Beerma Kitasenju highlights four U.S. breweries for the Keyaki Beer Festival
The beer pub “Beerma Kitasenju” in Kitasenju shared its tap information on Instagram in time for the Keyaki Beer Festival. The lineup includes beers from Level Beer, Prairie Artisan Ales, Caldera, and Totopia Brewery, while Biasphobia has just been newly tapped on draft.
Hop BroIn Kitasenju, Beerma Kitasenju has rolled out tap info timed to the Keyaki Beer Festival. It spans Level Beer, Prairie Artisan Ales, Caldera, and Totopia Brewery, so it’s a pretty impressive lineup.
MugiWhoa! You can drink that much at once? I had no idea so many beers from around the world were gathered in Kitasenju. It’s like a mini beer expo!
Hop BroIt’s near the west exit of the station, and the fact that it’s mostly standing room makes it easygoing. Bottles and cans can be had for the glass fee plus 200 yen, so it’s really convenient for daytime drinking or a pre-party stop.
MugiSeriously! A pre-game stop? So you can just swing by that easily? That sounds perfect for warming up before the festival!
Hop BroThe canned beers that catch the eye are Average Joe IPA and Skyward Strike Hazy Pale Ale. The former is all about balancing juiciness and bitterness, while the latter is a hazy style with a satisfying hop depth. Even though both are IPAs, they have pretty different personalities.
MugiOhh! But what exactly is good about hazy styles? It’s not just about looking cloudy, right?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. Hazy beers tend to emphasize hop aroma and soften the bitterness a bit so they go down more easily. That’s why they often feel like they have a lot of body but still drink smoothly.
MugiI see! Then what about Rhinestone Rancher? When I hear sour, I worry it’ll be so tart my face will scrunch up!
Hop BroPrairie Artisan Ales’ version is introduced as a sour with apple-like tartness. And Caldera Brewing Company’s Mosaic IPA leans firmly toward bitterness, so it’s nice that you can line up something sweet-tart with something punchy and drink them side by side.
MugiWait, there’s draft beer too? Biasphobia sounds intense just from the name! It gives off big final-boss energy!
Hop BroIt’s a hazy triple from Totopia Brewery and a newly tapped release brewed with double mash and double dry hopping. It’s said to be rich without being overdone, and the best part is being able to compare American cans with a new draft beer at the same shop.
MugiWow, this is what makes comparison tasting fun. I want to do my homework here before the Keyaki Beer Festival and then grab a drink on the spot!
Hop BroExactly. It’s perfect for a drink before or after the festival in Kitasenju’s drinking alley area, so this is definitely the kind of place that makes you want to go.
MugiI can’t take it anymore, I want to drink right now! At Beerma Kitasenju, I’d start with an IPA and finish with Biasphobia!
“Beerma Kitasenju,” located a short walk from the west exit of Kitasenju Station, is a beer pub that carries a wide range of craft beer from around the world. The interior is centered on standing service, and bottles and cans can be enjoyed for the glass fee plus 200 yen, making it convenient for daytime drinking or a pre-party stop.
The lineup introduced on Instagram this time is geared toward the Keyaki Beer Festival. The canned beers that stand out are Level Beer’s `Average Joe IPA` and `Skyward Strike Hazy Pale Ale`. The former is known for its balance of juiciness and bitterness, while the latter can be enjoyed as a hazy beer with a substantial hop presence. In addition, Prairie Artisan Ales’ `Rhinestone Rancher` is presented as a sour with a strong apple tartness, and Caldera Brewing Company’s `Mosaic IPA` is lined up as a beer for those who want firm bitterness.
The newly tapped draft beer is Totopia Brewery’s `Biasphobia`. It is a hazy triple brewed with double mash and double dry hopping, and is said to have a rich profile without being pushed too far. Being able to compare American canned beers that put hop aroma front and center with a new draft release at the same shop is exactly the kind of appeal that makes Beerma stand out.
In the drinking alley area of Kitasenju, this kind of tap guide fits well with a place where you can casually have one drink or settle in for a proper comparison tasting. It is the kind of content that works both as prep for the Keyaki Beer Festival and as a stop for a drink on the way home.
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Hop BroIn Kitasenju, Beerma Kitasenju has rolled out tap info timed to the Keyaki Beer Festival. It spans Level Beer, Prairie Artisan Ales, Caldera, and Totopia Brewery, so it’s a pretty impressive lineup.
MugiWhoa! You can drink that much at once? I had no idea so many beers from around the world were gathered in Kitasenju. It’s like a mini beer expo!
Hop BroIt’s near the west exit of the station, and the fact that it’s mostly standing room makes it easygoing. Bottles and cans can be had for the glass fee plus 200 yen, so it’s really convenient for daytime drinking or a pre-party stop.
MugiSeriously! A pre-game stop? So you can just swing by that easily? That sounds perfect for warming up before the festival!
Hop BroThe canned beers that catch the eye are Average Joe IPA and Skyward Strike Hazy Pale Ale. The former is all about balancing juiciness and bitterness, while the latter is a hazy style with a satisfying hop depth. Even though both are IPAs, they have pretty different personalities.
MugiOhh! But what exactly is good about hazy styles? It’s not just about looking cloudy, right?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. Hazy beers tend to emphasize hop aroma and soften the bitterness a bit so they go down more easily. That’s why they often feel like they have a lot of body but still drink smoothly.
MugiI see! Then what about Rhinestone Rancher? When I hear sour, I worry it’ll be so tart my face will scrunch up!
Hop BroPrairie Artisan Ales’ version is introduced as a sour with apple-like tartness. And Caldera Brewing Company’s Mosaic IPA leans firmly toward bitterness, so it’s nice that you can line up something sweet-tart with something punchy and drink them side by side.
MugiWait, there’s draft beer too? Biasphobia sounds intense just from the name! It gives off big final-boss energy!
Hop BroIt’s a hazy triple from Totopia Brewery and a newly tapped release brewed with double mash and double dry hopping. It’s said to be rich without being overdone, and the best part is being able to compare American cans with a new draft beer at the same shop.
MugiWow, this is what makes comparison tasting fun. I want to do my homework here before the Keyaki Beer Festival and then grab a drink on the spot!
Hop BroExactly. It’s perfect for a drink before or after the festival in Kitasenju’s drinking alley area, so this is definitely the kind of place that makes you want to go.
MugiI can’t take it anymore, I want to drink right now! At Beerma Kitasenju, I’d start with an IPA and finish with Biasphobia!
