Evolve Beer&Kitchen Taps NOMCRAFT's "Banana Kick" and "Ikeoji Pale Ale"
The beer pub Evolve Beer&Kitchen in Mukojima, Sumida Ward, updated its tap list for its April 15 service. NOMCRAFT BREWING's "Banana Kick" and Ushitora Brewery's "Ikeoji Pale Ale" were newly tapped. The lineup ranged from Kölsch to West Coast IPA to Sapporo Black Label.
Hop BroEvolve Beer&Kitchen in Mukojima, Sumida Ward, updated its taps on April 15. NOMCRAFT's "Banana Kick" and Ushitora Brewery's "Ikeoji Pale Ale" came in, making for a lineup with a lot of playful energy.
MugiWhoa, just the name Banana Kick already has me curious! Is it a banana-flavored beer? Or is it the kind that literally kicks you when you drink it?
Hop BroThe name is flashy, but in practice it feels like a beer that plays with aroma. When banana-like esters come through, they add a fruity sweetness and a little flair to the drinking experience.
MugiEsters sounds suddenly technical! Is that like beer chemistry? I thought it was something about foam.
Hop BroTo put it simply, it's the fruity aroma produced when yeast ferments. That's why a beer like Banana Kick is fun: it's not just sweet, it makes you go 'oh' as soon as you catch the aroma.
MugiGot it! Then the "Ikeoji Pale Ale" is intriguing too! That name is so powerful I feel like I'd laugh when ordering it at the bar!
Hop BroThat's Ushitora's sense of playfulness. Pale ale is appealing because it balances drinkability and aroma, and its citrusy hops and light bitterness make it easy to pair with food.
MugiOh, and they even have the West Coast IPA Raven? That's the one that's bitter but crisp, right? It really has a grown-up beer vibe!
Hop BroExactly. And because they also have New World Kölsch and Black Label on the list, you can build a flow from a light, refreshing drink to something properly hop-forward. Plus they have spring snacks like 'Tochio-fried tofu with shirasu' and 'bamboo shoot sashimi,' so there are way too many excuses to keep drinking.
MugiThat's unfair! The combination of spring snacks and beer is the kind that makes you lose track of time. With this tap lineup in Mukojima, I'd probably keep saying 'just one more' and end up having several!
Hop BroExactly. A place where you can change flavors a few drinks at a time while slipping meals in between really captures what makes a beer pub fun. All right, after reading this article, my throat is already starting to go looking for beer on its own.
Service notice for April 15 (Wed) at Evolve Beer&Kitchen, a beer pub at the foot of Tokyo Skytree in Mukojima, Sumida Ward, Tokyo. The post introduced the opening hours of 17:00-24:00 along with spring-like food and the latest tap list.
The food centers on easy-to-order beer companions such as 'Tochio-fried tofu topped with shirasu', 'bamboo shoot sashimi', and 'instant-smoked buri from Oita Prefecture'. With dishes packed with shirasu and suggestions to eat them with ginger soy sauce, the lineup pairs well with everything from crisp lagers to hop-forward IPAs.
Today's TAP LIST
- New World Kölsch / Hansharo Beer
- AGE AGE SAME AGE / Repubrew × Heisei 3 Club
- Banana Kick / NOMCRAFT BREWING
- Yuzu Ho White / Minoh Beer
- Earl Grey / Johana Beer
- Ikeoji Pale Ale / Ushitora Brewery
- dollar dollar bill yal~Dara Dara Bill Yo~ Nitro ver. / Uchoten Brewing
- More Nerutora-san / NEKO BEER
- Raven / FLORA FERMENTATION
- Black Label / Sapporo
What makes the day interesting is that, alongside familiar choices like New World Kölsch and Black Label, the taps also include aromatic playfulness like Earl Grey and even the West Coast IPA Raven. With the newly tapped Banana Kick and Ikeoji Pale Ale in the mix, the lineup is well balanced for drinking alongside food.
If you're looking in Mukojima for a place where you can work your way through a few drinks with meals in between, Evolve Beer&Kitchen looks like a strong option.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroEvolve Beer&Kitchen in Mukojima, Sumida Ward, updated its taps on April 15. NOMCRAFT's "Banana Kick" and Ushitora Brewery's "Ikeoji Pale Ale" came in, making for a lineup with a lot of playful energy.
MugiWhoa, just the name Banana Kick already has me curious! Is it a banana-flavored beer? Or is it the kind that literally kicks you when you drink it?
Hop BroThe name is flashy, but in practice it feels like a beer that plays with aroma. When banana-like esters come through, they add a fruity sweetness and a little flair to the drinking experience.
MugiEsters sounds suddenly technical! Is that like beer chemistry? I thought it was something about foam.
Hop BroTo put it simply, it's the fruity aroma produced when yeast ferments. That's why a beer like Banana Kick is fun: it's not just sweet, it makes you go 'oh' as soon as you catch the aroma.
MugiGot it! Then the "Ikeoji Pale Ale" is intriguing too! That name is so powerful I feel like I'd laugh when ordering it at the bar!
Hop BroThat's Ushitora's sense of playfulness. Pale ale is appealing because it balances drinkability and aroma, and its citrusy hops and light bitterness make it easy to pair with food.
MugiOh, and they even have the West Coast IPA Raven? That's the one that's bitter but crisp, right? It really has a grown-up beer vibe!
Hop BroExactly. And because they also have New World Kölsch and Black Label on the list, you can build a flow from a light, refreshing drink to something properly hop-forward. Plus they have spring snacks like 'Tochio-fried tofu with shirasu' and 'bamboo shoot sashimi,' so there are way too many excuses to keep drinking.
MugiThat's unfair! The combination of spring snacks and beer is the kind that makes you lose track of time. With this tap lineup in Mukojima, I'd probably keep saying 'just one more' and end up having several!
Hop BroExactly. A place where you can change flavors a few drinks at a time while slipping meals in between really captures what makes a beer pub fun. All right, after reading this article, my throat is already starting to go looking for beer on its own.
