TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa Highlights 18 Taps in March 19 Post
In a post published on March 19, TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa introduced 18 taps, including West Coast Brewing, Totopia Brewery, Break Edge Beer Works, and Open Air. The lineup ranges from hazy beers to barrel-aged stouts.
Hop BroToday's topic is TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa's 18 taps! In its March 19 post, it lined up everything from hazies to barrel-aged stouts all at once.
MugiWhoa, 18 taps at once is basically a festival! A place with that much variety in Shimokitazawa would take an hour just to decide!
Hop BroAmong the highlights are Full Hop Alchemist r7, Totopia's Keyphobia, Break Edge's Distance, and Open Air's Hopful Mind.
MugiWhat is that even supposed to mean! I keep hearing about hazy popularity, but what exactly is hazy? The name already sounds like fog.
Hop BroHazy means a cloudy IPA style designed to emphasize hop aroma and juiciness without making the bitterness too sharp.
MugiOh, I might want to start with Hopful Mind then. The name alone already puts me in a positive mood!
Hop BroNice. And if you want to shift into night mode, ending with Fukuoka Craft's Chocolate Porter or Minoh's barrel-aged imperial stout would be perfect.
MugiWait, what is barrel-aged!? Is it like the beer goes through some adult training in a wooden barrel and comes back refined?
Hop BroThat's basically right. It's a method where the beer is aged in barrels like whiskey casks to add depth and aroma, and dark beers like Minoh x Ichiro's Malt and Kuri Kuro really shine with it. Plus, they offer in-store drinking and take-home sales.
MugiA pint at the shop, then take my favorite home as a growler fill or in a can? That's perfect! Let's do a Shimokitazawa beer expedition tonight!
The beer pub TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa, within walking distance of Shimokitazawa Station, posted an update on its tap lineup for the day on March 19, 2026. In the post, the shop mentioned the popularity of hazy beers and let customers know that a wide variety of kegs were on tap inside.
This tap list spans a broad range, from easy-drinking pilsners to robust dark styles. For example, it includes beers mentioned in the shop's post such as West Coast Brewing's "Full Hop Alchemist r7", Totopia Brewery's "Keyphobia", Break Edge Beer Works' "Distance", and Open Air's "Hopful Mind".
In addition, options for a long night are available, including dark, higher-ABV beers such as Fukuoka Craft Brewing's "Chocolate Porter", Taros Brewing's "WIZARDBORN NOIR", Minoh Beer's "Minoh x Ichiro's Malt Barrel Aged Imperial Stout", and Miyazaki Hideji Beer's "Kuri Kuro (Dark Chestnut Ale) (栗黒)". Being able to move through a single venue according to your mood is one of this shop's strengths.
The shop also offers counter drinking, growler fills sold by weight, and canned sales. It is an easy spot to enjoy a pint on site and take home a favorite label, with a setup that makes it simple to bring craft beer into everyday life.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa's 18 taps! In its March 19 post, it lined up everything from hazies to barrel-aged stouts all at once.
MugiWhoa, 18 taps at once is basically a festival! A place with that much variety in Shimokitazawa would take an hour just to decide!
Hop BroAmong the highlights are Full Hop Alchemist r7, Totopia's Keyphobia, Break Edge's Distance, and Open Air's Hopful Mind.
MugiWhat is that even supposed to mean! I keep hearing about hazy popularity, but what exactly is hazy? The name already sounds like fog.
Hop BroHazy means a cloudy IPA style designed to emphasize hop aroma and juiciness without making the bitterness too sharp.
MugiOh, I might want to start with Hopful Mind then. The name alone already puts me in a positive mood!
Hop BroNice. And if you want to shift into night mode, ending with Fukuoka Craft's Chocolate Porter or Minoh's barrel-aged imperial stout would be perfect.
MugiWait, what is barrel-aged!? Is it like the beer goes through some adult training in a wooden barrel and comes back refined?
Hop BroThat's basically right. It's a method where the beer is aged in barrels like whiskey casks to add depth and aroma, and dark beers like Minoh x Ichiro's Malt and Kuri Kuro really shine with it. Plus, they offer in-store drinking and take-home sales.
MugiA pint at the shop, then take my favorite home as a growler fill or in a can? That's perfect! Let's do a Shimokitazawa beer expedition tonight!
