Shimoda Brewing Ikebukuro in Ikebukuro highlights AU ESCAPE and two more beers
An Instagram post introduced Shimoda Brewing Ikebukuro, within walking distance of Ikebukuro Station. The lineup includes AU ESCAPE, a Hazy IPA; COASTALISM, a West Coast IPA; and RIPTIDE, a WC IPA, showing the range of craft beer available alongside wood-fired pizza.
Hop BroI found a spot in Ikebukuro, Shimoda Brewing Ikebukuro, and three IPAs lined up like that is just unfair.
MugiWait, walking from Ikebukuro Station and I can get that? My after-work detour alarm is going off!
Hop BroAnd the lineup is strong. AU ESCAPE is a 7.0% Hazy IPA, the kind that blooms with aroma.
MugiWhoa! But what makes a Hazy IPA different besides being cloudy? The name already sounds like fog!
Hop BroThat part matters. Fruity, fuller body is the usual vibe, and the bitterness stays softer, so you get almost juice-like aromatics.
MugiNo way! So COASTALISM is a totally different character even though it's also an IPA? I thought they were beer twins!
Hop BroExactly. West Coast IPA usually has sharper edges, so the bitterness and aroma feel more defined. COASTALISM is 6.2%, a nice entry point.
MugiHold on, IBU 70 on RIPTIDE sounds like a test score. Is that high or low?!
Hop BroIBU is a bitterness guide. RIPTIDE is a 6.9% WC IPA with a firm bitter snap, great if you want that crisp finish.
MugiOh wow, with wood-fired pizza, the toasty crust and the hops would totally join forces instead of fighting!
Hop BroAnd this is where it gets good: more than 10 craft beers to choose from. Easy-drinking night or hop attack night, it covers both.
MugiI'm done for, I need a tasting flight! Start with AU ESCAPE, then let RIPTIDE sweep me away.
Hop BroThat order is solid. Tonight it's a pint in Ikebukuro with fresh pizza, no debate.
Three beers in focus
The post clearly shows three beers: `AU ESCAPE`, `COASTALISM`, and `RIPTIDE`. `AU ESCAPE` is listed as a 7.0% Hazy IPA, `COASTALISM` as a 6.2% West Coast IPA, and `RIPTIDE` as a WC IPA with ABV 6.9% and IBU 70. Even within hop-forward styles, the lineup makes it easy to compare a juicier, fuller profile with a sharper West Coast edge.
What the venue offers
Shimoda Brewing Ikebukuro is a craft beer and wood-fired pizza spot in walking distance of Ikebukuro Station. Its official information frames the place as a relaxed, grown-up venue where freshly baked pizza and beer can be enjoyed at an unhurried pace. The beer list ranges from easy-drinking options to more characterful pours, so it works well for casual visits and tasting flights alike.
How to drink here
If you want aroma first, start with `AU ESCAPE`. If you want to check bitterness and structure, `COASTALISM` and `RIPTIDE` are the more direct choices. Pairing them with wood-fired pizza ties together malt sweetness, hop aroma, and the toasted character of the crust. For beer fans looking to combine dinner with a focused tasting session in Ikebukuro, this is a place worth keeping on the list.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI found a spot in Ikebukuro, Shimoda Brewing Ikebukuro, and three IPAs lined up like that is just unfair.
MugiWait, walking from Ikebukuro Station and I can get that? My after-work detour alarm is going off!
Hop BroAnd the lineup is strong. AU ESCAPE is a 7.0% Hazy IPA, the kind that blooms with aroma.
MugiWhoa! But what makes a Hazy IPA different besides being cloudy? The name already sounds like fog!
Hop BroThat part matters. Fruity, fuller body is the usual vibe, and the bitterness stays softer, so you get almost juice-like aromatics.
MugiNo way! So COASTALISM is a totally different character even though it's also an IPA? I thought they were beer twins!
Hop BroExactly. West Coast IPA usually has sharper edges, so the bitterness and aroma feel more defined. COASTALISM is 6.2%, a nice entry point.
MugiHold on, IBU 70 on RIPTIDE sounds like a test score. Is that high or low?!
Hop BroIBU is a bitterness guide. RIPTIDE is a 6.9% WC IPA with a firm bitter snap, great if you want that crisp finish.
MugiOh wow, with wood-fired pizza, the toasty crust and the hops would totally join forces instead of fighting!
Hop BroAnd this is where it gets good: more than 10 craft beers to choose from. Easy-drinking night or hop attack night, it covers both.
MugiI'm done for, I need a tasting flight! Start with AU ESCAPE, then let RIPTIDE sweep me away.
Hop BroThat order is solid. Tonight it's a pint in Ikebukuro with fresh pizza, no debate.
