“Kitaike Pale Ale (2026 Ver.)” Tapped at NAMACHAん Stand Kitaikebukuro
In an Instagram post by NAMACHAん Stand Kitaikebukuro (posted on March 19, 2026 at 12:29), the details for Day 3 of the 4th Anniversary WEEK were revealed. The post announced an early tapping of the new Kitaikebukuro Brewery batch, “Kitaike Pale Ale (2026 Ver.).” Food plans commemorating the fourth anniversary, which was reached on March 18, are also underway.
Hop BroNews from Kitaikebukuro is here, and on Day 3 of the 4th Anniversary WEEK, they’re doing an early tapping of “Kitaike Pale Ale (2026 Ver.)”!
MugiWhat! It’s already available!? A pre-release pour has such a special feel!
Hop BroThe star of the show is the new batch from Kitaikebukuro Brewery. It’s Style: Pale Ale, and the ABV is 5.5%.
MugiI see! But 5.5% still has some heft, so what do you mean by a design that drinks lightly?
Hop BroIt layers the gentle richness of malt with American hops, a so-called hop-layering design that keeps the bitterness and aroma in balance.
MugiWhat is that! Layering sounds like the mille-feuille of beer!? The jargon just got intense all of a sudden, Hop-nii!
Hop BroIn short, it means “not too bitter, not too sweet, with the aroma clearly coming through,” so it’s a versatile beer you can enjoy for your first glass or your second.
MugiThat’s perfect! And with the anniversary limited pulled pork sandwich, the pairing is basically a must!
Hop BroExactly. They even have a limited-quantity food item made with Sailknotz baguettes, so this is a great moment to enjoy NAMACHAん Stand Kitaikebukuro’s freshly poured beer experience.
MugiWeekdays are 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM and weekends/holidays are 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM, right? Okay, tonight it’s settled: Kitaike Pale Ale toast!
NAMACHAん Stand Kitaikebukuro (4-7-4 Ikebukurohoncho, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) celebrated its 4th anniversary on March 18, 2026, and the following day’s post shared the details for Day 3 of the anniversary WEEK.
Spotlight Beer: Early Tapping
The main attraction this time is Kitaikebukuro Brewery’s “Kitaike Pale Ale (2026 Ver.)”. The post lists the following specs.
- Style: Pale Ale
- ABV: 5.5%
According to the description, it is designed to be easy to drink, balancing the gentle richness of malt with the refreshing aroma of American hops, while keeping bitterness, malt character, and aroma in harmony. It pairs easily with food and is the kind of beer you can comfortably choose for your first glass or your second.
Highlights of the 4th Anniversary WEEK
In addition to the beer, the anniversary campaign also features the manager’s selected “can badge” and a limited-quantity food item, the “Pulled Pork Sandwich.” Using Sailknotz baguettes, the anniversary-only menu is designed to meet demand for pairings with beer.
If you want to enjoy a brewpub-style “freshly poured glass” in the Kitaikebukuro area, this milestone timing is not to be missed. At the time of the post, the business hours were weekdays 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM, closed on Mondays.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNews from Kitaikebukuro is here, and on Day 3 of the 4th Anniversary WEEK, they’re doing an early tapping of “Kitaike Pale Ale (2026 Ver.)”!
MugiWhat! It’s already available!? A pre-release pour has such a special feel!
Hop BroThe star of the show is the new batch from Kitaikebukuro Brewery. It’s Style: Pale Ale, and the ABV is 5.5%.
MugiI see! But 5.5% still has some heft, so what do you mean by a design that drinks lightly?
Hop BroIt layers the gentle richness of malt with American hops, a so-called hop-layering design that keeps the bitterness and aroma in balance.
MugiWhat is that! Layering sounds like the mille-feuille of beer!? The jargon just got intense all of a sudden, Hop-nii!
Hop BroIn short, it means “not too bitter, not too sweet, with the aroma clearly coming through,” so it’s a versatile beer you can enjoy for your first glass or your second.
MugiThat’s perfect! And with the anniversary limited pulled pork sandwich, the pairing is basically a must!
Hop BroExactly. They even have a limited-quantity food item made with Sailknotz baguettes, so this is a great moment to enjoy NAMACHAん Stand Kitaikebukuro’s freshly poured beer experience.
MugiWeekdays are 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM and weekends/holidays are 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM, right? Okay, tonight it’s settled: Kitaike Pale Ale toast!
