Mukuraf taps KaruizawaQ’s Shakō, with VERTERE and GOODHOPS bottles
After the rain cleared and blue sky returned, Tokyo beer pub Mukuraf posted a fresh lineup update. The day’s new draft was KaruizawaQ’s Shakō American IPA, joined by an extensive bottle selection from VERTERE, GOODHOPS, and more.
Hop BroAt Mukuraf in Shin-Ohashi, KaruizawaQ's 'Shakou' just went on tap. It's an American IPA that sounds perfect after the rain.
MugiWhat, a post-rain pint already sounds dramatic! And 'Shakou' is such a cool name. What does it taste like?
Hop BroIt uses Ramosa hops, so you get bright orange and grapefruit, then pine and a little tropical fruit on top.
MugiWait, Ramosa hops? That sounds like a final boss. Is Mr. Ramosa out there farming with folded arms?
Hop BroNot a person, a new hop variety. The aroma blueprint leans citrusy, with a dry finish and a firm but not harsh bitterness.
MugiWhoa! But when you say dry finish, I picture a beer that turns my mouth into a desert!
Hop BroNot that dry. It just means the finish stays crisp, so it doesn't get cloying and still works well with food.
MugiOkay, now I'm in. Mukuraf sounds like the kind of place where food and IPA could become a serious life choice.
Hop BroAnd the draft list has range too: Maruefu Pilsner, Suika Wheat, VOYAGER's COPPER, BREW CLASSIC's Tuatara, and Yamorido's Nanamin. The tap lineup swings wide.
MugiHold on, draft wasn't enough? VERTERE and GOODHOPS have a loaded bottle shelf too? That fridge is basically an amusement park.
Hop BroExactly. VERTERE's Passiflora#48 and Achillea#1, a bunch from GOODHOPS, plus West Coast Brewing, Green Neighbor cider, and Uchu's KONBINI IPA. I want a drink now, and takeaway bottles are welcome too.
MugiThen the plan is obvious: drink Shakou there, grab bottles on the way out, and pretend that's restraint. I want to go now.
Tap and bottles
With the rain finally giving way to blue sky, Tokyo beer pub Mukuraf shared its daily lineup from Morishita in Koto City. The post framed the day as a relaxed one for enjoying both food and craft beer, with plenty of seats available.
The day’s only new draft was KaruizawaQ’s Shakō American IPA. Brewed with the new U.S. hop variety Ramosa, it is described as bringing bright orange and grapefruit-like citrus, plus pine and a hint of tropical fruit. The beer is set up with a dry finish and a moderate bitterness, giving it a clean IPA profile.
Other drafts on tap included Asahi’s Maruefu pilsner, Sankt Gallen’s Suika Wheat, VOYAGER BREWING’s COPPER red ale, BREW CLASSIC’s Tuatara hazy IPA, and 家守堂’s Nananmin juicy IPA.
The bottle list was just as broad. VERTERE brought Passiflora#48 Hazy IPA, Achillea#1 West Coast IPA, Galanthus#3 dark ale, Benitoa#8 Belgian blonde ale, and Vespa mango sour. GOODHOPS added Do Good IPA, Galaxy Hop Field saison, Tono Belgian IPA, Dusk Cascade IPA, and East Wind of Tono IPA. Also listed were West Coast Brewing’s The Lupulin Tree Hazy DIPA, PassionWizard, and Hop Fua Hazy IPA; GreenNeighborHardCider’s CITRUSwithCALAMANSI, LA FRANCE, and SOUR; plus Uchu Brewing’s KONBINI IPA.
Mukuraf also welcomes bottle-only visits, which makes the shop a practical stop for people who want to choose a beer by style and mood rather than only by tap. For anyone around Shino-Ohashi looking to pair a meal with a careful beer selection, this is a place worth keeping in mind.
Source: Instagram
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Mukuraf in Shin-Ohashi, KaruizawaQ's 'Shakou' just went on tap. It's an American IPA that sounds perfect after the rain.
MugiWhat, a post-rain pint already sounds dramatic! And 'Shakou' is such a cool name. What does it taste like?
Hop BroIt uses Ramosa hops, so you get bright orange and grapefruit, then pine and a little tropical fruit on top.
MugiWait, Ramosa hops? That sounds like a final boss. Is Mr. Ramosa out there farming with folded arms?
Hop BroNot a person, a new hop variety. The aroma blueprint leans citrusy, with a dry finish and a firm but not harsh bitterness.
MugiWhoa! But when you say dry finish, I picture a beer that turns my mouth into a desert!
Hop BroNot that dry. It just means the finish stays crisp, so it doesn't get cloying and still works well with food.
MugiOkay, now I'm in. Mukuraf sounds like the kind of place where food and IPA could become a serious life choice.
Hop BroAnd the draft list has range too: Maruefu Pilsner, Suika Wheat, VOYAGER's COPPER, BREW CLASSIC's Tuatara, and Yamorido's Nanamin. The tap lineup swings wide.
MugiHold on, draft wasn't enough? VERTERE and GOODHOPS have a loaded bottle shelf too? That fridge is basically an amusement park.
Hop BroExactly. VERTERE's Passiflora#48 and Achillea#1, a bunch from GOODHOPS, plus West Coast Brewing, Green Neighbor cider, and Uchu's KONBINI IPA. I want a drink now, and takeaway bottles are welcome too.
MugiThen the plan is obvious: drink Shakou there, grab bottles on the way out, and pretend that's restraint. I want to go now.
