Kanpai! Brewing Taps New “Kikuzaka Bitter,” Offering a Gentle Bitterness
At the brewpub “Kanpai! Brewing (1F/Granzoo)” in Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, a new tap release has been announced: “Kikuzaka Bitter.” It is introduced as a beer with aromas reminiscent of freshly baked bread and biscuits, and a smooth, easy-drinking mouthfeel.
Hop BroToday’s topic is the new tap of Kikuzaka Bitter at Kanpai! Brewing in Sekiguchi. A pint like this in a quiet neighborhood is seriously exciting.
MugiWhoa! There’s notable news like that in Bunkyo-ku? 1F/Granzoo has such an easygoing brewpub vibe!
Hop BroAnd it’s clearly a Bitter style, with the numbers laid out too, which is nice. ABV 4% / IBU 27 / SRM 9 tells you a lot about the design.
MugiWhat? Hearing IBU and SRM makes it feel like a science quiz suddenly started!
Hop BroIBU is a guide to bitterness, and SRM is the beer’s color depth. This one is about not too bitter and not too dark, so it’s aimed at being easy to drink.
MugiOhhh! And that freshly baked bread aroma from the description alone is the kind of thing that makes both your stomach and your throat react at once!
Hop BroThe foam is creamy, the mouthfeel is soft, and the finish is brisk. It does a nice job landing on a moderate bitter aftertaste after the malt’s grainy character.
MugiThat sounds perfect as the first drink after work! If it’s low-alcohol and easy to enjoy without getting tired of it, I’d like to appoint it my pacing manager!
Hop BroAppointment accepted. It also pairs well with meals, and it’s perfect for a day when you want to enjoy the flow of aroma, mouthfeel, and bitterness more than anything flashy.
MugiIt’s settled then! Tonight, let’s cheers with Kikuzaka Bitter in Sekiguchi and wrap ourselves in that gentle bitterness!
A new tap announcement has come from Kanpai! Brewing (1F/Granzoo), the brewpub in Tokyo’s Edogawabashi area. The beer now on tap is “Kikuzaka Bitter.” In the post, not only the style name but also the numbers ABV 4% / IBU 27 / SRM 9 are listed, making it easy to picture the beer’s flavor direction.
Beer Now on Tap
- Kikuzaka Bitter (ABV 4% / IBU 27 / SRM 9)
According to the description, the aroma gives a softly sweet and toasty impression, like freshly baked bread or biscuits. The foam is creamy, the mouthfeel is gentle, and the finish is brisk. While you can sense the grain character from the malt, the beer settles into a “just-right bitterness” that fades away smoothly in the aftertaste.
With its low alcohol content, it is easy to enjoy without getting fatigued, and its balance also makes it a natural match for meals. It is the kind of beer that works not only as a light first pint after work, but also as an easy choice for pacing yourself later in the night.
Located in the calm streetscape of Sekiguchi, the taproom’s appeal lies in being able to enjoy craft beer casually at the ground-floor space called “Granzoo.” For beer fans who want to savor the connection between aroma, mouthfeel, and bitterness rather than flashiness, this new tap of “Kikuzaka Bitter” is one to check out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is the new tap of Kikuzaka Bitter at Kanpai! Brewing in Sekiguchi. A pint like this in a quiet neighborhood is seriously exciting.
MugiWhoa! There’s notable news like that in Bunkyo-ku? 1F/Granzoo has such an easygoing brewpub vibe!
Hop BroAnd it’s clearly a Bitter style, with the numbers laid out too, which is nice. ABV 4% / IBU 27 / SRM 9 tells you a lot about the design.
MugiWhat? Hearing IBU and SRM makes it feel like a science quiz suddenly started!
Hop BroIBU is a guide to bitterness, and SRM is the beer’s color depth. This one is about not too bitter and not too dark, so it’s aimed at being easy to drink.
MugiOhhh! And that freshly baked bread aroma from the description alone is the kind of thing that makes both your stomach and your throat react at once!
Hop BroThe foam is creamy, the mouthfeel is soft, and the finish is brisk. It does a nice job landing on a moderate bitter aftertaste after the malt’s grainy character.
MugiThat sounds perfect as the first drink after work! If it’s low-alcohol and easy to enjoy without getting tired of it, I’d like to appoint it my pacing manager!
Hop BroAppointment accepted. It also pairs well with meals, and it’s perfect for a day when you want to enjoy the flow of aroma, mouthfeel, and bitterness more than anything flashy.
MugiIt’s settled then! Tonight, let’s cheers with Kikuzaka Bitter in Sekiguchi and wrap ourselves in that gentle bitterness!
