NANBU CRAFT Weizen and VECTOR BREWING グラマラスIPA tapped at CRAFT BEER MARKET Kichijoji Pennylane
An Instagram post from CRAFT BEER MARKET Kichijoji Pennylane announced two new draft beers: NANBU CRAFT Weizen and VECTOR BREWING グラマラスIPA. The pub pairs a 30-beer rotating lineup with house gyoza and spice curry, making it a flexible stop for lunch drinking or a late pint.
Hop BroKichijoji has a fresh tap update: CRAFT BEER MARKET Kichijoji Penny Lane just put on NANBU CRAFT Weizen and VECTOR BREWING Glamorous IPA.
MugiWhat! Two new taps at once? A Weizen and an IPA feel so different, my taste buds are already double-booked!
Hop BroThat contrast is the whole point. NANBU CRAFT Weizen brings that soft wheat character, so it is an easy first pint.
MugiWhoa, okay, but what does that even mean? Soft wheat texture sounds like I am about to drink liquid bread.
Hop BroNot straight-up bread, no. In a Weizen, yeast-driven esters can give off banana-like notes, and the mouthfeel stays round and fluffy.
MugiHold on, who is Ester? Why did this suddenly turn into chemistry class at the bar?
Hop BroBasically, it is a fruity aroma compound. Sounds technical, but 'gentle and easy to drink' is the simple version.
MugiOkay, then Glamorous IPA from VECTOR BREWING sounds like the loud, sparkly hop bomb of the pair?
Hop BroPretty much, yeah. It is all about hop aroma and bitterness, and it lands nicely after the Weizen.
MugiAnd with 30 rotating taps, homemade gyoza, and four spice curries, from lunch to late night this place sounds dangerously usable.
Hop BroExactly, and they have reservations and takeout too. Me, I would start with one Weizen first, then chase dumplings with the Glamorous IPA.
MugiThat is it, I am sold. I want Kichijoji beers immediately, and I need that one-two Weizen-to-IPA combo tonight.
New Taps
The Instagram post introduced two fresh drafts: `NANBU CRAFT Weizen` and `VECTOR BREWING グラマラスIPA`. The Weizen brings the softer, wheat-led side of the lineup, while the IPA points toward hop aroma and a firmer bitterness. Together, they give guests two very different directions to explore.
A Kichijoji Beer Pub
CRAFT BEER MARKET Kichijoji Pennylane is a beer pub in Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino, Tokyo. In the post, the shop says it pours 30 rotating craft beers daily and serves more than six kinds of house gyoza, plus four spice curry options. It is set up as a place where beer and food are meant to be enjoyed together, not separately.
How It Fits the Day
Weekday hours are lunch from 12:00 to 14:00 and dinner from 17:00 to 23:00, while weekends and holidays run from 11:00 to 23:00. That makes the shop useful for a midday stop, an early evening pint, or a longer session with food. Reservations are accepted, and takeout for gyoza and beer is also offered, which adds to its convenience as a local craft-beer base in Kichijoji.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKichijoji has a fresh tap update: CRAFT BEER MARKET Kichijoji Penny Lane just put on NANBU CRAFT Weizen and VECTOR BREWING Glamorous IPA.
MugiWhat! Two new taps at once? A Weizen and an IPA feel so different, my taste buds are already double-booked!
Hop BroThat contrast is the whole point. NANBU CRAFT Weizen brings that soft wheat character, so it is an easy first pint.
MugiWhoa, okay, but what does that even mean? Soft wheat texture sounds like I am about to drink liquid bread.
Hop BroNot straight-up bread, no. In a Weizen, yeast-driven esters can give off banana-like notes, and the mouthfeel stays round and fluffy.
MugiHold on, who is Ester? Why did this suddenly turn into chemistry class at the bar?
Hop BroBasically, it is a fruity aroma compound. Sounds technical, but 'gentle and easy to drink' is the simple version.
MugiOkay, then Glamorous IPA from VECTOR BREWING sounds like the loud, sparkly hop bomb of the pair?
Hop BroPretty much, yeah. It is all about hop aroma and bitterness, and it lands nicely after the Weizen.
MugiAnd with 30 rotating taps, homemade gyoza, and four spice curries, from lunch to late night this place sounds dangerously usable.
Hop BroExactly, and they have reservations and takeout too. Me, I would start with one Weizen first, then chase dumplings with the Glamorous IPA.
MugiThat is it, I am sold. I want Kichijoji beers immediately, and I need that one-two Weizen-to-IPA combo tonight.
