RAVENS in Akabane lists Baeren beers, Moretti and other taps
Sports&DiningBar RAVENS in Akabane posted its hours for Wednesday, September 2, 17:00-26:00 (last order 25:00) and announced its guest beers. Baeren Brewery's Classic and Schwarz arrived, alongside Moretti, Shirohonoka, and O'Hara's 51st State IPA.
Hop BroSports&DiningBar RAVENS in Akabane has a five-beer tap list today. Baeren Classic and Schwarz are joined by Moretti, Shirohonoka, and O'Hara's 51st State IPA.
MugiWait, they're open until 2 a.m. ? That is wildly convenient. You can watch a game and still squeeze in a proper beer stop!
Hop BroExactly, and the headline is two Baeren pours from Iwate. Classic is a traditional Dortmund-style lager, and Schwarz is their dark beer entry.
MugiHold on, what is Schwarz ? That sounds less like beer and more like the final boss of a fantasy tavern!
Hop BroFair question. It's basically a bottom-fermented dark lager. Cool fermentation keeps it clean, so the roasted character shows up without getting too heavy.
MugiOkay, but bottom fermented where ? Are the yeast down there doing tiny squat workouts at the bottom of the tank?
Hop BroMore or less, the yeast settles low after fermentation. The result is a crisp black beer, which is why even people who think they dislike dark beer can get pulled in.
MugiThat already sounds fun, and the other three feel like a whole flavor spread. What's the deal with Moretti, Shirohonoka, and O'Hara's?
Hop BroMoretti is an easy food-friendly Italian lager, Shirohonoka brings fine foam and soft unfiltered texture, and O'Hara's 51st State IPA is a hop-forward Irish IPA for aroma chasers.
MugiSo RAVENS is basically a sports-night cheat code: Akabane Plaza Hotel 1F, late hours, and a lineup that runs from lager to black beer.
Hop BroRight, you could open with Classic, slide into Shirohonoka, then finish on Schwarz or the IPA. That's a perfect tasting route, and now I want that lineup tonight.
MugiThen we're settled. This calls for a tonight's pint meeting at RAVENS. I'm taking Shirohonoka and Schwarz, and you're obviously ordering everything.
Tap lineup for September 2
Sports&DiningBar RAVENS in Akabane shared its business hours for Wednesday, September 2, 17:00-26:00 (last order 25:00) together with an update on the guest beer lineup. The post says Classic and Schwarz had arrived from Baeren Brewery in Iwate, while the tap list for the day included Moretti, Shirohonoka, and O'Hara's 51st State IPA.
What is on tap
Baeren's Classic is described as a Dortmund-style lager, and Schwarz as a black beer with broad appeal even for drinkers who are not usually into dark beers. That gives the lineup a clear range, from classic lager character to a darker, malt-driven pour.
Shirohonoka is a restaurant-only draft beer from Sapporo Breweries, known for its creamy foam and soft, unfiltered profile. O'Hara's 51st State IPA comes from O'Hara's Brewery (Carlow Brewing Company) and is the hop-forward choice for IPA fans. Moretti rounds out the list as an easy-to-pair Italian lager.
The venue
RAVENS is a beer pub on the first floor of Akabane Plaza Hotel in northern Tokyo. The bar is set up for sports viewing, and the post also notes that guests should ask in advance if they want to watch a specific sport. The late-night hours make it a practical stop before or after a game, or for a meal with a beer.
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Hop BroSports&DiningBar RAVENS in Akabane has a five-beer tap list today. Baeren Classic and Schwarz are joined by Moretti, Shirohonoka, and O'Hara's 51st State IPA.
MugiWait, they're open until 2 a.m. ? That is wildly convenient. You can watch a game and still squeeze in a proper beer stop!
Hop BroExactly, and the headline is two Baeren pours from Iwate. Classic is a traditional Dortmund-style lager, and Schwarz is their dark beer entry.
MugiHold on, what is Schwarz ? That sounds less like beer and more like the final boss of a fantasy tavern!
Hop BroFair question. It's basically a bottom-fermented dark lager. Cool fermentation keeps it clean, so the roasted character shows up without getting too heavy.
MugiOkay, but bottom fermented where ? Are the yeast down there doing tiny squat workouts at the bottom of the tank?
Hop BroMore or less, the yeast settles low after fermentation. The result is a crisp black beer, which is why even people who think they dislike dark beer can get pulled in.
MugiThat already sounds fun, and the other three feel like a whole flavor spread. What's the deal with Moretti, Shirohonoka, and O'Hara's?
Hop BroMoretti is an easy food-friendly Italian lager, Shirohonoka brings fine foam and soft unfiltered texture, and O'Hara's 51st State IPA is a hop-forward Irish IPA for aroma chasers.
MugiSo RAVENS is basically a sports-night cheat code: Akabane Plaza Hotel 1F, late hours, and a lineup that runs from lager to black beer.
Hop BroRight, you could open with Classic, slide into Shirohonoka, then finish on Schwarz or the IPA. That's a perfect tasting route, and now I want that lineup tonight.
MugiThen we're settled. This calls for a tonight's pint meeting at RAVENS. I'm taking Shirohonoka and Schwarz, and you're obviously ordering everything.
