Monkish Brewing New Arrivals at BEER OLYN in Kagurazaka, with Four Beers on Tap
The beer pub BEER OLYN in Kagurazaka announced new arrivals from California's Monkish Brewing. Four beers, from West Coast IPA to Triple IPA, are lined up, and the in-house taps also feature a full selection of craft beers from Japan and abroad.
Hop BroBEER OLYN in Kagurazaka has new Monkish Brewing arrivals. Four beers, from West Coast IPA to Triple IPA, are lined up, and this is the kind of thing that just pulls you into the shop.
MugiWhoa! Getting four varieties at once is amazing! Is Monkish Brewing really that popular?
Hop BroIt is, and the first one to lock onto is West Coast Blue, a West Coast IPA. The hop bitterness and aroma are crisp, and even at ABV 6.8%, it still has a pretty strong presence.
MugiHuh! But what is a DDH IPA? It sounds like a spell! Does it mean double?
Hop BroThat's a good catch. DDH is short for double dry-hopped, a method that layers in more hops after fermentation to boost the aroma. A beer like Joint Force Kobra has a really vibrant hop expression.
MugiOhhh! So it's like an extra hop addition for aroma? Then LA Love, the Double IPA, must be pretty intense too!
Hop BroExactly. LA Love is ABV 8.1%, with plenty of body as well. And Taste Bud, the Triple IPA, is 10.1%, so the drinker needs to come in ready for it.
MugiYikes, Triple IPA already sounds strong from the name alone! That's the kind of beer that turns your face red after one glass, isn't it?
Hop BroIf you're not careful, yes. But BEER OLYN also has a strong now on tap lineup. Kyoto Brewing's Orion, NOVORU's musubu, VATTEN's OFF SIDE, and Dieu Du Ciel!'s Sentinelle are all there, so you can drink across domestic and international breweries and compare them side by side.
MugiWow, the range of taps is incredible! They even have cider, and a place in Kagurazaka where you can hop around like this is just perfect.
Hop BroOn top of that, BEER OLYN has more than 150 bottles and over 10 taps, so even if you go for the Monkish beers, it's fun to have to decide what to drink next.
MugiNow I really want to drink! A beer in Kagurazaka sounds perfect, I want to go right now!
BEER OLYN, located on the third floor of a building not far from Kagurazaka Station, is a craft-beer-focused beer pub with more than 150 bottles and over 10 taps available at all times. With a casual counter setup for easy drinking, it is known for offering a wide range of beers, from overseas labels to domestic breweries.
This time, the new arrivals introduced on Instagram came from California's Monkish Brewing. The post featured the following four beers:
- West Coast Blue / West Coast IPA / ABV 6.8%
- LA Love / Double IPA / ABV 8.1%
- Joint Force Kobra / DDH IPA / ABV 7.1%
- Taste Bud / Triple IPA / ABV 10.1%
All of them put hop character front and center, with a clearly varied lineup spanning West Coast IPA, Double IPA, DDH IPA, and Triple IPA. For beer fans, being able to check out Monkish Brewing, which is not easy to come by in Japan, all at once in Kagurazaka is a welcome point.
The post's "now on tap" section also listed Orion from Kyoto Brewing, musubu from NOVORU, OFF SIDE from VATTEN, No Interruption from RIKRI, Sentinelle from Dieu Du Ciel!, Housou and Kinome from Taifu Jozo, Big Fog from Hetty Alice, and Koutoku from Tekikaka Cider. The selection lets guests compare beers across domestic and international breweries, covering everything from standard lager styles to Hazy DIPA and even cider.
BEER OLYN is a convenient spot in the calm Kagurazaka area, where you can follow rare imported craft beers and current taps from domestic breweries at the same time. Even if you visit for the new Monkish Brewing arrivals, there should still be the pleasure of looking over the tap list and choosing your next drink.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBEER OLYN in Kagurazaka has new Monkish Brewing arrivals. Four beers, from West Coast IPA to Triple IPA, are lined up, and this is the kind of thing that just pulls you into the shop.
MugiWhoa! Getting four varieties at once is amazing! Is Monkish Brewing really that popular?
Hop BroIt is, and the first one to lock onto is West Coast Blue, a West Coast IPA. The hop bitterness and aroma are crisp, and even at ABV 6.8%, it still has a pretty strong presence.
MugiHuh! But what is a DDH IPA? It sounds like a spell! Does it mean double?
Hop BroThat's a good catch. DDH is short for double dry-hopped, a method that layers in more hops after fermentation to boost the aroma. A beer like Joint Force Kobra has a really vibrant hop expression.
MugiOhhh! So it's like an extra hop addition for aroma? Then LA Love, the Double IPA, must be pretty intense too!
Hop BroExactly. LA Love is ABV 8.1%, with plenty of body as well. And Taste Bud, the Triple IPA, is 10.1%, so the drinker needs to come in ready for it.
MugiYikes, Triple IPA already sounds strong from the name alone! That's the kind of beer that turns your face red after one glass, isn't it?
Hop BroIf you're not careful, yes. But BEER OLYN also has a strong now on tap lineup. Kyoto Brewing's Orion, NOVORU's musubu, VATTEN's OFF SIDE, and Dieu Du Ciel!'s Sentinelle are all there, so you can drink across domestic and international breweries and compare them side by side.
MugiWow, the range of taps is incredible! They even have cider, and a place in Kagurazaka where you can hop around like this is just perfect.
Hop BroOn top of that, BEER OLYN has more than 150 bottles and over 10 taps, so even if you go for the Monkish beers, it's fun to have to decide what to drink next.
MugiNow I really want to drink! A beer in Kagurazaka sounds perfect, I want to go right now!
