Seven Beers on Tap at UNDERGROUND Akabane, Including West Coast Brewing's "Endgame Magic"
In a March 28 post from UNDERGROUND Craft Beer Akabane, information was shared that seven beers had been tapped. The lineup includes West Coast Brewing's "Endgame Magic," as well as taps from Shiga Kogen Beer and Groundtap Brewery, making it a place where you can enjoy a tasting round in Akabane.
Hop BroAt UNDERGROUND Craft Beer Akabane in Akabane, seven beers were tapped all at once. From West Coast Brewing's 'Endgame Magic' to Shiga Kogen Beer and Groundtap Brewery, this is the kind of lineup that makes tap-list fans' eyes spin.
MugiWait, seven is a lot, right? If that many beers were lined up, I wouldn't even know where to start. I'd probably freeze at the entrance!
Hop BroThe first one that catches my eye is 'Endgame Magic.' It's a TDH Hazy Triple IPA - a heavy hazy beer stacked with hops, but not just sweet; it has a deep layered aroma.
MugiTDH? What is that! It sounds like a spell-like abbreviation. Did this suddenly turn into a wizard school story?
Hop BroWell, TDH stands for triple dry hop. In other words, you can think of it as adding aroma in three layers, with a burst of fruity scent hitting you even before you drink it.
MugiOh, I get it! Then Shiga Kogen Beer's 'Sono Ju' sounds interesting too! It says IPA w/Sake Rice - so is it Japanese-style, or is it going hard? I'm confused!
Hop Bro'Sono Ju' sounds pretty serious just from the name, and the IPA w/Sake Rice using sake rice is interesting. When you get a lighter mouthfeel with a clean finish from the rice, the bitterness stands out more clearly.
MugiWait, rice can change it that much? Then Groundtap Brewery's TUBASA and HORAGAI sound strong just from the names, and now I want to know what's inside too!
Hop BroExactly, and with 'Hefe Weisse,' 'Pizzapils Freestyle,' and 'Kampai from Torrance' in the mix, it's a playful lineup. If it's a Hefe, you get wheat softness; if it's a pils, you get crispness - the range is what makes it fun.
MugiAnd it's only a 4-minute walk from Akabane Station, so isn't that super easy to stop by? It opens at noon too, so being able to swing by on the way home is ridiculously helpful!
Hop BroWhat's more, the March 28 post mentioned it was cherry blossom viewing season, and the indoor cherry blossom viewing event on April 19 is still coming up. There's even a 90-minute all-you-can-drink course for people 30 and under, so it's a great time to go looking for a spring drink.
MugiThen it's settled, tasting night it is! First we'll swoon over 'Endgame Magic,' then go 'hmm' over 'Sono Ju,' and finally the two of us will toast to spring in Akabane!
Tap lineup
In the March 28 post, UNDERGROUND Craft Beer Akabane announced that seven beers had been tapped. West Coast Brewing's "Endgame Magic" is a TDH Hazy Triple IPA, and Shiga Kogen Beer's "Sono Ju" is an IPA w/Sake Rice. Groundtap Brewery contributed two beers, "TUBASA" and "HORAGAI," and the rest of the lineup included "Hefe Weisse," "Pizzapils Freestyle," and "Kampai from Torrance."
An easy stop in Akabane
The shop is a 4-minute walk from Akabane Station. It opens at 12:00 during the day, stays open until 23:30 on weekdays, and until 22:00 on Sundays, so it's convenient for everything from daytime drinking to a last stop on the way home. The post also mentioned it was a perfect "cherry blossom viewing day," and welcomed customers looking for a quick break before heading out or a rest on the way back. Its appeal lies in being an easy place to drop by, with the kind of tap turnover that makes it a classic beer pub.
Recent notes
Also planned for April 19 is an "indoor cherry blossom viewing event." Reservations were being accepted for an all-you-can-drink, all-you-can-eat plan, and from April 1 to April 15 a 90-minute all-TAP all-you-can-drink course for people 30 and under was also announced. For anyone who wants to check what craft beer is on in Akabane right now, this is a post worth bookmarking.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt UNDERGROUND Craft Beer Akabane in Akabane, seven beers were tapped all at once. From West Coast Brewing's 'Endgame Magic' to Shiga Kogen Beer and Groundtap Brewery, this is the kind of lineup that makes tap-list fans' eyes spin.
MugiWait, seven is a lot, right? If that many beers were lined up, I wouldn't even know where to start. I'd probably freeze at the entrance!
Hop BroThe first one that catches my eye is 'Endgame Magic.' It's a TDH Hazy Triple IPA - a heavy hazy beer stacked with hops, but not just sweet; it has a deep layered aroma.
MugiTDH? What is that! It sounds like a spell-like abbreviation. Did this suddenly turn into a wizard school story?
Hop BroWell, TDH stands for triple dry hop. In other words, you can think of it as adding aroma in three layers, with a burst of fruity scent hitting you even before you drink it.
MugiOh, I get it! Then Shiga Kogen Beer's 'Sono Ju' sounds interesting too! It says IPA w/Sake Rice - so is it Japanese-style, or is it going hard? I'm confused!
Hop Bro'Sono Ju' sounds pretty serious just from the name, and the IPA w/Sake Rice using sake rice is interesting. When you get a lighter mouthfeel with a clean finish from the rice, the bitterness stands out more clearly.
MugiWait, rice can change it that much? Then Groundtap Brewery's TUBASA and HORAGAI sound strong just from the names, and now I want to know what's inside too!
Hop BroExactly, and with 'Hefe Weisse,' 'Pizzapils Freestyle,' and 'Kampai from Torrance' in the mix, it's a playful lineup. If it's a Hefe, you get wheat softness; if it's a pils, you get crispness - the range is what makes it fun.
MugiAnd it's only a 4-minute walk from Akabane Station, so isn't that super easy to stop by? It opens at noon too, so being able to swing by on the way home is ridiculously helpful!
Hop BroWhat's more, the March 28 post mentioned it was cherry blossom viewing season, and the indoor cherry blossom viewing event on April 19 is still coming up. There's even a 90-minute all-you-can-drink course for people 30 and under, so it's a great time to go looking for a spring drink.
MugiThen it's settled, tasting night it is! First we'll swoon over 'Endgame Magic,' then go 'hmm' over 'Sono Ju,' and finally the two of us will toast to spring in Akabane!
