At Beer Pub Ishii, four beers to pair with young ginger are on tap, and four more are waiting
Beer Pub Ishii in Sendagi and along Yomise-dori shared its latest tap lineup in a May 28 post. On tap are four beers from Oni Densetsu Beer, Kanpai! Brewing, Shiga Kogen Beer, and Let’s Beer Works, while four more, including Hansharo Beer, are waiting to be tapped. It’s a lineup you’ll want to enjoy alongside the young ginger season.
Hop BroSendagi’s Beer Pub Ishii latest tap list is pretty interesting. Right now, Oni Densetsu Beer’s Kinki Pale Ale, Kanpai! Brewing’s Naemazaka-Blueberry Sour, Shiga Kogen Beer’s IPA, and Let’s Beer Works’ 1759 are on tap.
MugiWait, a blueberry sour? My brain can’t keep up when fruit suddenly jumps in between a pale ale and an IPA!
Hop BroThat’s the fun of it: it’s a lineup that really works for side-by-side tasting. When a light pale ale, a properly bitter IPA, and a tart sour are lined up, it’s easy to choose based on your mood.
MugiBut what is an IPA? It sounds intense, but isn’t that kind of a boss-fight name?
Hop BroSimply put, it’s a style where the hop aroma and bitterness really stand out. Beer Pub Ishii lays that out in a way that’s easy to understand, so even beginners can get into it.
MugiI get it! And saying it pairs with the young ginger season sounds kind of insider-ish. The peppery kick of ginger and the crispness of beer seem like a great match!
Hop BroExactly, and the waiting lineup is good too. The next four are on standby: Hansharo Beer’s New World Kölsch, North Island’s Weizen, Shiga Kogen Beer’s Pale Ale, and Hoppukotan Brewing’s Ikina Haka RYE.
MugiWait, what’s a rye-style beer? A barley traffic jam or something? Sounds a little toasty, and now I’m curious!
Hop BroWhen you use rye, it tends to come across as spicy and dry. It gives the flavor more definition, so it’s the kind of beer that makes you think, ‘Oh, this is different from usual.’
MugiAnd it’s so convenient that it’s a place on Yomise-dori where you can drop by on the first floor and settle in for a proper drink on the second! If you stop in during a walk, you’ll probably end up staying much longer than planned!
Hop BroAnd since it’s closed from June 5 to 9, 2026, checking the dates before you go is important. Walking through Yanesen and having a pint of Kinki Pale Ale or IPA would be perfect.
MugiYeah, it’s the lineup I want to drink tonight! I’d start with the pale ale, then the sour, and finish with the IPA, using young ginger as the snack!
Beer Pub Ishii in Sendagi shared its latest tap information on Instagram. The bar sits on Yomise-dori at the border between Yanaka and Sendagi in Tokyo, and its appeal is a lineup centered on craft beer from around Japan, along with everything from bar snacks to full meals. The first floor has a casual, drop-in feel, while the second floor lets you settle in and drink at a relaxed pace, making it a versatile spot for anything from a quick drink to a full meal.
In that day’s post, the following four beers were introduced as currently on tap.
- Oni Densetsu Beer: Kinki Pale Ale
- Kanpai! Brewing: Naemazaka-Blueberry Sour
- Shiga Kogen Beer: India Pale Ale
- Let’s Beer Works: 1759 Ichinana-Gokyu
Together, they make for a distinctive lineup, with pale ales and IPAs for side-by-side tasting, plus a tart blueberry sour in the mix. Paired with the seasonal feel of young ginger, it’s an easy lineup to choose from depending on your mood, from light, crisp beers to more full-flavored ones.
The post also announced the next four beers waiting to be tapped.
- Hansharo Beer: New World Kölsch
- North Island: Weizen
- Shiga Kogen Beer: Pale Ale
- Hoppukotan Brewing: Ikina Haka RYE
This set also spans a wide range, from Kölsch, Weizen, and Pale Ale to rye, so the taps should stay nicely balanced after the next rotation. The post also noted that the shop will be temporarily closed from Friday, June 5 through Tuesday, June 9, 2026. If you’re planning a visit, it’s probably best to check the business days and tap update timing together.
A spot worth stopping by during a stroll through the Yanesen area when you want to slowly enjoy Japanese craft beer. Right now, the first lineup to check is the Kinki Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, and Blueberry Sour.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSendagi’s Beer Pub Ishii latest tap list is pretty interesting. Right now, Oni Densetsu Beer’s Kinki Pale Ale, Kanpai! Brewing’s Naemazaka-Blueberry Sour, Shiga Kogen Beer’s IPA, and Let’s Beer Works’ 1759 are on tap.
MugiWait, a blueberry sour? My brain can’t keep up when fruit suddenly jumps in between a pale ale and an IPA!
Hop BroThat’s the fun of it: it’s a lineup that really works for side-by-side tasting. When a light pale ale, a properly bitter IPA, and a tart sour are lined up, it’s easy to choose based on your mood.
MugiBut what is an IPA? It sounds intense, but isn’t that kind of a boss-fight name?
Hop BroSimply put, it’s a style where the hop aroma and bitterness really stand out. Beer Pub Ishii lays that out in a way that’s easy to understand, so even beginners can get into it.
MugiI get it! And saying it pairs with the young ginger season sounds kind of insider-ish. The peppery kick of ginger and the crispness of beer seem like a great match!
Hop BroExactly, and the waiting lineup is good too. The next four are on standby: Hansharo Beer’s New World Kölsch, North Island’s Weizen, Shiga Kogen Beer’s Pale Ale, and Hoppukotan Brewing’s Ikina Haka RYE.
MugiWait, what’s a rye-style beer? A barley traffic jam or something? Sounds a little toasty, and now I’m curious!
Hop BroWhen you use rye, it tends to come across as spicy and dry. It gives the flavor more definition, so it’s the kind of beer that makes you think, ‘Oh, this is different from usual.’
MugiAnd it’s so convenient that it’s a place on Yomise-dori where you can drop by on the first floor and settle in for a proper drink on the second! If you stop in during a walk, you’ll probably end up staying much longer than planned!
Hop BroAnd since it’s closed from June 5 to 9, 2026, checking the dates before you go is important. Walking through Yanesen and having a pint of Kinki Pale Ale or IPA would be perfect.
MugiYeah, it’s the lineup I want to drink tonight! I’d start with the pale ale, then the sour, and finish with the IPA, using young ginger as the snack!
