vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR Taps Inkhorn Brewing's Fantail
At the beer pub vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR near the Ikebukuro East Exit, Inkhorn Brewing's Fantail has been newly tapped. This hazy double IPA combines a sweet fruity aroma with a grapefruit-like bitterness, and the seasonal appetizer 'Chicken Breast Ham' also debuted at the same time.
Hop BroAt vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR in Ikebukuro East Exit, Inkhorn Brewing's Fantail has been newly tapped. As a hazy double IPA, it's already the kind of beer that pulls you in with its rich aroma.
MugiWhoa! A hazy double IPA sounds strong just from the name! What does it taste like? Now I'm really curious!
Hop BroThe sweet fruity aroma is met by a grapefruit-like bitterness. It's juicy, but it doesn't turn cloyingly sweet, and it has real definition.
MugiHuh? What do you mean by bitterness with definition? Are you literally drawing lines in the flavor?
Hop BroGood question. In simple terms, it means the aroma doesn't just spread softly; there's a bitter core in the finish that tightens up the drinking experience. That's why it doesn't get blurry even though it's hazy.
MugiI get it! And they have 20 draft beers in the bar too, right? It's basically a beer theme park. Just choosing sounds like it'll get me tipsy!
Hop BroExactly. They also have a strong lineup of collaboration drafts, like vivo!×CYCAD BREWING's 42 and 16, and vivo!×Inkhorn Brewing's Shima Fukuro. The styles are broad too, so it's fun to think about what direction to go in today.
MugiThat's insanely fancy! And they even have chicken breast ham on the food menu? They're serious about beer snacks, huh?
Hop BroThat's the good part. The avocado and sour cream sauce keeps it refreshing, so it pairs well even with aromatic beers like Fantail. On a hot day, this is a pretty solid choice.
MugiAnd they have potato salad, chilled omelet, and all kinds of snacks to choose from too! If I came with friends, everyone would probably find something they like!
Hop BroOn weekdays they open at 4 p.m., and on weekends and holidays at 3 p.m., so it's easy to use when you want to drink in Ikebukuro during the day. Having a place like this makes just planning a beer outing exciting.
MugiYeah, today is definitely a Fantail kind of day! First a glass, then lingering over snack choices - that's the best!
Newly Tapped
At the craft beer specialty shop vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR near the Ikebukuro East Exit, Inkhorn Brewing's Fantail has been tapped. Fantail is a hazy double IPA with a sweet fruity aroma layered with a firm grapefruit-like bitterness. It's a beer that shows a rich aromatic presence and a nicely defined bitterness that keeps the drinking experience sharp.
In addition to this new tap, the bar is offering a lineup of 20 draft beers. The selection includes vivo!×CYCAD BREWING's '42 (forty two)' and '16 (sixteen),' vivo!×Inkhorn Brewing's 'Shima Fukuro,' Oni Densetsu Koni Pale Ale Crush Single ver., Ushitora Brewery's Miyashita Park IPA, Vallejo Brewing's Evil Trinity, Kanpai! Brewing's Arakanzaka Citrus Lager, and Yatsugatake Beer Touchdown's Rock Dry Hopped Weizen, among many other styles.
On the food side, the Seasonal Menu has added 'Chicken Breast Ham with Avocado and Sour Cream Sauce.' It is prepared as a refreshing appetizer suited to hot weather. Other options include potato salad, chilled omelet, oysters and okra marinated in oil, pizza with shirasu and sakura shrimp, and pork tenderloin roasted with herb butter, making it easy to build a pairing with beer.
Hours are 4:00 p.m. on weekdays, 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and 3:00 p.m. on Sundays and holidays. It's a place worth checking out when you want to enjoy a wide range of draft beer in Ikebukuro.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR in Ikebukuro East Exit, Inkhorn Brewing's Fantail has been newly tapped. As a hazy double IPA, it's already the kind of beer that pulls you in with its rich aroma.
MugiWhoa! A hazy double IPA sounds strong just from the name! What does it taste like? Now I'm really curious!
Hop BroThe sweet fruity aroma is met by a grapefruit-like bitterness. It's juicy, but it doesn't turn cloyingly sweet, and it has real definition.
MugiHuh? What do you mean by bitterness with definition? Are you literally drawing lines in the flavor?
Hop BroGood question. In simple terms, it means the aroma doesn't just spread softly; there's a bitter core in the finish that tightens up the drinking experience. That's why it doesn't get blurry even though it's hazy.
MugiI get it! And they have 20 draft beers in the bar too, right? It's basically a beer theme park. Just choosing sounds like it'll get me tipsy!
Hop BroExactly. They also have a strong lineup of collaboration drafts, like vivo!×CYCAD BREWING's 42 and 16, and vivo!×Inkhorn Brewing's Shima Fukuro. The styles are broad too, so it's fun to think about what direction to go in today.
MugiThat's insanely fancy! And they even have chicken breast ham on the food menu? They're serious about beer snacks, huh?
Hop BroThat's the good part. The avocado and sour cream sauce keeps it refreshing, so it pairs well even with aromatic beers like Fantail. On a hot day, this is a pretty solid choice.
MugiAnd they have potato salad, chilled omelet, and all kinds of snacks to choose from too! If I came with friends, everyone would probably find something they like!
Hop BroOn weekdays they open at 4 p.m., and on weekends and holidays at 3 p.m., so it's easy to use when you want to drink in Ikebukuro during the day. Having a place like this makes just planning a beer outing exciting.
MugiYeah, today is definitely a Fantail kind of day! First a glass, then lingering over snack choices - that's the best!
