Rare Rye IPA tapped at Craft Beer 2mugi, with 10 domestic and international labels gathered
The beer pub "Craft Beer 2mugi" in Kanda Izumicho, Tokyo, has unveiled six latest drafts. Centered on Shiokaze BrewLab's rare "Rye Voltage," the lineup also includes distinctive taps from Japanese breweries and four Europe-only bottles from Basqueland and Fauve, making it a day packed with variety.
Hop BroToday, Craft Beer 2mugi in Kanda Izumicho has put out a pretty aggressive tap list. Six drafts and four European bottles, and the star is that one Shiokaze BrewLab beer.
MugiWhoa, six drafts and four bottles!? The whole place is basically a tiny beer expo. What should I drink first?
Hop BroThe one not to miss is TAP5, Rye Voltage. It's Shiokaze BrewLab's Rye IPA, a super-limited beer where rye-driven spiciness and bitterness really stand out.
MugiRye makes me think of bread! Why does it bring out spiciness in beer?
Hop BroWhen part of the malt bill is replaced with rye, it tends to add a distinctive peppery edge to the mouthfeel. On top of that, the hop bitterness of an IPA gives it not just bitterness, but also more vivid aroma and definition.
MugiI get it! And pairing it with buri-hira sashimi is a strong pairing suggestion. I love that kind of thinking at a beer pub instead of a sushi place!
Hop BroAnd the other taps are interesting too. Farmentry's YAYOI IPA #2, AJIBI LIBUSHI's Tart Ale, Baerenbier's Schwarz, U.B.P Brewery's Pilsner, and ISEKADO's Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout give you plenty to choose from depending on your mood.
MugiWait, they have everything from juicy styles to roasted styles!? Today's lineup is really making my stomach work overtime, with sweet, sour, and dark beers all in play!
Hop BroThe bottles are strong too. Basqueland's KAIJU and LUSH LIFE, plus Fauve's Le Jaillir Le Feu and Une Mer de Nuages, are lined up with only six bottles each, so European IPA fans are going to love this.
MugiAnd if they even have FREE Wi-Fi, it's perfect for a drink after work too. Today, I guess we just have to start with Rye Voltage and work our way through, then finish with a toast together!
Today's highlight is a lineup you want to drink right now
Craft Beer 2mugi (1-11-1 Kanda Izumicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Wise Crest 1F) has announced today's lineup: six draft beers plus four European bottles. Hours are 15:00-23:00, making it easy to stop by even on a weekday.
In the shop's post, TAP5, Shiokaze BrewLab "Rye Voltage", is strongly presented as "super-limited." This Rye IPA lets you enjoy rye-driven spiciness and bitterness, and the pub-style setup is striking, with a pairing suggestion for sashimi (buri-hira) included as well.
Draft Lineup (6 TAP)
- Farmentry "No.03 YAYOI IPA #2" (Juicy IPA)
- AJIBI LIBUSHI × Brouwerij Libushi "Petals and Pits" (Tart Ale)
- Baerenbier "Schwarz" (Schwarzbier)
- U.B.P Brewery "Kickoff Pils #118" (Pilsner)
- Shiokaze BrewLab "Rye Voltage" (Rye IPA)
- ISEKADO BREWERY "Bourbon Barrel Aged Shadowplay 2024" (Stout)
Bottle Shop Arrival (4 European Labels)
- Basqueland "KAIJU" (DDH IPA)
- Basqueland "LUSH LIFE" (Hazy)
- Fauve "Le Jaillir Le Feu" (NEIPA)
- Fauve "Une Mer de Nuages" (DIPA)
The post notes that each bottle is a limited arrival of six bottles each. The range is broad, from juicy to roasted, sour, and barrel-aged styles, making it easy to complete a tasting comparison at a single venue. The notice that FREE Wi-Fi is available also suggests a flexible setup that works both for a drink after work and for a more focused tasting session.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, Craft Beer 2mugi in Kanda Izumicho has put out a pretty aggressive tap list. Six drafts and four European bottles, and the star is that one Shiokaze BrewLab beer.
MugiWhoa, six drafts and four bottles!? The whole place is basically a tiny beer expo. What should I drink first?
Hop BroThe one not to miss is TAP5, Rye Voltage. It's Shiokaze BrewLab's Rye IPA, a super-limited beer where rye-driven spiciness and bitterness really stand out.
MugiRye makes me think of bread! Why does it bring out spiciness in beer?
Hop BroWhen part of the malt bill is replaced with rye, it tends to add a distinctive peppery edge to the mouthfeel. On top of that, the hop bitterness of an IPA gives it not just bitterness, but also more vivid aroma and definition.
MugiI get it! And pairing it with buri-hira sashimi is a strong pairing suggestion. I love that kind of thinking at a beer pub instead of a sushi place!
Hop BroAnd the other taps are interesting too. Farmentry's YAYOI IPA #2, AJIBI LIBUSHI's Tart Ale, Baerenbier's Schwarz, U.B.P Brewery's Pilsner, and ISEKADO's Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout give you plenty to choose from depending on your mood.
MugiWait, they have everything from juicy styles to roasted styles!? Today's lineup is really making my stomach work overtime, with sweet, sour, and dark beers all in play!
Hop BroThe bottles are strong too. Basqueland's KAIJU and LUSH LIFE, plus Fauve's Le Jaillir Le Feu and Une Mer de Nuages, are lined up with only six bottles each, so European IPA fans are going to love this.
MugiAnd if they even have FREE Wi-Fi, it's perfect for a drink after work too. Today, I guess we just have to start with Rye Voltage and work our way through, then finish with a toast together!
