The Grafton in Gotanda taps two guest kegs after Jubilo Iwata gathering
The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant in Gotanda posted its draft lineup following a Jubilo Iwata supporters' gathering. The guest taps featured HORSEHEAD LABS and O'Hara's, alongside a broad mix of British classics, cider, and Japanese craft beer.
Hop BroI want to talk about Gotanda's The Grafton today. The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant tapped two guest kegs on the day of a Jubilo Iwata supporters' rally, and the lineup looks stacked.
MugiWait, after the rally they get that kind of reward? Their throats must be match-ready before the first beer even lands!
Hop BroAnd the guest taps are strong: HORSEHEAD LABS' Blue Hour Session IPA and O'Hara's 51st State IPA. You could compare a Shizuoka IPA and an Irish IPA in one night.
MugiWhoa, but what Session IPA means exactly? It sounds like a beer you drink during a staff meeting, and that feels dangerous!
Hop BroThat's the common mix-up. Lower alcohol is the point, so it's an IPA you can keep drinking without it getting too heavy, while the hop aroma still comes through.
MugiWhat is that! Name sounds intense, but it still sounds beginner-friendly enough for me. Then 51st State IPA feels like the one that walks in wearing sunglasses!
Hop BroExactly, and the regular taps go British to local craft: Guinness, Hoegaarden, COEDO Marihana, and even YOKOHAMA XPA real ale.
MugiHold on, what real ale is? Your beer-nerd warning light just started flashing bright red!
Hop BroHere's the simple version: it's about a natural carbonation feel and a British serving style. Less aggressive fizz, softer malt and yeast character, perfect for a proper pub atmosphere.
MugiThat sounds like a tasting-flight heaven! And with oysters, fisherman's pie, and wagyu ragu rigatoni, I'd never leave my seat.
Hop BroThat's the trap. Game-night beer run turns into a full evening with bonito salad, fresh oysters, and even rhubarb and custard pie at the end.
MugiI'm sold. Head to Gotanda now and start with Blue Hour Session IPA, then toast round two with 51st State IPA.
The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant in Nishi-Gotanda posted a lineup update tied to a Jubilo Iwata supporters' gathering. Located on the B1F of the Ito Building Part 3 in Shinagawa Ward, the pub and restaurant leans into a relaxed beer-pub atmosphere while keeping a wide range of draft options on hand.
Guest taps
- HORSEHEAD LABS Blue Hour Session IPA from Kambara, Shizuoka
- O'Hara's 51st State IPA from Carlow, Ireland
On tap that day
The 'Today's Craft Beer & Cider on Taps' list also included Guinness, Hoegaarden, Heineken, Magners Cider, Sanktgallen YOKOHAMA XPA Real Ale, Ikari Brewing Irish Red, Ikari Brewing Scottish Brown Real Ale, COEDO Brewery's 毱花, Hogan's Original Draught Cider, St Austell Tribute Pale Ale, Kakegawa Beer Citrus Haze, and Ushitoten Brewing's Can I Kick It?.
Food ran from oysters and chicken tenderloin carpaccio to katsuo tataki salad, Fisherman's Pie, wagyu ragout rigatoni, wagyu offal curry, rhubarb and custard pie, and eel liver ponzu. The venue also takes reservations for welcome-and-farewell parties and private events, so it works equally well for supporter meetups, casual pints, and a more substantial beer-and-dinner session.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about Gotanda's The Grafton today. The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant tapped two guest kegs on the day of a Jubilo Iwata supporters' rally, and the lineup looks stacked.
MugiWait, after the rally they get that kind of reward? Their throats must be match-ready before the first beer even lands!
Hop BroAnd the guest taps are strong: HORSEHEAD LABS' Blue Hour Session IPA and O'Hara's 51st State IPA. You could compare a Shizuoka IPA and an Irish IPA in one night.
MugiWhoa, but what Session IPA means exactly? It sounds like a beer you drink during a staff meeting, and that feels dangerous!
Hop BroThat's the common mix-up. Lower alcohol is the point, so it's an IPA you can keep drinking without it getting too heavy, while the hop aroma still comes through.
MugiWhat is that! Name sounds intense, but it still sounds beginner-friendly enough for me. Then 51st State IPA feels like the one that walks in wearing sunglasses!
Hop BroExactly, and the regular taps go British to local craft: Guinness, Hoegaarden, COEDO Marihana, and even YOKOHAMA XPA real ale.
MugiHold on, what real ale is? Your beer-nerd warning light just started flashing bright red!
Hop BroHere's the simple version: it's about a natural carbonation feel and a British serving style. Less aggressive fizz, softer malt and yeast character, perfect for a proper pub atmosphere.
MugiThat sounds like a tasting-flight heaven! And with oysters, fisherman's pie, and wagyu ragu rigatoni, I'd never leave my seat.
Hop BroThat's the trap. Game-night beer run turns into a full evening with bonito salad, fresh oysters, and even rhubarb and custard pie at the end.
MugiI'm sold. Head to Gotanda now and start with Blue Hour Session IPA, then toast round two with 51st State IPA.
