Okei Brewery Nippori shares 12-tap lineup with Arakawa Hazy Under Bridge
Okei Brewery Nippori, a brewpub in Higashi-Nippori, posted its June 6 tap list on Instagram. The lineup includes house beers such as Arakawa Hazy Under Bridge and OKEI IPA, plus guest pours from SHIMA Brewery, Nomcraft Brewing, and Tamamura Honten.
Hop BroSomething fun popped up in Nippori: Okei Brewery Nippori just posted its 12-tap lineup for Saturday, June 6.
MugiWait, a 12-tap lineup means I get twelve choices at once? That sounds amazing and mildly dangerous for my brain!
Hop BroExactly, and house brews lead the list, with Arakawa HAZY Under Bridge, OKEI IPA, Crystal Banana, and Nippori Kolsch giving it that real brewpub identity.
MugiHold on, what is hazy? Is that a beer style, or is the beer just too stylish to be clear?
Hop BroIt is a style, basically cloudy and juicy rather than crisp and clear. You get softer bitterness and a big, fruity hop aroma.
MugiOhhh, so OKEI IPA hits more directly, while Arakawa HAZY Under Bridge goes softer and fluffier. That is a perfect tasting route already!
Hop BroAnd then you get three guest taps on top of that: Karigane Tea Saison from SHIMA Brewery, Nomcraft Pale Ale from Nomcraft Brewing, and Shiga Kogen IPA from Tamamura Honten.
MugiWhat, is saison seasonal or something? And tea in beer too? Craft beer really refuses to behave!
Hop BroA saison is a light, dry, lively style, so SHIMA Brewery's Karigane Tea Saison sounds like a tea-scented saison worth chasing. Also, the post says eleven beers may run out soon, so waiting is a bad strategy.
MugiThen I need to move fast! If lunch and dinner both work, this is absolutely a meal-and-multiple-pours situation.
Hop BroRight, but check your route first. There is no bike parking, and they will not serve alcohol if you came by bicycle.
MugiUnderstood, my first pour has to be Arakawa HAZY Under Bridge, then OKEI IPA, and maybe Shiga Kogen IPA if I still have room!
Hop BroFinish that run with a Nippori Kolsch closer and it is basically game over. Reading this made me want a beer immediately.
Okei Brewery Nippori, a brewpub in Higashi-Nippori, Arakawa Ward, posted its tap list for Saturday, June 6. The lineup runs from TAP1 to TAP12 and is anchored by house beers such as `Arakawa HAZY Under Bridge`, `Shinsan Ganku`, `Crystal Banana`, `OKEI IPA`, `Gorilla Cola`, `Nippori Kölsch`, `Escar`, `Don\u2605Pota`, and `Megante`. It is a broad mix that covers hazy styles, IPA, and Kölsch, with several beers carrying playful names.
Three guest taps are listed as well: `Karigane Tea Saison` from `SHIMA Brewery`, `Nomcraft Pale Ale` from `Nomcraft Brewing`, and `Shiga Kogen IPA` from `Tamamura Honten`. The combination of house beers and guest pours gives the pub a clearly beer-focused lineup that is easy to read at a glance.
The post also says 11 beers are close to selling out, so anyone chasing a specific pour may want to visit sooner rather than later. Seats are still available for both lunch and dinner, and the venue notes that it also offers an all-you-can-drink course. The shop is located at 5-37-4 Higashi-Nippori, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo. For practical reasons, there is no bicycle parking, and alcohol is not served to customers arriving by bicycle.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSomething fun popped up in Nippori: Okei Brewery Nippori just posted its 12-tap lineup for Saturday, June 6.
MugiWait, a 12-tap lineup means I get twelve choices at once? That sounds amazing and mildly dangerous for my brain!
Hop BroExactly, and house brews lead the list, with Arakawa HAZY Under Bridge, OKEI IPA, Crystal Banana, and Nippori Kolsch giving it that real brewpub identity.
MugiHold on, what is hazy? Is that a beer style, or is the beer just too stylish to be clear?
Hop BroIt is a style, basically cloudy and juicy rather than crisp and clear. You get softer bitterness and a big, fruity hop aroma.
MugiOhhh, so OKEI IPA hits more directly, while Arakawa HAZY Under Bridge goes softer and fluffier. That is a perfect tasting route already!
Hop BroAnd then you get three guest taps on top of that: Karigane Tea Saison from SHIMA Brewery, Nomcraft Pale Ale from Nomcraft Brewing, and Shiga Kogen IPA from Tamamura Honten.
MugiWhat, is saison seasonal or something? And tea in beer too? Craft beer really refuses to behave!
Hop BroA saison is a light, dry, lively style, so SHIMA Brewery's Karigane Tea Saison sounds like a tea-scented saison worth chasing. Also, the post says eleven beers may run out soon, so waiting is a bad strategy.
MugiThen I need to move fast! If lunch and dinner both work, this is absolutely a meal-and-multiple-pours situation.
Hop BroRight, but check your route first. There is no bike parking, and they will not serve alcohol if you came by bicycle.
MugiUnderstood, my first pour has to be Arakawa HAZY Under Bridge, then OKEI IPA, and maybe Shiga Kogen IPA if I still have room!
Hop BroFinish that run with a Nippori Kolsch closer and it is basically game over. Reading this made me want a beer immediately.
