Minnano Craft Beer Bar Ryogoku-Kuramae Lists Six Draft Beers
Minnano Craft Beer Bar Ryogoku-Kuramae shared its draft lineup in a July 29 post. The six beers span West Coast IPA, IPA, DDH Hazy IPA, Hoppy Lager, Sour IPA, and Saison, making for a versatile tasting lineup in the Ryogoku-Kuramae area.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about Minna no Craft Beer Bar Ryogoku-Kuramae and its six fresh taps. The range goes from DD4D BREWING's West Coast IPA 'Journeyman' to Revo Brewing's saison 'SMALL TRIP', and the spread is seriously satisfying.
MugiWhat! From IPA to saison in one lineup? That's way too much range for one stop. My taste buds are about to get put through training camp!
Hop BroIPA is the backbone here. DD4D's 'Journeyman' is a West Coast IPA with firm bitterness and a crisp finish, and Black Tide Brewing's 'Monster Gold' gives you really clear hop character too.
MugiWait, what does clear hop character even mean? Do hops have cheekbones now? Because I'm suddenly picturing a beer with a profile shot.
Hop BroHonestly, kind of. It's when the aroma and bitterness show up cleanly instead of getting muddy, so citrusy or piney notes step forward like, 'Yep, we're the main cast.'
MugiOkay, that helps! Then what about RIKRI BREWING's 'BARICADE,' the DDH Hazy IPA? The name alone sounds like it lifts weights.
Hop BroDDH means extra dry hopping. So you're getting aroma turned way up, while keeping that soft hazy mouthfeel and pushing the tropical notes much harder.
MugiNow I want that. And if Shio Kaze Blue Lab's 'Senior Moment' is a Hoppy Lager, that means you can start light and refreshing, then charge into the IPA squad after that, right?
Hop BroExactly. Revo Brewing's 'AloaloIPA' is a Sour IPA with a bright tang, and 'SMALL TRIP' has the layered aroma you want from a saison, so you can build your drinking order around your mood.
MugiAnd the place does pizza from a stone oven too, right? That's dangerous. Anyone planning to have just one drink is going to lose that argument to melted cheese immediately.
Hop BroWhat I also like is the little Uchoten Aliens side note in the post. A bar that turns a tap list into actual beer conversation is exactly the kind of place that makes me want a pint right now.
MugiTonight's tasting route is settled then! I'll start with Senior Moment, get blasted by the aroma on BARICADE, and wind down with SMALL TRIP. Hop bro, go grab us seats!
Today’s Tap List
In its July 29 post, Minnano Craft Beer Bar Ryogoku-Kuramae shared six drafts under the heading “TODAY'S ON TAP.” The lineup includes Journeyman, a West Coast IPA from DD4D BREWING; Monster Gold, an IPA from Black Tide Brewing; BARICADE, a DDH Hazy IPA from RIKRI BREWING; Senior Moment, a Hoppy Lager from Shiokaze Brewery Lab; AloaloIPA, a Sour IPA from Revo Brewing; and SMALL TRIP, a Saison from Revo Brewing.
The selection moves from hop-forward IPA territory to a lighter lager, a tart sour, and a fragrant saison, so drinkers can choose by mood and pace themselves across different styles. It is the kind of tap list that works well for comparing bitterness, aroma, and mouthfeel in a single visit.
The bar sits in Ishihara, Sumida Ward, between Ryogoku and Kuramae, and pairs craft beer with kiln-fired pizza. Its house-made pizza dough and beer-friendly food make it easy to settle in and work through multiple styles, whether at the counter or with a small group sharing pours.
The post also included a small aside about Yo-Ho Brewing’s Uchoten Aliens. Taken together, the update shows a bar that keeps beer talk central and rotates its taps in a way that encourages regular check-ins from beer fans.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about Minna no Craft Beer Bar Ryogoku-Kuramae and its six fresh taps. The range goes from DD4D BREWING's West Coast IPA 'Journeyman' to Revo Brewing's saison 'SMALL TRIP', and the spread is seriously satisfying.
MugiWhat! From IPA to saison in one lineup? That's way too much range for one stop. My taste buds are about to get put through training camp!
Hop BroIPA is the backbone here. DD4D's 'Journeyman' is a West Coast IPA with firm bitterness and a crisp finish, and Black Tide Brewing's 'Monster Gold' gives you really clear hop character too.
MugiWait, what does clear hop character even mean? Do hops have cheekbones now? Because I'm suddenly picturing a beer with a profile shot.
Hop BroHonestly, kind of. It's when the aroma and bitterness show up cleanly instead of getting muddy, so citrusy or piney notes step forward like, 'Yep, we're the main cast.'
MugiOkay, that helps! Then what about RIKRI BREWING's 'BARICADE,' the DDH Hazy IPA? The name alone sounds like it lifts weights.
Hop BroDDH means extra dry hopping. So you're getting aroma turned way up, while keeping that soft hazy mouthfeel and pushing the tropical notes much harder.
MugiNow I want that. And if Shio Kaze Blue Lab's 'Senior Moment' is a Hoppy Lager, that means you can start light and refreshing, then charge into the IPA squad after that, right?
Hop BroExactly. Revo Brewing's 'AloaloIPA' is a Sour IPA with a bright tang, and 'SMALL TRIP' has the layered aroma you want from a saison, so you can build your drinking order around your mood.
MugiAnd the place does pizza from a stone oven too, right? That's dangerous. Anyone planning to have just one drink is going to lose that argument to melted cheese immediately.
Hop BroWhat I also like is the little Uchoten Aliens side note in the post. A bar that turns a tap list into actual beer conversation is exactly the kind of place that makes me want a pint right now.
MugiTonight's tasting route is settled then! I'll start with Senior Moment, get blasted by the aroma on BARICADE, and wind down with SMALL TRIP. Hop bro, go grab us seats!
