CHICKEN BOY, a beer pub located in Imaike, Nagoya, has tapped Nikukyu IPA from ISEKADO, also known as Ise Kadoya Beer. According to the pub’s Instagram post, the beer has arrived from the brewery and is now being offered to guests.

Nikukyu IPA is a West Coast-style IPA designed with meat dishes in mind. It uses pilsner malt and rice to create a dry body, while generous dry hopping with American hops brings a fruity hop aroma. The beer is listed at 6.0% ABV and 50 IBU, with a balanced bitterness and a crisp, dry finish that works well alongside food.

The beer is an especially natural match for CHICKEN BOY’s identity as a yakitori-focused beer pub. Its dry finish can refresh the palate between bites of grilled chicken, while the hop aroma adds another layer to the smoky, savory flavors of the food. It should appeal both to hop-focused beer drinkers and to guests looking for an approachable craft beer to enjoy with yakitori.

CHICKEN BOY is located on the first floor of Sunshine Imaike in Uchiyama, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya. Guests planning a visit should check with the pub regarding current availability, as tap stocks and serving periods may change.