Ikebukuro’s Two Fingers rolls out a latest tap lineup of 16 domestic and international beers for Tuesday service
The beer pub Two Fingers in Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, released its latest tap list on March 17. While carrying over some beers from last weekend’s event, it is serving them alongside newly arrived cans. With 10 on tap and 6 backups, for a total of 16 labels, the lineup spans Japanese collabs, overseas sours, and BA stouts.
Hop BroTwo Fingers in Ikebukuro dropped its latest update on March 17, and this Tuesday tap refresh is seriously hot. 10 on tap and 6 backups, for 16 labels in all!
MugiWhoa! That many on a weekday? A total of 16 labels is intense, in the best way. I’m happily overwhelmed because I can’t even choose!
Hop BroThe lineup works because it shows off Two Fingers’ character while mixing in guest kegs. It’s a two-pronged approach, house and guest, and the drinking flow is really well put together.
MugiWow, there are so many tempting names! What does "Highway to Helles" taste like? Does it have road-trip vibes?
Hop BroHelles is a German-style pale lager, light and crisp but with a refined malty sweetness. And then there’s the IPA "Hop Gasoline" and the sour "Witcher's Smoothie," so the range is huge.
MugiWhat is that! The "BA imperial stout" on the menu sounds like some kind of powerful spell!
Hop BroGood catch. BA means barrel-aged. In other words, it’s dark beer aged in barrels, so the aroma picks up vanilla-like and woody notes.
MugiAh, I get it now! You can start light and finish with something dark. So that’s what it means to have a clear beer-tasting path!
Hop BroExactly. The backups are strong too: Garage APA, Tokyo Downtown brown ale, Slice of Heaven BA barley wine, plus Poyala and WCB, so the heavyweight options for the finish are fully covered.
MugiIt’s settled! Let’s head to Two Fingers at 3-23-3 Nishi-Ikebukuro and ask the staff for advice while we make our attack. Tonight it’s one drink in Ikebukuro, no, make it two!
The beer pub Two Fingers in the Ikebukuro / Nishi-Ikebukuro area announced its latest lineup on Instagram to match its Tuesday service. In the post, it said that "there is still a little beer left from last weekend's event," and also introduced newly arrived cans.
The focus this time is the balance between Two Fingers' house character and guest kegs. The on-tap selection includes the Helles "Highway to Helles," the collab IPA "Hop Gasoline," and the collab smoothie sour "Witcher's Smoothie," along with Ground Tap, Far Yeast, sours and cider from U.S. brewers, and even a BA imperial stout.
The backup lineup includes "Garage (APA)," "Tokyo Downtown (brown ale)," and "Slice of Heaven (BA barley wine)," plus two Poyala beers and heavyweight selections from WCB. It is a lineup that makes it easy to build a progression from a light, easygoing pint to a dark, closing beer.
The venue is RM Building, 3-23-3 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward. It pairs well with a style of drinking where you consult with the staff at the counter as you go, and the tap update makes it easy to map out a weekday beer flight.
Highlights
- 16 labels in total: 10 on tap + 6 backups
- Three Two Fingers collabs (Tokyo Aleworks, NAMACHAN, and Off Trail related)
- Covers sours, IPA, Helles, cider, and BA stout
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTwo Fingers in Ikebukuro dropped its latest update on March 17, and this Tuesday tap refresh is seriously hot. 10 on tap and 6 backups, for 16 labels in all!
MugiWhoa! That many on a weekday? A total of 16 labels is intense, in the best way. I’m happily overwhelmed because I can’t even choose!
Hop BroThe lineup works because it shows off Two Fingers’ character while mixing in guest kegs. It’s a two-pronged approach, house and guest, and the drinking flow is really well put together.
MugiWow, there are so many tempting names! What does "Highway to Helles" taste like? Does it have road-trip vibes?
Hop BroHelles is a German-style pale lager, light and crisp but with a refined malty sweetness. And then there’s the IPA "Hop Gasoline" and the sour "Witcher's Smoothie," so the range is huge.
MugiWhat is that! The "BA imperial stout" on the menu sounds like some kind of powerful spell!
Hop BroGood catch. BA means barrel-aged. In other words, it’s dark beer aged in barrels, so the aroma picks up vanilla-like and woody notes.
MugiAh, I get it now! You can start light and finish with something dark. So that’s what it means to have a clear beer-tasting path!
Hop BroExactly. The backups are strong too: Garage APA, Tokyo Downtown brown ale, Slice of Heaven BA barley wine, plus Poyala and WCB, so the heavyweight options for the finish are fully covered.
MugiIt’s settled! Let’s head to Two Fingers at 3-23-3 Nishi-Ikebukuro and ask the staff for advice while we make our attack. Tonight it’s one drink in Ikebukuro, no, make it two!
