Minoh Beer TAP TAKEOVER DAY3 at Evolve Beer&Kitchen, 11 Draft Beers
On May 24, Evolve Beer&Kitchen in Mukojima, Sumida Ward, Tokyo, held Minoh Beer’s TAP TAKEOVER DAY3. From pilsner to peach weizen and a nitro version of Kozaru IPA, the draft lineup was accompanied by event-only yakitori and o-banzai dishes.
Hop BroAt Evolve Beer&Kitchen in Mukojima, Sumida Ward, Tokyo, Minoh Beer’s TAP TAKEOVER DAY3 was held on May 24. Eleven draft beers lined up, so they were basically inviting you to drink from the entrance.
MugiWhoa, eleven draft beers!? With that many, my brain wouldn’t catch up after the first glass!
Hop BroAnd the lineup was strong. From pilsner to IPA, it wasn’t just the standards; there were also curveballs like peach weizen and Sansho W-IPA.
MugiWait, wait, what’s a Sansho W-IPA? Does the beer make your tongue tingle?
Hop BroIt’s an IPA with the aroma of sansho pepper, so you can enjoy not just bitterness but also a spicy note. W-IPA uses a lot of hops, so its hallmark is a strong aroma and bitterness.
MugiHuh! So is the Peach Weizen sweet like peach juice?
Hop BroNot just sweet, it’s more like a wheat beer with nuances of Shimizu Hakuto peach. And when it says "Shimizu Hakuto ver.," it really feels like a seasonal treat.
MugiI’m curious about the food too! What did the event-only food have?
Hop BroIt was a showdown with just yakitori and o-banzai, with chicken thigh, negima, gizzard, liver, chicken neck meat, tenderloin, heart, skirt steak, chicken skin, tail, and tsukune with cartilage all lined up. And the way they were going all in with freshly grilled yakitori was almost unfair.
MugiWow, even ordering is interesting! You place the order on a sheet and have it grilled for you; it has that street-stall feel and sounds fun!
Hop BroAnd payment was cash or PayPay, with no reservations and semi-standing, open seating. So you could just drop by and casually enjoy a day of beer tasting.
MugiI see, this is basically a field trip for beer lovers! Yakitori and Minoh Beer in the Skytree area, just thinking about it makes my throat want a drink!
Hop BroExactly. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to take their time pairing food with draft beer. The next time there’s a TAP TAKEOVER like this, the first-drink decision is going to turn into a serious meeting.
MugiI’ll probably start with Kozaru IPA! But the nitro version is tempting too, so in the end it’d be a straight shot to a second drink!
Overview
At the beer pub Evolve Beer&Kitchen in Mukojima, Sumida Ward, Tokyo, Minoh Beer’s TAP TAKEOVER DAY3 was held from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on May 24. The post announced the day’s service with @minohbeer in attendance and introduced it as a day to enjoy not only beer but also event-limited food.
Beer lineup
That day’s "TODAY'S BEER TAP LIST" featured Pilsner, SEYA!!, Papa Zaru Lager, Peach Weizen -Shimizu Hakuto ver.-, MUGICHA BITTER, Scottish Ale, Kozaru IPA -Nitro ver.-, Kozaru IPA, Osaru IPA, Sansho W-IPA, BATTON 007. In addition to standard lagers and IPAs, the selection included a weizen made with peach, a bitter highlighting barley tea notes, and a W-IPA using Japanese sansho pepper, making it a broad lineup for tasting side by side.
Food and service style
Food was limited to event-only yakitori and o-banzai; there was no regular menu. The yakitori lineup included chicken thigh, negima, gizzard, liver, chicken neck meat, tenderloin, heart, skirt steak, chicken skin, tail, tsukune with cartilage, yuzu sausage, quail eggs, eggplant, okra, and more. Orders were placed by writing tare or salt and quantity on a sheet at the BAR counter, then items were grilled in order after checkout. Drinks were served in reusable or plastic cups, payment was by cash or PayPay, and reservations were not accepted, with the venue operating as semi-standing, open seating.
Atmosphere
Evolve Beer&Kitchen is a beer pub in the Tokyo Skytree area. It was an event suited to people who want to slowly enjoy craft beer together with freshly grilled yakitori and seasonal small dishes.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Evolve Beer&Kitchen in Mukojima, Sumida Ward, Tokyo, Minoh Beer’s TAP TAKEOVER DAY3 was held on May 24. Eleven draft beers lined up, so they were basically inviting you to drink from the entrance.
MugiWhoa, eleven draft beers!? With that many, my brain wouldn’t catch up after the first glass!
Hop BroAnd the lineup was strong. From pilsner to IPA, it wasn’t just the standards; there were also curveballs like peach weizen and Sansho W-IPA.
MugiWait, wait, what’s a Sansho W-IPA? Does the beer make your tongue tingle?
Hop BroIt’s an IPA with the aroma of sansho pepper, so you can enjoy not just bitterness but also a spicy note. W-IPA uses a lot of hops, so its hallmark is a strong aroma and bitterness.
MugiHuh! So is the Peach Weizen sweet like peach juice?
Hop BroNot just sweet, it’s more like a wheat beer with nuances of Shimizu Hakuto peach. And when it says "Shimizu Hakuto ver.," it really feels like a seasonal treat.
MugiI’m curious about the food too! What did the event-only food have?
Hop BroIt was a showdown with just yakitori and o-banzai, with chicken thigh, negima, gizzard, liver, chicken neck meat, tenderloin, heart, skirt steak, chicken skin, tail, and tsukune with cartilage all lined up. And the way they were going all in with freshly grilled yakitori was almost unfair.
MugiWow, even ordering is interesting! You place the order on a sheet and have it grilled for you; it has that street-stall feel and sounds fun!
Hop BroAnd payment was cash or PayPay, with no reservations and semi-standing, open seating. So you could just drop by and casually enjoy a day of beer tasting.
MugiI see, this is basically a field trip for beer lovers! Yakitori and Minoh Beer in the Skytree area, just thinking about it makes my throat want a drink!
Hop BroExactly. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to take their time pairing food with draft beer. The next time there’s a TAP TAKEOVER like this, the first-drink decision is going to turn into a serious meeting.
MugiI’ll probably start with Kozaru IPA! But the nitro version is tempting too, so in the end it’d be a straight shot to a second drink!
