Joint TAP TAKE OVER by Yatsugatake Touchdown x Taihu Brewing at IBREW Ebisu Ekimae
CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Ebisu Ekimae will hold a joint TAP TAKE OVER on April 19, centered on a special collaboration between Yatsugatake Touchdown and Taihu Brewing. More than 30 beers will be tapped, and early pours will also include labels from Totopia Brewery, Ise Kadoya Beer, and TOUCHDOWN.
Hop BroMugi-chan, April 19 is a joint takeover in Ebisu. At CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Ebisu Ekimae, the special collaboration between Yatsugatake Touchdown x Taihu Brewing will be the main event.
MugiWhat! The collaboration is the main event? That sounds huge! And IBREW is that beer pub in the underground by the station, right?
Hop BroExactly, and they’re planning to open more than 30 taps. They’re also expecting craft beer heavyweight Tensu-san and Roy from Taihu Brewing to stop by, so the energy on site should be intense.
MugiWait, what! TAP TAKE OVER means taking over the taps? The bar suddenly sounds like a movie war room!
Hop BroIn simple terms, it’s an event where a brewery fills most or all of a bar’s taps. This time, Yatsugatake Touchdown and Taihu Brewing are the focus, with guest beers lined up all around them, making it a drink-compare paradise.
MugiOh wow! And even the early releases alone are a luxurious eight beers. Just hearing names like Totopia Brewery and Ise Kadoya Beer gives off the aura of drinks that hit hard!
Hop BroThe lineup is interesting. Totopia Brewery’s rich Hazy styles, Taihu Brewing’s IPA and Cold IPA, Ise Kadoya Beer’s Hattrick, and TOUCHDOWN’s lager and Weizen are all there, so the stylistic range is huge.
MugiWhoa, the stylistic range is wild! Hazy IPA, Cold IPA... I’m already full just from the names. Which one am I supposed to start with!?
Hop BroIf you’re unsure, start by easing in with Taihu’s Old Sport Pale Ale and TOUCHDOWN’s First Down. After that, moving on to rich beers like Boxphobia and Biasphobia will wake your brain up with the contrast in flavor.
MugiI see, drinking and comparing in that calm underground space sounds amazing...! And if the women’s course is extended too, it’s easy for beer beginners to get in, plus fish and chips and steak? That’s the best!
Hop BroIt’s also exciting that you can trace the character of Yamanashi, Taiwan, Mie, and Aichi in a single night. This is no longer just having a drink in Ebisu; it’s the kind of event that makes you want to go there and seriously compare beers.
MugiI’m going! I’m in the mood to drink today! If I can follow Totopia, Taihu, and TOUCHDOWN all together in Ebisu, then this is definitely a night to raise a glass!
Event Overview
At the beer pub "CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Ebisu Ekimae," located underground near Ebisu Station, a "Special Collaboration Beer Release Yatsugatake Touchdown x Taihu Brewing Joint TAP TAKEOVER" will be held on Sunday, April 19. More than 30 beers, including the collaboration beer, are scheduled to be tapped, and craft beer heavyweights Tensu-san and Roy from Taihu Brewing are also expected to visit.
Early Beer Releases
The following eight beers were tapped early today.
- Totopia Brewery "Boxphobia" West Coast DIPA 8%
- Totopia Brewery "Biasphobia" 2xMash DDH Hazy TIPA 9.5%
- Taihu Brewing "Old Sport Pale Ale" American Pale Ale 6.5%
- Taihu Brewing "Taihu Cold IPA : HBC-630" Cold IPA 6.5%
- Taihu Brewing "Taihu IPA" IPA 6%
- Ise Kadoya Beer "Hat Trick" Triple Dry Hopped Hazy IPA 7%
- TOUCHDOWN "First Down" Rice Lager 5.5%
- TOUCHDOWN "Rock Weizen" Weizen 5.5%
The appeal of this lineup is its wide stylistic range, spanning Totopia Brewery's rich Hazy beers, Taihu Brewing's IPA and Cold IPA, Ise Kadoya Beer's Hazy IPA, and TOUCHDOWN's lager and Weizen. IBREW Ebisu Ekimae is known for its ever-changing daily tap selection, and its calm underground setting makes it easy to take your time comparing beers. In addition, the women's group course, originally limited to January and February 2026, has been extended into April; it includes unlimited drinks featuring about 35 kinds of beer and other beverages, plus appetizers, salad, fish and chips, and steak, making it an accessible entry point into craft beer. It looks like this will be a day in Ebisu where you can trace the distinct character of Hokkaido, Taiwan, Yamanashi, Mie, and Aichi all at once while moving between new releases and classics.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMugi-chan, April 19 is a joint takeover in Ebisu. At CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Ebisu Ekimae, the special collaboration between Yatsugatake Touchdown x Taihu Brewing will be the main event.
MugiWhat! The collaboration is the main event? That sounds huge! And IBREW is that beer pub in the underground by the station, right?
Hop BroExactly, and they’re planning to open more than 30 taps. They’re also expecting craft beer heavyweight Tensu-san and Roy from Taihu Brewing to stop by, so the energy on site should be intense.
MugiWait, what! TAP TAKE OVER means taking over the taps? The bar suddenly sounds like a movie war room!
Hop BroIn simple terms, it’s an event where a brewery fills most or all of a bar’s taps. This time, Yatsugatake Touchdown and Taihu Brewing are the focus, with guest beers lined up all around them, making it a drink-compare paradise.
MugiOh wow! And even the early releases alone are a luxurious eight beers. Just hearing names like Totopia Brewery and Ise Kadoya Beer gives off the aura of drinks that hit hard!
Hop BroThe lineup is interesting. Totopia Brewery’s rich Hazy styles, Taihu Brewing’s IPA and Cold IPA, Ise Kadoya Beer’s Hattrick, and TOUCHDOWN’s lager and Weizen are all there, so the stylistic range is huge.
MugiWhoa, the stylistic range is wild! Hazy IPA, Cold IPA... I’m already full just from the names. Which one am I supposed to start with!?
Hop BroIf you’re unsure, start by easing in with Taihu’s Old Sport Pale Ale and TOUCHDOWN’s First Down. After that, moving on to rich beers like Boxphobia and Biasphobia will wake your brain up with the contrast in flavor.
MugiI see, drinking and comparing in that calm underground space sounds amazing...! And if the women’s course is extended too, it’s easy for beer beginners to get in, plus fish and chips and steak? That’s the best!
Hop BroIt’s also exciting that you can trace the character of Yamanashi, Taiwan, Mie, and Aichi in a single night. This is no longer just having a drink in Ebisu; it’s the kind of event that makes you want to go there and seriously compare beers.
MugiI’m going! I’m in the mood to drink today! If I can follow Totopia, Taihu, and TOUCHDOWN all together in Ebisu, then this is definitely a night to raise a glass!
