KARAKURI taps Oni Densetsu Beer’s Akkiyama Bitter III on day 1,999
KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake- in Kanda posted its day-1,999 update for June 13. The featured draft is Akkiyama Bitter III from Hokkaido’s Oni Densetsu Beer, alongside the pub’s oden-focused food menu and sake selection.
Hop BroToday, KARAKURI's 1999th day is the big hook. On June 13, opening at 3:00 p.m., they're pouring Oni Densetsu Beer's 「Akkiyama Bitter III」 on draft!
MugiWait, 1999th day of business is such a funny number. It's almost a milestone, but also one day short, and now I'm weirdly invested!
Hop BroThat's exactly why it works. And the guest beer is from Hokkaido's Oni Densetsu Beer, which makes a nice contrast with the hop-forward IPA from the day before.
MugiWhat is that! English Bitter sounds like a total bruiser. Am I about to get punched by bitterness?
Hop BroThat's the misunderstanding right there. Soft malt character leads the way, meaning gentle, toasty grain flavor comes first. The bitterness is calmer and easy to enjoy.
MugiOhhh, so it's an easy-drinking pint even with “bitter” in the name. I judged that beer way too fast!
Hop BroExactly. And KARAKURI is all about oden and sake too, so that mellow malt profile sounds perfect with warm broth and comfort food.
MugiA cozy basement pub with that combo? Dangerous. And with a bottle shop attached, you can drink there and still take your favorites home!
Hop BroThey also teased an 8th anniversary party for June 20 and 21. It feels like June 13 is the perfect warm-up lap before the celebration.
MugiI'm finished, my stomach and my throat both reacted. On June 13, draft Akkiyama Bitter III sounds exactly like the reason to run to Kanda!
June 13 draft
KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake-, a beer pub in Kanda, posted an update marking its 1,999th day. On Saturday, June 13, the bar opens at 3:00 p.m., with Food L.O. at 9:00 p.m. (some fried dishes and a few items from the menu stop at 8:30 p.m.) and Drink L.O. at 9:30 p.m. The notice fits the venue well: craft beer, sake, natural wine, and creative dishes centered on oden in a casual, homey setting.
The featured BEER TAP release is Akkiyama Bitter III from Hokkaido’s Oni Densetsu Beer. In the post, it is described as an English bitter with a softer malt character, a contrast to the hop-forward IPA poured the day before. It is the sort of beer that invites a slower pace, with a more settled bitterness rather than loud aromatics.
KARAKURI sits underground in Kanda-Kaji-cho and also operates a bottle shop. That means the lineup is not limited to draft pours: guests can also take home bottles and cans after drinking in. For beer fans, that flexibility is part of the appeal, especially at a pub that already mixes beer, sake, and food in one place.
The post also mentions an 8th Anniversary Party on June 20 and 21. For now, June 13 is the day to watch for Akkiyama Bitter III, while the anniversary weekend adds another reason to keep KARAKURI on the radar.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, KARAKURI's 1999th day is the big hook. On June 13, opening at 3:00 p.m., they're pouring Oni Densetsu Beer's 「Akkiyama Bitter III」 on draft!
MugiWait, 1999th day of business is such a funny number. It's almost a milestone, but also one day short, and now I'm weirdly invested!
Hop BroThat's exactly why it works. And the guest beer is from Hokkaido's Oni Densetsu Beer, which makes a nice contrast with the hop-forward IPA from the day before.
MugiWhat is that! English Bitter sounds like a total bruiser. Am I about to get punched by bitterness?
Hop BroThat's the misunderstanding right there. Soft malt character leads the way, meaning gentle, toasty grain flavor comes first. The bitterness is calmer and easy to enjoy.
MugiOhhh, so it's an easy-drinking pint even with “bitter” in the name. I judged that beer way too fast!
Hop BroExactly. And KARAKURI is all about oden and sake too, so that mellow malt profile sounds perfect with warm broth and comfort food.
MugiA cozy basement pub with that combo? Dangerous. And with a bottle shop attached, you can drink there and still take your favorites home!
Hop BroThey also teased an 8th anniversary party for June 20 and 21. It feels like June 13 is the perfect warm-up lap before the celebration.
MugiI'm finished, my stomach and my throat both reacted. On June 13, draft Akkiyama Bitter III sounds exactly like the reason to run to Kanda!
