Two New Beers on Tap at Ikebukuro vivo!: Mohua and Oboro no Saka White Arrive
At the craft beer specialty shop "vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR" near Ikebukuro East Exit, two new beers were announced on tap. Inkhorn Brewing's "Mohua" and Kanpai! Brewing's "Oboro no Saka White" have been added, bringing the draft lineup to 20 beers.
Hop BroThose two new taps in Ikebukuro are a pretty strong lineup. At vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR, Inkhorn Brewing's "Mohua" and Kanpai! Brewing's "Oboro no Saka White" are opening at the same time.
MugiWait, two varieties at once? And something this exciting was happening underground near Ikebukuro East Exit!
Hop BroAnd Mohua is a refreshing Hazy IPA, with a clean grapefruit character from Riwaka and Citra. It's hazy, but not too heavy - exactly what I want to drink right now.
MugiHold on, Riwaka and Citra - who are they!? That sounds like a spell. Is that normal in the beer world?
Hop BroThey're hop varieties. Riwaka has that bright New Zealand character, and Citra is a classic with strong citrus notes. When you combine them, the grapefruit character really comes forward.
MugiOhhh! So what about "Oboro no Saka White"? The name sounds soft and hazy, but hearing Belgian White makes it instantly sound like an expert pick!
Hop BroThis one is basically a white beer that plays with aroma, with orange peel and coriander seed bringing the flavor forward. The softness of the wheat supports citrus and spice, so it's easy to pair with food.
MugiSo it already sounds delicious before drinking it! And today it's a 20-tap lineup, right? It's like a beer amusement park right in front of us!
Hop BroExactly. With pale ale, IPA, bitter, pilsner, saison, porter, and stout all on tap, it's a lineup that's easy to compare styles. The strength is that you can go hop-heavy or finish on malt.
MugiIf it's close to the station and you can eat there too, that's basically perfect! Tonight feels like one of those nights that makes you want to bar-hop - dive into Mohua for the citrus, then wrap up with a white beer for something soft and airy!
At vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR, the beer pub located underground in Higashi-Ikebukuro, two new taps were announced in the March 8 tap update.
The new additions are:
- Inkhorn Brewing "Mohua" (Hazy IPA)
- Kanpai! Brewing "Oboro no Saka White" (Belgian White)
The announcement introduced "Mohua" as a refreshing Hazy IPA with a striking grapefruit character from Riwaka and Citra. "Oboro no Saka White" was described as a fruity beer with a strong use of orange peel and coriander seed.
That day's tap list spans everything from pale ale, IPA, bitter, pilsner, saison, porter, and stout, making it easy to compare styles. In addition to domestic breweries such as Ushitora Brewery, Shiga Kogen Beer, Minoh Beer, and Miyazaki Hideji Beer, Guinness and cider are also on the list, making it easy to match the mood whether you want to go hard on hops or finish with something more malt-forward.
vivo! is a dining-bar style spot where you can enjoy craft beer with food. Its station-close location is a strength, making it useful from the first drink through dinner. Centering the evening on the two new beers and building a lineup from the 20 taps by style will let you enjoy the day’s selection in a more layered way.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThose two new taps in Ikebukuro are a pretty strong lineup. At vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR, Inkhorn Brewing's "Mohua" and Kanpai! Brewing's "Oboro no Saka White" are opening at the same time.
MugiWait, two varieties at once? And something this exciting was happening underground near Ikebukuro East Exit!
Hop BroAnd Mohua is a refreshing Hazy IPA, with a clean grapefruit character from Riwaka and Citra. It's hazy, but not too heavy - exactly what I want to drink right now.
MugiHold on, Riwaka and Citra - who are they!? That sounds like a spell. Is that normal in the beer world?
Hop BroThey're hop varieties. Riwaka has that bright New Zealand character, and Citra is a classic with strong citrus notes. When you combine them, the grapefruit character really comes forward.
MugiOhhh! So what about "Oboro no Saka White"? The name sounds soft and hazy, but hearing Belgian White makes it instantly sound like an expert pick!
Hop BroThis one is basically a white beer that plays with aroma, with orange peel and coriander seed bringing the flavor forward. The softness of the wheat supports citrus and spice, so it's easy to pair with food.
MugiSo it already sounds delicious before drinking it! And today it's a 20-tap lineup, right? It's like a beer amusement park right in front of us!
Hop BroExactly. With pale ale, IPA, bitter, pilsner, saison, porter, and stout all on tap, it's a lineup that's easy to compare styles. The strength is that you can go hop-heavy or finish on malt.
MugiIf it's close to the station and you can eat there too, that's basically perfect! Tonight feels like one of those nights that makes you want to bar-hop - dive into Mohua for the citrus, then wrap up with a white beer for something soft and airy!
