Cycad Brewing unveils its latest tap list: 9 beers from dark styles to IPA and mead
Cycad Brewing, a brewpub in Nishi-Ikebukuro, Tokyo, has shared its latest tap list on Instagram. The lineup spans 9 beers, from flavored porter and stout to Czech dark lager, NE IPA, and session mead.
Hop BroCycad Brewing in Nishi-Ikebukuro has just unveiled its latest tap list. It has dark styles, IPA, and mead all in one place, so it feels like you can travel without leaving the bar.
MugiWait, there are 9 beers? With that many on tap, I'd freeze up trying to decide what to drink first!
Hop BroWhat stands out first is how strong the dark lineup is. You've got Cookie Cream Potaro, a flavored porter, Dark Method, a stout, and even 8U Dark Lager, a Czech-style dark lager.
MugiHold on, what's a flavored porter? Is it sweet? Is it dark? That name sounds like a coffee shop!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's a style that plays around by adding aromas or adjuncts to a porter. Because it layers personality on top of the roast character, it can even lean dessert-like, like Cookie Cream Potaro.
MugiOhh, got it! Then for hop lovers, those two hoppy ones are worth watching too. Revoluta and Lowii3 both sound lively just from the names!
Hop BroExactly. Revoluta is a West Coast pilsner, Lowii3 is a New England-style IPA, and Riedlei3 is an amber IPA. It's a really interesting lineup if you want to compare different expressions of hops.
MugiThere are lagers too! Tesla Karel sounds like it would be easy to drink, with a really clean malt outline.
Hop BroRight. Since Tesla Karel is a Czech premium pale lager, it should be crisp while still showing a solid malt backbone. It's also easy to pair with food, so it would make a great first drink.
MugiAnd then there's How to Live, a session mead, at the end. That's such a playful touch! I like that it doesn't stop at beer.
Hop BroThat's the good thing about Cycad Brewing: it shows both the range of its beers and the breadth of fermented drinks. If I were standing in front of a freshly poured pint like this in Kanamecho, I'd have no choice but to drink today.
MugiSo true! I think I'd start with the dark beers and finish with the mead. I seriously want to go drink right now!
The brewpub Cycad Brewing, located inside Ikebukuro Mart at 4-19-14 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Tokyo, announced its current tap list on Instagram under the label "on tap...". True to a brewery with an attached taproom, the lineup ranges widely from dark styles to lager, IPA, and mead, making it easy to build a tasting order from the first pint onward.
A total of 9 beers were confirmed this time. From roast-forward beers to crisp lagers and hop-driven IPAs, the selection is designed to match a range of moods.
- Cookie Cream Potaro / flavored porter 5.0%
- Dark Method / stout 5.5%
- 16 / British golden ale 5.5%
- 8U Dark Lager / Czech dark lager 5.5%
- Revoluta / West Coast pilsner 5.5%
- Tesla Karel / Czech premium pale lager 6.0%
- Lowii3 / New England-style IPA 6.5%
- Riedlei3 / amber IPA 6.5%
- How to Live / session mead 7.0%
What stands out in particular are the dark beers Dark Method and 8U Dark Lager, along with hoppy options like Revoluta and Lowii3. In the lager category, Tesla Karel is also included, making it a good choice for those who want a light drink with a clear malt character. The presence of How to Live, a session mead, at the end also shows Cycad Brewing's playful spirit, offering a lineup that highlights not just beer but the broader range of fermented drinks.
If you're looking for a freshly brewed pint in the Kanamecho area, this tap list is one to check out. Pairing a few beers with a meal will reveal very different sides of the same place.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCycad Brewing in Nishi-Ikebukuro has just unveiled its latest tap list. It has dark styles, IPA, and mead all in one place, so it feels like you can travel without leaving the bar.
MugiWait, there are 9 beers? With that many on tap, I'd freeze up trying to decide what to drink first!
Hop BroWhat stands out first is how strong the dark lineup is. You've got Cookie Cream Potaro, a flavored porter, Dark Method, a stout, and even 8U Dark Lager, a Czech-style dark lager.
MugiHold on, what's a flavored porter? Is it sweet? Is it dark? That name sounds like a coffee shop!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's a style that plays around by adding aromas or adjuncts to a porter. Because it layers personality on top of the roast character, it can even lean dessert-like, like Cookie Cream Potaro.
MugiOhh, got it! Then for hop lovers, those two hoppy ones are worth watching too. Revoluta and Lowii3 both sound lively just from the names!
Hop BroExactly. Revoluta is a West Coast pilsner, Lowii3 is a New England-style IPA, and Riedlei3 is an amber IPA. It's a really interesting lineup if you want to compare different expressions of hops.
MugiThere are lagers too! Tesla Karel sounds like it would be easy to drink, with a really clean malt outline.
Hop BroRight. Since Tesla Karel is a Czech premium pale lager, it should be crisp while still showing a solid malt backbone. It's also easy to pair with food, so it would make a great first drink.
MugiAnd then there's How to Live, a session mead, at the end. That's such a playful touch! I like that it doesn't stop at beer.
Hop BroThat's the good thing about Cycad Brewing: it shows both the range of its beers and the breadth of fermented drinks. If I were standing in front of a freshly poured pint like this in Kanamecho, I'd have no choice but to drink today.
MugiSo true! I think I'd start with the dark beers and finish with the mead. I seriously want to go drink right now!
