Inkhorn’s “Shima Fukuro #2” tapped at Kanda KARAKURI for Ikebukuro Vivo!’s 16th anniversary
At KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake- in Kanda, Inkhorn’s Hazy Pale Ale “Shima Fukuro #2” has been tapped. It is being introduced as the 16th anniversary beer for Ikebukuro Vivo!, and is a fit to enjoy alongside the shop’s staples of oden and sake.
Hop BroAt KARAKURI tap news in Kanda, Inkhorn’s “Shima Fukuro #2” has landed. It’s being introduced as a commemorative beer for Ikebukuro Vivo!’s 16th anniversary, and that makes it a pretty exciting story.
MugiWhoa! A 16th anniversary beer sounds seriously celebratory! And being able to drink it in Kanda makes it feel like a nice bonus.
Hop BroThe thing is, it’s a Hazy Pale Ale, but it isn’t just hazy for the sake of it. It comes together in a light, easygoing way. Citra and Mosaic are the focus, so it’s got the best parts of citrus and tropical fruit.
MugiHold on, Citra and Mosaic sound like spells. They sound powerful, but what does that actually taste like?
Hop BroSimply put, they’re hops that bring out grapefruit notes, plus pineapple- and guava-like aromas. In “Shima Fukuro #2,” that sits on top of a soft drinking texture, which is what keeps it from feeling heavy.
MugiOhhh! If it’s a light finish, it sounds like something you could keep drinking even on a hot day! And fruity aromas like that already make it sound delicious before you even take a sip.
Hop BroAnd KARAKURI’s strength is that it pairs extremely well with oden. They carry craft beer, sake, and natural wine too, so it’s a place with a really wide range for food pairings.
MugiWait, a creative oden izakaya serving a Hazy Pale Ale!? A softly aromatic beer with broth-soaked oden sounds like a total win just imagining it.
Hop BroAnd it’s close to the station, so it’s easy to drop in for a first drink. They also do bottle and can takeout, plus growler fills by weight, so it’s pretty practical.
MugiNice, it really feels like a dependable place in Kanda. On May 12 it opens at 5:00 p.m., so it’s the kind of spot you can swing by after work and end up saying, ‘Should we have one more?’
At KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake- in Kanda Kajicho, Inkhorn’s “Shima Fukuro #2” has been added to the beer tap. In the post, the beer is presented as a commemorative release celebrating Ikebukuro Vivo!’s 16th anniversary.
Beer on Tap
“Shima Fukuro #2 / Inkhorn (Tokyo)” is a simple Hazy Pale Ale built mainly around Citra and Mosaic. Its light, soft drinking texture is layered with fruity aromas reminiscent of grapefruit, pineapple, and guava, making it a beer that does not feel heavy. It is introduced as a well-balanced beer that is easy to drink even in warmer weather and pairs well with just about any food.
Atmosphere and Pairings
KARAKURI is a homey izakaya specializing in craft beer, sake, and natural wine, and serves creative dishes centered on oden. It also has a bottle shop, offering not only draft beer but also bottles and cans to go, plus growler fill-ups by weight. Located near Kanda Station, it is a convenient spot for everything from your first drink to pairing with a meal.
Business Hours for the Day
On Tuesday, May 12, the shop is open from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Food L.O. is 9:00 p.m., with some items such as fried dishes last order at 8:30 p.m., and Drink L.O. is 9:30 p.m. The post also introduced a sake menu item: Kubohonke Shuzou’s “Suiryu Kimoto Junmai.”
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt KARAKURI tap news in Kanda, Inkhorn’s “Shima Fukuro #2” has landed. It’s being introduced as a commemorative beer for Ikebukuro Vivo!’s 16th anniversary, and that makes it a pretty exciting story.
MugiWhoa! A 16th anniversary beer sounds seriously celebratory! And being able to drink it in Kanda makes it feel like a nice bonus.
Hop BroThe thing is, it’s a Hazy Pale Ale, but it isn’t just hazy for the sake of it. It comes together in a light, easygoing way. Citra and Mosaic are the focus, so it’s got the best parts of citrus and tropical fruit.
MugiHold on, Citra and Mosaic sound like spells. They sound powerful, but what does that actually taste like?
Hop BroSimply put, they’re hops that bring out grapefruit notes, plus pineapple- and guava-like aromas. In “Shima Fukuro #2,” that sits on top of a soft drinking texture, which is what keeps it from feeling heavy.
MugiOhhh! If it’s a light finish, it sounds like something you could keep drinking even on a hot day! And fruity aromas like that already make it sound delicious before you even take a sip.
Hop BroAnd KARAKURI’s strength is that it pairs extremely well with oden. They carry craft beer, sake, and natural wine too, so it’s a place with a really wide range for food pairings.
MugiWait, a creative oden izakaya serving a Hazy Pale Ale!? A softly aromatic beer with broth-soaked oden sounds like a total win just imagining it.
Hop BroAnd it’s close to the station, so it’s easy to drop in for a first drink. They also do bottle and can takeout, plus growler fills by weight, so it’s pretty practical.
MugiNice, it really feels like a dependable place in Kanda. On May 12 it opens at 5:00 p.m., so it’s the kind of spot you can swing by after work and end up saying, ‘Should we have one more?’
