Shibuya's taki marks its 15th anniversary with three draft beers
Shibuya beer pub taki is running its 15th anniversary event. In its Instagram post, the bar highlighted Matsue Beer Hearn's Weizen alongside two other drafts: LEMENBRAU from HIGHBURY × BAEREN and Sansho Jasmine from T.Y.Harbor Brewery.
Hop BroThe 15th anniversary event still running at taki in Shibuya's Sakuragaoka is exactly my kind of news. The three beers on tap right now are a very sharp lineup.
MugiWait, in Shibuya? You said three beers on tap and my after-work plans basically made themselves!
Hop BroThe headliner is Matsue Beer Hearn's Weizen. It's a wheat beer brewed with only German ingredients, with a banana-like aroma and really fine foam.
MugiWhoa, but IBU 8 sounds like a pop quiz from science class! Is that the beer's report card or what?
Hop BroIt's basically a bitterness scale. At 8, it's pretty gentle, so even at 6.0% ABV it drinks softly and works well with Japanese food.
MugiOhhh, so it's not one of those scary bitter ones, it's easy with Japanese food? Now I'm picturing it with grilled fish and getting way too hungry.
Hop BroAnd the support lineup is strong too. HIGHBURY × BAEREN's LEMENBRAU brings that distinct collab-beer personality, which keeps the whole set interesting.
MugiAnd then there's Sansho Jasmine? That name sounds like a perfume counter somehow fell into a pint glass!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. T.Y.Harbor Brewery plays with aromatic nuance, giving you impressions of sansho and jasmine without making it feel gimmicky.
MugiSo you get soft wheat texture, a collab curveball, and a spice-floral twist in three totally different pours? That lineup feels unfairly good.
Hop BroExactly, and it really matches taki's Japanese Beer & Sake Dining style. It leans less on flashy tricks and more on proper food pairing, which is very their thing.
MugiI'm fully sold now. Let's head to the third floor of Shibuya Johnson Building and get a first glass right now, because I need to try all three!
Weizen leads the anniversary lineup
Shibuya's beer pub `taki` is currently holding its 15th anniversary event. The bar is on the 3rd floor of the Johnson Building in Sakuragaoka, Shibuya, and operates as a "Japanese Beer & Sake Dining" spot where craft beer and sake are both part of the draw.
The featured beer in the post is Matsue Beer Hearn's `Weizen`. Brewed with German ingredients, it comes in at 6.0% ABV and 8 IBU. The beer is described as having a banana-like fruity aroma, a fine foam, and restrained bitterness, making it easy to pair with Japanese food.
The tap list also includes `LEMENBRAU` from `HIGHBURY × BAEREN` and `Sansho Jasmine` from `T.Y.Harbor Brewery`. Together, the three beers offer a contrast in texture and flavor: soft wheat character, a collaboration beer with a different profile, and a brew with notes evoking sansho pepper and jasmine.
For a milestone event, the appeal of taki is its calm setting and food-friendly beer selection rather than a flashy spectacle. The post reflects the bar's style clearly: a Shibuya spot where thoughtfully chosen draft beer remains the center of the experience.
Beers mentioned in the post
- Matsue Beer Hearn `Weizen`
- `LEMENBRAU` by `HIGHBURY × BAEREN`
- `Sansho Jasmine` by `T.Y.Harbor Brewery`
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe 15th anniversary event still running at taki in Shibuya's Sakuragaoka is exactly my kind of news. The three beers on tap right now are a very sharp lineup.
MugiWait, in Shibuya? You said three beers on tap and my after-work plans basically made themselves!
Hop BroThe headliner is Matsue Beer Hearn's Weizen. It's a wheat beer brewed with only German ingredients, with a banana-like aroma and really fine foam.
MugiWhoa, but IBU 8 sounds like a pop quiz from science class! Is that the beer's report card or what?
Hop BroIt's basically a bitterness scale. At 8, it's pretty gentle, so even at 6.0% ABV it drinks softly and works well with Japanese food.
MugiOhhh, so it's not one of those scary bitter ones, it's easy with Japanese food? Now I'm picturing it with grilled fish and getting way too hungry.
Hop BroAnd the support lineup is strong too. HIGHBURY × BAEREN's LEMENBRAU brings that distinct collab-beer personality, which keeps the whole set interesting.
MugiAnd then there's Sansho Jasmine? That name sounds like a perfume counter somehow fell into a pint glass!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. T.Y.Harbor Brewery plays with aromatic nuance, giving you impressions of sansho and jasmine without making it feel gimmicky.
MugiSo you get soft wheat texture, a collab curveball, and a spice-floral twist in three totally different pours? That lineup feels unfairly good.
Hop BroExactly, and it really matches taki's Japanese Beer & Sake Dining style. It leans less on flashy tricks and more on proper food pairing, which is very their thing.
MugiI'm fully sold now. Let's head to the third floor of Shibuya Johnson Building and get a first glass right now, because I need to try all three!
