Minna no Craft Beer Bar Ryogoku/Kuramae serves 6 beers on 6 taps; KAIGAN BREWERY tap takeover planned for May 23
At the beer pub Minna no Craft Beer Bar Ryogoku/Kuramae in Tokyo's Sumida Ward, six beers including Black Tide Brewing's "Second Breath" and Nomcraft Brewing's "Banana Kick" are currently on tap. The owner also shared the current status of plans for a second location, and a KAIGAN BREWERY tap takeover is scheduled for May 23.
Hop BroAt Minna no Craft Beer Bar Ryogoku/Kuramae in Tokyo's Sumida Ward, the current lineup is 6 beers on 6 taps. From Black Tide Brewing's Second Breath to Nomcraft Brewing's Banana Kick, it's a pretty aggressive selection, isn't it?
MugiWhoa! You mean all six are different beers!? If I tasted them side by side, my brain would probably get happily dizzy!
Hop BroExactly, and the styles are interesting too. IPA, banana weizen, hazy IPA, single-hop NE IPA, dry-hopped saison, and hibiscus yuzu lager - it's a lineup that lets you enjoy a broad range of styles all at once.
MugiSingle-hop NE IPA sounds like it has way too much information packed into the name already! The jargon is piling up, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroSimply put, it's an NE IPA that narrows the hop selection to highlight its aroma character. It tends to have a hazy, juicy quality, and the personality of the hop comes through, so it's actually pretty easy to understand when you drink it.
MugiOh, I see! Then Kaigan Brewery's Gashadokuro 餓者髑髏 and Tsuchigumo 土蜘蛛 sound exciting too, just from the names alone. Those yokai-inspired names are seriously intriguing!
Hop BroWhat's more, KAIGAN BREWERY TAP TAKEOVER is coming up on May 23. A tap takeover is an event where one brewery brings in a bunch of kegs and transforms the whole shop with its world and atmosphere.
MugiNo way, that's awesome! And it keeps going on June 13 and June 27 too, right? It feels like the fun of rotating kegs never stops.
Hop BroExactly. The owner even talked about a vision of opening a second location by December 31, 2027, with Ueno and Okachimachi as the preferred areas. Fundraising is the challenge for now, but I like the way they're first focusing on making the current shop stronger.
MugiIf you can drink while chatting across the counter, and there's pizza too, it feels like the kind of place where you can drink properly. I can see why craft beer fans would gather there!
Hop BroThe appeal of this place is that you can compare six beers side by side in Ryogoku/Kuramae while tasting both the present and future of the shop. This is definitely the kind of place that makes you want to have a pint at the counter and keep talking about the next tap.
MugiYeah, just reading it makes me thirsty! I'm seriously torn about what to drink tonight - start with Second Breath, or go with Banana Kick!
At Minna no Craft Beer Bar Ryogoku/Kuramae in Ishiwara, Sumida Ward, Tokyo, craft beer is currently being served on 6 taps. The lineup consists of six beers: Black Tide Brewing's `Second Breath`, Nomcraft Brewing's `Banana Kick`, Open Air Brewing's `warm up`, Kaigan Brewery's `Gashadokuro 餓者髑髏`, `Tsuchigumo 土蜘蛛`, and `Neo Sakuya`. The selection spans a wide range of styles, including IPA, banana weizen, hazy IPA, single-hop NE IPA, dry-hopped saison, and hibiscus yuzu lager.
In a post, the owner also shared a vision of opening a second "Minna no Craft Beer Bar" location by December 31, 2027. The desired areas are Ueno and Okachimachi, and the immediate challenge is said to be raising funds. For now, the top priority is to strengthen sales and energy at the current Ryogoku/Kuramae location, while focusing on the customers in front of them.
As a beer pub, the shop seems likely to become a go-to stop for craft beer fans, offering drinks while enjoying conversation across the counter. Food-wise, pizza is also available, making it easy to pair with a day when you want to drink in earnest. The schedule also includes the "KAIGAN BREWERY TAP TAKEOVER" on May 23, a tap takeover by a certain brewery on June 13, and "WCB CAN SHARE NIGHT (reservation required)" on June 27, so the fun of rotating kegs will continue.
In the Ryogoku/Kuramae area, this is a spot worth watching as a place where you can sample six distinct beers side by side and taste the bar's current position.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Minna no Craft Beer Bar Ryogoku/Kuramae in Tokyo's Sumida Ward, the current lineup is 6 beers on 6 taps. From Black Tide Brewing's Second Breath to Nomcraft Brewing's Banana Kick, it's a pretty aggressive selection, isn't it?
MugiWhoa! You mean all six are different beers!? If I tasted them side by side, my brain would probably get happily dizzy!
Hop BroExactly, and the styles are interesting too. IPA, banana weizen, hazy IPA, single-hop NE IPA, dry-hopped saison, and hibiscus yuzu lager - it's a lineup that lets you enjoy a broad range of styles all at once.
MugiSingle-hop NE IPA sounds like it has way too much information packed into the name already! The jargon is piling up, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroSimply put, it's an NE IPA that narrows the hop selection to highlight its aroma character. It tends to have a hazy, juicy quality, and the personality of the hop comes through, so it's actually pretty easy to understand when you drink it.
MugiOh, I see! Then Kaigan Brewery's Gashadokuro 餓者髑髏 and Tsuchigumo 土蜘蛛 sound exciting too, just from the names alone. Those yokai-inspired names are seriously intriguing!
Hop BroWhat's more, KAIGAN BREWERY TAP TAKEOVER is coming up on May 23. A tap takeover is an event where one brewery brings in a bunch of kegs and transforms the whole shop with its world and atmosphere.
MugiNo way, that's awesome! And it keeps going on June 13 and June 27 too, right? It feels like the fun of rotating kegs never stops.
Hop BroExactly. The owner even talked about a vision of opening a second location by December 31, 2027, with Ueno and Okachimachi as the preferred areas. Fundraising is the challenge for now, but I like the way they're first focusing on making the current shop stronger.
MugiIf you can drink while chatting across the counter, and there's pizza too, it feels like the kind of place where you can drink properly. I can see why craft beer fans would gather there!
Hop BroThe appeal of this place is that you can compare six beers side by side in Ryogoku/Kuramae while tasting both the present and future of the shop. This is definitely the kind of place that makes you want to have a pint at the counter and keep talking about the next tap.
MugiYeah, just reading it makes me thirsty! I'm seriously torn about what to drink tonight - start with Second Breath, or go with Banana Kick!
