New dark beer tapped at Hamamatsucho SOUL BIRD, TAROS' "WIZARDBORN NOIR" arrives
The beer pub Cafe & CraftBeer Dining SOUL BIRD in Tokyo's Hamamatsucho updated its tap lineup information for March 17. The new tap is TAROS BREWING's "WIZARDBORN NOIR." In addition, the lineup spans a wide range of beers, from domestic and international IPAs to Helles and ESB, making it a set you can enjoy by taking your time and comparing pours.
Hop BroA tap update went up at SOUL BIRD in Hamamatsucho on March 17, and the headline is the debut of WIZARDBORN NOIR on tap!
MugiWhoa! That name sounds powerful! Which brewery is it from, and what kind of flavor does this new dark beer have?
Hop BroIt's from TAROS BREWING, and the style is Imperial Stout at ABV 9.0%, so it's a seriously rich one.
MugiWhat is that! When I hear Imperial Stout, I feel like a beer in a king's cloak is waiting on a throne!
Hop BroThat's basically the image, yes - a dark beer that's rich and heavy. This one has the aroma of vanilla and maple and honey layered with bitterness.
MugiNice! A dessert-like beer with bitterness too sounds amazing! But does SOUL BIRD have a lineup that's a paradise for comparing beers?
Hop BroThat's where they're strong. On the same day they had eight taps with a wild range - IPA, Hazy, Helles, Wheat, and ESB all lined up, so your palate stays busy.
MugiI want to go after work, but I'm worried I won't get in if it's crowded... how should I read the timing issue for entering?
Hop BroThey share that reservations are heavy until around 9:30 p.m. and that table seats are full the next day, so the right move is to shift your visit time a bit.
MugiThat's so considerate! And since March 25 from around 9:30 p.m. is Nissy's final shift, I want to go as a toast event too!
Hop BroThen let's gather early while checking the tap remaining, and start with a toast of NOIR first.
MugiIt's settled! My mouth is already in dark beer mode, I want to head to Hamamatsucho right now!
At Cafe & CraftBeer Dining SOUL BIRD in Hamamatsucho, Minato City, the "HAPPY NIGHT SOUL BIRD" tap list posted on March 17 was released. The highlight this time is WIZARDBORN NOIR (TAROS BREWING), introduced as the new dark beer on tap. The style is Imperial Stout (ABV 9.0%), and the post describes a balance of aroma, body, and bitterness from vanilla beans, maple syrup, and honey.
The day-of post also shared store status updates, including "lots of reservations until around 9:30 p.m." and "table seats fully booked the next day," offering operational information that suggests shifting your visit time slightly. True to the venue's character, with many regulars stopping by after work, it stands out for sharing tap information alongside congestion forecasts.
The beers confirmed in that day's "Today's BEER on TAP" were:
- Shinjiko Yuyake Beer (Matsue Beer Hearn)
- WIZARDBORN NOIR (TAROS BREWING)
- SHIGA KOGEN HELLES!? (Shiga Kogen Beer)
- Makikaze WHEAT (ISHINOMAKI HOP WORKS)
- Kiri no Tabibito - Voyageur des Brumes (Dieu Du Ciel!)
- Strata Dust (Barebottle)
- Develop Mishima 7 (fete Mishima Brewery)
- Twine Climber (Varietal Beer)
The lineup brings together beers with very different directions, from American IPA and Hazy IPA to Helles, Wheat, ESB, and Imperial Stout. If you want to catch the kind of beer SOUL BIRD is known for pouring right now, it is worth checking the tap update with remaining-volume indicators early.
The post also announced that the final shift for "Nissy to Kanpai si Night" would begin around 9:30 p.m. on March 25. In addition to the beer, it seems like a night worth visiting as a milestone occasion.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA tap update went up at SOUL BIRD in Hamamatsucho on March 17, and the headline is the debut of WIZARDBORN NOIR on tap!
MugiWhoa! That name sounds powerful! Which brewery is it from, and what kind of flavor does this new dark beer have?
Hop BroIt's from TAROS BREWING, and the style is Imperial Stout at ABV 9.0%, so it's a seriously rich one.
MugiWhat is that! When I hear Imperial Stout, I feel like a beer in a king's cloak is waiting on a throne!
Hop BroThat's basically the image, yes - a dark beer that's rich and heavy. This one has the aroma of vanilla and maple and honey layered with bitterness.
MugiNice! A dessert-like beer with bitterness too sounds amazing! But does SOUL BIRD have a lineup that's a paradise for comparing beers?
Hop BroThat's where they're strong. On the same day they had eight taps with a wild range - IPA, Hazy, Helles, Wheat, and ESB all lined up, so your palate stays busy.
MugiI want to go after work, but I'm worried I won't get in if it's crowded... how should I read the timing issue for entering?
Hop BroThey share that reservations are heavy until around 9:30 p.m. and that table seats are full the next day, so the right move is to shift your visit time a bit.
MugiThat's so considerate! And since March 25 from around 9:30 p.m. is Nissy's final shift, I want to go as a toast event too!
Hop BroThen let's gather early while checking the tap remaining, and start with a toast of NOIR first.
MugiIt's settled! My mouth is already in dark beer mode, I want to head to Hamamatsucho right now!
