Kanpai! Brewing taps "Kagurazaka Kiwi Hazy IPA" and "Gozaka Pilsner" at the same time
At the brewpub "Kanpai! Brewing (1F/Granzu)" in Sekiguchi, Bunkyo Ward, a simultaneous double tapping was announced. The post introduced a hazy IPA that highlights the refreshing character of kiwi, and a pilsner with a pronounced hop aroma.
Hop BroToday’s news is a simultaneous tapping from Sekiguchi, Bunkyo Ward. At Kanpai! Brewing (1F/Granzu), two very different beers have appeared side by side.
MugiWhoa! Two beers tapped at once? That’s the kind of thing that makes your brain want to toast before you even decide which one to drink!
Hop BroFirst up is the Kagurazaka Kiwi Hazy IPA. It’s a 6% ABV hazy IPA that layers the refreshing tartness and sweetness of kiwi with tropical aromas.
MugiOhhh! Hazy IPA is the cloudy one, right? But kiwi in beer... doesn’t the fruit get lost in there?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. Because it has a gentle mouthfeel, the fruit character doesn’t dominate. The finish is clean, so it stays sweet without feeling heavy.
MugiWhat is that! Sweet but clean? That’s unfairly delicious. It sounds like kiwi juice wearing a grown-up face!
Hop BroThe other one is Gozaka Pilsner. At 5.5% ABV, 40 IBU, and 3.2 SRM, it neatly combines the malty aroma of lager with herbal hop aroma and a crisp bitterness.
MugiIBU and SRM... those sound like magic spells! What do they even mean? I feel like I’m in an exam room right now!
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness, and SRM is a measure of color depth. So it helps to picture it as a light golden beer with noticeable bitterness but a sharp, clean drinkability.
MugiI see! A clean pilsner sounds like something you could drink by the pint. And if the hop aroma stands out too, you’d still get the malt character properly!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, it’s right along the Kanda River, with the brewery on the 2nd and 3rd floors and the brewpub on the 1st, all freshly connected. In quiet Bunkyo Ward, chasing a one-time-only beer is the best.
MugiWow, that’s almost unfair! I’m also curious about the brands named after the slopes, and I want to go drink them side by side right now!
Hop BroExactly. Start with the Kiwi Hazy IPA for something lively, then finish with the Gozaka Pilsner. That’s the perfect beer comparison night.
Details of the New Taps
At the brewpub "Kanpai! Brewing (1F/Granzu)" in Sekiguchi, Bunkyo Ward, a simultaneous double tapping was announced. The beers introduced in the post were "Kagurazaka Kiwi Hazy IPA" and "Gozaka Pilsner." Both are the kind of once-in-a-lifetime beers that fit Granzu, where the lineup changes from time to time.
"Kagurazaka Kiwi Hazy IPA" is a 6% ABV hazy IPA that layers the refreshing tartness and sweetness of kiwi with tropical aromas. It is described as having a gentle mouthfeel and a clean finish. "Gozaka Pilsner" is 5.5% ABV, 40 IBU, and 3.2 SRM. It was introduced as a pilsner that combines the malty aroma typical of lager with herbal hop aromas and a crisp bitterness.
About the Bar
Granzu is located along the Kanda River, with a brewery on the 2nd and 3rd floors directly connected to the brewpub on the 1st floor. Inside, guests can enjoy freshly brewed house beer paired with food. In the quiet setting typical of Bunkyo Ward, it is a good place to relax and sip a glass in peace. If you want to follow the personality of the house beers, the rotating lineup of brands named after the local slopes is also worth watching.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s news is a simultaneous tapping from Sekiguchi, Bunkyo Ward. At Kanpai! Brewing (1F/Granzu), two very different beers have appeared side by side.
MugiWhoa! Two beers tapped at once? That’s the kind of thing that makes your brain want to toast before you even decide which one to drink!
Hop BroFirst up is the Kagurazaka Kiwi Hazy IPA. It’s a 6% ABV hazy IPA that layers the refreshing tartness and sweetness of kiwi with tropical aromas.
MugiOhhh! Hazy IPA is the cloudy one, right? But kiwi in beer... doesn’t the fruit get lost in there?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. Because it has a gentle mouthfeel, the fruit character doesn’t dominate. The finish is clean, so it stays sweet without feeling heavy.
MugiWhat is that! Sweet but clean? That’s unfairly delicious. It sounds like kiwi juice wearing a grown-up face!
Hop BroThe other one is Gozaka Pilsner. At 5.5% ABV, 40 IBU, and 3.2 SRM, it neatly combines the malty aroma of lager with herbal hop aroma and a crisp bitterness.
MugiIBU and SRM... those sound like magic spells! What do they even mean? I feel like I’m in an exam room right now!
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness, and SRM is a measure of color depth. So it helps to picture it as a light golden beer with noticeable bitterness but a sharp, clean drinkability.
MugiI see! A clean pilsner sounds like something you could drink by the pint. And if the hop aroma stands out too, you’d still get the malt character properly!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, it’s right along the Kanda River, with the brewery on the 2nd and 3rd floors and the brewpub on the 1st, all freshly connected. In quiet Bunkyo Ward, chasing a one-time-only beer is the best.
MugiWow, that’s almost unfair! I’m also curious about the brands named after the slopes, and I want to go drink them side by side right now!
Hop BroExactly. Start with the Kiwi Hazy IPA for something lively, then finish with the Gozaka Pilsner. That’s the perfect beer comparison night.
