and hojicha are now on offer.
Hop BroAt Mukuraf in Shin-Ohashi, new taps arrived on May 31. Minoh Beer's "Grapefruit Sour" and Hansharo Beer x Kyoto Brewing's "Iza Kakan" appearing side by side is a pretty nice pairing, don't you think?
MugiWhoa! Just from the name, Grapefruit Sour already sounds delicious, but what does it taste like?
Hop BroIt uses a good amount of grapefruit juice, so the fruit-driven acidity and a gentle bitterness come together in a light way. It's very easy to drink, with that tart-and-tasty sour-ale character.
MugiHuh, interesting! But sour ale sounds kind of complicated... does it just mean a sour beer?
Hop BroBasically, yes. It's a style that pushes not just malt sweetness but also lactic acidity and fruit character to the front, and that sharp acidity really wakes up your appetite.
MugiWhat is that! So what kind of beer is the other one, Iza Kakan? The name sounds cool too!
Hop BroIt's a collaboration between Hansharo Beer and Kyoto Brewing, and the style is a Belgian tea wit. They layer in New Summer orange from Shizuoka, coriander, and even their own hojicha to create a finish with depth beneath the freshness.
MugiBelgian tea wit? Another technical term! I can't even picture putting orange and hojicha together in the same beer.
Hop BroIt's based on the general idea of a Belgian white-style beer, where you enjoy spice and citrus character. The addition of roasted hojicha aroma keeps it from ending as just a refreshing beer, and that's what makes it interesting.
MugiAnd Mukuraf has enough seats that you can choose in a relaxed mood too, which is really great! If they have lots of bottles as well, it makes me want to do a tasting side by side.
Hop BroExactly. They have labels like GreenNeighborHardCider, Uchu Brewing, and West Coast Brewing on the list, and they also welcome people who just want to buy bottles, so it's really convenient.
MugiThey even have Chiba-Katsuura marinated bonito sashimi and conger eel cold soup rice? They're completely trying to get people to drink...! Just imagining these early-summer pairings is already making my stomach growl.
Hop BroA sour with acidity, a citrusy Belgian tea wit, and food that suits hot days too. This is definitely a lineup that makes you want to have a drink right now.
MugiYeah, I want to taste my way through Mukuraf today! Starting with the Grapefruit Sour and working through to Iza Kakan might be perfect!
On May 31, the beer pub Mukuraf in Shin-Ohashi, Koto-ku, Tokyo, announced two new taps. One is Minoh Beer’s Grapefruit Sour. It uses plenty of grapefruit juice, bringing together juicy fruit-driven acidity and a subtle bitterness in a light, easy-drinking sour ale. The other is Hansharo Beer x Kyoto Brewing’s Iza Kakan. Made with New Summer orange from Shizuoka Prefecture, coriander, and the brewery’s own hojicha, it is a Belgian tea wit with a refreshing character and a lingering depth.
Mukuraf on this day had plenty of open seats, giving the place a relaxed atmosphere that makes it easy to choose a drink at your own pace. In addition to the new taps, the bottle-beer selection is also strong, with labels such as GreenNeighborHardCider, Uchu Brewing, GROUND TAP BREWING, West Coast Brewing, Collective Arts, and VERTERE on the list. Customers are also welcome to come in just to buy bottle beer, making it a convenient spot for preparing a tasting lineup or picking up drinks to take home.
The food menu is built to complement beer. Dishes suited to the summer heat include Chiba-Katsuura marinated bonito sashimi, conger eel cold soup rice, salsiccia and celery lemon pasta, and spicy eggplant and chicken curry rice. Paired with a sour beer or a citrus-forward brew, it is easy to enjoy the beer-pub style that Morishita is known for. With both new taps and bottles, this is a lineup worth following closely as the early summer season begins.
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Hop BroAt Mukuraf in Shin-Ohashi, new taps arrived on May 31. Minoh Beer's "Grapefruit Sour" and Hansharo Beer x Kyoto Brewing's "Iza Kakan" appearing side by side is a pretty nice pairing, don't you think?
MugiWhoa! Just from the name, Grapefruit Sour already sounds delicious, but what does it taste like?
Hop BroIt uses a good amount of grapefruit juice, so the fruit-driven acidity and a gentle bitterness come together in a light way. It's very easy to drink, with that tart-and-tasty sour-ale character.
MugiHuh, interesting! But sour ale sounds kind of complicated... does it just mean a sour beer?
Hop BroBasically, yes. It's a style that pushes not just malt sweetness but also lactic acidity and fruit character to the front, and that sharp acidity really wakes up your appetite.
MugiWhat is that! So what kind of beer is the other one, Iza Kakan? The name sounds cool too!
Hop BroIt's a collaboration between Hansharo Beer and Kyoto Brewing, and the style is a Belgian tea wit. They layer in New Summer orange from Shizuoka, coriander, and even their own hojicha to create a finish with depth beneath the freshness.
MugiBelgian tea wit? Another technical term! I can't even picture putting orange and hojicha together in the same beer.
Hop BroIt's based on the general idea of a Belgian white-style beer, where you enjoy spice and citrus character. The addition of roasted hojicha aroma keeps it from ending as just a refreshing beer, and that's what makes it interesting.
MugiAnd Mukuraf has enough seats that you can choose in a relaxed mood too, which is really great! If they have lots of bottles as well, it makes me want to do a tasting side by side.
Hop BroExactly. They have labels like GreenNeighborHardCider, Uchu Brewing, and West Coast Brewing on the list, and they also welcome people who just want to buy bottles, so it's really convenient.
MugiThey even have Chiba-Katsuura marinated bonito sashimi and conger eel cold soup rice? They're completely trying to get people to drink...! Just imagining these early-summer pairings is already making my stomach growl.
Hop BroA sour with acidity, a citrusy Belgian tea wit, and food that suits hot days too. This is definitely a lineup that makes you want to have a drink right now.
MugiYeah, I want to taste my way through Mukuraf today! Starting with the Grapefruit Sour and working through to Iza Kakan might be perfect!
