Hop-Scotch Tokyo introduces 7 new taps, with fresh kegs arriving in Iidabashi
The beer pub Hop-Scotch Tokyo in the Iidabashi and Kagurazaka area has announced new tap arrivals. Featuring a lineup that spans popular breweries from the U.S., Japan, and the U.K., including Fremont Brewing, Van Henion Brewing, and West Coast Brewing, there is a wide range of styles to enjoy.
Hop BroThe new taps at Hop-Scotch Tokyo, the beer pub in Iidabashi, are really interesting. It spans popular breweries from the U.S., Japan, and the U.K., and the keg rotation is coming in fast.
MugiWhoa! A place that international in one bar? The tap list is way too luxurious! I can't even decide where to start!
Hop BroThe highlight is Fremont Brewing's Extra Lush, and it's a Triple IPA. The hop aroma and bitterness are both intense, and just like the name says, it's a super-packed pint.
MugiTriple IPA? What is that even supposed to mean? I'm scared of the word "triple". Does that mean three times the amount? Drink that and I'd probably start doing strength training!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's like an upgraded IPA with stronger alcohol and hop character. By contrast, Van Henion's EZ IPA is a bit lighter on the palate, so the difference becomes easier to notice when you compare them.
MugiOhhh! So even among IPAs, they each have their own personality. And if West Coast Brewing's Hazy Pale Ale is there too, then you can enjoy the soft, cloudy kind as well!
Hop BroExactly. Hazy beers are appealing for their soft mouthfeel that comes from the haze. Then when Echoes Brewing's Dubbel Entendre comes in, the malt character of a Belgian Dubbel completely changes the expression again.
MugiMalt character... is that like the toasty aroma of crusted rice? If so, Friedrich Ⅲ's "Imperial Oktoberfest Uber Marzen" sounds like a heavy-hitter too!
Hop BroThat's not a bad comparison. A Marzen puts the spotlight on malt depth, and Holy Mountain's Saison adds oak barrel, yarrow, and even nectarine, so the layers of aroma are incredible.
MugiWow, that's a lineup with a huge range of flavors! If I stop by in Iidabashi after work and compare light to heavy beers, I'd definitely get hyped!
Hop BroAnd it's easy to swing by from the Kagurazaka side too, so checking it early is the right move. With keg rotations like this, you'd regret missing them, and it does make you want one more drink tonight.
MugiYeah, I'm totally in that mood now! I want to do a tasting tonight, start with IPAs, and then finish with the Belgian and the saison!
Iidabashi's Hop-Scotch Tokyo is announcing a new keg rotation. What will interest beer fans is that the lineup is not centered on a single brewery, but instead crosses several breweries.
The taps currently confirmed include Fremont Brewing's Extra Lush (Triple IPA), Van Henion Brewing's EZ IPA (IPA), West Coast Brewing's Windows to VERTERE 2025 (Hazy Pale Ale), Echoes Brewing's Dubbel Entendre (Belgian Dubbel) and Friedrich Ⅲ (Imperial Oktoberfest Uber Marzen), Oni-Densetsu's Kin-Oni Pale Ale Galaxy ver. (Pale Ale), and Holy Mountain Brewing's Blood ofcthe Ancients (Oak Fermented Saison w/ Yarrow Grass & Nectarine).
Beyond comparing IPAs, the lineup also includes hazy mouthfeel, the malt character of a Belgian Dubbel, the weight of an imperial Marzen, and even a saison with oak-barrel nuance, making it possible to enjoy a wide range of flavors in the same venue. As a beer pub on the Iidabashi-Kagurazaka route, Hop-Scotch Tokyo also makes it easy to drop in after work and build your visit from a first pint to a side-by-side tasting.
If you're pairing food, salty light snacks go well with hop-bitter IPAs, while umami-rich dishes pair nicely with malt-forward beers, making each tap's character easier to appreciate. Since this is the kind of place where kegs turn over quickly, it seems best to check any beer that catches your eye as soon as possible.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe new taps at Hop-Scotch Tokyo, the beer pub in Iidabashi, are really interesting. It spans popular breweries from the U.S., Japan, and the U.K., and the keg rotation is coming in fast.
MugiWhoa! A place that international in one bar? The tap list is way too luxurious! I can't even decide where to start!
Hop BroThe highlight is Fremont Brewing's Extra Lush, and it's a Triple IPA. The hop aroma and bitterness are both intense, and just like the name says, it's a super-packed pint.
MugiTriple IPA? What is that even supposed to mean? I'm scared of the word "triple". Does that mean three times the amount? Drink that and I'd probably start doing strength training!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's like an upgraded IPA with stronger alcohol and hop character. By contrast, Van Henion's EZ IPA is a bit lighter on the palate, so the difference becomes easier to notice when you compare them.
MugiOhhh! So even among IPAs, they each have their own personality. And if West Coast Brewing's Hazy Pale Ale is there too, then you can enjoy the soft, cloudy kind as well!
Hop BroExactly. Hazy beers are appealing for their soft mouthfeel that comes from the haze. Then when Echoes Brewing's Dubbel Entendre comes in, the malt character of a Belgian Dubbel completely changes the expression again.
MugiMalt character... is that like the toasty aroma of crusted rice? If so, Friedrich Ⅲ's "Imperial Oktoberfest Uber Marzen" sounds like a heavy-hitter too!
Hop BroThat's not a bad comparison. A Marzen puts the spotlight on malt depth, and Holy Mountain's Saison adds oak barrel, yarrow, and even nectarine, so the layers of aroma are incredible.
MugiWow, that's a lineup with a huge range of flavors! If I stop by in Iidabashi after work and compare light to heavy beers, I'd definitely get hyped!
Hop BroAnd it's easy to swing by from the Kagurazaka side too, so checking it early is the right move. With keg rotations like this, you'd regret missing them, and it does make you want one more drink tonight.
MugiYeah, I'm totally in that mood now! I want to do a tasting tonight, start with IPAs, and then finish with the Belgian and the saison!
