PUMP craft beer bar taps Swami’s IPA on the May 15 tap list
PUMP craft beer bar in Minami-Ikebukuro, Tokyo, has released its tap list for May 15. Pizza Port Brewing’s Swami’s IPA has been newly added, and the lineup features 15 taps ranging widely from house beers to IPA, Flanders Red, and Milk Stout.
Hop BroToday, PUMP craft beer bar in Minami-Ikebukuro, Tokyo is hot. On its May 15 tap list, Pizza Port Brewing’s Swami’s IPA has been newly tapped.
MugiWhoa! Swami’s IPA already sounds strong just from the name! What makes it so noteworthy?
Hop BroThe thing is, it’s being presented as an IPA PUMP loves. It has a solid hop aroma and real drinkability, so if you like IPA, it’s the one that grabs your attention first.
MugiI hear about hop aroma a lot, but what does drinkability actually mean? Does it just mean it’s really bitter?
Hop BroIt does have bitterness, but that’s not all. The hop aroma, malt body, and lingering finish create that feeling of a beer you really drank. Swami’s IPA is the kind that brings those elements together nicely.
MugiNice! And a 15-tap lineup sounds like the kind of place that’s fun before you even choose. What’s on it?
Hop BroWhat makes PUMP great is its range. It has staples like Earl Grey and Classic Pale Ale, plus Flanders Red, Weizen, and Amber Swan Ale. The strength is that you can go for a completely different beer depending on your mood.
MugiWhat? So it’s not an IPA-only bar! But when I see DDH Hazy IPA, it suddenly feels like a chemistry experiment, doesn’t it?
Hop BroTo put it simply, DDH Hazy IPA is a hazy IPA that uses a double dose of hops. The aroma comes forward, and it tends to have a juicy, soft mouthfeel.
MugiGot it! Then I want to snack on fried okra and start with Swami’s IPA for a tasting comparison! If I finish with Milk Stout Nitro, I’m definitely going to be happy!
On May 15, PUMP introduces Swami’s IPA
The beer pub PUMP craft beer bar in Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo, has published its business information and tap list for May 15. On this day, it opens at 5:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday are currently regular closing days, while Wednesday through Friday are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Last order for food is 10:00 p.m., and drinks are 10:30 p.m.
The highlight is Pizza Port Brewing’s Swami’s IPA. The shop describes it as “an IPA PUMP loves,” and it appears as a new tap for the day. For anyone looking for a beer with a strong IPA character, this is the first one that will catch the eye.
The lineup for the day
Very much in PUMP style, this is a lineup with a wide range of styles. Confirmed beers include the house regular Earl Grey (Johana Beer), Funky House Party (Thunder Island Brewing), Weizen (Mojiko Retro Beer), Classic Pale Ale (Isekadoya Beer), and Amber Swan Ale (Swanlake Beer). In addition to hop-forward IPAs, the selection also includes Flanders Red, Weizen, and pale ale, making it easy to choose according to your mood.
Alongside Swami’s IPA, the IPA section also includes Broken Skull 3:16 IPA (El Segundo Brewing), MONGO Double IPA (Pizza Port Brewing), DDH Hazy IPA (Isekadoya Beer), and Dark Forces (8 bit Brewing), offering brands with very different strengths and aromatic directions. To finish, Milk Stout Nitro (Left Hand Brewing) is also on the list, so you can enjoy a final beer with yet another character.
A dish to pair with the beer
The recommended food item for the day is fried okra. It comes with a suggestion to dip it in habanero mayonnaise, making it a pairing designed with hop-driven beers like Swami’s IPA in mind. Nachos and tacos are also listed, showing PUMP’s signature approach of matching craft beer with American-style snacks.
About PUMP craft beer bar
PUMP craft beer bar is a beer pub located at 3-8-3 Minami-Ikebukuro. With 15 taps available, its beer flight lets you choose four beers from the day’s lineup for a tasting comparison. It is a place suited to anyone in the Ikebukuro area who wants to try a wide range of styles a little at a time.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, PUMP craft beer bar in Minami-Ikebukuro, Tokyo is hot. On its May 15 tap list, Pizza Port Brewing’s Swami’s IPA has been newly tapped.
MugiWhoa! Swami’s IPA already sounds strong just from the name! What makes it so noteworthy?
Hop BroThe thing is, it’s being presented as an IPA PUMP loves. It has a solid hop aroma and real drinkability, so if you like IPA, it’s the one that grabs your attention first.
MugiI hear about hop aroma a lot, but what does drinkability actually mean? Does it just mean it’s really bitter?
Hop BroIt does have bitterness, but that’s not all. The hop aroma, malt body, and lingering finish create that feeling of a beer you really drank. Swami’s IPA is the kind that brings those elements together nicely.
MugiNice! And a 15-tap lineup sounds like the kind of place that’s fun before you even choose. What’s on it?
Hop BroWhat makes PUMP great is its range. It has staples like Earl Grey and Classic Pale Ale, plus Flanders Red, Weizen, and Amber Swan Ale. The strength is that you can go for a completely different beer depending on your mood.
MugiWhat? So it’s not an IPA-only bar! But when I see DDH Hazy IPA, it suddenly feels like a chemistry experiment, doesn’t it?
Hop BroTo put it simply, DDH Hazy IPA is a hazy IPA that uses a double dose of hops. The aroma comes forward, and it tends to have a juicy, soft mouthfeel.
MugiGot it! Then I want to snack on fried okra and start with Swami’s IPA for a tasting comparison! If I finish with Milk Stout Nitro, I’m definitely going to be happy!
