TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa to Pour Anniversary Beer "Drink Me!" on April 11
At TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa, a craft beer growler-fill specialty shop in Shimokitazawa, an unveiling event for the 8th anniversary beer "Drink Me!" will be held on Saturday, April 11. Brewed by Kyoto Brewing, it is a Hazy IPA with ABV 5.5% and IBU 45.
Hop BroAt TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa, there's going to be an 8th anniversary beer. Kyoto Brewing's "Drink Me!" is being unveiled on April 11, and this is definitely one you won't want to miss.
MugiWhoa! A beer called "Drink Me!" is basically telling you to drink it already!? It's cute like a fairy tale, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Hazy IPA, right. ABV 5.5% and IBU 45, so it's the juicy, hazy kind, but with solid bitterness too.
MugiWhat's IBU?! Does that mean a bitterness number? Hearing 45 makes it sound a little more like a grown-up beer.
Hop BroExactly, IBU is a measure of bitterness. And this one has a freshness like berries and melon, plus a resin-like depth, so it's got a pretty complex flavor profile.
MugiWait, so it's not just fruit!? It even has a cannabis-like aroma? That's suddenly like an adult forest!
Hop BroThat description is pretty great. It uses rye and oats, so it's made with a soft mouthfeel, which means even if the aroma is bold, the drinking experience should still be gentle.
MugiHmm, so it's smooth on the palate but intense on the nose. Juicy yet deep sounds like a very unfair kind of charm.
Hop BroAnd TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa fills growlers to order, so it's a shop that really cares about freshness. They even adjust the foam by changing the CO2 and N2 ratio, so it's fun how each style has its own character.
MugiWhat, they even tune the foam!? If I can drink it with a standing-bar vibe and bring food too, I want to invite some friends and take it slow!
Hop BroIt really feels like a perfect anniversary beer, where Kyoto Brewing's craftsmanship and the shop's personality come together. On April 11, this is definitely not going to be just one drink.
MugiYeah, just reading about it makes my throat tighten! I want to raise a glass in Shimokitazawa with Drink Me! in hand!
Unveiling the 8th Anniversary Beer on April 11
At TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa, a craft beer growler-fill specialty shop just a 3-minute walk from Tokyo's Shimokitazawa Station, an event celebrating its 8th anniversary will be held from 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 11. The star this time is "Drink Me!", the anniversary beer crafted by Kyoto Brewing. As the name suggests, the shop prides itself on filling growlers and serving draft beer at peak freshness, so the event is set up to let guests fully enjoy a special glass.
Beer on Offer
- Drink Me! / Kyoto Brewing
- Style: Hazy IPA
- ABV: 5.5%
- IBU: 45
The tasting notes describe a soft mouthfeel from the use of rye and oats, layered with a fresh fruitiness reminiscent of berries and melon, while a complex aroma with a dense impression of cannabis and resin spreads throughout. It sounds like a Hazy IPA with the juiciness you'd expect, but with depth beyond simple sweetness.
A Shop Worth Drinking in Shimokitazawa
TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa is known for its style of filling growlers with a dedicated dispenser for each order. Draft-to-growler filling helps preserve freshness, and the shop also pays close attention to foam by adjusting the CO2 and N2 ratio for each beer style. Inside, you can also stop by for a quick drink at the counter, and the lineup includes mostly domestic taps plus bottles that change daily.
There is no food service, but you are free to bring your own food. With beer as the centerpiece, it's a great setting for lingering over drinks with friends. "Drink Me!", timed to the shop's 8th anniversary, is a fitting commemorative beer that blends the shop's personality with Kyoto Brewing's craftsmanship.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa, there's going to be an 8th anniversary beer. Kyoto Brewing's "Drink Me!" is being unveiled on April 11, and this is definitely one you won't want to miss.
MugiWhoa! A beer called "Drink Me!" is basically telling you to drink it already!? It's cute like a fairy tale, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Hazy IPA, right. ABV 5.5% and IBU 45, so it's the juicy, hazy kind, but with solid bitterness too.
MugiWhat's IBU?! Does that mean a bitterness number? Hearing 45 makes it sound a little more like a grown-up beer.
Hop BroExactly, IBU is a measure of bitterness. And this one has a freshness like berries and melon, plus a resin-like depth, so it's got a pretty complex flavor profile.
MugiWait, so it's not just fruit!? It even has a cannabis-like aroma? That's suddenly like an adult forest!
Hop BroThat description is pretty great. It uses rye and oats, so it's made with a soft mouthfeel, which means even if the aroma is bold, the drinking experience should still be gentle.
MugiHmm, so it's smooth on the palate but intense on the nose. Juicy yet deep sounds like a very unfair kind of charm.
Hop BroAnd TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa fills growlers to order, so it's a shop that really cares about freshness. They even adjust the foam by changing the CO2 and N2 ratio, so it's fun how each style has its own character.
MugiWhat, they even tune the foam!? If I can drink it with a standing-bar vibe and bring food too, I want to invite some friends and take it slow!
Hop BroIt really feels like a perfect anniversary beer, where Kyoto Brewing's craftsmanship and the shop's personality come together. On April 11, this is definitely not going to be just one drink.
MugiYeah, just reading about it makes my throat tighten! I want to raise a glass in Shimokitazawa with Drink Me! in hand!
