Hop-Scotch Tokyo opens 8 new taps, including Upopo and Codebreaker
At the beer pub Hop-Scotch Tokyo in the Iidabashi-Kagurazaka area, eight taps have been newly rotated in. The lineup ranges from Hop Kotan Brewing's Pilsner "Upopo" to IPA, Hazy Double IPA, barrel-aged stout, and sour styles, making it a set ideal for tasting side by side.
Hop BroAt Hop-Scotch Tokyo in Iidabashi-Kagurazaka, 8 new taps have just been turned over.
MugiWhoa! That's a tasting paradise. Which tap do you get lost at first?
Hop BroLeading things off is Hop Kotan Brewing's Upopo Pilsner, a beer that starts things with a light, clean drinking feel.
MugiPilsner means, like, a light lager, right? Then I can totally start with that!
Hop BroThen you've got Trademark Brewing's Codebreaker IPA, Totopia Brewery's Diffusioohillia Hazy, and Echoes Brewing's The Wave Double IPA, so you can enjoy the hop character in stages.
MugiWhoa, hop aroma in three stages? My nose is turning into a festival venue!
Hop BroAnd Firestone Walker Brewing's Parabolita Mocha Latte is a rich one, stacking Vanilla Beans, Cocoa Nibs, and Coffee on top of a Bourbon Barrel Aged Mklk Stout. It's basically liquid dessert.
MugiWait, Bourbon Barrel Aged means it's aged in a barrel, right? If you add coffee to that, my brain is just going to start calling it dessert!
Hop BroExactly. They also have AJB Brewing's Foeder Sour 2024 and 3Sons Brewing's Smooth Ops Piña colada, so it's fun how the lineup swings from tart to tropical all at once.
MugiWhat is that! Finishing with acidity and tropical vibes sounds amazing, and honestly my throat is already on standby before we even go!
Hop BroPlus, since you can work your way from a barrel-aged stout to a pilsner in one place, this is seriously a full-flavored lineup even from a manager's perspective.
MugiI can't take it, I want a drink right now! Let's start with Upopo and finish with the rich stuff so we can both grin at the end!
With this "New Tap!!" update, Hop-Scotch Tokyo has introduced eight beers. The first one that stands out is Hop Kotan Brewing's Upopo (Pilsner). It is an easy-drinking beer that suggests a crisp, refreshing finish, and it makes sense that it sits at the top of the tap list.
Next up are hop-forward selections such as Trademark Brewing / Codebreaker (IPA) and Totopia Brewery / Diffusioohillia (Hazy Double IPA). Also on tap is Firestone Walker Brewing / Parabolita Mocha Latte, a rich beer that combines a Bourbon Barrel Aged Mklk Stout with Vanilla Beans, Cocoa Nibs, and Coffee. Along with IPA offerings like Oni-Densetsu / Kin-Oni Pale Ale ADHA-1631 ver. and Echoes Brewing / The Wave (Double IPA), the lineup offers a wide range of aroma and bitterness.
The list also includes AJB Brewing / Foeder Sour 2024 and 3Sons Brewing / Smooth Ops Piña colada. From lager to IPA, sour, and barrel-aged stout, the selection makes it easy to compare different styles in one visit.
The shop is located on the 1st floor of Inoue Building, 2-2-11 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. As a beer pub in the Iidabashi-Kagurazaka area, it offers the fun of following each tap's character one by one. It is a place to visit whether you want to choose based on a style that interests you or come in with a tasting session in mind.
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Hop BroAt Hop-Scotch Tokyo in Iidabashi-Kagurazaka, 8 new taps have just been turned over.
MugiWhoa! That's a tasting paradise. Which tap do you get lost at first?
Hop BroLeading things off is Hop Kotan Brewing's Upopo Pilsner, a beer that starts things with a light, clean drinking feel.
MugiPilsner means, like, a light lager, right? Then I can totally start with that!
Hop BroThen you've got Trademark Brewing's Codebreaker IPA, Totopia Brewery's Diffusioohillia Hazy, and Echoes Brewing's The Wave Double IPA, so you can enjoy the hop character in stages.
MugiWhoa, hop aroma in three stages? My nose is turning into a festival venue!
Hop BroAnd Firestone Walker Brewing's Parabolita Mocha Latte is a rich one, stacking Vanilla Beans, Cocoa Nibs, and Coffee on top of a Bourbon Barrel Aged Mklk Stout. It's basically liquid dessert.
MugiWait, Bourbon Barrel Aged means it's aged in a barrel, right? If you add coffee to that, my brain is just going to start calling it dessert!
Hop BroExactly. They also have AJB Brewing's Foeder Sour 2024 and 3Sons Brewing's Smooth Ops Piña colada, so it's fun how the lineup swings from tart to tropical all at once.
MugiWhat is that! Finishing with acidity and tropical vibes sounds amazing, and honestly my throat is already on standby before we even go!
Hop BroPlus, since you can work your way from a barrel-aged stout to a pilsner in one place, this is seriously a full-flavored lineup even from a manager's perspective.
MugiI can't take it, I want a drink right now! Let's start with Upopo and finish with the rich stuff so we can both grin at the end!
