Kanpai! Brewing's Granzoo taps Teppozaka IPA
Kanpai! Brewing's first-floor taproom Granzoo in Bunkyo has a new opening: Teppozaka IPA. The beer is listed at 6% ABV, 50 IBU, and 4.2 SRM, with citrus, stone fruit, and a crisp, dry bitterness.
Hop BroToday’s topic is the new tap at Kanpai! Brewing’s 1F Granzoo: Teppozaka IPA just opened.
MugiWhat! That name sounds intense. If I drank it before climbing a hill, my legs would file a complaint!
Hop BroThat’s the charm. It’s a classic IPA setup with ABV 6%, IBU 50, and SRM 4.2, so it’s built to finish crisp.
MugiHold on, IBU and SRM sound like secret boss codes. My brain is already foaming!
Hop BroEasy version: bitterness score is IBU, color lightness is SRM, and 4.2 means pretty pale. So it looks bright but drinks sharp.
MugiOhhh, so it’s fresh-looking in the glass but snaps back when you sip it. I love a twist.
Hop BroAnd the aroma matters too. You get orange and stone fruit, a little grassy note, a dry mouthfeel, and bitterness leading the charge.
MugiGrassy? You mean a picnic-in-a-glass vibe? Since when did beer bring its own lawn?
Hop BroPretty much, yeah. Think green herbal tones. But it’s not just bitter, because a fruity hop echo shows up after and keeps it drinkable.
MugiAnd you can have it at Granzoo by the Kanda River? That’s a detour after work if I’ve ever heard one.
Hop BroExactly. In that brewery-adjacent brewpub atmosphere, Teppozaka IPA works whether you want one quick pint or a slow IPA night.
MugiI’m officially craving a crisp bitter pour now. Orangey, sharp, and drinkable? Let’s go get that Teppozaka IPA!
New on tap: Teppozaka IPA
Kanpai! Brewing's Instagram post announces a new tap at Granzoo, the brewery's first-floor brewpub space: Teppozaka IPA. The beer is listed at 6% ABV, 50 IBU, and 4.2 SRM. According to the caption, the aroma brings orange-like citrus, stone fruit, and a light grassy note. On the palate, it starts dry and clean, then a sharp bitterness spreads before a fruity hop flavor follows.
This is the kind of IPA that does not rely on just one dimension. The bitterness is firm, but the finish stays smooth and refreshingly tidy, which makes the hop character easier to keep drinking. If you like expressive hop aroma with a clear, crisp edge, this should land well.
Granzoo sits in Sekiguchi, Bunkyo, as part of the Kanpai! Brewing setup. Being able to drink the brewery's own beer in the same building gives the place a direct, neighborhood-brewpub feel. It is a setting that suits a fresh IPA like this: informal, close to the source, and built around the beer itself.
Teppozaka IPA looks like a solid fit for a relaxed pint or a slower tasting session. For IPA fans in Tokyo, it is a straightforward new tap worth noting at Granzoo.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is the new tap at Kanpai! Brewing’s 1F Granzoo: Teppozaka IPA just opened.
MugiWhat! That name sounds intense. If I drank it before climbing a hill, my legs would file a complaint!
Hop BroThat’s the charm. It’s a classic IPA setup with ABV 6%, IBU 50, and SRM 4.2, so it’s built to finish crisp.
MugiHold on, IBU and SRM sound like secret boss codes. My brain is already foaming!
Hop BroEasy version: bitterness score is IBU, color lightness is SRM, and 4.2 means pretty pale. So it looks bright but drinks sharp.
MugiOhhh, so it’s fresh-looking in the glass but snaps back when you sip it. I love a twist.
Hop BroAnd the aroma matters too. You get orange and stone fruit, a little grassy note, a dry mouthfeel, and bitterness leading the charge.
MugiGrassy? You mean a picnic-in-a-glass vibe? Since when did beer bring its own lawn?
Hop BroPretty much, yeah. Think green herbal tones. But it’s not just bitter, because a fruity hop echo shows up after and keeps it drinkable.
MugiAnd you can have it at Granzoo by the Kanda River? That’s a detour after work if I’ve ever heard one.
Hop BroExactly. In that brewery-adjacent brewpub atmosphere, Teppozaka IPA works whether you want one quick pint or a slow IPA night.
MugiI’m officially craving a crisp bitter pour now. Orangey, sharp, and drinkable? Let’s go get that Teppozaka IPA!
