Evolve Beer&Kitchen in Mukojima adds Taiyo no Lager and Glide Drive
Evolve Beer&Kitchen, a beer pub in Mukojima, Tokyo, posted its July 23 tap update. Two new beers joined the lineup: Taiyo no Lager from Miyazaki Hideji Beer and Glide Drive from NORTHISLAND BEER.
Hop BroEvolve Beer&Kitchen in Mukojima just added two fresh taps. Hideji Beer’s “Taiyo no Lager” and NORTHISLAND BEER’s “Glide Drive” joined the lineup, and that is a very strong pairing.
MugiWhat, lager and IPA at the same time? Those feel like total opposites. One is chill, the other sounds like it kicks the door open!
Hop BroThat contrast is the fun part. Taiyo no Lager has a clean, crisp finish, while Glide Drive, as a West Coast IPA, brings firm bitterness and bright aroma, so the side-by-side is pretty dramatic.
MugiHold on, West Coast IPA means what exactly? It sounds less like beer and more like a surfing move.
Hop BroIn simple terms, hops take center stage. You get citrusy and piney notes, not much sweetness, and a dry bitter finish that snaps everything into place.
MugiOhhh, then “Taiyo no Lager” really sounds like a sunny first pint. That feels like the easiest way to start the night.
Hop BroAnd this pub has serious food range too. Fresh tuna with grated yam and minced squid go nicely with the lager, while mala keema curry and stir-fried pork kimchi can stand up to the IPA.
MugiNo way, that is pairing paradise. And with 11 taps, my excitement has already walked into the bar before the rest of me.
Hop BroThe list is broad too. There’s KaruizawaQ’s Gluck as a Dortmunder, plus a nitro version from Hansharo Beer, so the 11-beer spread really covers a lot of ground.
MugiWait, what is nitro? Is that the thing where the beer suddenly turns into a race car?
Hop BroNot quite. Nitro means it’s poured with nitrogen, so you get tiny, creamy bubbles and a much smoother texture. Also, the place said July 25 to 27 is a holiday stretch, so checking the schedule matters.
MugiThen we need to go before that. I want a Mukojima beer flight now, starting with Taiyo no Lager and finishing on Glide Drive like a proper grand finale.
Evolve Beer&Kitchen in Mukojima, Sumida-ku, Tokyo shared its July 23 service update and tap list. The main news is two new pours: Taiyo no Lager from Miyazaki Hideji Beer and Glide Drive from NORTHISLAND BEER. With a lager and a West Coast IPA added on the same day, the lineup covers a broad range of styles.
The full tap list for the day was:
- Taiyo no Lager / Miyazaki Hideji Beer [Lager]
- Glück / KaruizawaQ [Dortmunder]
- SAYAKA / B.M.B Brewery [Wheat Ale w/Hebesu]
- Dual Pepper Gyoza Sour / Y.MARKET BREWING [Sour Ale w/Spice]
- Throw back / Y.MARKET BREWING [Dark Mild]
- HEY, PORTER / G-Brand Beerers [Robust Porter]
- Sun&Fun / Black Tide Brewing [Session IPA]
- Glide Drive / NORTHISLAND BEER [West Coast IPA]
- Tropical Nissenshin / Kyoto Brewing [Tropical IPA]
- Tarozaemon -Nitro ver.- / Hansharo Beer [Best Bitter Nitro ver.]
- Kuro Label / SAPPORO [Lager]
The pub positions itself as a place where you can have a proper meal with your beer, and the post backed that up with food specials such as tuna mountain yam, marinated squid tentacles, spicy pork kimchi stir-fry, and a mala keema curry. The shop also noted a closure from July 25 to 27, so visitors should check the schedule before heading over.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroEvolve Beer&Kitchen in Mukojima just added two fresh taps. Hideji Beer’s “Taiyo no Lager” and NORTHISLAND BEER’s “Glide Drive” joined the lineup, and that is a very strong pairing.
MugiWhat, lager and IPA at the same time? Those feel like total opposites. One is chill, the other sounds like it kicks the door open!
Hop BroThat contrast is the fun part. Taiyo no Lager has a clean, crisp finish, while Glide Drive, as a West Coast IPA, brings firm bitterness and bright aroma, so the side-by-side is pretty dramatic.
MugiHold on, West Coast IPA means what exactly? It sounds less like beer and more like a surfing move.
Hop BroIn simple terms, hops take center stage. You get citrusy and piney notes, not much sweetness, and a dry bitter finish that snaps everything into place.
MugiOhhh, then “Taiyo no Lager” really sounds like a sunny first pint. That feels like the easiest way to start the night.
Hop BroAnd this pub has serious food range too. Fresh tuna with grated yam and minced squid go nicely with the lager, while mala keema curry and stir-fried pork kimchi can stand up to the IPA.
MugiNo way, that is pairing paradise. And with 11 taps, my excitement has already walked into the bar before the rest of me.
Hop BroThe list is broad too. There’s KaruizawaQ’s Gluck as a Dortmunder, plus a nitro version from Hansharo Beer, so the 11-beer spread really covers a lot of ground.
MugiWait, what is nitro? Is that the thing where the beer suddenly turns into a race car?
Hop BroNot quite. Nitro means it’s poured with nitrogen, so you get tiny, creamy bubbles and a much smoother texture. Also, the place said July 25 to 27 is a holiday stretch, so checking the schedule matters.
MugiThen we need to go before that. I want a Mukojima beer flight now, starting with Taiyo no Lager and finishing on Glide Drive like a proper grand finale.
