“Keyaki Hajimari no IPA” Tapped at Namacha(n) Stand Shiinanomachi Branch
At Namacha(n) Stand Shiinanomachi Branch, "Keyaki Hajimari no IPA," brewed to commemorate its first appearance at the spring "Keyaki Hiroba Beer Festival," has been tapped. Alongside the lineup of four house-brewed taps, you can enjoy a citrusy West Coast IPA.
Hop BroAt Namacha(n) Stand Shiinanomachi Branch in Shiinanomachi, a new beer commemorating the spring event has been tapped. It's called "Keyaki Hajimari no IPA," and it has a really satisfying opening.
MugiWhoa! Keyaki Hajimari no IPA sounds like a name that really says, "It has begun!" What was it brewed to celebrate?
Hop BroIt was brewed to commemorate the brewery's first appearance at the spring Keyaki Hiroba Beer Festival. It has an ABV of 6.5%, so it still has plenty of presence, but the nice part is that it doesn't feel too heavy.
MugiWhen I hear ABV, it suddenly feels like science class! Is 6.5% strong? The kind that makes you tipsy in a soft way?
Hop BroBasically, it's the alcohol content. And since this is a West Coast IPA, the aroma is crisp and the drinking feel is light, making it a true "gulp-gulp" beer.
MugiWhat is that! A gulp-gulp IPA is basically the kind that gets your throat ready on its own! What does it smell like?
Hop BroIt uses Eclipse, Krush, and Lemon Drop hops, so it has a vivid citrus character like lemon, grapefruit, and pineapple. In more technical terms, it's designed to put the hop aroma up front.
MugiHop aroma sounds so cool all of a sudden! Lemon and grapefruit, plus pineapple too? It's like a fruit shop!
Hop BroWhat's more, this place is interesting because it has four house-brewed taps on offer. There are beers like Takenoko Lager, Genmaicha Golden Ale, and Michinoku Silky Monster, so the range of flavors is really broad.
MugiWow, a tasting flight there would be so much fun! Being able to choose based on your mood while standing and drinking in Shiinanomachi sounds amazing. I want to start with this IPA first!
At the brewpub "Namacha(n) Stand Shiinanomachi Branch" in Nagasaki, Toshima Ward, Tokyo, NAMACHA(n) Brewing's new release "Keyaki Hajimari no IPA" has been tapped. In an Instagram post, it was introduced as a beer brewed to commemorate the brewery's first appearance at the spring "Keyaki Hiroba Beer Festival," with an ABV of 6.5%.
The style is West Coast IPA, using Eclipse, Krush, and Lemon Drop hops. It is presented as an easy-drinking, "gulp-gulp" IPA with a light mouthfeel, showcasing bright hop aromas reminiscent of lemon, grapefruit, and pineapple. Inside the Shiinanomachi location, the appeal is very much its casual standing-bar style, where you can drop in for a single drink and enjoy house-brewed beer at ease.
The TAP LIST for the day was as follows.
- Takenoko Lager (Vienna Lager)
- Keyaki Hajimari no IPA (West Coast IPA)
- Genmaicha Golden Ale (Tea Beer)
- Michinoku Silky Monster (Herb & Spice Hazy IPA)
In addition to lager, golden ale, and Hazy IPA, the lineup also includes a beer made with tea leaves, giving the selection a clearly wide range of flavors. Centered on a new citrus-hop release, it also lets you compare the gentle malt sweetness, tea nuances, and layers of herbs and spices, making it a good fit for anyone who wants to sample a few beers and notice the differences in character. If you're looking for craft beer around the Shiinanomachi Station area, this is tapped info worth keeping in mind.
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Hop BroAt Namacha(n) Stand Shiinanomachi Branch in Shiinanomachi, a new beer commemorating the spring event has been tapped. It's called "Keyaki Hajimari no IPA," and it has a really satisfying opening.
MugiWhoa! Keyaki Hajimari no IPA sounds like a name that really says, "It has begun!" What was it brewed to celebrate?
Hop BroIt was brewed to commemorate the brewery's first appearance at the spring Keyaki Hiroba Beer Festival. It has an ABV of 6.5%, so it still has plenty of presence, but the nice part is that it doesn't feel too heavy.
MugiWhen I hear ABV, it suddenly feels like science class! Is 6.5% strong? The kind that makes you tipsy in a soft way?
Hop BroBasically, it's the alcohol content. And since this is a West Coast IPA, the aroma is crisp and the drinking feel is light, making it a true "gulp-gulp" beer.
MugiWhat is that! A gulp-gulp IPA is basically the kind that gets your throat ready on its own! What does it smell like?
Hop BroIt uses Eclipse, Krush, and Lemon Drop hops, so it has a vivid citrus character like lemon, grapefruit, and pineapple. In more technical terms, it's designed to put the hop aroma up front.
MugiHop aroma sounds so cool all of a sudden! Lemon and grapefruit, plus pineapple too? It's like a fruit shop!
Hop BroWhat's more, this place is interesting because it has four house-brewed taps on offer. There are beers like Takenoko Lager, Genmaicha Golden Ale, and Michinoku Silky Monster, so the range of flavors is really broad.
MugiWow, a tasting flight there would be so much fun! Being able to choose based on your mood while standing and drinking in Shiinanomachi sounds amazing. I want to start with this IPA first!
