Takahada-no-Baba Beer Shokudo opens three kegs on 4/23: Inkhorn, West Coast, and Cantillon
Takahadanobaba Beer Shokudo updated its tap list for Thursday, April 23, and opened three kegs: Inkhorn, West Coast, and Cantillon. With weekday hours starting at 3:00 p.m., the lineup includes an IPA, an American pale ale, and a lambic.
Hop BroToday at Takadanobaba Beer Shokudo, the three-keg opening on 4/23 is the hot ticket. Inkhorn, West Coast, and Cantillon are all on at once, which is a pretty aggressive tap list.
MugiWhoa! Three kegs opening all at once? Are they really allowed to deliver that much happiness in one go!? And every name sounds like a powerhouse!
Hop BroFirst up is Inkhorn's IPA, Jabafinch 2026. At 6.5%, it's a beer with real main-character energy, something you can fully enjoy for its hop aroma and bitterness.
MugiI hear IPA mentioned a lot, but what does it mean when you say a hop-forward beer? When I hear "hops," it just sounds like bird feed to me!
Hop BroBasically, it's a style where the beer's character is shaped by its aroma and bitterness. In other words, aroma and bitterness take center stage, and Jabafinch 2026 is a perfect example of a beer that hits you right away.
MugiI see! Then West Coast's Piñata Pale Ale sounds like it might go down a little lighter! The name already feels like a party, like it's ready for a toast!
Hop BroExactly. This one's an American pale ale at 5.0%. It has a nice balance of drinkability and aroma, and if you drink it next to the IPA, the difference is easy to appreciate.
MugiAnd then the last one is Cantillon's Cantillon Kriek!? Wait, are we suddenly warping into a tart, stylish world?
Hop BroExactly. Since it's a kriek lambic, you get cherry-driven tartness and depth. When tartness and fruitiness come in, even the same table's conversation gets a level more lively.
MugiAnd it's open from 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, so it's great for stopping by after work! If it's closed on Mondays, I guess I'm the type who starts getting antsy around Wednesday.
Hop BroWith last food orders at 11:15 p.m. and last drink orders at 11:30 p.m., it's really easy to go on both weekdays and weekends. Pairing food with the beers, going from IPA to pale ale and then finishing with kriek, makes for a really nice flow.
MugiAlright, I've decided: today I want to fully enjoy the fun of comparing beers! Hey, Hop big bro, let's start with the IPA and then grin our way through the kriek at the end!
Hop BroNice. Let's go all the way and conquer all three kegs. At Takadanobaba Beer Shokudo, I want a first drink, no, three drinks... now I'm getting thirsty just thinking about it.
Tap Info for April 23
On its Thursday, April 23 post, Takadanobaba Beer Shokudo announced the opening of three kegs. The lineup consists of Inkhorn's IPA "Jabafinch 2026," West Coast's American pale ale "Piñata Pale Ale," and Cantillon's lambic "Cantillon Kriek." The range of styles is wide, making it a lineup worth comparing, from a hop-forward pour to one that lets you enjoy the tart character typical of kriek.
- Jabafinch 2026 (IPA / 6.5%) - Inkhorn
- Piñata Pale Ale (American Pale Ale / 5.0%) - West Coast
- Cantillon Kriek (Lambic / 6.0%) - Cantillon
As a beer pub in Takadanobaba, the shop's strength is that you can enjoy craft beer alongside food designed to pair with it. In the post, the shop says it is open Tuesday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to midnight, and on weekends and holidays from noon to midnight, with last orders for food at 11:15 p.m. and for drinks at 11:30 p.m. It is closed on Mondays, making it easy to stop by after work on weekdays or earlier in the day on weekends.
The shop also notes that sound tends to carry inside, so the atmosphere is lively but calls for some consideration for the volume of conversation. It is an easy place to use as a beer-first spot where you can sit back and really savor the drinks. This three-keg lineup is especially appealing for anyone who wants to try distinctive domestic and international labels all at once.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday at Takadanobaba Beer Shokudo, the three-keg opening on 4/23 is the hot ticket. Inkhorn, West Coast, and Cantillon are all on at once, which is a pretty aggressive tap list.
MugiWhoa! Three kegs opening all at once? Are they really allowed to deliver that much happiness in one go!? And every name sounds like a powerhouse!
Hop BroFirst up is Inkhorn's IPA, Jabafinch 2026. At 6.5%, it's a beer with real main-character energy, something you can fully enjoy for its hop aroma and bitterness.
MugiI hear IPA mentioned a lot, but what does it mean when you say a hop-forward beer? When I hear "hops," it just sounds like bird feed to me!
Hop BroBasically, it's a style where the beer's character is shaped by its aroma and bitterness. In other words, aroma and bitterness take center stage, and Jabafinch 2026 is a perfect example of a beer that hits you right away.
MugiI see! Then West Coast's Piñata Pale Ale sounds like it might go down a little lighter! The name already feels like a party, like it's ready for a toast!
Hop BroExactly. This one's an American pale ale at 5.0%. It has a nice balance of drinkability and aroma, and if you drink it next to the IPA, the difference is easy to appreciate.
MugiAnd then the last one is Cantillon's Cantillon Kriek!? Wait, are we suddenly warping into a tart, stylish world?
Hop BroExactly. Since it's a kriek lambic, you get cherry-driven tartness and depth. When tartness and fruitiness come in, even the same table's conversation gets a level more lively.
MugiAnd it's open from 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, so it's great for stopping by after work! If it's closed on Mondays, I guess I'm the type who starts getting antsy around Wednesday.
Hop BroWith last food orders at 11:15 p.m. and last drink orders at 11:30 p.m., it's really easy to go on both weekdays and weekends. Pairing food with the beers, going from IPA to pale ale and then finishing with kriek, makes for a really nice flow.
MugiAlright, I've decided: today I want to fully enjoy the fun of comparing beers! Hey, Hop big bro, let's start with the IPA and then grin our way through the kriek at the end!
Hop BroNice. Let's go all the way and conquer all three kegs. At Takadanobaba Beer Shokudo, I want a first drink, no, three drinks... now I'm getting thirsty just thinking about it.
