Takadanobaba Beer Shokudo taps Riding the Pine from West Coast Brewing x Mountain Culture
On June 24, Takadanobaba Beer Shokudo announced a fresh guest keg: Riding the Pine, an NZ Pilsner at 5.0% ABV from West Coast Brewing x Mountain Culture. The beer pub in Takadanobaba is open on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to midnight.
Hop BroToday's headline is Takadanobaba Beer Shokudo. On June 24, they tapped a single keg from a West Coast Brewing and Mountain Culture collab.
MugiWait, just one keg? That is pure first-come, first-served energy. What beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s called Riding the Pine. The style is an NZ Pilsner at 5.0% ABV, so it balances easy drinkability with bright hop aroma.
MugiWhoa, NZ Pilsner? What is that supposed to mean? A pilsner with a New Zealand passport?
Hop BroPretty much. It’s a pilsner driven by New Zealand hops, so it stays crisp like a lager but throws tropical, citrusy aromas on top.
MugiSo basically it looks tidy, but inside it’s full vacation mode? That beer has a secret life.
Hop BroExactly. And with a collab from two heavyweights, I’d expect clean fermentation and a really sharp hop expression.
MugiHold it, clean fermentation sounds like brewer wizard talk. Please translate that into normal human language.
Hop BroFair. It means fewer rough edges and easier drinking. Also, it’s three minutes from the station, and they’re open weekdays from 3 p.m. to midnight.
MugiThat is dangerous information. If they’re pouring from 3 p.m. on weekdays, I’m suddenly very supportive of leaving work on time.
Hop BroSame here. This kind of headline guest tap is exactly the beer you grab first, then stretch the visit with food.
MugiThen it’s settled. Tonight in Takadanobaba, we chase that crisp, aromatic pint before the keg disappears.
On Tap
Takadanobaba Beer Shokudo reported a new guest beer opening on June 24. The keg is Riding the Pine (NZ Pilsner, 5.0% ABV), a collaboration between West Coast Brewing and Mountain Culture. The beer is being served at the beer pub in Takadanobaba, Shinjuku, at 3-4-13 Takadanobaba, Nitetsu Building 1F.
What to Drink
The post highlights a single fresh keg for the day: Riding the Pine. Its style is listed as NZ Pilsner, with an ABV of 5.0%. If you are tracking guest taps in Tokyo, this is the featured pour to watch.
About the Venue
Takadanobaba Beer Shokudo is a beer pub near Takadanobaba Station, making it an easy stop for after-work beers or a meal with a fresh tap. On weekdays, it operates from 3:00 p.m. to midnight, so it fits naturally into a late-afternoon or evening beer run.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's headline is Takadanobaba Beer Shokudo. On June 24, they tapped a single keg from a West Coast Brewing and Mountain Culture collab.
MugiWait, just one keg? That is pure first-come, first-served energy. What beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s called Riding the Pine. The style is an NZ Pilsner at 5.0% ABV, so it balances easy drinkability with bright hop aroma.
MugiWhoa, NZ Pilsner? What is that supposed to mean? A pilsner with a New Zealand passport?
Hop BroPretty much. It’s a pilsner driven by New Zealand hops, so it stays crisp like a lager but throws tropical, citrusy aromas on top.
MugiSo basically it looks tidy, but inside it’s full vacation mode? That beer has a secret life.
Hop BroExactly. And with a collab from two heavyweights, I’d expect clean fermentation and a really sharp hop expression.
MugiHold it, clean fermentation sounds like brewer wizard talk. Please translate that into normal human language.
Hop BroFair. It means fewer rough edges and easier drinking. Also, it’s three minutes from the station, and they’re open weekdays from 3 p.m. to midnight.
MugiThat is dangerous information. If they’re pouring from 3 p.m. on weekdays, I’m suddenly very supportive of leaving work on time.
Hop BroSame here. This kind of headline guest tap is exactly the beer you grab first, then stretch the visit with food.
MugiThen it’s settled. Tonight in Takadanobaba, we chase that crisp, aromatic pint before the keg disappears.
