Ueno's The World End Celebrates 14th Anniversary with 9 Guest Beers Including Oni Densetsu and WCB
The World End ‐Irish Pub‐ in Ueno, Tokyo, held a special 14th anniversary service on April 26. In addition to nine guest beers from breweries such as Oni Densetsu Beer, West Coast Brewing, and Oud Beersel, the lineup also included staples like Guinness and Pilsner Urquell.
Hop BroThe Irish pub in Ueno, The World End 14th Anniversary celebration is pretty intense. On April 26, they're doing a special service where you can enjoy everything from the classics to guest beers all at once.
MugiWait, what does anniversary celebration mode even mean? So there isn't a regular menu, and it's just party mode the whole time?
Hop BroExactly. It's also all-standing and cash on delivery, so you can casually move around while still getting the classics like Guinness and Pilsner Urquell, too.
MugiWow, nine guest beers sounds like a lot! I feel like I'd get lost trying to decide what to drink first!
Hop BroFirst up is the highlight: Oni Densetsu's Kinoni Pale Ale. Since it's the Krush ver., it should be an aromatic pint that really puts the hop character front and center.
MugiI've never heard of Krush! If the hop aroma is that strong, does that mean it's citrusy and bright?
Hop BroThat's basically the idea. On top of that, there are West Coast Brewing's Full Hop Alchemist v29, 3sons' Citrus Machine Hazy IPA, and Coco Logic Imperial Stout, so the range goes from IPA all the way to dark beer.
MugiWhoa, a Hazy IPA and an imperial stout side by side sounds amazing! But lambic really changes the mood again, doesn't it?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting: Oud Beersel's one-year-aged lambic and Winter Lambiek are on the list too. Their acidity and complexity make them great for side-by-side tasting with the Berry Berry Saka smoothie sour.
MugiSide-by-side tasting sounds fun! And they even have pin badge perks, so this is definitely the kind of event that makes you want to keep coming back.
Hop BroThe advance tickets are easy to use too, at 10 for 3,000 yen, and it's nice that any leftovers can still be used until May 5. With everything from the classics to limited releases, it'll make you want more than just one pint today.
MugiYeah, I already want a drink! I want to toast in Ueno and soak in the whole anniversary atmosphere too!
At The World End ‐Irish Pub‐ in Ueno, Tokyo, a special service, "The World End 14th Anniversary Party," was held on Sunday, April 26, to celebrate the pub's 14th anniversary. Business hours were 15:00 to 22:00 (last order 21:15), and the event was set up as an anniversary celebration with all-standing seating, cash on delivery, and no regular menu.
The guest beers, including the anniversary beer, span domestic and international labels. The lineup is as follows.
- Kinoni Pale Ale (Krush ver.) / Oni Densetsu Beer
- Full Hop Alchemist v29 / West Coast Brewing
- Evil Trinity Triple IPA / Vallejo Brewing
- Citrus Machine Hazy IPA / 3sons
- Coco Logic Imperial Stout / 3sons
- Liska Bohemian Light Lager / Nova Paka
- Berry Berry Saka Acai Bowl Smoothie Sour / Kanpai! × The World End
- One-Year-Aged Lambic / Oud Beersel
- Winter Lambiek / Oud Beersel
The regular taps feature Guinness, Pilsner Urquell, Hoegaarden White, and Heartland. While grounded in the classic offerings you would expect from an Irish pub, the day's appeal lies in the breadth of styles available, from IPA and imperial stout to lager, smoothie sour, and lambic.
The venue is a beer pub on the second floor of a building in the Ueno Station area, and its everyday appeal lies in creating a space that pairs well with craft beer. The anniversary event also includes a pin badge giveaway, and advance tickets are on sale at 10 tickets for 3,000 yen or 20 tickets for 5,700 yen. Any unused tickets can be used until May 5 at 300 yen per ticket. It is the kind of event that suits anyone who wants to enjoy everything from a familiar pint to limited-edition beers as they mark the 14th anniversary milestone.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Irish pub in Ueno, The World End 14th Anniversary celebration is pretty intense. On April 26, they're doing a special service where you can enjoy everything from the classics to guest beers all at once.
MugiWait, what does anniversary celebration mode even mean? So there isn't a regular menu, and it's just party mode the whole time?
Hop BroExactly. It's also all-standing and cash on delivery, so you can casually move around while still getting the classics like Guinness and Pilsner Urquell, too.
MugiWow, nine guest beers sounds like a lot! I feel like I'd get lost trying to decide what to drink first!
Hop BroFirst up is the highlight: Oni Densetsu's Kinoni Pale Ale. Since it's the Krush ver., it should be an aromatic pint that really puts the hop character front and center.
MugiI've never heard of Krush! If the hop aroma is that strong, does that mean it's citrusy and bright?
Hop BroThat's basically the idea. On top of that, there are West Coast Brewing's Full Hop Alchemist v29, 3sons' Citrus Machine Hazy IPA, and Coco Logic Imperial Stout, so the range goes from IPA all the way to dark beer.
MugiWhoa, a Hazy IPA and an imperial stout side by side sounds amazing! But lambic really changes the mood again, doesn't it?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting: Oud Beersel's one-year-aged lambic and Winter Lambiek are on the list too. Their acidity and complexity make them great for side-by-side tasting with the Berry Berry Saka smoothie sour.
MugiSide-by-side tasting sounds fun! And they even have pin badge perks, so this is definitely the kind of event that makes you want to keep coming back.
Hop BroThe advance tickets are easy to use too, at 10 for 3,000 yen, and it's nice that any leftovers can still be used until May 5. With everything from the classics to limited releases, it'll make you want more than just one pint today.
MugiYeah, I already want a drink! I want to toast in Ueno and soak in the whole anniversary atmosphere too!
