ISHINOMAKI HOP WORKS' "Oolong Tea Golden Beer" and Yamaguchi Jibeer IPA Tapped at THE DODO HOUSE
Craft Beer & Wine THE DODO HOUSE, a beer pub in Meguro, announced two new taps in a May 28 post. Ishinomaki Hop Works' "Oolong Tea Golden Beer" and Yamaguchi Jibeer IPA have been added, and the seven taps centered on domestic draft beer are now in motion.
Hop BroAt THE DODO HOUSE in Meguro, two new beers on tap just landed. Ishinomaki Hop Works' "Oolong Tea Golden Beer" and Yamaguchi Jibeer IPA - the taps are looking pretty good.
MugiWait, Oolong Tea Golden Beer? What even is that! Beer with tea in it? Tasty, but my brain can't keep up!
Hop BroIt's a golden ale blended with black oolong tea leaves. Since it's built as a golden ale, the drinkability is clean, and the roasty aroma from fresh hops grown in Ishinomaki still comes through nicely.
MugiFresh hops means hops that still feel green, right? That suddenly sounds like a farm at dawn!
Hop BroExactly. Instead of dried hops, it has the aroma of something harvested just recently. On top of that, citrus aroma, malt sweetness, and the gentle bitterness of oolong tea come together, so it finishes like a three-part harmony of aromas.
MugiThat's so interesting! And a joint development too - Ishinomaki x Sendai x Onagawa teamwork. It feels like even friendship got brewed into the tea!
Hop BroThe other one, Yamaguchi Jibeer IPA, is worth watching too. The aroma of orange-like citrus comes first, followed by a firm bitterness, then a touch of sweetness and a clear malt flavor. It takes the best of both the classic and the modern.
MugiIPA always sounds super bitter, but this is a drinkable hybrid? If it's not just bitterness, maybe I can handle it!
Hop BroExactly. THE DODO HOUSE focuses on domestic draft beer, and with seven taps in operation, it's fun that you can also move across beers from places like Kankiku Brewery and Nara Brewing in addition to these two.
MugiAnd in Meguro, with 12 counter seats and 14 table seats, it's perfect for a post-work drink. The fact that you can eat food along with the beer is the best!
Hop BroExactly. They also have domestic wine and spirits, so the range of ways to drink is broad. First you get surprised by the Oolong Tea Golden Beer, then the IPA makes you go 'wow,' and then the flow is, one more, let's go.
MugiDeal! I'm in the mood to raise a glass in Meguro today. Hop bro, deciding which one to start with is already half the fun!
New Taps on May 28
On May 28, Craft Beer & Wine THE DODO HOUSE announced that it had returned to its regular hours and that there would be two new beers on tap that day. The stage is this Meguro beer pub, which puts domestic craft beer front and center. With 12 counter seats and 14 table seats in a calm interior, it is set up to handle anything from a quick drink after work to a full night out.
Beers on Offer
The stars of the day are Ishinomaki Hop Works' "Oolong Tea Golden Beer" and Yamaguchi Jibeer IPA.
- Ishinomaki Hop Works / Oolong Tea Golden Beer
- A golden ale blended with black oolong tea leaves.
- Aromatic notes from fresh hops grown in Ishinomaki are layered with citrus, malt sweetness, and the gentle bitterness of oolong tea.
- It was introduced as a jointly developed beer by Sendai, Miyagi's standing bar Beron Kankan, the Onagawa ramen shop Yamaroku, and ISHINOMAKI HOP WORKS.
- Yamaguchi Jibeer / IPA
- Characterized by vivid orange-like citrus aromas and a firm, structured bitterness.
- A classic-yet-modern hybrid IPA with a slight sweetness and a clearly noticeable malt character.
- It is being presented as an easy everyday choice, including for its strong value.
Other Beers on the Lineup
At this point, the taps also include Kankiku Brewery's "Your Crash," Shimanami Brewery's "First Lager," Kobo Brewery's "Crazy," Uchujozo's "Black Box," and Nara Brewing's "Spiral." In addition to the two new releases, the lineup lets you move across breweries from all over Japan.
THE DODO HOUSE is known not only for craft beer, but also for domestic wine, spirits, and Japanese-Western fusion dishes. You can enjoy the beers on their own or pair them with food and keep going. It is the kind of place you'd want to stop by in Meguro when you want to check out what the taps are doing right now.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt THE DODO HOUSE in Meguro, two new beers on tap just landed. Ishinomaki Hop Works' "Oolong Tea Golden Beer" and Yamaguchi Jibeer IPA - the taps are looking pretty good.
MugiWait, Oolong Tea Golden Beer? What even is that! Beer with tea in it? Tasty, but my brain can't keep up!
Hop BroIt's a golden ale blended with black oolong tea leaves. Since it's built as a golden ale, the drinkability is clean, and the roasty aroma from fresh hops grown in Ishinomaki still comes through nicely.
MugiFresh hops means hops that still feel green, right? That suddenly sounds like a farm at dawn!
Hop BroExactly. Instead of dried hops, it has the aroma of something harvested just recently. On top of that, citrus aroma, malt sweetness, and the gentle bitterness of oolong tea come together, so it finishes like a three-part harmony of aromas.
MugiThat's so interesting! And a joint development too - Ishinomaki x Sendai x Onagawa teamwork. It feels like even friendship got brewed into the tea!
Hop BroThe other one, Yamaguchi Jibeer IPA, is worth watching too. The aroma of orange-like citrus comes first, followed by a firm bitterness, then a touch of sweetness and a clear malt flavor. It takes the best of both the classic and the modern.
MugiIPA always sounds super bitter, but this is a drinkable hybrid? If it's not just bitterness, maybe I can handle it!
Hop BroExactly. THE DODO HOUSE focuses on domestic draft beer, and with seven taps in operation, it's fun that you can also move across beers from places like Kankiku Brewery and Nara Brewing in addition to these two.
MugiAnd in Meguro, with 12 counter seats and 14 table seats, it's perfect for a post-work drink. The fact that you can eat food along with the beer is the best!
Hop BroExactly. They also have domestic wine and spirits, so the range of ways to drink is broad. First you get surprised by the Oolong Tea Golden Beer, then the IPA makes you go 'wow,' and then the flow is, one more, let's go.
MugiDeal! I'm in the mood to raise a glass in Meguro today. Hop bro, deciding which one to start with is already half the fun!
