Hop-Scotch Tokyo Opens Eight New Taps, Including the ADHA-1631 Version of Kin-Oni Pale Ale
The beer pub Hop-Scotch Tokyo in Fujimi, Chiyoda Ward, updated its taps on May 28. The lineup of eight distinctive beers from Japan and abroad includes Oni-Densetsu’s "Kin-Oni Pale Ale ADHA-1631 ver." as the headliner, along with offerings from Trademark Brewing, Echoes Brewing, Totopia Brewery, and more.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about how eight new taps all opened at Hop-Scotch Tokyo in Iidabashi. The star is Oni-Densetsu’s Kin-Oni Pale Ale ADHA-1631 ver., and even the name sounds powerful, right?
MugiWait, what is Kin-Oni Pale Ale? That sounds like a battle weapon! Can a pale ale really have that much presence?
Hop BroA pale ale is usually built around drinkability, but the ADHA-1631 ver. feels like one that adds extra personality on top of that. What makes it interesting is how drinkability and presence coexist.
MugiWhoa, that sounds amazing! And eight distinctive beers from Japan and abroad? Just choosing sounds fun!
Hop BroThe lineup is great too. Trademark Brewing’s Space Beach is an IPA, Echoes Brewing’s The Wave is a Double IPA, and Totopia Brewery’s Rippleohobia is a Hazy Pale Ale. It’s a pretty strong setup for a day spent chasing hop aroma.
MugiHold on, what even is foeder aging? Is that some kind of barrel spell? Just reading the word makes me feel tipsy!
Hop BroSimply put, it’s aging over time in a large wooden vessel like a big barrel. AJB Brewing’s Foeder Sour 2024 layers acidity and complexity on top of that, so it develops barrel-derived depth.
MugiI see! Then if I want something sweet, maybe 3Sons Brewing’s Smooth Ops Piña colada is the one. Pineapple and coconut? That’s basically cheating, right?
Hop BroExactly, it’s a sour that still gives you a tropical vibe. And Totopia Brewery’s Biasphobia is a Hazy Triple IPA, so with its serious heft, it’s the kind of beer you want to sip slowly.
MugiBeing able to compare beers after work in Iidabashi sounds amazing! I want to try them one by one at the counter today, so Hop brother, let’s go drink together!
New Tap Information
At Hop-Scotch Tokyo, eight new beers have been tapped. The standout this time is Oni-Densetsu’s Kin-Oni Pale Ale ADHA-1631 ver.. Built around the easy-drinking appeal typical of a pale ale, this is a beer that also promises the kind of presence you would expect from a "golden demon," as its name suggests.
Beers on Tap
- Oni-Densetsu / Kin-Oni Pale Ale ADHA-1631 ver. (Pale Ale)
- Trademark Brewing / Space Beach (IPA)
- Echoes Brewing / The Wave (Double IPA)
- Totopia Brewery / Rippleohobia (Hazy Pale Ale)
- AJB Brewing / Foeder Sour 2024 (Foeder Aged Sour Ale)
- Totopia Brewery / Biasphobia (Hazy Triple IPA)
- Grains of Wrath Brewing / Obsidiana (Mexican Dark Lager)
- 3Sons Brewing / Smooth Ops Piña colada (Sour Ale w/Pineapple & Coconut)
The lineup spans everything from IPA, Double IPA, and hazy styles to foeder-aged sour ales and Mexican dark lager, making it easy to choose based on your mood. If you want to follow hop aroma, Space Beach and The Wave are compelling picks. If you're after acidity and barrel-driven complexity, Foeder Sour 2024 is a good choice, while Smooth Ops Piña colada offers a sour with a sweet, fruity character. Biasphobia is a firmly saturated hazy beer, ideal for anyone who wants to take their time with it.
The shop is a street-level beer pub in the Iidabashi and Kagurazaka area of Tokyo. As a place that's easy to stop by after work, it has the kind of atmosphere that suits tasting each beer one by one at the counter. Since this lineup mixes domestic and overseas breweries, there's also plenty of fun in comparing them and exploring which direction suits your taste best.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about how eight new taps all opened at Hop-Scotch Tokyo in Iidabashi. The star is Oni-Densetsu’s Kin-Oni Pale Ale ADHA-1631 ver., and even the name sounds powerful, right?
MugiWait, what is Kin-Oni Pale Ale? That sounds like a battle weapon! Can a pale ale really have that much presence?
Hop BroA pale ale is usually built around drinkability, but the ADHA-1631 ver. feels like one that adds extra personality on top of that. What makes it interesting is how drinkability and presence coexist.
MugiWhoa, that sounds amazing! And eight distinctive beers from Japan and abroad? Just choosing sounds fun!
Hop BroThe lineup is great too. Trademark Brewing’s Space Beach is an IPA, Echoes Brewing’s The Wave is a Double IPA, and Totopia Brewery’s Rippleohobia is a Hazy Pale Ale. It’s a pretty strong setup for a day spent chasing hop aroma.
MugiHold on, what even is foeder aging? Is that some kind of barrel spell? Just reading the word makes me feel tipsy!
Hop BroSimply put, it’s aging over time in a large wooden vessel like a big barrel. AJB Brewing’s Foeder Sour 2024 layers acidity and complexity on top of that, so it develops barrel-derived depth.
MugiI see! Then if I want something sweet, maybe 3Sons Brewing’s Smooth Ops Piña colada is the one. Pineapple and coconut? That’s basically cheating, right?
Hop BroExactly, it’s a sour that still gives you a tropical vibe. And Totopia Brewery’s Biasphobia is a Hazy Triple IPA, so with its serious heft, it’s the kind of beer you want to sip slowly.
MugiBeing able to compare beers after work in Iidabashi sounds amazing! I want to try them one by one at the counter today, so Hop brother, let’s go drink together!
