The Grafton in Nishi-Gotanda taps Kikuzaka Brown Ale and Tribute Pale Ale
The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant in Tokyo’s Nishi-Gotanda has announced two guest draft beers: KANPAI! Brewing × Oasobier’s Kikuzaka Brown Ale (Real Ale version) and ST.AUSTELL Tribute Pale Ale. It is a compact lineup built around classic, easy-drinking styles.
Hop BroThere is a fresh tap update in Nishi-Gotanda, and The Grafton guest taps are a seriously nice lineup.
MugiWait, a basement beer pub already sounds fun, but what are the two beers?
Hop BroThe first one is a collab from KANPAI!Brewing and Oasobier, and Kikuzaka Brown Ale is pouring as a brown ale in a real ale version.
MugiWhoa, hold on, what is real ale? That suddenly sounds very expert-level!
Hop BroIn simple terms, it keeps a softer natural carbonation, so the mouthfeel is gentler and not overly fizzy.
MugiWhat, that sounds great! Then it must be easy to pair with food, and not just a one-sip kind of pint.
Hop BroExactly, and the second beer is ST.AUSTELL's Tribute Pale Ale, a classic pale ale with easy-drinking appeal.
MugiSo you get the toasty brown ale side and the lighter pale ale side? That back-and-forth tasting sounds ridiculously fun.
Hop BroThat is the point, because The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant is made for pub drinking, especially down in that B1F atmosphere.
MugiAnd they can host parties too? Then I want a group visit right away. I am starting with Kikuzaka and finishing with Tribute.
Hop BroThat is a solid order, because this classic two-beer combo moves from nutty depth to easy pale ale brightness perfectly.
MugiThat does it, I am ready for Nishi-Gotanda right now. I want to head underground and raise a glass.
The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant in Nishi-Gotanda has announced a new guest draft lineup. The confirmed beers are two classic-leaning styles that should fit both food and casual after-work drinking.
- KANPAI! Brewing × Oasobier Kikuzaka Brown Ale (Real Ale version)
- ST.AUSTELL Tribute Pale Ale
The first is a brown ale collaboration between KANPAI! Brewing and Oasobier. The “Real Ale version” label suggests a different expression from a standard keg pour, which should appeal to drinkers looking for something with a bit more character. Tribute Pale Ale, meanwhile, is a familiar pale ale in the best sense: approachable, balanced, and easy to pair with a meal. Together, the two taps give the bar a compact but varied lineup.
Set in the basement of a building in Tokyo’s Nishi-Gotanda, The Grafton works as both a beer pub and a restaurant. It is the kind of place where a guest beer can be enjoyed slowly with food, rather than rushed as a one-off pint. The post also mentions bookings for welcome/farewell parties, banquets, and private events, reinforcing its role as a versatile neighborhood spot.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere is a fresh tap update in Nishi-Gotanda, and The Grafton guest taps are a seriously nice lineup.
MugiWait, a basement beer pub already sounds fun, but what are the two beers?
Hop BroThe first one is a collab from KANPAI!Brewing and Oasobier, and Kikuzaka Brown Ale is pouring as a brown ale in a real ale version.
MugiWhoa, hold on, what is real ale? That suddenly sounds very expert-level!
Hop BroIn simple terms, it keeps a softer natural carbonation, so the mouthfeel is gentler and not overly fizzy.
MugiWhat, that sounds great! Then it must be easy to pair with food, and not just a one-sip kind of pint.
Hop BroExactly, and the second beer is ST.AUSTELL's Tribute Pale Ale, a classic pale ale with easy-drinking appeal.
MugiSo you get the toasty brown ale side and the lighter pale ale side? That back-and-forth tasting sounds ridiculously fun.
Hop BroThat is the point, because The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant is made for pub drinking, especially down in that B1F atmosphere.
MugiAnd they can host parties too? Then I want a group visit right away. I am starting with Kikuzaka and finishing with Tribute.
Hop BroThat is a solid order, because this classic two-beer combo moves from nutty depth to easy pale ale brightness perfectly.
MugiThat does it, I am ready for Nishi-Gotanda right now. I want to head underground and raise a glass.
