Tokyo Aleworks Itabashi Main Branch Offers More Than 11 House-Brewed Beers and American Food
An Instagram post by Motoshashi Sake Shop updated information related to the Kojima Productions collaboration sake 'Tsukuru Ludens.' At Tokyo Aleworks Itabashi Main Branch, you can enjoy more than 11 house-brewed craft beers together with burgers and buffalo chicken wings.
Hop BroToday, Tokyo Aleworks Itabashi Main Branch is pretty interesting. It's a brewpub on the first floor of Itabashi Cask Village, and during the day it feels more like a cafe, while at night you can properly enjoy beer and food.
MugiWhat, it's a cafe by day and a brewpub by night!? A place with two faces is almost too convenient!
Hop BroAnd they have more than 11 house-brewed beers. From lagers and IPAs to hazies and dark beers, the range is wide, and it's the kind of place where you can see each beer's personality on tap rather than on a shelf.
MugiWhat is that! Hazy is the cloudy one, right? I only sort of get why it's so popular!
Hop BroExactly. To put it simply, the hop aroma tends to come forward, and the mouthfeel is often softer. Here, beers like 'Megacity Haze Hazy IPA' and 'Roppongi Hazy Nights DDH Double Hazy IPA' are very much in that direction.
MugiI feel like I'd get drunk just from the names! But what does 'DDH' mean? Is it a code? It sounds really strong!
Hop BroDDH is basically shorthand for using a lot of dry hopping. In other words, hops are added after fermentation too, which really pushes the aroma forward. So the fragrance is flashy, and it's fun even before you take a sip.
MugiOhh! So a clean beer like 'Itabashi Hiru Lager' is perfect as a first drink.
Hop BroExactly. There's also the citrusy feel of 'Ameyoko Pale Ale' and the fruitiness of 'DH Sour Sorbet (Mango),' so the range for tastings is really wide. If you want to finish with a dark beer, 'Dark Matter Dark Lager' or 'No Remorse Blended BA Imperial Stout' would be great.
MugiWait, you finish with a stout!? Paired with roasted dishes, that would be a total win!
Hop BroThat's the strength of this place. They have hamburgers with 100% beef patties, the signature buffalo chicken wings, plus smash burgers and hot dogs, so it's easy to match by pairing, like IPAs with wings.
MugiI see! Now I'm in the mood to have a drink in Itabashi, or two, or three!
Hop BroRight. The Motoshashi Sake Shop post was about something else, but Tokyo Aleworks Itabashi Main Branch itself is appealing because you can enjoy both freshly brewed beer and food. This is definitely the kind of place that makes you want to go on your next day off.
MugiWe have to go! If we toast with burgers in hand, it's guaranteed to be happiness!
A Permanent Taproom to Enjoy in Itabashi
Tokyo Aleworks Itabashi Main Branch is a brewpub on the first floor of Itabashi Cask Village. During the day it works as a cafe that also serves as the hotel entrance, and at night it becomes a place to stop by for beer and food, with more than 11 kinds of house-brewed craft beer on offer.
Examples of Beers on Tap
The menu includes the crisp, easy-drinking 'Itabashi Hiru Lager,' the citrusy 'Ameyoko Pale Ale,' the fruit-forward 'DH Sour Sorbet (Mango),' the hop-defined 'Bit Crusher IPA,' and hazy favorites such as 'Megacity Haze Hazy IPA' and 'Roppongi Hazy Nights DDH Double Hazy IPA.' On the dark side, there are also 'Dark Matter Dark Lager' and 'No Remorse Blended BA Imperial Stout,' giving the lineup a wide stylistic range.
Pairing With Food
Food is centered on American-style dishes such as hamburgers with 100% beef patties, the signature buffalo chicken wings, smash burgers with selectable dips, and hot dogs. The appeal is how easily you can build pairings to match each beer's character, such as burgers with lagers, wings with IPAs, and roasted dishes with stouts.
Positioning of the Original Article
The original article itself was a post shared by Motoshashi Sake Shop on Instagram about Tsukuru Ludens, and no beer brand names could be confirmed. Even so, Tokyo Aleworks stands out as a taproom in Itabashi where you can enjoy freshly brewed beer and a meal together while comparing different pours.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, Tokyo Aleworks Itabashi Main Branch is pretty interesting. It's a brewpub on the first floor of Itabashi Cask Village, and during the day it feels more like a cafe, while at night you can properly enjoy beer and food.
MugiWhat, it's a cafe by day and a brewpub by night!? A place with two faces is almost too convenient!
Hop BroAnd they have more than 11 house-brewed beers. From lagers and IPAs to hazies and dark beers, the range is wide, and it's the kind of place where you can see each beer's personality on tap rather than on a shelf.
MugiWhat is that! Hazy is the cloudy one, right? I only sort of get why it's so popular!
Hop BroExactly. To put it simply, the hop aroma tends to come forward, and the mouthfeel is often softer. Here, beers like 'Megacity Haze Hazy IPA' and 'Roppongi Hazy Nights DDH Double Hazy IPA' are very much in that direction.
MugiI feel like I'd get drunk just from the names! But what does 'DDH' mean? Is it a code? It sounds really strong!
Hop BroDDH is basically shorthand for using a lot of dry hopping. In other words, hops are added after fermentation too, which really pushes the aroma forward. So the fragrance is flashy, and it's fun even before you take a sip.
MugiOhh! So a clean beer like 'Itabashi Hiru Lager' is perfect as a first drink.
Hop BroExactly. There's also the citrusy feel of 'Ameyoko Pale Ale' and the fruitiness of 'DH Sour Sorbet (Mango),' so the range for tastings is really wide. If you want to finish with a dark beer, 'Dark Matter Dark Lager' or 'No Remorse Blended BA Imperial Stout' would be great.
MugiWait, you finish with a stout!? Paired with roasted dishes, that would be a total win!
Hop BroThat's the strength of this place. They have hamburgers with 100% beef patties, the signature buffalo chicken wings, plus smash burgers and hot dogs, so it's easy to match by pairing, like IPAs with wings.
MugiI see! Now I'm in the mood to have a drink in Itabashi, or two, or three!
Hop BroRight. The Motoshashi Sake Shop post was about something else, but Tokyo Aleworks Itabashi Main Branch itself is appealing because you can enjoy both freshly brewed beer and food. This is definitely the kind of place that makes you want to go on your next day off.
MugiWe have to go! If we toast with burgers in hand, it's guaranteed to be happiness!
