vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR Opens Three New Drafts Including Ushitora’s Double Standard
vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR, a craft beer pub in Higashi-Ikebukuro, Tokyo, has added three new drafts: Ushitora Brewery’s Double Standard, Swan Lake Porter, and Fujizakura Heights Beer’s Weizen. The pub opens at 3 p.m. on Saturdays.
Hop BroIn Higashi-Ikebukuro, vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR has three new taps ready to explore!
MugiWhat? Three beers at once? The tasting mission is officially on!
Hop BroThe star is Ushitora Brewery's “Double Standard.” It is a Double IPA with aromas reminiscent of a fruit-forward wheat beer.
MugiNo way! It smells sweet like a wheat beer, but has Double IPA bitterness too?
Hop BroExactly. An IPA puts hop aroma and bitterness center stage; a Double IPA is a bolder, stronger version. Floral aroma, crisp bite.
MugiA flower garden for the nose and boot camp for the tongue—what an intense contrast!
Hop BroNext is Swan Lake Beer's “Swan Lake Porter.” Roasted-malt aroma and bitterness meet an elegant, gently sweet body.
MugiRoasted malt? They roast the grain too? Toasty little grains are making the beer?
Hop BroThat is the idea! Roasting malt creates coffee-and-dark-chocolate notes. A porter is perfect for a relaxed, unhurried pint.
MugiOh, nice! With that sweetness too, it sounds made for a leisurely meal.
Hop BroAnd there is Fujizakura Heights Beer’s signature award-winning Weizen. Its elegant, banana-like fruitiness makes it welcoming for newer craft-beer fans.
MugiWeizen first, porter next, Double Standard last—Saturday at 3 p.m. cheers sounds absolutely necessary!
vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR in Higashi-Ikebukuro, Tokyo, has announced three new draft beer openings.
The standout is Ushitora Brewery’s Double Standard, a Double IPA described as offering an intense combination of fruit-weizen-like aromatics and pronounced bitterness. Its expressive aroma and assertive hop character should appeal to drinkers looking for a full-flavored pour.
Swan Lake Porter is another new option. Roasted malt aromas and bitterness are balanced by an elegant sweetness and a rounded body, making it a suitable choice for a slower, malt-focused tasting.
The lineup also includes Weizen from Fujizakura Heights Beer, the brewery’s flagship beer with numerous awards. Its defining feature is a sweet, refined fruitiness often compared to banana, making it an approachable wheat beer for both regular craft beer drinkers and newcomers.
vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR is a craft beer pub in Toshima, Tokyo, offering a broad range of beer styles alongside carefully prepared food. Table seating is available, making the venue suitable for a relaxed meal, a tasting session, or an after-shopping stop in Ikebukuro.
The pub opens at 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Guests can compare the three new drafts—from hop-forward Double IPA to roasty porter and aromatic weizen—in one visit. Check the venue’s latest announcements or social media for current opening hours and closing days before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIn Higashi-Ikebukuro, vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR has three new taps ready to explore!
MugiWhat? Three beers at once? The tasting mission is officially on!
Hop BroThe star is Ushitora Brewery's “Double Standard.” It is a Double IPA with aromas reminiscent of a fruit-forward wheat beer.
MugiNo way! It smells sweet like a wheat beer, but has Double IPA bitterness too?
Hop BroExactly. An IPA puts hop aroma and bitterness center stage; a Double IPA is a bolder, stronger version. Floral aroma, crisp bite.
MugiA flower garden for the nose and boot camp for the tongue—what an intense contrast!
Hop BroNext is Swan Lake Beer's “Swan Lake Porter.” Roasted-malt aroma and bitterness meet an elegant, gently sweet body.
MugiRoasted malt? They roast the grain too? Toasty little grains are making the beer?
Hop BroThat is the idea! Roasting malt creates coffee-and-dark-chocolate notes. A porter is perfect for a relaxed, unhurried pint.
MugiOh, nice! With that sweetness too, it sounds made for a leisurely meal.
Hop BroAnd there is Fujizakura Heights Beer’s signature award-winning Weizen. Its elegant, banana-like fruitiness makes it welcoming for newer craft-beer fans.
MugiWeizen first, porter next, Double Standard last—Saturday at 3 p.m. cheers sounds absolutely necessary!
