Bar So-ma in Tobu Nerima Welcomes Iwate BrewBeast's 'Hungers Mark' IPA
A new arrival at Bar So-ma (Bar Sōma), a basement bar in Kitamachi just a 3-minute walk from the south exit of Tobu Nerima Station: Iwate's BrewBeast IPA 'Hungers Mark.' It is presented as a juicy, easy-drinking beer, reflecting the shop's appeal of offering monthly craft beers.
Hop BroToday I want to introduce the new keg at Bar So-ma in the basement of Tobu Nerima. It sounds like BrewBeast from Iwate has brought in the IPA 'Hungers Mark.'
MugiWhoa, a beer pub in the basement just 3 minutes from the station!? That alone makes it feel like a secret base and gets me excited!
Hop BroAnd 'Hungers Mark' is described as a juicy, easy-drinking IPA, too. It has a strong aroma, but goes down smoothly.
MugiI always think of IPA as bitter, but what do you mean by juicy yet easy to drink!?
Hop BroSimply put, the hop aroma spreads in a fruit-juice-like way, without the bitterness pushing too hard to the front. It's a beer that really shines with BrewBeast's balance of aroma and lightness.
MugiI get it now! So it's kind of an everyday IPA that's easy for beginners to reach for, right!
Hop BroExactly. And So-ma serves monthly rotating craft beers, so there's always something new to discover every time you go.
MugiAnd no cover charge, too? That's really nice! Being able to just drop by for a casual drink is the best, isn't it?
Hop BroYeah. With 8 counter seats plus table seating, it's also nice that you can drink comfortably in that small basement space.
MugiIf they even have Iwate sausages and occasional specials, it sounds like you could enjoy snacking while choosing your next drink!
Hop BroIn the end, I think I want to open a 'Hungers Mark' at So-ma and drink it like I'm checking out a new keg. This is definitely the kind of place that makes you want to go right now.
MugiI want to go too! Today I'm already dying to toast with an Iwate IPA!
Newly Arrived Beer
Bar So-ma (Bar Sōma) is a small beer pub in the basement of the Kitamachi shopping street, just a 3-minute walk from the south exit of Tobu Nerima Station. With no cover charge and an easygoing atmosphere, it features 8 counter seats and table seating, making it a relaxed place to drink.
The beer introduced on Instagram this time is 'Hungers Mark' IPA from Iwate brewery BrewBeast. The post describes it as an IPA that is juicy yet smooth to drink, and it comes across as a beer that balances a wide aroma with a light, easy sip. Rather than being flashy, what stands out is its well-rounded balance, the kind that makes you want to reach for it as part of everyday drinking.
So-ma serves seasonal beers that change every month, and its official website also lists three draft beers. In addition to its dedication to beer, it also offers Iwate sausages and occasional specials, making it an easy place to enjoy a first drink, nibble on something light, and then choose your next glass. It feels like the kind of place where you can quietly drink in a small bar hidden underground, as if checking out a new keg for yourself.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I want to introduce the new keg at Bar So-ma in the basement of Tobu Nerima. It sounds like BrewBeast from Iwate has brought in the IPA 'Hungers Mark.'
MugiWhoa, a beer pub in the basement just 3 minutes from the station!? That alone makes it feel like a secret base and gets me excited!
Hop BroAnd 'Hungers Mark' is described as a juicy, easy-drinking IPA, too. It has a strong aroma, but goes down smoothly.
MugiI always think of IPA as bitter, but what do you mean by juicy yet easy to drink!?
Hop BroSimply put, the hop aroma spreads in a fruit-juice-like way, without the bitterness pushing too hard to the front. It's a beer that really shines with BrewBeast's balance of aroma and lightness.
MugiI get it now! So it's kind of an everyday IPA that's easy for beginners to reach for, right!
Hop BroExactly. And So-ma serves monthly rotating craft beers, so there's always something new to discover every time you go.
MugiAnd no cover charge, too? That's really nice! Being able to just drop by for a casual drink is the best, isn't it?
Hop BroYeah. With 8 counter seats plus table seating, it's also nice that you can drink comfortably in that small basement space.
MugiIf they even have Iwate sausages and occasional specials, it sounds like you could enjoy snacking while choosing your next drink!
Hop BroIn the end, I think I want to open a 'Hungers Mark' at So-ma and drink it like I'm checking out a new keg. This is definitely the kind of place that makes you want to go right now.
MugiI want to go too! Today I'm already dying to toast with an Iwate IPA!
