The Grafton in Gotanda taps fete Mishima Brewery's GRATITUDE STOUT
The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant in Nishi-Gotanda, Tokyo, highlighted fete Mishima Brewery's GRATITUDE STOUT in a July 8 post. The light, summer-friendly stout joins a tap lineup built for easy pairing with food and pub time.
Hop BroToday’s topic is GRATITUDE STOUT on tap at The Grafton in Gotanda. It’s a guest keg from fete Mishima Brewery making its first appearance there.
MugiWait, a summer stout is a thing? I always pictured dark beer as a winter blanket beverage!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. The Grafton is a basement pub in Nishi-Gotanda, and alongside its regular taps it brought in a guest beer from fete Mishima Brewery.
MugiOhh! But isn’t stout usually rich and heavy, like one glass and your stomach clocks out?
Hop BroThis one sounds lighter. It keeps the roast-malt aroma, but it’s apparently built with a lighter body.
MugiR-roast malt!? We’ve suddenly entered beer chemistry class. Does that just mean toasted grain?
Hop BroExactly. It gives bread-crust or coffee-like aromas. In plain terms, it’s roasty but not too heavy, which makes it work in summer.
MugiThat sounds great! And on the same day they had Guinness, Hoegaarden, and YOKOHAMA XPA too? The tap range is ridiculous. I’d freeze up choosing!
Hop BroThat’s The Grafton’s strength. Imported staples and Japanese craft share the bar, so it’s easy to drink by mood and pair with food.
MugiStarting with GRATITUDE STOUT, then sliding into another pint after that... that’s basically basement cheers confirmed!
Hop BroOpen with that summer stout, then wander over to an Irish red or a pilsner. It’s a can’t-stop-at-one kind of lineup.
MugiMy throat is thirsty just imagining it... If I’m in Gotanda, The Grafton is where I want to drink now!
The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant is a basement beer pub in the Gotanda area of Tokyo. With draft craft beer and cider on offer, it has the feel of a classic pub where watching sports fits naturally into the atmosphere. In its July 8 post, the bar introduced fete Mishima Brewery's GRATITUDE STOUT as a guest draft for the day.
The beer was described as a "light, refreshing stout" that can still be enjoyed in summer. That suggests a pint with roasted character and an easy drinkability, making it a practical choice for warm-weather drinking and for pairing with a meal.
The day's tap list also included Guinness, Heineken, Hoegaarden, Sankt Gallen's YOKOHAMA XPA, Ikari Brewery's Irish Red and Scottish Real Ale, and Baeren's Trad Gold Pilsner. The mix of imported staples and Japanese craft is part of The Grafton's appeal, giving beer fans plenty of ways to choose a pint to match the mood of the evening.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is GRATITUDE STOUT on tap at The Grafton in Gotanda. It’s a guest keg from fete Mishima Brewery making its first appearance there.
MugiWait, a summer stout is a thing? I always pictured dark beer as a winter blanket beverage!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. The Grafton is a basement pub in Nishi-Gotanda, and alongside its regular taps it brought in a guest beer from fete Mishima Brewery.
MugiOhh! But isn’t stout usually rich and heavy, like one glass and your stomach clocks out?
Hop BroThis one sounds lighter. It keeps the roast-malt aroma, but it’s apparently built with a lighter body.
MugiR-roast malt!? We’ve suddenly entered beer chemistry class. Does that just mean toasted grain?
Hop BroExactly. It gives bread-crust or coffee-like aromas. In plain terms, it’s roasty but not too heavy, which makes it work in summer.
MugiThat sounds great! And on the same day they had Guinness, Hoegaarden, and YOKOHAMA XPA too? The tap range is ridiculous. I’d freeze up choosing!
Hop BroThat’s The Grafton’s strength. Imported staples and Japanese craft share the bar, so it’s easy to drink by mood and pair with food.
MugiStarting with GRATITUDE STOUT, then sliding into another pint after that... that’s basically basement cheers confirmed!
Hop BroOpen with that summer stout, then wander over to an Irish red or a pilsner. It’s a can’t-stop-at-one kind of lineup.
MugiMy throat is thirsty just imagining it... If I’m in Gotanda, The Grafton is where I want to drink now!
