vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR Taps Creek Common and Shiga Kogen Porter
vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR in Higashi-Ikebukuro, Tokyo, has tapped Creek Common from Mugi-Zakkoku Kobo Microbrewery and Porter from Shiga Kogen Beer. The two beers offer contrasting malt, roast, fruit and hop expressions.
Hop Brovivo! BEER＋DININGBAR in Higashi-Ikebukuro has tapped two contrasting new beers.
MugiWhat, two at once? What are they like?
Hop BroFirst is Creek Common from Mugizakkoku Kobo Microbrewery. It is a reddish-brown pour with caramel-like richness and raisin-like notes.
MugiRaisin-like beer!? Does that make it sweet like juice? My imagination is struggling!
Hop BroIts floral hop aroma keeps it lively. Aroma just means scent here—think a gentle floral lift over the malt character.
MugiOh, rich sweetness with a floral scent sounds elegant. A beer to savor slowly!
Hop BroThe other tap is Porter from Shiga Kogen Beer, balancing malt sweetness with espresso-like roasted aromas.
MugiPorter sounds dark and serious… will I suddenly speak in a deep voice? The dark-beer intimidation!
Hop BroNo voice changes, promise! Roasted aroma comes from toasted malt, and this porter is not just heavy-bodied, so it should pair well with food.
MugiThen I want it with meat or fish and chips! The fried-food pairing sounds irresistible.
Hop Brovivo! is an Ikebukuro East Exit beer pub with twenty draft taps, and its staff can help you find your match.
MugiI want Creek Common’s floral depth and Porter’s roasty comfort! Let’s check availability and raise a glass in Ikebukuro tonight!
Two contrasting beers on tap in Ikebukuro
vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR, a craft beer pub in Higashi-Ikebukuro, Tokyo, has announced new taps for Creek Common from Mugi-Zakkoku Kobo Microbrewery and Porter from Shiga Kogen Beer.
Creek Common is described as a reddish-brown beer with a flavorful body reminiscent of caramel and raisins. Floral hop aromas add lift to the malt-driven character, creating a combination of rich sweetness and bright aromatics.
Shiga Kogen Beer’s Porter takes a darker route. Malt sweetness is balanced by an espresso-like roast character, with the roasted notes integrated into a drinkable overall profile. Its balance should make it suitable both for sipping on its own and for pairing with food.
The pub offers around 20 draft taps and a wide range of craft beer styles. Guests can watch the taps from the counter while choosing a beer, and the kitchen serves dishes such as fish and chips, pizzas, pasta and hearty meat dishes. That makes the two new pours a natural match for a relaxed beer-and-food visit.
vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR is located in the basement of Nanatomikyu Building at 1-20-5 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo. Weekday hours are 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Saturday hours are 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Tap availability may change, so checking the venue’s latest update before visiting is recommended.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop Brovivo! BEER＋DININGBAR in Higashi-Ikebukuro has tapped two contrasting new beers.
MugiWhat, two at once? What are they like?
Hop BroFirst is Creek Common from Mugizakkoku Kobo Microbrewery. It is a reddish-brown pour with caramel-like richness and raisin-like notes.
MugiRaisin-like beer!? Does that make it sweet like juice? My imagination is struggling!
Hop BroIts floral hop aroma keeps it lively. Aroma just means scent here—think a gentle floral lift over the malt character.
MugiOh, rich sweetness with a floral scent sounds elegant. A beer to savor slowly!
Hop BroThe other tap is Porter from Shiga Kogen Beer, balancing malt sweetness with espresso-like roasted aromas.
MugiPorter sounds dark and serious… will I suddenly speak in a deep voice? The dark-beer intimidation!
Hop BroNo voice changes, promise! Roasted aroma comes from toasted malt, and this porter is not just heavy-bodied, so it should pair well with food.
MugiThen I want it with meat or fish and chips! The fried-food pairing sounds irresistible.
Hop Brovivo! is an Ikebukuro East Exit beer pub with twenty draft taps, and its staff can help you find your match.
MugiI want Creek Common’s floral depth and Porter’s roasty comfort! Let’s check availability and raise a glass in Ikebukuro tonight!
