Nara Brewery's "SPARE POCKET" tapped at SEKIYA TAP STAND, a light DIPA appears
At the beer pub "SEKIYA TAP STAND" in Kunitachi, Tokyo, Nara Brewery's Double IPA "SPARE POCKET" has been tapped. It is a beer that moves from sweet mandarin-derived citrus aroma to grapefruit bitterness, then into a passion-fruit-like tropical finish, and despite its 7.5% ABV, its light drinkability is one of its defining traits.
Hop BroNews is out that Nara Brewery's SPARE POCKET has been tapped at SEKIYA TAP STAND in Kunitachi!
MugiWhat!? What kind of beer is that? The name already gives off a secret-pocket vibe, and now I'm curious!
Hop BroIt's a Double IPA, so it's a full-bodied DIPA, but it's designed to drink lightly even at 7.5%.
MugiWhat!? A DIPA sounds heavy, so what do you mean by a light drinkability!?
Hop BroThe thing is, the aroma layers are really well done. It starts with mandarin, then grapefruit, and finishes with a passion-fruit-like tropical character, so it doesn't feel heavy.
MugiLayers!? Now it's suddenly a science class! So basically, you mean the aroma changes in sequence?
Hop BroExactly. And even though it has malty richness, the hop aroma stands out, so you get to enjoy the balance of bitterness and aroma in one beer.
MugiWow! And SEKIYA TAP STAND is near Kunitachi Station, and it's a shop that posts tapping info early, right? You can target it perfectly!
Hop BroRight, and it's open until 21:00 (L.O. 20:50), so it's totally fine to swing by just for one after work.
MugiIt's decided! Tonight, let's go have a SPARE POCKET toast with Hop Onee-san!
Nara Brewery's DIPA draws attention in the March 13 tapping post
The guest beer announced in SEKIYA TAP STAND's post was Nara Brewery's SPARE POCKET. The shop introduces it as an "IPA with strong aroma yet a light drinkability," and describes it as the Double IPA that brings Nara Brewery's IPA series to a close.
The tasting notes in the post lay out the aroma and flavor progression in detail. It starts with a sweet citrus scent reminiscent of mandarin. From there it shifts into the firm bitterness of grapefruit, while a passion-fruit-like tropical character layers in as depth. It also has malty richness, yet the point that it offers a briskness that hardly feels like an ABV of 7.5% is likely something IPA fans who value hop aroma will not want to miss.
An easy stop for a drink near Kunitachi Station
SEKIYA TAP STAND is a beer pub located on the first floor of Sekiya, 1-9-30 Naka, Kunitachi City, Tokyo. Making use of the strengths of its roots as a liquor retailer, it has a strong reputation for its selection of domestic craft beer. Because it frequently shares "freshly tapped" information like this, it is also appealing for being a place where you can visit with a specific beer in mind.
The guidance on the day listed business hours until 21:00 (L.O. 20:50). That makes it easy to use for everything from stopping by for just one drink after work to settling in and enjoying a well-rounded DIPA at a more relaxed pace. If you're looking for an aromatic, hoppy beer in Kunitachi in early spring, this SPARE POCKET seems likely to be a strong candidate.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNews is out that Nara Brewery's SPARE POCKET has been tapped at SEKIYA TAP STAND in Kunitachi!
MugiWhat!? What kind of beer is that? The name already gives off a secret-pocket vibe, and now I'm curious!
Hop BroIt's a Double IPA, so it's a full-bodied DIPA, but it's designed to drink lightly even at 7.5%.
MugiWhat!? A DIPA sounds heavy, so what do you mean by a light drinkability!?
Hop BroThe thing is, the aroma layers are really well done. It starts with mandarin, then grapefruit, and finishes with a passion-fruit-like tropical character, so it doesn't feel heavy.
MugiLayers!? Now it's suddenly a science class! So basically, you mean the aroma changes in sequence?
Hop BroExactly. And even though it has malty richness, the hop aroma stands out, so you get to enjoy the balance of bitterness and aroma in one beer.
MugiWow! And SEKIYA TAP STAND is near Kunitachi Station, and it's a shop that posts tapping info early, right? You can target it perfectly!
Hop BroRight, and it's open until 21:00 (L.O. 20:50), so it's totally fine to swing by just for one after work.
MugiIt's decided! Tonight, let's go have a SPARE POCKET toast with Hop Onee-san!
