Shitoraba in Koenji Lines Up 10 U.S. and Domestic Craft Beers for Today
At the beer pub "Craft Beer Sakaba Shitoraba" in Koenji, today's craft beer lineup has been updated. A total of 10 selections are on offer, including Drake's Brewing, Burley Oak, Shiga Kogen Beer, and BLACK TIDE x Shitoraba, with half pours for 580 yen and pints for 980 yen.
Hop BroThe 10-beer lineup for today has been updated at Craft Beer Sakaba Shitoraba in Koenji. They're coming in strong with a pretty wide range, from Drake's Brewing to domestic breweries.
MugiWhat, 10 kinds!? If there are that many on the board, I'll end up interested in all of them before my wallet does!
Hop BroWhat's more, draft beer is 580 yen for a half pour / 980 yen for a pint, so it's a price range that makes tasting side by side easy. Being able to choose between 280 ml and 460 ml also feels thoughtfully planned.
MugiHey, I keep hearing hazy IPA, but what is it really!? I only kind of get that it's the cloudy one!
Hop BroIn this lineup, BLACK TIDE x Shitoraba's 2nd Anniversary IPA fits that style, using Citra and Loral to push it in a tropical direction. A hazy isn't just about the cloudy look; its appeal is that it brings hop aroma to the forefront and softens the bitterness.
MugiOhh! So just hearing Citra and Loral already makes it sound like it's got a tropical aroma!
Hop BroExactly. And if you want something even more adventurous, there's Drake's Brewing's Brett Davis Eyes, Burley Oak's Nightmare J.R.E.A.M, and SAILORS GRAVE Brewing's Wild Strawberry Cream Sour. Each one has a different balance of acidity, fruitiness, and roasted character, so tasting them side by side really shows their personalities.
MugiWhoa, acidity and roasted notes together!? Sweet or bitter, my mouth is already trying to process too much just from imagining it!
Hop BroThe domestic beers are nothing to overlook either. Shiga Kogen Beer IPA delivers hop aroma and bitterness in full, Fujizakura Heights Beer Kishikaisei offers fruity notes from wheat malt, and Yatsugatake Beer Touchdown Pilsner goes down clean and refreshing. It's a lineup where the differences in style really stand out.
MugiAnd it's near the station in Koenji Kita, with 50 seats, so it sounds easy to get into! Tuesday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 12:00 PM to 11:30 PM means there are days you can even go in the afternoon, which is amazing!
Hop BroAnd the clincher is that they also have an all-you-can-drink plan. Tonight, I want to pick one beer first, then get everyone talking about what to drink next.
MugiI can't take it anymore, I want to start tasting right now! If we work our way through the lemon one and then the IPAs at Shitoraba, we're probably going to end up with really good expressions on our faces!
Today's Craft Beer
At "Craft Beer Sakaba Shitoraba" in Koenji Kita, 10 craft beers are listed for today. Draft beer is priced at 580 yen for a 280 ml half pour and 980 yen for a 460 ml pint, with a balanced lineup of U.S. brews and domestic brewery selections.
At the center of the lineup are Drake's Brewing's Brett Davis Eyes, Burley Oak's Nightmare J.R.E.A.M, SAILORS GRAVE Brewing's Crystal Healing Gose and Wild Strawberry Cream Sour, and Heretic Brewing's CHP-Chocolate Hazelnut Porter. Each one has a distinct character, with clear acidity, fruitiness, or roasted notes, making this an especially appealing set for side-by-side tasting.
The domestic lineup is strong as well. Shiga Kogen Beer IPA is a classic-style beer that lets you enjoy hop aroma and bitterness thoroughly, Fujizakura Heights Beer Kishikaisei stands out for its fruity character derived from wheat malt, and Yatsugatake Beer Touchdown Pilsner is positioned as a refreshing, easy-drinking option. In addition, And Peel x Shitoraba Asa Shibori Yago-cho Lemon is a collaboration beer that puts the juiciness of lemon front and center, while BLACK TIDE x Shitoraba 2nd Anniversary Original! 2nd Anniversary IPA is a hazy IPA made with Citra and Loral, with a clearly tropical direction.
The shop is in an easily accessible area near the station in Koenji Kita, Suginami Ward, Tokyo, and has 50 seats. It also offers all-you-can-drink plans, and is open Tuesday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 12:00 PM to 11:30 PM. It's an easy pick for days when you want to carefully choose craft beer in Koenji.
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Hop BroThe 10-beer lineup for today has been updated at Craft Beer Sakaba Shitoraba in Koenji. They're coming in strong with a pretty wide range, from Drake's Brewing to domestic breweries.
MugiWhat, 10 kinds!? If there are that many on the board, I'll end up interested in all of them before my wallet does!
Hop BroWhat's more, draft beer is 580 yen for a half pour / 980 yen for a pint, so it's a price range that makes tasting side by side easy. Being able to choose between 280 ml and 460 ml also feels thoughtfully planned.
MugiHey, I keep hearing hazy IPA, but what is it really!? I only kind of get that it's the cloudy one!
Hop BroIn this lineup, BLACK TIDE x Shitoraba's 2nd Anniversary IPA fits that style, using Citra and Loral to push it in a tropical direction. A hazy isn't just about the cloudy look; its appeal is that it brings hop aroma to the forefront and softens the bitterness.
MugiOhh! So just hearing Citra and Loral already makes it sound like it's got a tropical aroma!
Hop BroExactly. And if you want something even more adventurous, there's Drake's Brewing's Brett Davis Eyes, Burley Oak's Nightmare J.R.E.A.M, and SAILORS GRAVE Brewing's Wild Strawberry Cream Sour. Each one has a different balance of acidity, fruitiness, and roasted character, so tasting them side by side really shows their personalities.
MugiWhoa, acidity and roasted notes together!? Sweet or bitter, my mouth is already trying to process too much just from imagining it!
Hop BroThe domestic beers are nothing to overlook either. Shiga Kogen Beer IPA delivers hop aroma and bitterness in full, Fujizakura Heights Beer Kishikaisei offers fruity notes from wheat malt, and Yatsugatake Beer Touchdown Pilsner goes down clean and refreshing. It's a lineup where the differences in style really stand out.
MugiAnd it's near the station in Koenji Kita, with 50 seats, so it sounds easy to get into! Tuesday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 12:00 PM to 11:30 PM means there are days you can even go in the afternoon, which is amazing!
Hop BroAnd the clincher is that they also have an all-you-can-drink plan. Tonight, I want to pick one beer first, then get everyone talking about what to drink next.
MugiI can't take it anymore, I want to start tasting right now! If we work our way through the lemon one and then the IPAs at Shitoraba, we're probably going to end up with really good expressions on our faces!
