The beer pub Evolve Beer&Kitchen in Mukojima, Sumida Ward, Tokyo, updated its tap list for its Saturday, April 4, 1:00 p.m. to midnight service. Geared toward a weekend of settled-in drinking inside the shop, the selection invites comparison tasting across a wide range, from light lager styles to hop-forward IPAs and malt-rich brown ales.

That day’s lineup consisted of 11 beers: Y.MARKET BREWING's "12 DA CAPO" (Kölsch), NEKO BEER's "Pils Nyaa!" (Pilsner), TOUCHDOWN's "Rock Weizen" (Weizen), APE BREWING's "10:30 -PM- (Nitro ver.)" (Coffee Stout w/ Barrel Aged Coffee), HARVESTMOON's "Brown Ale" (Brown Ale), G-Brand Beerers' "Tokyo Full Bloom" (Fruits Sour Ale), Shiga Kogen Beer's "SNOW MONKEY IPA" (Hazy IPA), VERTERE's "Iris" (Cold IPA), Onidensetsu × POGO × Karakuri's "Shishi-gami Oni IPA" (IPA), Johana Beer’s "Kagayaki E7" (Cold IPA), and SAPPORO's "Black Label" (Lager). The list also included labels such as newly tapped, running low, and nearly gone, adding to the fun of chasing a rapidly changing tap lineup.

The food menu includes beer-friendly snacks such as cold-smoked firefly squid and lightly salted seared Spanish mackerel. Since the day’s lineup is full of beers with clearly defined character, it seems best to start with a lager to reset the palate, then move on to IPA and sour styles. For anyone in Mukojima who wants to enjoy the breadth of beer in a straightforward way, this is a spot to keep in mind.