At Shibuya's taki, Minami Shinshu Beer's "Apple Hop O-rin ver." is tapped
At the beer pub taki in Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya, information was announced on Wednesday, May 13, about a draft keg being tapped. The Tap List features three labels, including Minami Shinshu Beer’s "Apple Hop O-rin ver.," along with Tamba-ji Brewery and Swan Lake Beer.
Hop BroAt the beer pub `taki` on the third floor in Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya, a draft keg was tapped on May 13. Three labels are on tap this time, so it looks like there’s plenty to drink.
MugiWait, it’s that lively in Shibuya? Being able to do a three-beer tasting sounds so fun!
Hop BroThe star is Minami Shinshu Beer’s Apple Hop O-rin ver.. It’s a Fruit Ale with an ABV of 6.5% and an IBU of 12.2.
MugiABV and IBU again! They feel like a spell made of numbers to me. What do they mean?
Hop BroABV is the alcohol content, and IBU is a guide to bitterness. So this one has moderate strength and light bitterness, making it easy to drink while still having its own character.
MugiI see! And apples from Shinshu Ina Valley sound delicious! Is the apple character the main attraction?
Hop BroExactly. Since this batch uses O-rin apples, it tends to bring out a green-apple-like aroma and juiciness. Just as described, the key point is how the refreshing sweetness and acidity come together with the malt and hop aromas.
MugiWait, apples come through that much in beer? I’m already getting pulled into the fruit-beer rabbit hole!
Hop BroAnd Tamba-ji Brewery’s VALLE 7 is the last keg, while Swan Lake Beer’s Golden Swan Lake Ale is also on tap, so the Japanese craft tasting lineup is hot.
MugiWow, everything sounds tempting! It seems perfect for an after-work drink or as the first stop on a bar crawl, right?
Hop Bro`taki` is easy to use since it’s open from 17:00 to 24:00, and from May 20 there’s also a Hokkaido & Okinawa Fair planned. That really makes you want to go out for a drink while you can.
MugiI’m going! It sounds right to secure the O-rin ver. first and then go after the fair too!
At the beer pub `taki` on the third floor in Sakuragaoka-cho, in the Shibuya Station south exit area, draft beer was tapped as soon as business began on Wednesday, May 13.
Today’s Tap List
- Minami Shinshu Beer / Apple Hop (O-rin ver.)
- Tamba-ji Brewery / VALLE 7 (last pour from the second keg)
- Swan Lake Beer / Golden Swan Lake Ale
The star of the lineup is Minami Shinshu Beer’s "Apple Hop O-rin ver.," brewed in Nagano. It is a Fruit Ale with an ABV of 6.5% and an IBU of 12.2. This fruit beer uses apples from Shinshu Ina Valley, and the product description highlights its refreshing sweetness and acidity, along with a harmony of malt and hop aromas. This batch uses the O-rin apple variety, giving it a profile that suggests the fragrance and juiciness of green apples.
Also featured is Tamba-ji Brewery’s "VALLE 7," described as the last pour from the second keg, making it a label you won’t want to miss. In addition, Swan Lake Beer’s "Golden Swan Lake Ale" is on the list, creating a lineup that lets you compare the character of Japanese craft beers.
`taki` is a Shibuya beer pub where you can enjoy craft beer paired with food. On May 13, it is open from 17:00 to 24:00, with food last orders at 23:00 and drink last orders at 23:30. The hours make it easy both for a relaxed first drink in the store and for dropping by after work.
The post also announced that a "Hokkaido & Okinawa Fair" is planned from Wednesday, May 20, with craft beer and food from Hokkaido and Okinawa. It will end once supplies run out, so if you’re interested, it may be best to visit early.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt the beer pub `taki` on the third floor in Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya, a draft keg was tapped on May 13. Three labels are on tap this time, so it looks like there’s plenty to drink.
MugiWait, it’s that lively in Shibuya? Being able to do a three-beer tasting sounds so fun!
Hop BroThe star is Minami Shinshu Beer’s Apple Hop O-rin ver.. It’s a Fruit Ale with an ABV of 6.5% and an IBU of 12.2.
MugiABV and IBU again! They feel like a spell made of numbers to me. What do they mean?
Hop BroABV is the alcohol content, and IBU is a guide to bitterness. So this one has moderate strength and light bitterness, making it easy to drink while still having its own character.
MugiI see! And apples from Shinshu Ina Valley sound delicious! Is the apple character the main attraction?
Hop BroExactly. Since this batch uses O-rin apples, it tends to bring out a green-apple-like aroma and juiciness. Just as described, the key point is how the refreshing sweetness and acidity come together with the malt and hop aromas.
MugiWait, apples come through that much in beer? I’m already getting pulled into the fruit-beer rabbit hole!
Hop BroAnd Tamba-ji Brewery’s VALLE 7 is the last keg, while Swan Lake Beer’s Golden Swan Lake Ale is also on tap, so the Japanese craft tasting lineup is hot.
MugiWow, everything sounds tempting! It seems perfect for an after-work drink or as the first stop on a bar crawl, right?
Hop Bro`taki` is easy to use since it’s open from 17:00 to 24:00, and from May 20 there’s also a Hokkaido & Okinawa Fair planned. That really makes you want to go out for a drink while you can.
MugiI’m going! It sounds right to secure the O-rin ver. first and then go after the fair too!
