GABF Gold Medal IPA "Code Breaker" Tapped at Two Fingers in Ikebukuro
The beer pub Two Fingers in Nishi-Ikebukuro, Tokyo, announced its "today's recommendations" in a tap list post on March 24, 2026. Centered on its trademark "Code Breaker (IPA)," which won gold at the Great American Beer Festival 2024, the lineup features a wide range of beers from Japan and abroad.
Hop BroAt the Ikebukuro beer pub Two Fingers, the GABF gold medal IPA "Code Breaker" has been tapped. And it's not just the marquee beer either - the whole tap lineup today is pretty aggressive.
MugiWhoa! A gold-medal IPA sounds serious just hearing it. But what's GABF? Is it like the Koshien of the beer world?
Hop BroPretty much. GABF 2024 gold means the Great American Beer Festival. "Code Breaker," which won there, is Two Fingers' trademark beer, and you really get the character of Simcoe Cryo and Mosaic Cryo in it.
MugiWait, what is Cryo? That sounds like some cool ice-based special move, but does it freeze the beer?
Hop BroIt doesn't freeze it. Think of it as concentrated hop goodness - a way to pack in the core of the aroma and bitterness. That's why Code Breaker is pale in color but aromatic, with a dry, crisp finish.
MugiOhhh! So even though it looks light, the dank character is the star? Like that grassy, wet-hop aroma that comes through, right?
Hop BroExactly, that "wet hop" feel is what dank means. And today, on top of that, being able to taste across styles in one place is Two Fingers' strength. They've got Helles, APA, Hazy, smoothie sour, bitter, cider, and imperial stout all lined up.
MugiWait, from Helles to stout!? That's so broad it sounds like they're running a festival inside a fridge!
Hop BroAnd the backup list is solid too. They've got a strong mix of both overseas and domestic beers, including Thunder Island's "Funky House Party," Pohjala's "Öö," and WCB's "Nemesis Nectar."
MugiWhat is that, I want to drink it just from the names alone! The backup beers are luxurious too, so today is the kind of day where even deciding what to drink is fun.
Hop BroYeah. Start with Code Breaker to lock in the core of the IPA, then move around based on your mood. Tonight's drink in Ikebukuro is a pretty serious hit.
MugiAlright, I'm fully in drinking mode now! This is a tonight calls for a toast situation, and I want to head straight to Two Fingers!
At Two Fingers at 3-23-3 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, the featured beer highlighted as a must-try was its trademark IPA, "Code Breaker." The post noted its gold-medal win at GABF 2024 and pointed to the hop character from Simcoe Cryo and Mosaic Cryo, its pale color, dry finish, and dank aroma and flavor.
That day's taps span Two Fingers' own brews, domestic collaborations, and overseas breweries. From classic styles to hazy beers, smoothie sours, cider, and even a rich imperial stout, it's an appealing lineup for a one-stop tasting session.
ON TAP NOW (as posted)
- Highway to Helles (Helles)
- Garage (APA)
- Hop Gasoline (IPA)
- Witcher's Smoothie (Smoothie Sour)
- Theory and Pracktice (Double Hazy)
- Ignition Hazy v.3 (Hazy)
- Flagon Filler (Bitter)
- Code Breaker (IPA)
- Afterglow (Cider)
- Baltic Day 2025 (Imperial Stout)
In addition, backup beers included Thunder Island's "Funky House Party," Pohjala's "Öö," and WCB's "Nemesis Nectar." If you're in Ikebukuro and want to work your way across styles while starting with a hop-forward IPA, this is a place worth stopping by.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt the Ikebukuro beer pub Two Fingers, the GABF gold medal IPA "Code Breaker" has been tapped. And it's not just the marquee beer either - the whole tap lineup today is pretty aggressive.
MugiWhoa! A gold-medal IPA sounds serious just hearing it. But what's GABF? Is it like the Koshien of the beer world?
Hop BroPretty much. GABF 2024 gold means the Great American Beer Festival. "Code Breaker," which won there, is Two Fingers' trademark beer, and you really get the character of Simcoe Cryo and Mosaic Cryo in it.
MugiWait, what is Cryo? That sounds like some cool ice-based special move, but does it freeze the beer?
Hop BroIt doesn't freeze it. Think of it as concentrated hop goodness - a way to pack in the core of the aroma and bitterness. That's why Code Breaker is pale in color but aromatic, with a dry, crisp finish.
MugiOhhh! So even though it looks light, the dank character is the star? Like that grassy, wet-hop aroma that comes through, right?
Hop BroExactly, that "wet hop" feel is what dank means. And today, on top of that, being able to taste across styles in one place is Two Fingers' strength. They've got Helles, APA, Hazy, smoothie sour, bitter, cider, and imperial stout all lined up.
MugiWait, from Helles to stout!? That's so broad it sounds like they're running a festival inside a fridge!
Hop BroAnd the backup list is solid too. They've got a strong mix of both overseas and domestic beers, including Thunder Island's "Funky House Party," Pohjala's "Öö," and WCB's "Nemesis Nectar."
MugiWhat is that, I want to drink it just from the names alone! The backup beers are luxurious too, so today is the kind of day where even deciding what to drink is fun.
Hop BroYeah. Start with Code Breaker to lock in the core of the IPA, then move around based on your mood. Tonight's drink in Ikebukuro is a pretty serious hit.
MugiAlright, I'm fully in drinking mode now! This is a tonight calls for a toast situation, and I want to head straight to Two Fingers!
