Brewpub Truth updates 8 taps with chestnut Scotch ale and chili-infused mild too
Brewpub Truth in Gotanda released its tap list for May 21, 2026. Alongside STONE IPA and Pizza Port's Swami's IPA, it also lined up a chestnut Scotch ale, a grapefruit session IPA, and even a chili-infused English mild.
Hop BroBrewpub Truth in Gotanda has rolled out an 8-tap update. Even though the lineup is IPA-heavy, it ranges all the way from a chestnut Scotch ale to a chili-infused mild.
MugiWait, chestnuts and chili both in beer!? There is way too much flavor information here for my brain to keep up with!
Hop BroWhat stands out first is Katashina Brewing's Gotanda Breath. It pairs a Scotch ale with chestnuts, layering a sweet, toasty note onto a solid 7% body.
MugiWhat's a Scotch ale!? I get that it means sweet and rich, but I need an explanation!
Hop BroIn simple terms, it is an ale where malt richness takes center stage. Add chestnuts to that, and you get extra toastiness and a chestnutty, comforting feel, like drinking something that looks like autumn.
MugiI see! Then I might also be curious about Katashina Brewing's grapefruit one. It sounds bitter, but the fruit should make it refreshing!
Hop BroThat's Under the Dark, Gotanda Sky. At 4.5%, it's a session IPA, so it is light on its feet, and the grapefruit aroma lifts gently, making it the kind you could keep drinking.
MugiWhat a cool name too! But what about the next one, the chili-infused mild? Is it gentle or spicy? Which is it!?
Hop BroThat's Tokyo Aleworks' A Bellyful of Malts and Peace. It layers chili over the mild, mellow malt character of an English Mild, so the heat comes on gradually after the sip.
MugiOhhh, and a lineup that's fun to compare side by side means this is definitely not a one-beer kind of night, right?
Hop BroExactly. STONE IPA and Pizza Port's Swami's IPA are there too, and the food menu even has Utsunomiya gyoza. It's easy to drop by in Gotanda, and you can either have one casual beer or go all in, so on a day like today, there's really no reason not to go.
On a Thursday after the rain, the tap list at Brewpub Truth in Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo was updated. This time, while centering on IPA, the lineup stretches from a chestnut Scotch ale to a grapefruit session IPA and even a chili-infused English mild. True to a brewpub, it is a selection that naturally invites side-by-side tasting.
Today's Lineup
- `STONE IPA`
- `Gotanda Breath` / Katashina Brewing - Scotch Ale w Chestnut, 7%
- `Swami's IPA` / Pizza Port - 6.8%
- `Fenetre Sur Les Tropiques` / Dieu du Ciel! - Pale Ale, 5%
- `Kiyomizu-Zaka Bright IPA` / Kanpai Beer - 6%
- `Solstice d'Ete Cerises` / Dieu du Ciel! - Wheat Sour, 5.9%
- `Under the Dark, Gotanda Sky` / Katashina Brewing - Grapefruit Session IPA, 4.5%
- `A Bellyful of Malts and Peace` / Tokyo Aleworks - English Mild w Chilis, 4%
The food menu offers three items: Utsunomiya gyoza, potato chips, and smoked nuts. Business hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 17:00-23:00, and Sunday from 16:00-21:00. Food last order is 60 minutes before closing, and drinks last order is 30 minutes before closing. In Gotanda, it is an easy place to use whether you want a solid night of drinking or just a quick stop for one beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBrewpub Truth in Gotanda has rolled out an 8-tap update. Even though the lineup is IPA-heavy, it ranges all the way from a chestnut Scotch ale to a chili-infused mild.
MugiWait, chestnuts and chili both in beer!? There is way too much flavor information here for my brain to keep up with!
Hop BroWhat stands out first is Katashina Brewing's Gotanda Breath. It pairs a Scotch ale with chestnuts, layering a sweet, toasty note onto a solid 7% body.
MugiWhat's a Scotch ale!? I get that it means sweet and rich, but I need an explanation!
Hop BroIn simple terms, it is an ale where malt richness takes center stage. Add chestnuts to that, and you get extra toastiness and a chestnutty, comforting feel, like drinking something that looks like autumn.
MugiI see! Then I might also be curious about Katashina Brewing's grapefruit one. It sounds bitter, but the fruit should make it refreshing!
Hop BroThat's Under the Dark, Gotanda Sky. At 4.5%, it's a session IPA, so it is light on its feet, and the grapefruit aroma lifts gently, making it the kind you could keep drinking.
MugiWhat a cool name too! But what about the next one, the chili-infused mild? Is it gentle or spicy? Which is it!?
Hop BroThat's Tokyo Aleworks' A Bellyful of Malts and Peace. It layers chili over the mild, mellow malt character of an English Mild, so the heat comes on gradually after the sip.
MugiOhhh, and a lineup that's fun to compare side by side means this is definitely not a one-beer kind of night, right?
Hop BroExactly. STONE IPA and Pizza Port's Swami's IPA are there too, and the food menu even has Utsunomiya gyoza. It's easy to drop by in Gotanda, and you can either have one casual beer or go all in, so on a day like today, there's really no reason not to go.
