Three Taps Opened at UNDERGROUND Akabane, Including West Coast Brewing
UNDERGROUND Craft Beer Akabane announced on Instagram that three beers have been tapped. The lineup features West Coast Brewing's "The Hop Dukes," Shiga Kogen Beer's "from scratch," and Gangi Brewing's "WILY FOX," offering a tasting comparison at the beer pub near Akabane Station.
Hop BroUnderGROUND Craft Beer Akabane in Akabane has rolled out three keg taps. West Coast Brewing, Shiga Kogen Beer, and Gangi Brewing all lining up at once is a pretty exciting roster.
MugiWait, three taps at once? That's way too luxurious! And just the brewery names alone are already a lot to take in. My brain is getting as foamy as beer!
Hop BroFirst up is West Coast Brewing's The Hop Dukes. It's a West Coast IPA, and since it uses 2026 hops from Pikimai Farms, it's for people who want to really feel the sharp outline of the hops.
MugiThe outline of hops? What does that even mean! Is it like having sharp eyebrows or something? I haven't even drunk hop outlines yet!
Hop BroPretty much eyebrow-like, but not quite. It just means the aroma and bitterness don't blur together, and the citrus or pine notes stand out clearly. That's the appeal of a West Coast IPA.
MugiI get it! So Shiga Kogen Beer's from scratch is a bit gentler, then? The name makes it feel like it was built from zero, so I'm curious!
Hop BroExactly. This one is a Blonde Ale, and its strength is that it's light and easy to drink. It also pairs well with food, so it's a very handy choice for grabbing a casual beer in Akabane.
MugiBeing easy to pair with food is super important! And Gangi Brewing's WILY FOX sounds mischievous just from the name, but what does it taste like?
Hop BroThis is a Dunkel, and it has that toasty aroma from roasted malt that slowly comes through. Rather than being flashy, it's the kind of beer you enjoy for its calm depth, and it fits the mood of night-time Akabane really well.
MugiNice! And if it's only a four-minute walk from Akabane Station, then you can stop by after the event too. If I went in after Keyaki, I'd probably just fall straight into a beer pit!
Hop BroThat's exactly it. You can compare the vivid hop character, the light blonde, and the richness of the dark beer all at once, so it gives off the feeling that today is a day for drinking.
MugiYeah, that's unfair...! I already feel like doing a tasting, and after hearing your hop talk, my throat is even more ready for it.
Hop BroThen it's settled: a three-beer tasting in Akabane. This is the kind of tap lineup that makes us want to grab a glass right away.
UNDERGROUND Craft Beer Akabane announced on Instagram that three kegs have been tapped. The beers now on offer are West Coast Brewing's "The Hop Dukes," Shiga Kogen Beer's "from scratch," and Gangi Brewing's "WILY FOX". Each is a different style, making this a lineup well suited for tasting across a wide range of flavors.
- The Hop Dukes / West Coast Brewing
West Coast IPA. A beer brewed with 2026 hops from Pikimai Farms, ideal for anyone who wants to really savor the contours of hop flavor.
- from scratch / Shiga Kogen Beer
Blonde Ale. A light, easy-drinking beer that pairs well with food.
- WILY FOX / Gangi Brewing
Dunkel. A beer you can enjoy for the toasty aroma from roasted malt and its calm, mellow drinkability.
The pub is located at 1-66-5 Akabane, Kita-ku, Tokyo, and is a four-minute walk from Akabane Station. Known as a place in Akabane where you can relax with craft beer at the center, it is a beer pub worth checking out. The post says they are waiting for you after the Keyaki event, which also reads as an announcement timed for an easy stop on the way home from the event. The highlight this time is that you can try three very different beers at once: bright hop character, a light blonde ale, and the richness of a dark lager-style beer.
If you're looking for craft beer in Akabane, this is one keg lineup worth checking out, whether you want a casual pint or a side-by-side tasting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroUnderGROUND Craft Beer Akabane in Akabane has rolled out three keg taps. West Coast Brewing, Shiga Kogen Beer, and Gangi Brewing all lining up at once is a pretty exciting roster.
MugiWait, three taps at once? That's way too luxurious! And just the brewery names alone are already a lot to take in. My brain is getting as foamy as beer!
Hop BroFirst up is West Coast Brewing's The Hop Dukes. It's a West Coast IPA, and since it uses 2026 hops from Pikimai Farms, it's for people who want to really feel the sharp outline of the hops.
MugiThe outline of hops? What does that even mean! Is it like having sharp eyebrows or something? I haven't even drunk hop outlines yet!
Hop BroPretty much eyebrow-like, but not quite. It just means the aroma and bitterness don't blur together, and the citrus or pine notes stand out clearly. That's the appeal of a West Coast IPA.
MugiI get it! So Shiga Kogen Beer's from scratch is a bit gentler, then? The name makes it feel like it was built from zero, so I'm curious!
Hop BroExactly. This one is a Blonde Ale, and its strength is that it's light and easy to drink. It also pairs well with food, so it's a very handy choice for grabbing a casual beer in Akabane.
MugiBeing easy to pair with food is super important! And Gangi Brewing's WILY FOX sounds mischievous just from the name, but what does it taste like?
Hop BroThis is a Dunkel, and it has that toasty aroma from roasted malt that slowly comes through. Rather than being flashy, it's the kind of beer you enjoy for its calm depth, and it fits the mood of night-time Akabane really well.
MugiNice! And if it's only a four-minute walk from Akabane Station, then you can stop by after the event too. If I went in after Keyaki, I'd probably just fall straight into a beer pit!
Hop BroThat's exactly it. You can compare the vivid hop character, the light blonde, and the richness of the dark beer all at once, so it gives off the feeling that today is a day for drinking.
MugiYeah, that's unfair...! I already feel like doing a tasting, and after hearing your hop talk, my throat is even more ready for it.
Hop BroThen it's settled: a three-beer tasting in Akabane. This is the kind of tap lineup that makes us want to grab a glass right away.
