Two Beers Tapped at Shitoraba Koenji from Tokyo Aleworks and Thornbridge
At Craft Beer Tavern Shitoraba Koenji, two new taps have landed. Tokyo Aleworks' "Dark Matter Dark Lager" and Thornbridge's "Daymaker Session IPA" have joined the lineup, along with a note that it's a relaxed place to spend time even on a rainy day.
Hop BroToday, Shitoraba Koenji has two new taps. Tokyo Aleworks' "Dark Matter Dark Lager" and Thornbridge's "Daymaker Session IPA" make a contrasting and pretty interesting pairing.
MugiWait! Two taps at once? That's enough to make me want to go already. If they do that in Koenji, beer is going to hijack my whole evening plans!
Hop BroFirst, Dark Matter is a dark lager that balances smoothness and crispness. It has roast aromas with chocolate nuances, and the nice thing is that it doesn't feel too heavy even though it's a dark beer.
MugiWhat is that! Dark lager sounds like one of those black, bitter beers that makes you look like you're undergoing training the second you take a sip, doesn't it?
Hop BroThat's the difference: lager fermentation leans cleaner, so it's easier to make a black beer that's easy to keep drinking. It still has toastiness, but it doesn't get too heavy on the finish, so it pairs well with food.
MugiOhhh! So it looks properly black, but feels like one of those easy-drinking beers. I always thought dark beer was something you had to brace for, but this sounds doable!
Hop BroThe other one, Daymaker, is Thornbridge's single-hop IPA. It uses only the new hop Krush, and the appeal is the peachy juiciness and citrus aromatics that come forward.
MugiWait, only one hop!? Single-hop sounds like serious craft obsession! And peach plus citrus? It already sounds delicious just from the aroma.
Hop BroExactly, and because it's a Session IPA, the nice part is that you can enjoy it fresh and light. Rather than being aggressively bitter, it's the kind you can drink crisp while enjoying the aroma.
MugiAnd Shitoraba is a beer pub past Koenji Junjo Shopping Street, right? You can just drop in even on a rainy day and compare drinks with food. That's just perfect!
Hop BroThey said it opens at 4 p.m. on weekdays and there should be plenty of room, so tonight looks like a great bet. Toasty dark beer and a refreshing IPA are a hard choice, but I want to go for both.
MugiYeah, I've decided! It's a night for a side-by-side tasting, so starting with Dark Matter for a quiet drink, then lifting the mood with Daymaker sounds perfect!
Two New Taps
At Craft Beer Tavern Shitoraba Koenji, two new guest beers have been connected. The post says the bar opens at 4 p.m. on weekdays, and that there should be plenty of room for guests today, conveying an atmosphere that makes it easy to stop by even on a rainy evening.
Tokyo Aleworks Dark Matter Dark Lager
A dark lager that balances smoothness and crispness, with roast aromas and chocolate nuances. It is introduced as a black beer you can enjoy for its toasty character without it feeling too heavy.
Thornbridge Daymaker Session IPA
A single-hop Session IPA made using only the new hop Krush. Juicy peach-like notes and bright citrus aromas spread through the glass, and its fresh, snappy finish is part of its appeal.
Shitoraba is a beer pub located beyond Koenji Junjo Shopping Street. Known for craft beer and lemon sours, it is a casual spot where you can also enjoy food. This pair offers a contrasting lineup of a toasty dark lager and an aromatic session IPA, making it a set beer fans will want to compare side by side. It's a tapping worth savoring slowly with food.
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Hop BroToday, Shitoraba Koenji has two new taps. Tokyo Aleworks' "Dark Matter Dark Lager" and Thornbridge's "Daymaker Session IPA" make a contrasting and pretty interesting pairing.
MugiWait! Two taps at once? That's enough to make me want to go already. If they do that in Koenji, beer is going to hijack my whole evening plans!
Hop BroFirst, Dark Matter is a dark lager that balances smoothness and crispness. It has roast aromas with chocolate nuances, and the nice thing is that it doesn't feel too heavy even though it's a dark beer.
MugiWhat is that! Dark lager sounds like one of those black, bitter beers that makes you look like you're undergoing training the second you take a sip, doesn't it?
Hop BroThat's the difference: lager fermentation leans cleaner, so it's easier to make a black beer that's easy to keep drinking. It still has toastiness, but it doesn't get too heavy on the finish, so it pairs well with food.
MugiOhhh! So it looks properly black, but feels like one of those easy-drinking beers. I always thought dark beer was something you had to brace for, but this sounds doable!
Hop BroThe other one, Daymaker, is Thornbridge's single-hop IPA. It uses only the new hop Krush, and the appeal is the peachy juiciness and citrus aromatics that come forward.
MugiWait, only one hop!? Single-hop sounds like serious craft obsession! And peach plus citrus? It already sounds delicious just from the aroma.
Hop BroExactly, and because it's a Session IPA, the nice part is that you can enjoy it fresh and light. Rather than being aggressively bitter, it's the kind you can drink crisp while enjoying the aroma.
MugiAnd Shitoraba is a beer pub past Koenji Junjo Shopping Street, right? You can just drop in even on a rainy day and compare drinks with food. That's just perfect!
Hop BroThey said it opens at 4 p.m. on weekdays and there should be plenty of room, so tonight looks like a great bet. Toasty dark beer and a refreshing IPA are a hard choice, but I want to go for both.
MugiYeah, I've decided! It's a night for a side-by-side tasting, so starting with Dark Matter for a quiet drink, then lifting the mood with Daymaker sounds perfect!
