Mukuraf taps Yamorido's "Chakabuki Shincha ver." and TWO RABBITS' "Dr.HOPTHUMB"
Mukuraf, a beer pub in Tokyo's Koto Ward, announced two new taps on August 8: Yamorido's saison "Chakabuki Shincha ver." and TWO RABBITS' hazy IPA "Dr.HOPTHUMB." Bottles from VERTERE, West Coast Brewing, and GOODHOPS are also available, with regular service resuming on August 19 after the Obon break.
Hop BroMukuraf in Shin-Ohashi has two fresh taps today. Yamorido's 'Chakabuki Shincha ver.' and TWO RABBITS' 'Dr.HOPTHUMB' just went on.
MugiWait, Chakabuki Shincha ver.? Tea... in beer? My brain just did a double take!
Hop BroYep, it's a tea-driven saison made with fresh Uji karigane tea. You get bright new-tea aromatics with yuzu and a little spice layered in.
MugiOkay, but what's a saison? That sounds like a fashion season, not a beer style!
Hop BroShort version: it's light, dry, and snappy. Aromatic up front, crisp on the finish, so the tea character gets to shine cleanly.
MugiGot it! Then what about Dr.HOPTHUMB? That name sounds like a superhero with sticky hop fingers!
Hop BroThat's a Hazy IPA with mango-citrus aroma and a dank edge. Juicy and rich, but still built to stay easy-drinking.
MugiHold on, a dank edge? Are we talking lab basement, forest floor, or mysterious wizard shed?
Hop BroHonestly, think deep green hop aroma. That resinous, grassy note keeps it from tasting like one big fruit smoothie.
MugiNow I want both. And VERTERE, West Coast Brewing, and GOODHOPS brought a stacked bottle lineup too, right?
Hop BroExactly, and with plenty of open seats right now, it's a great time to drop in. The food menu sounds strong enough to turn one beer into a full session.
MugiThen that's settled, let's go for the full Mukuraf round. Before regular hours resume on August 19, I want to toast with both of those new pours!
Today's beers
On August 8, Mukuraf highlighted two new taps. Yamorido's "Chakabuki Shincha ver." is a saison brewed with Uji-grown gyokuro-style shincha, bringing tea-like character together with yuzu and spice notes.
TWO RABBITS' "Dr.HOPTHUMB" is a Hazy IPA with mango and citrus aromatics and a dank accent. The bar describes it as fruity, rich, and easy to drink at the same time.
More on the board
Other draft options include Asahi's "Jukusen," Kamado Brewery's "Natsuzora," GOODHOPS' "HOP FARMERS," Shiga Kogen Beer'"SNOW MONKEY IPA orange ver.," and Y.MARKET BREWING'"Mata ashita." The bottle selection also features VERTERE's "Artemisia#3," "Passiflora#49," "Casimiroa#41," and "Fabiana#1," plus West Coast Brewing's "Triple Cone," "Analog Glow," and "Instant Classic," along with GOODHOPS' "Summer Grow," "Tono IBUKI IPA," "Pacific Lines," and "Xroad."
The venue
The post notes bright summer sun, occasional cool breezes, and plenty of seating. Mukuraf in Koto Ward offers bottle sales and keg takeout alongside a full food menu, including roast goose, horse yukke, a peach-and-burrata plate, and wagyu meat sauce pasta.
The bar is closed for part of the Obon period, then returns to regular hours on August 19.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMukuraf in Shin-Ohashi has two fresh taps today. Yamorido's 'Chakabuki Shincha ver.' and TWO RABBITS' 'Dr.HOPTHUMB' just went on.
MugiWait, Chakabuki Shincha ver.? Tea... in beer? My brain just did a double take!
Hop BroYep, it's a tea-driven saison made with fresh Uji karigane tea. You get bright new-tea aromatics with yuzu and a little spice layered in.
MugiOkay, but what's a saison? That sounds like a fashion season, not a beer style!
Hop BroShort version: it's light, dry, and snappy. Aromatic up front, crisp on the finish, so the tea character gets to shine cleanly.
MugiGot it! Then what about Dr.HOPTHUMB? That name sounds like a superhero with sticky hop fingers!
Hop BroThat's a Hazy IPA with mango-citrus aroma and a dank edge. Juicy and rich, but still built to stay easy-drinking.
MugiHold on, a dank edge? Are we talking lab basement, forest floor, or mysterious wizard shed?
Hop BroHonestly, think deep green hop aroma. That resinous, grassy note keeps it from tasting like one big fruit smoothie.
MugiNow I want both. And VERTERE, West Coast Brewing, and GOODHOPS brought a stacked bottle lineup too, right?
Hop BroExactly, and with plenty of open seats right now, it's a great time to drop in. The food menu sounds strong enough to turn one beer into a full session.
MugiThen that's settled, let's go for the full Mukuraf round. Before regular hours resume on August 19, I want to toast with both of those new pours!
