UNDERGROUND Akabane Branch Taps Three Beers, Including Kankiku Brewery
UNDERGROUND Craft Beer Akabane branch announced "three beers tapped today," featuring Kankiku Brewery, VERTERE, and Game Brew. The lineup spans a smoothie sour, a hazy beer, and a golden ale, showing a wide range of flavors.
Hop BroAt UNDERGROUND Craft Beer Akabane in Akabane, today is three beers tapped today. Kankiku Brewery, VERTERE, and Game Brew are all on the board, so it's a pretty fun lineup for tasting side by side.
MugiWhoa! So that means three labels all together? That's a lot of information at once, and now I'm already getting restless in front of the shop!
Hop BroFirst up is Kankiku Brewery's SAKEKASU SMOOTHIE. It's a Smoothie Sour Ale at 4.0%, a beer that layers the softness of sake kasu with a melon cream soda-like nuance.
MugiA sake-kasu smoothie? What even is that! If you say melon cream soda-like, it sounds sweet, but is it really beer? My head is already going fuzzy!
Hop BroExactly, that's what makes it interesting. Smoothie sours are great for bringing out fruitiness and a thick texture, so people get hooked on that sweet-and-sour rabbit hole by playing with the balance of acidity and sweetness.
MugiI see! Then VERTERE's Crowea is the one I'm curious about next! Hazy means that cloudy, murky kind, right?
Hop BroThat's right. Crowea is a Hazy Pale Ale at 5.5%. It's appealing not just for the cloudy appearance, but also because the hop aroma opens up softly, and the mouthfeel has a bit more depth.
MugiWow, that sounds complicated, but basically it's the kind that hits you with aroma first, right? I might like the type that makes you go, 'Oh!' the moment you take a sip!
Hop BroAnd as a contrast to that, Game Brew's CONTINUE? is a great choice. It's a Golden Ale at 4.0%, light and easy-drinking, yet still with a clear malt backbone, so it's a reassuring beer to finish with.
MugiWow, it's like a triangle of flavors! Sweet and sour, hop-forward, and crisp and refreshing - if you drink them in order, your brain is going to love it!
Hop BroAnd it's only a 4-minute walk from Akabane Station, so it's easy to stop by during the day, too. With up to 12 taps, more than 100 kinds of cans and bottles, and even handmade craft gyoza, it's basically a place built for staying a while.
MugiThat's dangerous, there's no way I wouldn't stay a while! Today, we have no choice but to compare beers in Akabane, Hop bro.
Hop BroThat's settled then. It has sweetness, hop character, and easy drinkability all in one, so as a candidate for tonight's drink, it's pretty strong.
Today's Tap List
At UNDERGROUND Craft Beer Akabane, three new guest beers have just been tapped. This beer pub and bottle shop is a 4-minute walk from Akabane Station, with up to 12 taps and more than 100 kinds of cans and bottles, and this time it is serving three distinct breweries as well.
Beers on Tap
- Kankiku Brewery / SAKEKASU SMOOTHIE -Cream Soda-
The style is Smoothie Sour Ale, and the ABV is 4.0%. It is presented as a beer that layers a melon cream soda-like nuance onto a sake-kasu smoothie concept.
- VERTERE / Crowea
The style is Hazy Pale Ale, and the ABV is 5.5%. This is a beer for people who want to enjoy a cloudy hop profile, with a texture that suggests body and an aroma that spreads widely.
- Game Brew / CONTINUE?
The style is Golden Ale, and the ABV is 4.0%. It offers a light, easy-drinking profile while still letting the malt character come through clearly, making it a contrast to the first two beers.
Alongside the Shop's Character
UNDERGROUND Craft Beer Akabane combines the casual feel of a craft beer bar with the wide selection of a bottle shop. Another appealing point is the food, such as handmade craft gyoza, which pairs well with beer. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 12:00 to 23:30, and Sunday from 12:00 to 22:00, making it an easy place to drop by during the day.
These three beers are a good fit for people who want to compare sweet-tart flavors, hop aroma, and a crisp drinking profile, since the styles range from smoothie sour to hazy pale ale to golden ale. If you're looking for guest beer in Akabane, this is definitely one to keep in mind.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt UNDERGROUND Craft Beer Akabane in Akabane, today is three beers tapped today. Kankiku Brewery, VERTERE, and Game Brew are all on the board, so it's a pretty fun lineup for tasting side by side.
MugiWhoa! So that means three labels all together? That's a lot of information at once, and now I'm already getting restless in front of the shop!
Hop BroFirst up is Kankiku Brewery's SAKEKASU SMOOTHIE. It's a Smoothie Sour Ale at 4.0%, a beer that layers the softness of sake kasu with a melon cream soda-like nuance.
MugiA sake-kasu smoothie? What even is that! If you say melon cream soda-like, it sounds sweet, but is it really beer? My head is already going fuzzy!
Hop BroExactly, that's what makes it interesting. Smoothie sours are great for bringing out fruitiness and a thick texture, so people get hooked on that sweet-and-sour rabbit hole by playing with the balance of acidity and sweetness.
MugiI see! Then VERTERE's Crowea is the one I'm curious about next! Hazy means that cloudy, murky kind, right?
Hop BroThat's right. Crowea is a Hazy Pale Ale at 5.5%. It's appealing not just for the cloudy appearance, but also because the hop aroma opens up softly, and the mouthfeel has a bit more depth.
MugiWow, that sounds complicated, but basically it's the kind that hits you with aroma first, right? I might like the type that makes you go, 'Oh!' the moment you take a sip!
Hop BroAnd as a contrast to that, Game Brew's CONTINUE? is a great choice. It's a Golden Ale at 4.0%, light and easy-drinking, yet still with a clear malt backbone, so it's a reassuring beer to finish with.
MugiWow, it's like a triangle of flavors! Sweet and sour, hop-forward, and crisp and refreshing - if you drink them in order, your brain is going to love it!
Hop BroAnd it's only a 4-minute walk from Akabane Station, so it's easy to stop by during the day, too. With up to 12 taps, more than 100 kinds of cans and bottles, and even handmade craft gyoza, it's basically a place built for staying a while.
MugiThat's dangerous, there's no way I wouldn't stay a while! Today, we have no choice but to compare beers in Akabane, Hop bro.
Hop BroThat's settled then. It has sweetness, hop character, and easy drinkability all in one, so as a candidate for tonight's drink, it's pretty strong.
