Roppongi's Anton Bee Ryudocho Branch Taps 11 Kegs, Including 'PUP,' on 5/27
CRAFT BEER Anton Bee Roppongi (Ryudocho branch) has released its draft lineup for service on May 27. From Wolf of Willows' "PUP" to IPA, hazy, and even cider distinct from lambic styles, 11 different personalities are on offer.
Hop BroThat 11-keg lineup in Roppongi is really bold, and Anton Bee's Ryudocho branch is going all in on 5/27. I like that it starts with Wolf of Willows' PUP, because the XPA-style lightness makes a great opening move.
MugiWait, 11 kinds? If that much is on tap at one place, I'd totally freeze at the entrance because I wouldn't be able to choose!
Hop BroBut don't worry, PUP is described as a "refreshingly light XPA," so it's perfect for a first glass. It's not too heavy, so it's just right for starting a beer crawl.
MugiWhat's an XPA anyway? How is it different from an IPA? The more foreign words there are, the more beer starts sounding like a meeting room to me!
Hop BroThink of XPA as a slightly lighter IPA-style beer. You still get the hop aroma, but with a bit less bitterness and body, so it's the kind that goes down smoothly.
MugiOhhh! Then I'm also curious about the pils called JIKKURI KOTOKOTO, and if there's a DDH Citra Hazy IPA on the list too, the range of flavors is huge!
Hop BroExactly, and what's fun is that it covers everything from pils to hazy. It would be fun to compare the crispness of Ushitora's Pils with the juiciness of Isekadoya's DDH Citra Hazy IPA.
MugiWhat is that! There are even two cider-style beers? It's so wild that not just beer but fruit-like drinks are showing up too!
Hop BroThere are. Moriyama-En's EN-Cidre SAIKA and Zeraia's Euskal Sagardoa2024 are there, and the nice thing is that you can enjoy their fermentation-driven character. They're different from lambic styles, but the acidity and fruitiness each have a clear personality.
MugiAnd there's even a milk stout waiting too, right? If I finish with something dark and rich, my stomach will totally switch into after-work mode!
Hop BroExactly. It's a night where IPA fans, white ale fans, and cider fans can all play around with a wide range of styles, so today makes you want to settle in from the first drink in Roppongi.
MugiYeah, I already want to go out for drinks! If I make an after-work stop and follow PUP in order, it feels like it would turn into an amazing night!
5/27 Tap List
At the beer pub "CRAFT BEER Anton Bee Roppongi" in Roppongi, Tokyo, 11 draft beers were announced for May 27. The base schedule is weekday business from 17:00 to 24:00, making it easy to stop by after work. In the calm underground space on the first basement floor, the shop's appeal is that you can compare a wide range of styles side by side.
The first beer listed for the day was Wolf of Willows / PUP (XPA). In the shop's post, it was introduced as "a refreshingly light XPA," and it appears as a beer aimed at those who want something brisk and easy to drink. Following that were Ushitora / JIKKURI KOTOKOTO nikonda Pils, Isekadoya / DDH Citra Hazy IPA, and DDC ! / Blanche du Paradis (Belgian White), bringing together distinct flavor profiles ranging from pilsner to hazy to Belgian white.
Fruitiness and fermentation-driven character are also worth noting. In addition to the two cider styles, Moriyama-En / EN-Cidre SAIKA and Zeraia / Euskal Sagardoa2024 (Sidra), the lineup also includes Oni-Densetsu / KINNONI Mosaic (Pale Ale), Mother Road / Roadside Grove (Citrus IPA), and Hopworks / Vera Haze Freqency (Hazy IPA). There is also Beer Herun / EN-MUSUBI Stout (Milk Stout) for a darker finish, plus 8bit / Maria Tart : Phantom Stronghold (Sour) for a tart option, making this a setup where you can try a very broad range of styles in one place.
This is a tap lineup suited to a night in Roppongi when you want to carefully follow what's currently connected rather than chasing flashiness. It should be a night with a wide range of options for IPA fans as well as those who want to drink their way through pils, white ale, cider, and stout.
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Hop BroThat 11-keg lineup in Roppongi is really bold, and Anton Bee's Ryudocho branch is going all in on 5/27. I like that it starts with Wolf of Willows' PUP, because the XPA-style lightness makes a great opening move.
MugiWait, 11 kinds? If that much is on tap at one place, I'd totally freeze at the entrance because I wouldn't be able to choose!
Hop BroBut don't worry, PUP is described as a "refreshingly light XPA," so it's perfect for a first glass. It's not too heavy, so it's just right for starting a beer crawl.
MugiWhat's an XPA anyway? How is it different from an IPA? The more foreign words there are, the more beer starts sounding like a meeting room to me!
Hop BroThink of XPA as a slightly lighter IPA-style beer. You still get the hop aroma, but with a bit less bitterness and body, so it's the kind that goes down smoothly.
MugiOhhh! Then I'm also curious about the pils called JIKKURI KOTOKOTO, and if there's a DDH Citra Hazy IPA on the list too, the range of flavors is huge!
Hop BroExactly, and what's fun is that it covers everything from pils to hazy. It would be fun to compare the crispness of Ushitora's Pils with the juiciness of Isekadoya's DDH Citra Hazy IPA.
MugiWhat is that! There are even two cider-style beers? It's so wild that not just beer but fruit-like drinks are showing up too!
Hop BroThere are. Moriyama-En's EN-Cidre SAIKA and Zeraia's Euskal Sagardoa2024 are there, and the nice thing is that you can enjoy their fermentation-driven character. They're different from lambic styles, but the acidity and fruitiness each have a clear personality.
MugiAnd there's even a milk stout waiting too, right? If I finish with something dark and rich, my stomach will totally switch into after-work mode!
Hop BroExactly. It's a night where IPA fans, white ale fans, and cider fans can all play around with a wide range of styles, so today makes you want to settle in from the first drink in Roppongi.
MugiYeah, I already want to go out for drinks! If I make an after-work stop and follow PUP in order, it feels like it would turn into an amazing night!
