Bottomcutter Newly Tapped at Hop-Scotch Tokyo in Iidabashi
Hop-Scotch Tokyo announced a new tap in a March 23 post. The featured beer this time is Bale Breaker Brewing's "Bottomcutter (Imperial IPA)." In addition, a seven-beer draft lineup including Totopia, Uchu, and Faction was revealed, offering everything from hop-forward beers to lager.
Hop BroAt Hop-Scotch Tokyo in Iidabashi, Bottomcutter has been newly tapped from Washington State in the U.S. It’s Bale Breaker Brewing’s Imperial IPA, and just the name alone already sounds sharp, right?
MugiWhoa! Bottomcutter sounds like a special move! What kind of taste does it have?
Hop BroThis one’s got firm bitterness and body, which is what makes it stand out among IPAs. It brings the hop aroma forward while still having enough structure to feel satisfying.
MugiI get hop aroma, but what does having body even mean? Does beer have muscles or something?
Hop BroNot muscles, but more like the "weight" of the drink. For example, this Imperial IPA tends to have more alcohol presence and malt depth, so it comes across with real impact.
MugiI see! And there are seven drafts total on the same day, right? Tasting them side by side sounds way too fun.
Hop BroExactly. There’s Totopia's DH Sour IPA like Auroraphobia, and Uchu's UCHU Deluxe Citra, a Hazy Double IPA. It’s an aroma flood in the best way possible.
MugiDH Sour IPA sounds complicated! I get that it means lots of fruit, but does it really have black currant and mango and stuff in it?
Hop BroThat’s right. It layers black currant, mango, raspberry, sweet cherry, and vanilla, so the acidity and sweetness create a really three-dimensional aroma. By contrast, Chuckanut's Vienna Lager plays the role of the clean finisher and gives you a nice place to reset.
MugiHaving sweet, bitter, and clean options means you can choose by mood! And with the second-Saturday takopa and Wednesday lunch curry too, it really makes me want to keep coming back.
Hop BroIf you're looking for a beer you can drink right now between Iidabashi and Kagurazaka, this is a seriously strong update. I think the right move today is to go heavy with Bottomcutter, then finish with a lager.
MugiAlright, I'm starting with Bottomcutter! And then I’ll land smoothly with Vienna Lager, and before I know it I’ll probably be going for one more!
Hop-Scotch Tokyo (1F Inoue Building, 2-2-11 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) published its latest tap update in a "New Tap!!" post dated March 23. The newly opened beer this time is Bottomcutter (Imperial IPA) from Bale Breaker Brewing of Washington State, USA.
The day's list mentioned in the post shows the kind of varied lineup this bar is known for. The core is a set of IPAs with firm bitterness, but there is also a sour IPA layered with fruit-derived aromas and even a lager, making it an easy place to compare styles in one visit.
Drafts mentioned that day
- Bale Breaker Brewing: Bottomcutter (Imperial IPA)
- Totopia Brewery: Auroraphobia (DH Sour IPA w/ Black Currant, Mango, Raspberry, Sweet Cherry, Vanilla)
- Totopia Brewery: Keyphobia (Hazy IPA)
- Uchu Brewing: UCHU Deluxe Citra (Hazy Double IPA)
- Faction Brewing: Winter IPA (IPA)
- Chucknut Brewery: Vienna Lager (Lager)
- Oni-Densetsu: Kin-Oni Pale Ale Comet ver. (Pale Ale)
Hop-Scotch Tokyo is a beer pub in the Iidabashi and Kagurazaka area centered on craft beer and whisky. In addition to business-hour information, the post also announced regular events such as a "takopa" on the second Saturday of every month and a lunch curry every Wednesday, suggesting a style of operation that makes it easy to drop in regularly.
This new tap update is a strong one for people who want a solid bitterness and body with Bottomcutter, for those who want to enjoy shifting aromas with Totopia's two beers, and for those who want to finish cleanly with the Vienna Lager. If you're looking for "a beer you can drink right now" around Kagurazaka and Iidabashi, this is one update worth checking.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Hop-Scotch Tokyo in Iidabashi, Bottomcutter has been newly tapped from Washington State in the U.S. It’s Bale Breaker Brewing’s Imperial IPA, and just the name alone already sounds sharp, right?
MugiWhoa! Bottomcutter sounds like a special move! What kind of taste does it have?
Hop BroThis one’s got firm bitterness and body, which is what makes it stand out among IPAs. It brings the hop aroma forward while still having enough structure to feel satisfying.
MugiI get hop aroma, but what does having body even mean? Does beer have muscles or something?
Hop BroNot muscles, but more like the "weight" of the drink. For example, this Imperial IPA tends to have more alcohol presence and malt depth, so it comes across with real impact.
MugiI see! And there are seven drafts total on the same day, right? Tasting them side by side sounds way too fun.
Hop BroExactly. There’s Totopia's DH Sour IPA like Auroraphobia, and Uchu's UCHU Deluxe Citra, a Hazy Double IPA. It’s an aroma flood in the best way possible.
MugiDH Sour IPA sounds complicated! I get that it means lots of fruit, but does it really have black currant and mango and stuff in it?
Hop BroThat’s right. It layers black currant, mango, raspberry, sweet cherry, and vanilla, so the acidity and sweetness create a really three-dimensional aroma. By contrast, Chuckanut's Vienna Lager plays the role of the clean finisher and gives you a nice place to reset.
MugiHaving sweet, bitter, and clean options means you can choose by mood! And with the second-Saturday takopa and Wednesday lunch curry too, it really makes me want to keep coming back.
Hop BroIf you're looking for a beer you can drink right now between Iidabashi and Kagurazaka, this is a seriously strong update. I think the right move today is to go heavy with Bottomcutter, then finish with a lager.
MugiAlright, I'm starting with Bottomcutter! And then I’ll land smoothly with Vienna Lager, and before I know it I’ll probably be going for one more!
