Gotanda’s The Grafton updates its April 7 tap list, with draft Guinness and XPA on tap
The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant, a beer pub in Gotanda, updated its tap list on Instagram for Tuesday, April 7. With the pub’s signature draft Guinness, craft beer, and cider, it offers a lineup of drinks that feels right at home in a pub.
Hop BroThe Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant in Gotanda updated its tap list on April 7. Draft Guinness, craft beer, and cider are all on the list, giving it a very pub-like lineup.
MugiReally? It’s not just Guinness? I thought it was the kind of place that’s all about dark beer, but it’s actually pretty broad.
Hop BroExactly. The official drinks menu centers on draft Guinness, with UK and Japanese craft beers joining in around it. Seeing options like Hoegaarden and Sanktgallen YOKOHAMA XPA is what makes it interesting.
MugiHuh. But what is XPA? Once you add an A, it suddenly sounds like a code, and my brain just fell into the basement floor of the pub.
Hop BroIn broad terms, XPA is a light, hop-forward style. It’s part of the pale ale family, with bitterness and citrusy aromas that stand out clearly, so when you line it up next to Guinness’s roasted character, the difference is easy to notice.
MugiWow, I want to compare them! Alternating between dark and aromatic styles sounds like a lot of fun, with totally different directions of flavor.
Hop BroAnd the interior has that calm wood-toned feel, plus a large screen. It’s great that it really has the classic pub move of enjoying a drink while watching sports.
MugiNice! So you can have one drink at the counter, or take your time in the sofa seats. I’d get pulled in on my way home from work!
Hop BroExactly. And because it’s in the basement level, it’s fun to keep up with the daily rotating taps. Today it might be Guinness, tomorrow a different craft beer, and that gives you a reason to keep coming back.
MugiIf I’m looking in Gotanda, this is the place! I’d start with the draft Guinness, then try the XPA next. I’ve already decided on today’s drink!
The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant is a beer pub in the basement level, just a short walk from JR and Toei Gotanda Station. It updated its tap list for Tuesday, April 7 on Instagram, making it an attention-grabbing spot for beer lovers as a place where the day’s rotating taps are part of the fun.
On the drinks page of its official website, the pub says it serves a wide selection of craft beer and cider from the UK and across Japan, centered on draft Guinness. Confirmed offerings include draft Guinness, Hoegaarden, and Sanktgallen YOKOHAMA XPA, and its strength lies in letting you enjoy Irish pub staples and craft character from the same counter.
The interior has a calm wood-toned atmosphere and includes table seating, sofa seating, and counter seating. It also has a large screen, so you can enjoy beer while watching sports, which is another very pub-like touch. It works equally well for dropping by for just one drink after work or for settling in with food and drinking at leisure.
The first choice when you’re in the mood is draft Guinness, where you can savor its creamy darkness. From there, branching out to aromatic Belgian-style beers and craft beers with more clearly defined hop character makes this pub’s appeal even easier to appreciate. If you’re looking for “today’s drink” in Gotanda, The Grafton’s tap updates are worth checking.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant in Gotanda updated its tap list on April 7. Draft Guinness, craft beer, and cider are all on the list, giving it a very pub-like lineup.
MugiReally? It’s not just Guinness? I thought it was the kind of place that’s all about dark beer, but it’s actually pretty broad.
Hop BroExactly. The official drinks menu centers on draft Guinness, with UK and Japanese craft beers joining in around it. Seeing options like Hoegaarden and Sanktgallen YOKOHAMA XPA is what makes it interesting.
MugiHuh. But what is XPA? Once you add an A, it suddenly sounds like a code, and my brain just fell into the basement floor of the pub.
Hop BroIn broad terms, XPA is a light, hop-forward style. It’s part of the pale ale family, with bitterness and citrusy aromas that stand out clearly, so when you line it up next to Guinness’s roasted character, the difference is easy to notice.
MugiWow, I want to compare them! Alternating between dark and aromatic styles sounds like a lot of fun, with totally different directions of flavor.
Hop BroAnd the interior has that calm wood-toned feel, plus a large screen. It’s great that it really has the classic pub move of enjoying a drink while watching sports.
MugiNice! So you can have one drink at the counter, or take your time in the sofa seats. I’d get pulled in on my way home from work!
Hop BroExactly. And because it’s in the basement level, it’s fun to keep up with the daily rotating taps. Today it might be Guinness, tomorrow a different craft beer, and that gives you a reason to keep coming back.
MugiIf I’m looking in Gotanda, this is the place! I’d start with the draft Guinness, then try the XPA next. I’ve already decided on today’s drink!
