BEER OTAKU SPICE Taps Totopia and Inkhorn Collaboration Swanphilia
BEER OTAKU SPICE, a craft beer pub in Tokyo’s Taito Ward, has tapped Swanphilia, a collaboration between Totopia Brewing and Inkhorn Brewing. The DDH Hazy DIPA offers expressive fruit notes reminiscent of peach, pineapple and citrus.
Hop BroBEER OTAKU SPICE in Taito, Tokyo, has tapped a new collaboration beer from Totopia Brewing and Inkhorn Brewing. It is called Swanphilia, and it sounds seriously tempting.
MugiWhat! The name sounds so elegant! What kind of beer is Swanphilia? Does it taste like a swan in love?
Hop BroNot swan-flavored! Swanphilia is a DDH Hazy DIPA—a rich, hazy IPA built with lots of hop aroma.
MugiWhoa, that is an alphabet traffic jam! What does DDH mean?
Hop BroDDH means dry-hopping in two additions. In simple terms, it is a technique to boost hop aroma without making the beer overwhelmingly bitter.
MugiOh, like a double layer of fragrance! Then the fruit-like aromas must be huge!
Hop BroExactly. Hops including Citra and Krush bring impressions of peach, pineapple, and citrus, with bright aroma and juiciness.
MugiPeach, pineapple, and citrus? That is basically a fruit stand! But would something that rich get tiring to drink?
Hop BroThat is the appeal: it is described as a hazy beer with big fruit character but well-balanced hazy richness. It should stay wonderfully juicy.
MugiAnd BEER OTAKU SPICE serves spicy food too, right? I want it with the chicken biryani!
Hop BroGreat call! The beer's tropical hop notes should play beautifully with the layered spices—an ideal spice-food pairing.
MugiIt is at 1-8-5 Taito in Taito City, with lunch and evening hours! Let's check availability and go drink Swanphilia!
BEER OTAKU SPICE in Taito, Tokyo, is serving Swanphilia, a collaboration beer from Totopia Brewing and Inkhorn Brewing.
Swanphilia is a DDH Hazy DIPA brewed with hops including Citra and Krush. According to the brewery’s presentation at the pub, the beer delivers a vivid fruit character with notes of peach, pineapple and citrus. Its generous aroma and juicy profile are balanced enough to make it an approachable yet satisfying hazy IPA.
The pub’s appeal lies in its pairing of craft beer with spice-focused food. On the day of the announcement, chicken biryani was on the menu, offering a natural match for Swanphilia’s tropical and citrus-forward hop character. The combination of aromatic spices and a fruit-driven hazy IPA makes for a distinctive stop for beer drinkers exploring Taito.
Lunch service runs from 11:30 a.m. until the 2 p.m. last order, while evening service runs from 5 p.m. until the 11 p.m. last order. BEER OTAKU SPICE is located at 1-8-5 Taito, Taito-ku, Tokyo. Beer availability and service hours may change, so visitors should check the pub’s latest updates before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBEER OTAKU SPICE in Taito, Tokyo, has tapped a new collaboration beer from Totopia Brewing and Inkhorn Brewing. It is called Swanphilia, and it sounds seriously tempting.
MugiWhat! The name sounds so elegant! What kind of beer is Swanphilia? Does it taste like a swan in love?
Hop BroNot swan-flavored! Swanphilia is a DDH Hazy DIPA—a rich, hazy IPA built with lots of hop aroma.
MugiWhoa, that is an alphabet traffic jam! What does DDH mean?
Hop BroDDH means dry-hopping in two additions. In simple terms, it is a technique to boost hop aroma without making the beer overwhelmingly bitter.
MugiOh, like a double layer of fragrance! Then the fruit-like aromas must be huge!
Hop BroExactly. Hops including Citra and Krush bring impressions of peach, pineapple, and citrus, with bright aroma and juiciness.
MugiPeach, pineapple, and citrus? That is basically a fruit stand! But would something that rich get tiring to drink?
Hop BroThat is the appeal: it is described as a hazy beer with big fruit character but well-balanced hazy richness. It should stay wonderfully juicy.
MugiAnd BEER OTAKU SPICE serves spicy food too, right? I want it with the chicken biryani!
Hop BroGreat call! The beer's tropical hop notes should play beautifully with the layered spices—an ideal spice-food pairing.
MugiIt is at 1-8-5 Taito in Taito City, with lunch and evening hours! Let's check availability and go drink Swanphilia!
