Brasserie Knot’s “MITSU” Tapped at P2B Haus in Kichijoji: A Dark Beer with a Honey Aroma
On June 1, P2B Haus, a beer pub in Kichijoji, tapped Brasserie Knot’s “MITSU” (HONEY PORTER) from Hokkaido. This dark beer uses honey from Naruse Apiary in Makubetsu, Tokachi, and features a blend of roasty aromas and honey fragrance.
Hop BroOn June 1, Brasserie Knot’s MITSU was tapped at P2B Haus in Kichijoji.
MugiWait, what’s MITSU!? It sounds sweet already, but it’s a dark beer?
Hop BroRight, the style is a HONEY PORTER, and it uses honey from Naruse Apiary in Makubetsu, Tokachi.
MugiWhen honey goes in, does beer turn cloyingly sweet? Or does the roasty aroma take over?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: the malt sweetness, the floral feel of the honey, and the caramel-like toastiness all come together.
MugiOhhh! I was a little scared of dark beer, but if it’s a drinkable glass, I might want to try it!
Hop BroAnd the tap list that day was amazing. From Hazy IPA and West Coast IPA to Dark Mild, the range of flavors is fun.
MugiReally, that many!? Then it sounds best to start with the hop bombs and finish with MITSU!
Hop BroThat works. After work, I’d want to slip into P2B Haus right at the 4 p.m. weekday opening and compare them slowly.
MugiOn weekends you can drink from noon, and today I’m in the mood to toast with a honey-scented dark beer!
A new honey-infused dark beer is tapped
On June 1, P2B Haus, the beer pub on the second floor in Kichijoji Honcho, added a new keg from Brasserie Knot of Tsurui, Hokkaido: “MITSU” (HONEY PORTER). In the post, it was introduced as a dark beer generously made with honey from Naruse Apiary in Makubetsu, Tokachi, offering a flavor where the scent of honey rises from beneath deep roasty aromas. The beer is characterized by the soft sweetness of malt, a floral honey aroma, and a caramel-like toastiness layered together, and it is recommended as a glass even for those who usually shy away from dark beer.
Today’s tap list
In addition to the new Brasserie Knot tap, P2B Haus featured a wide range of craft beers that day.
- Kanpai! Brewing “CTO 30th Red IPA” (Red IPA)
- Kyoto Brewing “Drink Me!” (Hazy IPA)
- NOMCRAFT Brewing “NOMCRAFT IPA” (West Coast IPA)
- Kanpai! Brewing “Gekizaka Dark Mild” (Dark Mild Ale)
- NOMCRAFT Brewing “Moon Calendar” (West Coast IPA)
- Brasserie Knot “MITSU” (HONEY PORTER)
- Let’s Beer Works “HOPPY HUE” (Hoppy Lager)
- Izumi Brewery “Easy Swing” (Traditional Bitter)
- FARMENTRY “WOOD PICKER” (Oak Chip Infused Farmhouse Ale)
- Nara Brewing “STUDY IN ROUGE” (Fruit Sour Ale w/ Vanilla)
- Hoppu Kodan “Akira’s Day Off” (Bohemian-Style Pilsner)
From hop-forward beers like Hazy IPA and West Coast IPA to Dark Mild, Traditional Bitter, and Bohemian-Style Pilsner, the lineup offered a clear contrast in drinking styles. It was the kind of selection that lets you enjoy moving through sweetness, roastiness, bitterness, and acidity in sequence. P2B Haus is open on weekdays from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and on weekends and holidays from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., making it an easy fit both for a drink after work and for a weekend tasting session.
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Hop BroOn June 1, Brasserie Knot’s MITSU was tapped at P2B Haus in Kichijoji.
MugiWait, what’s MITSU!? It sounds sweet already, but it’s a dark beer?
Hop BroRight, the style is a HONEY PORTER, and it uses honey from Naruse Apiary in Makubetsu, Tokachi.
MugiWhen honey goes in, does beer turn cloyingly sweet? Or does the roasty aroma take over?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: the malt sweetness, the floral feel of the honey, and the caramel-like toastiness all come together.
MugiOhhh! I was a little scared of dark beer, but if it’s a drinkable glass, I might want to try it!
Hop BroAnd the tap list that day was amazing. From Hazy IPA and West Coast IPA to Dark Mild, the range of flavors is fun.
MugiReally, that many!? Then it sounds best to start with the hop bombs and finish with MITSU!
Hop BroThat works. After work, I’d want to slip into P2B Haus right at the 4 p.m. weekday opening and compare them slowly.
MugiOn weekends you can drink from noon, and today I’m in the mood to toast with a honey-scented dark beer!
