CRAFT BEER MARKET Kichijoji Penny Lane taps two new beers, including FETISH CLUB’s "Esper"
An Instagram post from CRAFT BEER MARKET Kichijoji Penny Lane announced two guest beers as “today’s new taps.” The lineup features FETISH CLUB’s "Esper" and VECTOR BREWING’s "Hop Alien from the Orange Field," a selection in line with the shop’s beer-and-gyoza concept.
Hop BroAt CRAFT BEER MARKET in Kichijoji, today’s new taps have arrived. FETISH CLUB’s "Esper" and VECTOR BREWING’s "Hop Alien from the Orange Field" sound fun already, just from the names.
MugiWait, what is a "Hop Alien"? A beer name that cosmic is almost unfairly intriguing!
Hop BroFirst, "Esper" is a DDH West Coast IPA. DDH stands for double dry hopping, a brewing method that pushes hop aroma to the forefront.
MugiDouble dry hopping? Is that like doubling up on hops? It sounds like a spell, and that’s kind of intimidating.
Hop BroPut simply, it means adding hops later in fermentation or near the end to layer in more aroma. "Esper" is ABV 6.0%, so it should deliver the clear, defined character of a West Coast IPA.
MugiOhhh! So the other one, "Hop Alien from the Orange Field," is a fruits IPA, right?
Hop BroExactly. This one is ABV 7.5%, and it’s the kind of beer that brings fruitiness and hop character right to the front. The playful name and the bold flavor profile are a perfect match.
MugiWhoa, 7.5% is pretty strong! But if it’s packed with fruit flavor, I’d probably keep going back for another sip.
Hop BroAnd on top of that, they’ve got 30 rotating craft beers every day, more than 6 kinds of homemade gyoza, and even spice curry. It’s a pretty serious setup for pairing beer tastings with food.
MugiThat’s amazing! Beer x gyoza already sounds like a win, and being able to go there during the day is even better.
Hop BroIf you’re following IPAs in Kichijoji, these two are definitely not to be missed. Today feels like the kind of day that makes you want to hold a hop-scented pint in one hand and head straight for the gyoza.
MugiYeah, I already want to go drink! A toast in Kichijoji sounds way too perfect for today’s mood.
At CRAFT BEER MARKET Kichijoji Penny Lane, new guest beers were announced on tap. In the Instagram post, two labels were introduced as “today’s new taps”: FETISH CLUB’s "Esper" and VECTOR BREWING’s "Hop Alien from the Orange Field".
"Esper" is a DDH West Coast IPA with an ABV of 6.0%. It promises the crisp, hop-forward character typical of a West Coast IPA. Meanwhile, "Hop Alien from the Orange Field" is a fruits IPA with an ABV of 7.5%. As its name suggests, it is a playful style that puts fruitiness and hop character front and center.
The shop is a beer pub in the Kichijoji Station area that promotes craft beer x gyoza. Its post says it offers 30 rotating craft beers each day, more than 6 kinds of homemade gyoza, and even spice curry, making it easy to enjoy both beer tastings and a meal. It also serves lunch on weekdays, which adds to its convenience from daytime through evening.
This new tap selection is notable not just for its easy-drinking staples, but also for lining up two beers that IPA fans will want to try. If you want to follow the day’s guest taps in Kichijoji, this is one to check out.
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Hop BroAt CRAFT BEER MARKET in Kichijoji, today’s new taps have arrived. FETISH CLUB’s "Esper" and VECTOR BREWING’s "Hop Alien from the Orange Field" sound fun already, just from the names.
MugiWait, what is a "Hop Alien"? A beer name that cosmic is almost unfairly intriguing!
Hop BroFirst, "Esper" is a DDH West Coast IPA. DDH stands for double dry hopping, a brewing method that pushes hop aroma to the forefront.
MugiDouble dry hopping? Is that like doubling up on hops? It sounds like a spell, and that’s kind of intimidating.
Hop BroPut simply, it means adding hops later in fermentation or near the end to layer in more aroma. "Esper" is ABV 6.0%, so it should deliver the clear, defined character of a West Coast IPA.
MugiOhhh! So the other one, "Hop Alien from the Orange Field," is a fruits IPA, right?
Hop BroExactly. This one is ABV 7.5%, and it’s the kind of beer that brings fruitiness and hop character right to the front. The playful name and the bold flavor profile are a perfect match.
MugiWhoa, 7.5% is pretty strong! But if it’s packed with fruit flavor, I’d probably keep going back for another sip.
Hop BroAnd on top of that, they’ve got 30 rotating craft beers every day, more than 6 kinds of homemade gyoza, and even spice curry. It’s a pretty serious setup for pairing beer tastings with food.
MugiThat’s amazing! Beer x gyoza already sounds like a win, and being able to go there during the day is even better.
Hop BroIf you’re following IPAs in Kichijoji, these two are definitely not to be missed. Today feels like the kind of day that makes you want to hold a hop-scented pint in one hand and head straight for the gyoza.
MugiYeah, I already want to go drink! A toast in Kichijoji sounds way too perfect for today’s mood.
