Evolve Beer&Kitchen near Tokyo Skytree updates 11 taps, including NARA BREWING Co.
In an Instagram post dated May 2, Evolve Beer&Kitchen (Tokyo, Sumida) updated its tap list. The lineup spans 11 beers from lager to IPA and sour styles, including NARA BREWING Co.'s "DAYLONG" and West Coast Brewing's "No Ketchup".
Hop BroEvolve Beer&Kitchen's 11-tap update in the Tokyo Skytree area is pretty interesting. I like that you can plan the drinking experience from start to finish, from lager to IPA to sour.
MugiWait! 11 beers on tap sounds like I'd get lost before even choosing! And from lager to sour, that's a huge range!
Hop BroFirst up is NARA BREWING Co.'s German Pilsner, DAYLONG. Pilsners are crisp, and they bring out the grain character and hop snap cleanly, so they're perfect for the first beer.
MugiWhat is it? What makes a pilsner that different? I know the name, but when I drink one I always just end up thinking, 'Oh, this is easy to drink!'
Hop BroIn short, a pilsner is crisp and lively, with aroma and flavor both nicely balanced. A German Pilsner like DAYLONG has a snappy bitterness and is easy to pair with food, which is a big strength.
MugiAh, I see! Then next is Minoh Beer x Akishika Sake Brewery's Saruyama Shikao. Rice Lager sounds interesting just from the name, and it has a bit of a Japanese vibe!
Hop BroExactly. It tends to show a lightness from the rice, so it goes down smoothly but leaves a clean finish. Then with the Czech Style Dark Lager AGE AGE SAME AGE, you can compare not just color, but also the richness of the malt, which is fun.
MugiWhoa, a sudden dark lager showdown! I used to think 'dark equals heavy,' but comparing them side by side sounds like it would make the differences really clear, which is exciting!
Hop BroIf you like hops, West Coast Brewing's Hazy Double IPA, No Ketchup, is a must. Hazy beers have a juiciness that comes from the haze, and a Double IPA has a denser alcoholic and hop presence, so it packs more punch than the name suggests.
MugiWhat? Hazy means cloudy?! I thought it meant something like 'foggy feelings.' And when you say No Ketchup, it makes me want a hamburger too!
Hop BroThey've also got Minoh Beer's Honey Saison and Ume-chu, which is very Evolve in the way it sets up aroma and acidity to play with. Since it's a shop with a kitchen, this is a lineup that really shines when you pair it with food.
MugiThis is definitely the kind of place where you can spend a whole night pairing food and comparing drinks! And if they've even got Kuro Label, you can relax and wander in from start to finish!
Hop BroFrom May 3 to 5, they open at 3:00 p.m., so it's perfect for a late-afternoon Golden Week start. Near Tokyo Skytree, it's a place where you'd genuinely want to agonize over what to have first today.
MugiYeah, my stomach and my mood both want a beer right now! If we go from DAYLONG to No Ketchup in order, it's absolutely going to be fun!
Tap List Update
In an Instagram post dated May 2, Evolve Beer&Kitchen (Tokyo Skytree area) unveiled its tap list. This time, 11 craft beers were on offer, with a lineup that clearly spans a wide range of flavors, from lager, pilsner, and dark lager to IPA, saison, and sour ale.
Notable picks include NARA BREWING Co.'s German Pilsner "DAYLONG", Minoh Beer x Akishika Sake Brewery's Rice Lager "Saruyama Shikao", and Repubrew x Heisei 3nen-kai's Czech Style Dark Lager "AGE AGE SAME AGE". The selection makes it easy to choose everything from an easy-drinking first pour to a beer with rich malt character for settling in and drinking on.
If you're after hop-driven character, Passific Brewing's "Fond of Bone", West Coast Brewing's Hazy Double IPA "No Ketchup", and Brasserie Knot's West Coast IPA "WIND" stand out. On the other hand, Minoh Beer's "Honey Saison" and Minoh Beer x Mikkeller's "Ume-chu" are suited to people who want to enjoy aromatic and tart expressions.
The lineup also includes NOMCRAFT BREWING's "Banana Kick", U.B.P BREWERY's "URAWA CITY ALE Nitro ver.", and the staple "Black Label / SAPPORO", making for a well-balanced selection overall. True to a beer pub, the list conveys the fun of tasting alongside food.
The shop is Evolve Beer&Kitchen, located in Mukojima, Sumida Ward, Tokyo, in the Tokyo Skytree Station area. As a place where you can enjoy craft beer and kitchen fare together, it's an easy stop when you're looking for your first drink nearby. The post also announced Golden Week business hours, with opening set for 3:00 p.m. from May 3 through May 5.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroEvolve Beer&Kitchen's 11-tap update in the Tokyo Skytree area is pretty interesting. I like that you can plan the drinking experience from start to finish, from lager to IPA to sour.
MugiWait! 11 beers on tap sounds like I'd get lost before even choosing! And from lager to sour, that's a huge range!
Hop BroFirst up is NARA BREWING Co.'s German Pilsner, DAYLONG. Pilsners are crisp, and they bring out the grain character and hop snap cleanly, so they're perfect for the first beer.
MugiWhat is it? What makes a pilsner that different? I know the name, but when I drink one I always just end up thinking, 'Oh, this is easy to drink!'
Hop BroIn short, a pilsner is crisp and lively, with aroma and flavor both nicely balanced. A German Pilsner like DAYLONG has a snappy bitterness and is easy to pair with food, which is a big strength.
MugiAh, I see! Then next is Minoh Beer x Akishika Sake Brewery's Saruyama Shikao. Rice Lager sounds interesting just from the name, and it has a bit of a Japanese vibe!
Hop BroExactly. It tends to show a lightness from the rice, so it goes down smoothly but leaves a clean finish. Then with the Czech Style Dark Lager AGE AGE SAME AGE, you can compare not just color, but also the richness of the malt, which is fun.
MugiWhoa, a sudden dark lager showdown! I used to think 'dark equals heavy,' but comparing them side by side sounds like it would make the differences really clear, which is exciting!
Hop BroIf you like hops, West Coast Brewing's Hazy Double IPA, No Ketchup, is a must. Hazy beers have a juiciness that comes from the haze, and a Double IPA has a denser alcoholic and hop presence, so it packs more punch than the name suggests.
MugiWhat? Hazy means cloudy?! I thought it meant something like 'foggy feelings.' And when you say No Ketchup, it makes me want a hamburger too!
Hop BroThey've also got Minoh Beer's Honey Saison and Ume-chu, which is very Evolve in the way it sets up aroma and acidity to play with. Since it's a shop with a kitchen, this is a lineup that really shines when you pair it with food.
MugiThis is definitely the kind of place where you can spend a whole night pairing food and comparing drinks! And if they've even got Kuro Label, you can relax and wander in from start to finish!
Hop BroFrom May 3 to 5, they open at 3:00 p.m., so it's perfect for a late-afternoon Golden Week start. Near Tokyo Skytree, it's a place where you'd genuinely want to agonize over what to have first today.
MugiYeah, my stomach and my mood both want a beer right now! If we go from DAYLONG to No Ketchup in order, it's absolutely going to be fun!
