18 Guest Beers Arrive at TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa, from Kyoto Brewing's Limited Brew to Kuri Kuro
On the official beer board at TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa, 18 guest beers were listed, including Kyoto Brewing's "DRINK ME!", UCHU BREWING's "Galactic Path," and Miyazaki Hideji Beer’s "Kuri Kuro." At the beer pub near Shimokitazawa Station, you can enjoy a lineup with a wide range of flavors.
Hop BroToday's feature is TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa, where 18 guest beers are lined up. Looking at the official beer board, everything from classics to curveballs is gathered in one place, and I can't stop my eyes from wandering.
MugiWait, 18 is way too many! I feel like I'd get drunk just choosing. Is it really okay to put out that many at once?
Hop BroThat's the Shimokitazawa vibe for you. It goes well with a messy, free-spirited atmosphere. When you have lagers, hazy IPAs, gose, porters, and black IPAs all lined up, the fun of comparing them really ramps up.
MugiWhoa, but hazy IPA sounds kind of fuzzy and hard to understand. Does it just mean it's cloudy?
Hop BroExactly, in rough terms it's a cloudy IPA. Kyoto Brewing's "DRINK ME!" uses rye and oats, and it's a pretty landmark beer, with fresh berry- and melon-like notes layered with resinous aromas.
MugiWhat is that! Berry and melon, and resin too? It's like walking through a fruit forest!
Hop BroWhat's also interesting is that there's a different take under the same name: "DRINK ME ~WEST COAST PILSNER Ver.~". This one leans toward a crisper direction, so even with the same theme, it shows a different face and is fun to compare.
MugiWait, same name but different flavor? You're clearly trying to drag me into a comparison-drinking rabbit hole!
Hop BroIf you like hops, you can't miss UCHU BREWING's "Galactic Path," West Coast Brewing's "Triple Cone," and Totopia Brewery's "Boxphobia." When beers with a clear hop profile are lined up, even just the aroma coming up is exciting.
MugiI'm also curious about the sour and dark ones. "Kuri Kuro" already sounds tasty and a little scary, so which is it?
Hop BroMiyazaki Hideji Beer’s "Kuri Kuro" is a Dark Chestnut Ale, a dark-style beer that lets you enjoy chestnut notes. There are also Setouchi Gose, black IPAs, and porters, so the range of flavors is really wide.
MugiIf there are this many options near Shimokitazawa Station, I have no choice but to go! I want to enjoy the time spent deciding what to drink today while trying a few glasses according to my mood.
Hop BroThat's settled then. Enjoy TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa like a pub crawl right by the station, and finish with DRINK ME! or Kuri Kuro. This is definitely the kind of article that makes you want to go out for a drink.
18 Guest Beers on Display
The Untappd board linked to TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa's official website showed 18 beers on the day's lineup. In the bustling, eclectic atmosphere that feels so Shimokitazawa, the selection lets you compare a broad range of styles all at once, from classic lagers to hazy IPAs, gose, porters, and black IPAs.
What stands out in particular is Kyoto Brewing's "DRINK ME!". Introduced as TAP&GROWLER's 8th anniversary brew, it is a hazy IPA made with rye and oats. The design layers a fresh, berry-and-melon character with resinous aromas, giving it the presence you'd expect from a commemorative beer. The following "DRINK ME ~WEST COAST PILSNER Ver.~" (Yellow Beer Works) is also intriguing as a different take on the same name.
If you want to enjoy the contours of hops, UCHU BREWING's "Galactic Path," West Coast Brewing's "Triple Cone," and Totopia Brewery's "Boxphobia" are all strong additions. There are also enjoyable contrasts to compare in beers like GROUNDTAP BREWERY's "TSUTSUJI," Taros Brewing's "As You Feel," and Novoru Brewing's "Musubu."
If you're after acidity or malt character, don't miss Kyufuku Brewing Honjima's "005 Fuku Setouchi Gose w/ Oomi Kinkan (Setouchi Gose with Oomi Kinkan)", Minoh Beer’s "Session Black IPA," or Miyazaki Hideji Beer’s "Kuri Kuro (Dark Chestnut Ale)." On the lager side, Riot Beer’s "Rooster," Hino Brewing Co.'s "Shishimai Porter," and Kakegawa Farm Brewing's "8 Bit" are also on the board, offering a wide range to choose from depending on your mood.
The shop is located on the first floor of Iijima Building, 2-33-6 Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo. Conveniently located near Shimokitazawa Station, it offers the ease of use you'd expect from a beer pub along with the fast turnover of guest beers. On days when a label catches your eye, it seems best to work through a few glasses while sampling different styles.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's feature is TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa, where 18 guest beers are lined up. Looking at the official beer board, everything from classics to curveballs is gathered in one place, and I can't stop my eyes from wandering.
MugiWait, 18 is way too many! I feel like I'd get drunk just choosing. Is it really okay to put out that many at once?
Hop BroThat's the Shimokitazawa vibe for you. It goes well with a messy, free-spirited atmosphere. When you have lagers, hazy IPAs, gose, porters, and black IPAs all lined up, the fun of comparing them really ramps up.
MugiWhoa, but hazy IPA sounds kind of fuzzy and hard to understand. Does it just mean it's cloudy?
Hop BroExactly, in rough terms it's a cloudy IPA. Kyoto Brewing's "DRINK ME!" uses rye and oats, and it's a pretty landmark beer, with fresh berry- and melon-like notes layered with resinous aromas.
MugiWhat is that! Berry and melon, and resin too? It's like walking through a fruit forest!
Hop BroWhat's also interesting is that there's a different take under the same name: "DRINK ME ~WEST COAST PILSNER Ver.~". This one leans toward a crisper direction, so even with the same theme, it shows a different face and is fun to compare.
MugiWait, same name but different flavor? You're clearly trying to drag me into a comparison-drinking rabbit hole!
Hop BroIf you like hops, you can't miss UCHU BREWING's "Galactic Path," West Coast Brewing's "Triple Cone," and Totopia Brewery's "Boxphobia." When beers with a clear hop profile are lined up, even just the aroma coming up is exciting.
MugiI'm also curious about the sour and dark ones. "Kuri Kuro" already sounds tasty and a little scary, so which is it?
Hop BroMiyazaki Hideji Beer’s "Kuri Kuro" is a Dark Chestnut Ale, a dark-style beer that lets you enjoy chestnut notes. There are also Setouchi Gose, black IPAs, and porters, so the range of flavors is really wide.
MugiIf there are this many options near Shimokitazawa Station, I have no choice but to go! I want to enjoy the time spent deciding what to drink today while trying a few glasses according to my mood.
Hop BroThat's settled then. Enjoy TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa like a pub crawl right by the station, and finish with DRINK ME! or Kuri Kuro. This is definitely the kind of article that makes you want to go out for a drink.
