Himalaya table features two Oni Densetsu beers and Nara Brewing REFLECT on April 22 taps
The beer pub Himalaya table in Kanda, Tokyo, has released its lineup for April 22. With eight beers of very different character, including Oni Densetsu Pilsner and IPA, a limited edition Kinoni Pale Ale, and Nara Brewing REFLECT, the selection is built to pair well with Nepalese food.
Hop BroToday’s topic is the April 22 taps at Himalaya table, the beer pub in Kanda, Tokyo. It was a day with eight craft beers lined up alongside Nepalese food.
MugiWhat, eight taps!? With that many, I’d be happy but also totally freeze up because I wouldn’t know what to choose!
Hop BroThe lineup is interesting too, because Oni Densetsu shows up several times. When Aooni Pilsner, Shin Asahioni IPA, and even Kinoni Pale Ale are all on the board, any hop lover’s eyes are going to light up.
MugiWhat is that! Pilsner and IPA are the same beer style, but they’re totally different? Just the names already sound intense!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, Aooni Pilsner is sharp, while the IPA leans hard into hop aroma and bitterness. If you start with the pilsner to reset your palate and then move to the IPA, the differences in shape become much easier to catch.
MugiOhhh! Then what kind of place does Kinoni Pale Ale have in the lineup? It sounds like it’s sparkling gold just from the name!
Hop BroThat’s the great part too, because it’s hot that there are two limited versions in the mix. With “ADHA-218 Single Ver.” and the regular Kinoni Pale Ale, you can compare how the hop character is presented even within the same style.
MugiWait, so this is a lineup made for side-by-side tasting!? If so, just following the order might make me feel a little like a beer expert!
Hop BroExactly. On top of that, T.Y.HARBOR Nikibitter lets you look at the balance of bitterness, while Nara Brewing REFLECT offers the lightness you’d expect from a blonde ale. ogna Biscuit Hop, a British strong ale, is also in there, so the differences in body are laid out really cleanly.
MugiWhat is this, an adventure in bitterness and malt character!? If I pair it with Nepalese food, I’ll probably never want to stop!
Hop BroIt’s within walking distance of Kanda Station too, so it’s easy to swing by after work. Start with Aooni tonight, move on to Kinoni and REFLECT, and by the end you’ll want one more with your meal.
MugiYeah, this is already making me want to drink tonight! I want to enjoy Himalaya table like I’m bar-hopping between Oni Densetsu and Nara Brewing!
The beer pub Himalaya table in Kanda, Tokyo, is known as a place where you can enjoy eight craft beer taps and Nepalese cuisine. In a post on Wednesday, April 22, it introduced that day’s lineup all at once.
The selection spans a wide range, from pilsner, amber lager, and IPA to British strong ale, bitter, and blonde ale. With beers of different weight and character lined up, it works both for an easy, steady drinking session and for a more deliberate tasting comparison.
April 22 lineup
- Oni Densetsu Aooni Pilsner
- Nihonkai Club Okunoto Densetsu (Amber Lager)
- Kinoni Pale Ale “ADHA-218 Single Ver.”
- Oni Densetsu Shin Asahioni IPA
- ogna Biscuit Hop (British Strong Ale)
- T.Y.HARBOR Nikibitter
- Nara Brewing REFLECT (Blonde Ale)
- Kinoni Pale Ale
What stands out is that several Oni Densetsu beers are on the list, and there are two limited versions of Kinoni Pale Ale. Start with Aooni Pilsner to check its sharp drinking profile, then move to Shin Asahioni IPA and Kinoni Pale Ale to follow the hop character, and use T.Y.HARBOR Nikibitter and REFLECT to look at the balance of bitterness and malt. That makes the character of the day’s taps easy to grasp. As is typical of Himalaya table, it’s a lineup designed to enjoy beer as the main attraction alongside a meal.
Being within walking distance of Kanda Station is another practical plus, making it easy to stop by after work. If there’s a beer you’re interested in, it’s worth checking in early.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is the April 22 taps at Himalaya table, the beer pub in Kanda, Tokyo. It was a day with eight craft beers lined up alongside Nepalese food.
MugiWhat, eight taps!? With that many, I’d be happy but also totally freeze up because I wouldn’t know what to choose!
Hop BroThe lineup is interesting too, because Oni Densetsu shows up several times. When Aooni Pilsner, Shin Asahioni IPA, and even Kinoni Pale Ale are all on the board, any hop lover’s eyes are going to light up.
MugiWhat is that! Pilsner and IPA are the same beer style, but they’re totally different? Just the names already sound intense!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, Aooni Pilsner is sharp, while the IPA leans hard into hop aroma and bitterness. If you start with the pilsner to reset your palate and then move to the IPA, the differences in shape become much easier to catch.
MugiOhhh! Then what kind of place does Kinoni Pale Ale have in the lineup? It sounds like it’s sparkling gold just from the name!
Hop BroThat’s the great part too, because it’s hot that there are two limited versions in the mix. With “ADHA-218 Single Ver.” and the regular Kinoni Pale Ale, you can compare how the hop character is presented even within the same style.
MugiWait, so this is a lineup made for side-by-side tasting!? If so, just following the order might make me feel a little like a beer expert!
Hop BroExactly. On top of that, T.Y.HARBOR Nikibitter lets you look at the balance of bitterness, while Nara Brewing REFLECT offers the lightness you’d expect from a blonde ale. ogna Biscuit Hop, a British strong ale, is also in there, so the differences in body are laid out really cleanly.
MugiWhat is this, an adventure in bitterness and malt character!? If I pair it with Nepalese food, I’ll probably never want to stop!
Hop BroIt’s within walking distance of Kanda Station too, so it’s easy to swing by after work. Start with Aooni tonight, move on to Kinoni and REFLECT, and by the end you’ll want one more with your meal.
MugiYeah, this is already making me want to drink tonight! I want to enjoy Himalaya table like I’m bar-hopping between Oni Densetsu and Nara Brewing!
