Okei Brewery Nippori updates taps on June 1: Shiga Kogen IPA and Nomcraft Pale Ale join the 12-tap lineup
The Nippori brewpub Okei Brewery Nippori has released its tap list as of June 1. In addition to nine house-brewed beers, three guest beers from Shima Brewery, NOMCRAFT Brewing, and Tamamura Honten are on the board, making it a lineup that lets you compare a wide range of flavors.
Hop BroThe June 1 tap list for Okei Brewery Nippori in Nippori is here. It’s a 12-tap lineup with nine house-brewed beers plus three guests, which makes for a fun side-by-side tasting session.
MugiWhat, 12 kinds!? That’s a tasting paradise! But if there are house beers and guest beers, which should I go for first?
Hop BroFirst up on the house side are Helles, Nippori Kölsch, OKEI IPA, Shio no Kaze Gose, and Escar. Since it covers everything from lagers to IPA, starting with the lighter styles makes it easier to get a feel for the lineup.
MugiWait, what exactly is gose!? It sounds intense just from the name, and I’m curious!
Hop BroGose is a German-style beer with a salty, tart edge, and Shio no Kaze Gose adds a refreshing character on top of that. With saltiness and acidity, the beer really comes into focus when paired with food.
MugiOhhh! Then even things like ‘Karasa/Amasa/Nigakuna’ and ‘Crystal Banana’ sound like they could send you straight into a flavor maze just from the names. It’s fun from the name alone!
Hop BroThe guest lineup is strong too. There’s Shima Brewery’s Karigane Tea Saison, NOMCRAFT Brewing’s Nomcraft Pale Ale, and Tamamura Honten’s Shiga Kogen IPA. It’s the kind of lineup where the character changes as you keep drinking, making you want to compare the tea aroma, crispness, and bitterness one after another.
MugiJust hearing ‘Shiga Kogen IPA’ makes me brace myself! Does the balance of aroma and bitterness really come through that clearly?
Hop BroIt does. Citrus-like and grassy hop notes, malt body, and the finish all shift the impression completely. There’s even an all-you-can-drink course, so it looks like a great place to really dig in at Higashi-Nippori 5-chome.
MugiI see, and if it’s walkable from Nippori Station, it’s easy to get to. At this point, we’ve got no choice but to go! Taking it slow with beer and food is definitely going to make for an amazing night.
The Nippori brewpub Okei Brewery Nippori has released its tap list as of June 1. This time, the lineup is made up of 12 taps, offering a mix of house beers and guest beers to enjoy together. The in-house brews are wide-ranging, including Helles, Karasa/Amasa/Nigakuna, Crystal Banana, OKEI IPA, Shio no Kaze Gose, Nippori Kölsch, Escar, Don*Pota, and Megante, and the lineup spans everything from lagers and gose to IPA and saison-style beers.
The guest beers include Shima Brewery’s Karigane Tea Saison, NOMCRAFT Brewing’s Nomcraft Pale Ale, and Tamamura Honten’s Shiga Kogen IPA. From a tea-infused saison to a crisp pale ale and an IPA known for its balance of aroma and bitterness, this is a lineup whose character changes the more you drink through it, making the fun of tasting side by side stand out. The brewery is located in Higashi-Nippori 5-chome in Arakawa Ward, within walking distance of Nippori Station. True to the brewpub style, it is a place where you will want to enjoy beer together with food tailored to it. There is also information on an all-you-can-drink course, so it is also a good fit for visitors who want to try a wide range of taps.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe June 1 tap list for Okei Brewery Nippori in Nippori is here. It’s a 12-tap lineup with nine house-brewed beers plus three guests, which makes for a fun side-by-side tasting session.
MugiWhat, 12 kinds!? That’s a tasting paradise! But if there are house beers and guest beers, which should I go for first?
Hop BroFirst up on the house side are Helles, Nippori Kölsch, OKEI IPA, Shio no Kaze Gose, and Escar. Since it covers everything from lagers to IPA, starting with the lighter styles makes it easier to get a feel for the lineup.
MugiWait, what exactly is gose!? It sounds intense just from the name, and I’m curious!
Hop BroGose is a German-style beer with a salty, tart edge, and Shio no Kaze Gose adds a refreshing character on top of that. With saltiness and acidity, the beer really comes into focus when paired with food.
MugiOhhh! Then even things like ‘Karasa/Amasa/Nigakuna’ and ‘Crystal Banana’ sound like they could send you straight into a flavor maze just from the names. It’s fun from the name alone!
Hop BroThe guest lineup is strong too. There’s Shima Brewery’s Karigane Tea Saison, NOMCRAFT Brewing’s Nomcraft Pale Ale, and Tamamura Honten’s Shiga Kogen IPA. It’s the kind of lineup where the character changes as you keep drinking, making you want to compare the tea aroma, crispness, and bitterness one after another.
MugiJust hearing ‘Shiga Kogen IPA’ makes me brace myself! Does the balance of aroma and bitterness really come through that clearly?
Hop BroIt does. Citrus-like and grassy hop notes, malt body, and the finish all shift the impression completely. There’s even an all-you-can-drink course, so it looks like a great place to really dig in at Higashi-Nippori 5-chome.
MugiI see, and if it’s walkable from Nippori Station, it’s easy to get to. At this point, we’ve got no choice but to go! Taking it slow with beer and food is definitely going to make for an amazing night.
