KUNITACHI BREWERY's "LuLu / take.5" Tapped at SEKIYA TAP STAND
At the beer pub SEKIYA TAP STAND in Kunitachi, Tokyo, KUNITACHI BREWERY's American IPA "LuLu / take.5" has been tapped. Bright citrus notes of orange and grapefruit are layered with lychee, mango, and white peach, and it is being served from a small keg.
Hop BroToday, LuLu / take.5 has been tapped at SEKIYA TAP STAND in Kunitachi. It's KUNITACHI BREWERY's American IPA, and just reading the article makes those citrus notes drift up softly.
MugiWhat! Orange and grapefruit layered with lychee too? That's basically like putting the produce shelf straight into a beer glass!
Hop BroExactly, and at ABV 6.0% it still has real substance. It's not an IPA that smacks you in the face; it's a balanced one that slowly changes character.
MugiSo a balanced beer means it's quiet but interesting? Kind of like someone who looks calm, but suddenly starts joking as soon as you talk to them!
Hop BroPretty close. When you drink it, tropical fruitiness comes through, and then a rounded white-peach-like character follows. It's a beer that lets you enjoy chasing the hop aroma.
MugiBut what does the article mean by a small keg? Wait, does that mean there isn't much of it? That's so much a first-come, first-served thing that I'm not mentally prepared for it!
Hop BroThat's right. When the keg is small, it's important to check early. Popular beers disappear fast, so if you find it, ordering without hesitation is the right move.
MugiAnd SEKIYA TAP STAND is only 1 minute on foot from the south exit of Kunitachi Station, right? Then I could stop by while shopping, and one casual pint could turn into two before I know it!
Hop BroWhat's interesting is that as the temperature rises, a floral sweetness starts to show too. It begins crisp, then turns more aromatic, and finishes with a gentle bitterness.
MugiI get it, that's why it changes the more you drink it! I like that it's not just citrus juice, but still clearly has an IPA identity.
Hop BroSo the conclusion is: this is one to get to early. A pint of Kunitachi beer at Kunitachi is the kind of thing that makes you want to raise a glass right away.
MugiYeah, I already want to drink it right now! After reading this, my feet might just head straight to SEKIYA TAP STAND on their own!
Tapped
At the beer pub "SEKIYA TAP STAND" in Kunitachi City, Tokyo, KUNITACHI BREWERY's LuLu / take.5 has arrived. Located on the 1st floor of Sekiya, just a 1-minute walk from the south exit of Kunitachi Station, the shop is known as a tap stand where you can enjoy mainly Kunitachi Brewery beers, and its appeal is that you can drop in casually and choose a pint.
This beer is an American IPA with ABV 6.0%. According to the shop's notice, it is being served from a "small keg," so an early visit is recommended. The aroma centers on bright citrus such as orange and grapefruit, layered with gentle fruitiness from lychee, mango, and white peach. As the temperature rises, floral notes and a soft sweetness grow fuller, and a mild bitterness brings the finish into focus.
Rather than a beer that pushes hard with flashiness, this sounds like a well-balanced IPA whose expression changes the more you drink it. Starting with refreshing citrus, then moving into tropical fruit character and hints of white peach, it finishes with a quietly long aftertaste. It seems well suited to people who want to take their time enjoying hop aroma.
SEKIYA TAP STAND is one place in the streets of Kunitachi where you can easily enjoy Kunitachi Brewery beers. Its location makes it easy to stop by while shopping or eating, and the strength of the shop is that you can check out a pint on tap right there on the spot. This LuLu / take.5 is also a beer best enjoyed in that kind of everyday, easygoing setting.
Today's Tapped Beer
- LuLu / take.5
- Brewery: KUNITACHI BREWERY
- Style: American IPA
- ABV: 6.0%
If you want to enjoy vivid citrus character and layers of fruitiness, it looks like a good idea to visit early.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, LuLu / take.5 has been tapped at SEKIYA TAP STAND in Kunitachi. It's KUNITACHI BREWERY's American IPA, and just reading the article makes those citrus notes drift up softly.
MugiWhat! Orange and grapefruit layered with lychee too? That's basically like putting the produce shelf straight into a beer glass!
Hop BroExactly, and at ABV 6.0% it still has real substance. It's not an IPA that smacks you in the face; it's a balanced one that slowly changes character.
MugiSo a balanced beer means it's quiet but interesting? Kind of like someone who looks calm, but suddenly starts joking as soon as you talk to them!
Hop BroPretty close. When you drink it, tropical fruitiness comes through, and then a rounded white-peach-like character follows. It's a beer that lets you enjoy chasing the hop aroma.
MugiBut what does the article mean by a small keg? Wait, does that mean there isn't much of it? That's so much a first-come, first-served thing that I'm not mentally prepared for it!
Hop BroThat's right. When the keg is small, it's important to check early. Popular beers disappear fast, so if you find it, ordering without hesitation is the right move.
MugiAnd SEKIYA TAP STAND is only 1 minute on foot from the south exit of Kunitachi Station, right? Then I could stop by while shopping, and one casual pint could turn into two before I know it!
Hop BroWhat's interesting is that as the temperature rises, a floral sweetness starts to show too. It begins crisp, then turns more aromatic, and finishes with a gentle bitterness.
MugiI get it, that's why it changes the more you drink it! I like that it's not just citrus juice, but still clearly has an IPA identity.
Hop BroSo the conclusion is: this is one to get to early. A pint of Kunitachi beer at Kunitachi is the kind of thing that makes you want to raise a glass right away.
MugiYeah, I already want to drink it right now! After reading this, my feet might just head straight to SEKIYA TAP STAND on their own!
