Hop Kotan Brewery's "Upopo" is now on tap at vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR in Ikebukuro
At the beer pub vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR in Ikebukuro East Exit, Hop Kotan Brewery's standard pilsner "upopo - ウポポ" has been tapped. It features a refreshing aroma derived from Cascade hops grown in Kamifurano and a crisp, easy-drinking finish.
Hop BroAt vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR in Ikebukuro East Exit, Hop Kotan Brewery's standard pilsner "upopo - ウポポ" has been tapped.
MugiWait, Upopo means song? I’m already curious from the name alone, and it’s kind of cute!
Hop BroExactly. It means "song" in Ainu. And because it uses 100% Cascade hops from Kamifurano, the aroma has a really clean outline.
MugiI hear about Cascade a lot, but what’s so great about it? Just the name of the hop is making my head feel a little fuzzy!
Hop BroCascade is a hop that tends to give off citrusy aromas, and here it brings out a grapefruit-like note with a touch of muscat grape. So even as a pilsner, the aroma comes through bright and lively.
MugiOhhh! But pilsners have that image of being clean and easy to drink, right? Strong aroma but still light somehow feels almost unfair!
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: the malt is light, the bitterness is pleasant, and the finish fades cleanly. In other words, it balances lager-like drinkability with expressive hop character.
MugiSo it sounds great as a first beer! And if it’s easy to pair with food, then the beer will probably keep the meal going too.
Hop BroExactly. vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR is an underground beer pub with a strong lineup of draft beers, so it really shines as a place for a beer-centered experience.
MugiYou can’t miss this one in Ikebukuro! It feels like a must-watch guest tap, and now I want to go drink it right away!
Hop BroThen today let’s head to Ikebukuro and take our time with Hop Kotan Brewery's "Upopo." I’m already in the mood for it as my first beer of the night.
MugiAgreed! Bright aroma, crisp drinkability, and delicious too? That’s the best. I want to toast with Upopo tonight!
Tap Update
At the beer pub "vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR" at Ikebukuro East Exit, Hop Kotan Brewery's "upopo - ウポポ" has been tapped. The bar is known as a specialty spot with a full lineup of draft beers, offering food alongside beer at its core.
#### Beer on Offer
This guest beer is the pilsner "Upopo," part of Hop Kotan Brewery's standard line "HOP KOTAN ORIGINALS." Upopo means "song" in Ainu, and this beer is brewed with 100% Cascade hops from Kamifurano Town. Designed with a fresh aroma reminiscent of grapefruit and muscat grapes, a light malt character, and a pleasant bitterness that follows, its approachable lager-like drinkability is the appeal.
#### How to Enjoy the Bar
vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR is a beer pub located underground in Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo. While craft beer is the star, it is also a practical spot with food pairing in mind. Of course, you can savor a well-chilled pilsner carefully as your first beer, but it is also well suited to drinking alongside a meal.
#### Who This Beer Suits
"Upopo" is an ideal choice for people who want hop aroma but want to avoid excessive bitterness or heaviness. The aroma comes through vividly, yet the mouthfeel stays light and lively. It is an easy recommendation for craft beer fans who want to judge the quality of a pilsner.
If you are drinking craft beer in Ikebukuro, "Upopo" on vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR's guest tap is hard to miss. You can enjoy a classic pilsner through the hop character that is distinctly Hop Kotan Brewery.
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Hop BroAt vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR in Ikebukuro East Exit, Hop Kotan Brewery's standard pilsner "upopo - ウポポ" has been tapped.
MugiWait, Upopo means song? I’m already curious from the name alone, and it’s kind of cute!
Hop BroExactly. It means "song" in Ainu. And because it uses 100% Cascade hops from Kamifurano, the aroma has a really clean outline.
MugiI hear about Cascade a lot, but what’s so great about it? Just the name of the hop is making my head feel a little fuzzy!
Hop BroCascade is a hop that tends to give off citrusy aromas, and here it brings out a grapefruit-like note with a touch of muscat grape. So even as a pilsner, the aroma comes through bright and lively.
MugiOhhh! But pilsners have that image of being clean and easy to drink, right? Strong aroma but still light somehow feels almost unfair!
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: the malt is light, the bitterness is pleasant, and the finish fades cleanly. In other words, it balances lager-like drinkability with expressive hop character.
MugiSo it sounds great as a first beer! And if it’s easy to pair with food, then the beer will probably keep the meal going too.
Hop BroExactly. vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR is an underground beer pub with a strong lineup of draft beers, so it really shines as a place for a beer-centered experience.
MugiYou can’t miss this one in Ikebukuro! It feels like a must-watch guest tap, and now I want to go drink it right away!
Hop BroThen today let’s head to Ikebukuro and take our time with Hop Kotan Brewery's "Upopo." I’m already in the mood for it as my first beer of the night.
MugiAgreed! Bright aroma, crisp drinkability, and delicious too? That’s the best. I want to toast with Upopo tonight!
