KUNITACHI New Tap at Kyodo Magic Hour, Gakugei-dai-mae Collaboration Debuts
At the beer pub "Magic Hour Kyodo" in Tokyo's Kyodo, new tap information for KUNITACHI BREWERY has been announced. The beer on tap this time is the collaboration brew "Gakugei-dai-mae w/ Punipuni Denki." It is a Session IPA that lets you enjoy a balance of aroma and bitterness even at low alcohol.
Hop BroSomething moved again underground in Kyodo. Magic Hour Kyodo has put out a new KUNITACHI BREWERY tap.
MugiWhoa, just the phrase new tap information is enough to get me excited! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThis time it's "Gakugei-dai-mae w/ Punipuni Denki," a Session IPA. Even with low alcohol, it has a nice balance of aroma and bitterness.
MugiWhat is that! A Session IPA is the kind that's light but still really good, right? Does it still have that satisfying low-ABV feel?
Hop BroExactly. When it's cold you get orange and grapefruit, and as it warms a bit, muscat and pear come out, then mango and berry too. The aroma changes in stages are the fun part.
MugiWait, it transforms that much!? At this point it's less beer and more a symphony of aromas!
Hop BroAnd this pairing with Punipuni Denki is the second installment since Hekireki. Thinking about how it works with music is very KUNITACHI, right?
MugiWow! It's not just about drinking, it's about listening too. It feels like tasting with your ears - so stylish!
Hop BroSince Magic Hour Kyodo centers on spice dishes, a brisk IPA like this works as the first drink with a meal, and it's also strong when you want one more.
MugiThen drinking this while snacking on curry is way too dangerous... an endless loop for sure!
Hop BroExactly. In that calm underground space, waiting for the aroma to open up from the first chilled sip is the best part. It's a Kyodo must-try, and now I already want a drink.
MugiI know! I want to go too, no, I'm going. This is the kind of thing that makes you want to finish with one drink right now!
If you're following craft beer around the Kyodo Station area, Magic Hour Kyodo (Craft Beer & Spice Bar) remains a place worth watching, where you can enjoy a pint in a calm underground space. On March 26, 2026, the shop's Instagram announced new guest beer on tap.
What appeared this time was KUNITACHI BREWERY's "Gakugei-dai-mae w/ Punipuni Denki". The style is Session IPA. The post explains that despite the low alcohol content, it is designed with a bright aroma and sharp bitterness. The aroma description is also detailed: citrus notes of orange and grapefruit, then as the temperature rises, it opens into muscat and pear, and further into mango and a subtle berry nuance. It seems like the kind of beer you can enjoy step by step in a single glass, from the crispness when cold to the fuller fruitiness that emerges as it warms slightly.
The post also says this is the second collaboration between KUNITACHI BREWERY and Punipuni Denki, the first in about two years since "Hekireki." The concept also clearly emphasizes affinity with music, and it is striking that the proposal is not just to enjoy the flavor of the liquid itself, but to pair it with an auditory experience.
In the context of a shop built around spice dishes and craft beer, a light, easy-drinking Session IPA is a versatile choice, fitting both as the first drink with a meal and at the moment when you want one more. If you're after guest taps in Kyodo, this latest pour is one to check first.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSomething moved again underground in Kyodo. Magic Hour Kyodo has put out a new KUNITACHI BREWERY tap.
MugiWhoa, just the phrase new tap information is enough to get me excited! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThis time it's "Gakugei-dai-mae w/ Punipuni Denki," a Session IPA. Even with low alcohol, it has a nice balance of aroma and bitterness.
MugiWhat is that! A Session IPA is the kind that's light but still really good, right? Does it still have that satisfying low-ABV feel?
Hop BroExactly. When it's cold you get orange and grapefruit, and as it warms a bit, muscat and pear come out, then mango and berry too. The aroma changes in stages are the fun part.
MugiWait, it transforms that much!? At this point it's less beer and more a symphony of aromas!
Hop BroAnd this pairing with Punipuni Denki is the second installment since Hekireki. Thinking about how it works with music is very KUNITACHI, right?
MugiWow! It's not just about drinking, it's about listening too. It feels like tasting with your ears - so stylish!
Hop BroSince Magic Hour Kyodo centers on spice dishes, a brisk IPA like this works as the first drink with a meal, and it's also strong when you want one more.
MugiThen drinking this while snacking on curry is way too dangerous... an endless loop for sure!
Hop BroExactly. In that calm underground space, waiting for the aroma to open up from the first chilled sip is the best part. It's a Kyodo must-try, and now I already want a drink.
MugiI know! I want to go too, no, I'm going. This is the kind of thing that makes you want to finish with one drink right now!
