Hop-Scotch Tokyo: 4 Beers on the May 7 Tap List, Including Oni Densetsu and Totopia
Hop-Scotch Tokyo opened at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7. The blackboard tap list inside featured four beers from Oni Densetsu, Totopia Brewery, and Mugi Zakkoku Kobo, showing a lineup that ranged from pale ale to hazy styles and saison.
Hop BroToday’s May 7 blackboard is interesting. At Hop-Scotch Tokyo, Oni Densetsu, Totopia, and Mugi Zakkoku Kobo were lined up all together.
MugiWait! Even with only four beers, they’re that different in character? It’s like they’re all completely different drinks!
Hop BroExactly. Kinkio Pale Ale is a classic pale ale, NEW Hayashioni is a Hazy IPA, Loophobia is a Hazy Triple IPA, and Golden Beryl is a saison-style beer, so the range of styles is really clear.
MugiWhat? Hazy and saison already sound like I’m getting lost!
Hop BroPut simply, hazy styles are appealing for their turbidity and juiciness, while saisons are lighter and lean drier. In other words, it’s a day to enjoy the differences in mouthfeel.
MugiOhhh! Then starting smoothly with Kinkio Pale Ale and going rich with NEW Hayashioni sounds great!
Hop BroThat’s a good lineup. And since Loophobia is a Hazy Triple IPA, it has a strong presence, so it ramps up the intensity fast. Finishing with Golden Beryl to reset things is also a solid option.
MugiWow, even the order sounds delicious! And with Hop-Scotch Tokyo, the handwritten blackboard feels like the face of the place, so just walking in would probably get me excited instantly!
Hop BroExactly. That atmosphere in Iidabashi, Tokyo, makes dropping by casually around the 4:00 p.m. opening the best. Even the tako-pa notice makes it feel relaxed and easy to enjoy with beer.
MugiI want to drink already! I’m seriously torn about which one to start with today, like I’m choosing a tasting set!
Hop-Scotch Tokyo opened for business at 4:00 p.m. on May 7. In a post, the day’s taps were organized on the blackboard under the heading “Today’s Tap List.”
The four beers on offer were:
- Oni Densetsu “Kinkio Pale Ale”
- Oni Densetsu “NEW Hayashioni”
- Totopia Brewery “Loophobia”
- Mugi Zakkoku Kobo “Golden Beryl”
From Hokkaido’s Oni Densetsu came a classic, straightforward pale ale and “NEW Hayashioni,” a Hazy IPA. Totopia Brewery’s “Loophobia” stood out as a Hazy Triple IPA, while Mugi Zakkoku Kobo’s “Golden Beryl” was a saison-style beer, giving drinkers a chance to enjoy clear differences in character. The origins and styles varied widely, making this a lineup that worked well both for a first pint and for tasting side by side.
Hop-Scotch Tokyo is a beer pub in Fujimi, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo. This post also conveyed that it is a beer-focused spot, with a handwritten blackboard tap board that seems to reflect the mood of the day. The weekend notice for a “tako-pa” was also included, suggesting a relaxed atmosphere where beer and light food can be enjoyed together.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s May 7 blackboard is interesting. At Hop-Scotch Tokyo, Oni Densetsu, Totopia, and Mugi Zakkoku Kobo were lined up all together.
MugiWait! Even with only four beers, they’re that different in character? It’s like they’re all completely different drinks!
Hop BroExactly. Kinkio Pale Ale is a classic pale ale, NEW Hayashioni is a Hazy IPA, Loophobia is a Hazy Triple IPA, and Golden Beryl is a saison-style beer, so the range of styles is really clear.
MugiWhat? Hazy and saison already sound like I’m getting lost!
Hop BroPut simply, hazy styles are appealing for their turbidity and juiciness, while saisons are lighter and lean drier. In other words, it’s a day to enjoy the differences in mouthfeel.
MugiOhhh! Then starting smoothly with Kinkio Pale Ale and going rich with NEW Hayashioni sounds great!
Hop BroThat’s a good lineup. And since Loophobia is a Hazy Triple IPA, it has a strong presence, so it ramps up the intensity fast. Finishing with Golden Beryl to reset things is also a solid option.
MugiWow, even the order sounds delicious! And with Hop-Scotch Tokyo, the handwritten blackboard feels like the face of the place, so just walking in would probably get me excited instantly!
Hop BroExactly. That atmosphere in Iidabashi, Tokyo, makes dropping by casually around the 4:00 p.m. opening the best. Even the tako-pa notice makes it feel relaxed and easy to enjoy with beer.
MugiI want to drink already! I’m seriously torn about which one to start with today, like I’m choosing a tasting set!
