Mukuraf taps Nomcraft's "Island Grove," updating to six taps
The beer pub Mukuraf in Morishita, Koto Ward, Tokyo, has released its March 14 service update. The new tap is Nomcraft's "Island Grove (Okinawa Mango Ale)," bringing the in-house draft lineup to six. It also announces bottle and cider stock from West Coast Brewing, VERTERE, and Green Neighbors.
Hop BroAt Mukuraf in Morishita, the March 14 update says the new tap is Island Grove. Nomcraft's Okinawa Mango Ale is the star!
MugiWhoa! An ale made with mango sounds like it has a tropical dessert vibe! Does it drink like juice even though it's beer?
Hop BroThat's the clever part. Even with mango from Nakijin, Okinawa, they kept it light and refreshing.
MugiHuh? But when you say things like "esters" and "aroma design," it suddenly feels like science class!
Hop BroPut simply, it's about designing layers of aroma so it has mango character without feeling too heavy.
MugiI get it! And I heard there were six draft beers that day, so is this basically a comparison-tasting paradise?
Hop BroExactly. In addition to Island Grove, there's TAROS's GHOST NOTE4, GOODHOPS's Cheerful Nectaron, Yamamorido, LIBUSHI Bashamichi, and GROUNDTAP, for a total of six taps.
MugiThose names are wild! "She is hazy enough foryou" feels like the beer is introducing itself!
Hop BroAnd the fridge side is strong too. They have West Coast Brewing's Full Hop Alchemist r7, Alive, and Slow Motion, plus Green Neighbors ciders and VERTERE releases, so the bottle stock is well stocked as well.
MugiIf there are seats available too, that's perfect! Today I'm starting with a one-beer plan in Morishita, and before I know it I'm going for all six!
The beer pub Mukuraf in Shino-ohashi, Tokyo, updated its beer lineup for the day. The centerpiece of the post is the new tap, Nomcraft's "Island Grove". Introduced as an Okinawa Mango Ale made with mango from Nakijin, Okinawa Prefecture, it is presented as having a light and refreshing finish.
Drafts for the day (lineup in the post)
- Nomcraft "Island Grove"
- TAROS BREWING "GHOST NOTE4"
- GOODHOPS "Cheerful Nectaron"
- Yamamorido "Big Storm Mom"
- LIBUSHI Bashamichi "She is hazy enough foryou"
- GROUNDTAP BREWING "TSURUGI"
The lineup centers on IPA to Hazy IPA styles, while also mixing in a mango ale and a Belgian IPA, making it a well-balanced selection that is easy to compare side by side. It works equally well for settling in early on a weekend and choosing a few beers slowly, or for pairing with food and building a one- or two-drink session.
The bottle selection also includes West Coast Brewing's "Full Hop Alchemist r7," "Alive," and "Slow Motion," along with various Green Neighbors ciders, as well as VERTERE and VERTERE x Ise Kadoya Beer releases. Beyond the draft list, the refrigerated section was also well stocked, which was one of the highlights of Mukuraf that day. The post also noted that there was still plenty of seating available, making it a strong option for anyone looking to enjoy craft beer at a relaxed pace in the Morishita area.
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Hop BroAt Mukuraf in Morishita, the March 14 update says the new tap is Island Grove. Nomcraft's Okinawa Mango Ale is the star!
MugiWhoa! An ale made with mango sounds like it has a tropical dessert vibe! Does it drink like juice even though it's beer?
Hop BroThat's the clever part. Even with mango from Nakijin, Okinawa, they kept it light and refreshing.
MugiHuh? But when you say things like "esters" and "aroma design," it suddenly feels like science class!
Hop BroPut simply, it's about designing layers of aroma so it has mango character without feeling too heavy.
MugiI get it! And I heard there were six draft beers that day, so is this basically a comparison-tasting paradise?
Hop BroExactly. In addition to Island Grove, there's TAROS's GHOST NOTE4, GOODHOPS's Cheerful Nectaron, Yamamorido, LIBUSHI Bashamichi, and GROUNDTAP, for a total of six taps.
MugiThose names are wild! "She is hazy enough foryou" feels like the beer is introducing itself!
Hop BroAnd the fridge side is strong too. They have West Coast Brewing's Full Hop Alchemist r7, Alive, and Slow Motion, plus Green Neighbors ciders and VERTERE releases, so the bottle stock is well stocked as well.
MugiIf there are seats available too, that's perfect! Today I'm starting with a one-beer plan in Morishita, and before I know it I'm going for all six!
