Six New Taps at Craft Beer Market Otemachi, Including Tohoku Soul IPL
Craft Beer Market Otemachi announced new guest beer taps. The lineup includes Iwate Kura Beer's 'Tohoku Soul IPL,' Shonan Beer's lemon ale, Johana Beer's Wheat IPA, and more, spanning a wide range of styles.
Hop BroThere are six new taps in Otemachi. Craft Beer Market Otemachi has lined them up all at once, from Tohoku to Kanagawa and Toyama.
MugiWhoa, six at the same time? I’d probably get distracted before choosing and end up standing at the entrance forever!
Hop BroAnd the headliner is Iwate Kura Beer’s Tohoku Soul IPL. IPL stands for India Pale Lager, and it delivers both hop brightness and lager crispness.
MugiWhat is that? It’s like an IPA’s relative, but a lager? The name alone is already confusing!
Hop BroExactly. To put it simply, the bitterness is vivid, but the finish is clean and light. The fact that it was born from earthquake reconstruction support efforts is moving, too.
MugiOhh! Then Shonan Beer’s Houura Lemon Ale is one of those beers that must be delicious just from the name! The moment I hear lemon, I already want to drink it!
Hop BroThe key here is the aroma of early-picked lemon, with citrus-peel nuances layered over American-hop bitterness. It isn’t too sweet, and it’s the kind of beer that works well before a meal.
MugiAnd Johana Beer’s Kagayaki W7 is 7%!? I heard it’s mellow because of the wheat, but it still sounds pretty strong, so I can’t let my guard down!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. It has the body of a Wheat IPA, but the citrus-hop aroma also comes through, so you get both drinkability and satisfying weight.
MugiAnd if it’s directly connected to the station and has a terrace, I want to pair it with tacos! I’m also curious about the dark Schwarz, and now my stomach has started holding a meeting!
Hop BroAll right, today we’re tasting our way through 30 beers. Start light with a lemon ale, finish with an IPL, or go food-focused with a Schwarz. Either way, I want the first pint to be a tough choice.
At Craft Beer Market Otemachi (Otemachi, Tokyo), new guest beer taps were announced. In the post, six beers with distinct personalities were listed as something you could 'meet today,' ranging from Tohoku to Kanagawa and Toyama, along with staples from popular breweries.
The venue is a beer pub directly connected to Otemachi Station, and its concept centers on craft beer and Mexican fare. In addition to indoor seating, it also has terrace seating and standing space, making it easy to use from lunch through dinner. It also says it stocks 30 craft beers, making it easy to casually compare multiple labels.
The six new taps confirmed in this post are below.
- Iwate Kura Beer 'Tohoku Soul IPL'
An IPL born from earthquake reconstruction support efforts. It is brewed to a shared recipe by 16 breweries across Tohoku, balancing hop brightness with the clean finish of a lager.
- Shonan Beer 'Houura Lemon Ale'
A fruit ale made with the peel of 'Shonan Shiosai Lemon.' It combines the aroma and acidity of early-picked lemon with the bitterness of American hops for a beer with seasonal character.
- Johana Beer 'Kagayaki W7 Kagayaki Wheat Seven'
A 7% Wheat IPA that combines the bitterness and aroma of citrusy hops with the mellow character of locally grown wheat. It is introduced as a product created to commemorate the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen.
- Vector Brewing 'Vector Pale Ale'
The post only lists the beer name, but this is one to expect to be easy-drinking in classic pale-ale fashion.
- Gotenba Kogen Beer 'Schwarz'
A beer to enjoy in the context of a dark lager. As a style that pairs well with food, it should also go nicely with Mexican dishes.
- CRAFTROCK Brewing 'Ocean Avenue'
Introduced with the brewery name and beer name side by side. It stands out as an option aimed at the kind of satisfying drinkability Craft Rock is known for.
Because the shop is directly connected to the station and has terrace seating, it is easy to stop by and enjoy beers on their own or alongside dishes such as guacamole, tacos, and quesadillas. The highlight here is the ability to try a wide-ranging lineup, from a light lemon ale to a substantial Wheat IPA and even a dark beer, depending on your mood.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere are six new taps in Otemachi. Craft Beer Market Otemachi has lined them up all at once, from Tohoku to Kanagawa and Toyama.
MugiWhoa, six at the same time? I’d probably get distracted before choosing and end up standing at the entrance forever!
Hop BroAnd the headliner is Iwate Kura Beer’s Tohoku Soul IPL. IPL stands for India Pale Lager, and it delivers both hop brightness and lager crispness.
MugiWhat is that? It’s like an IPA’s relative, but a lager? The name alone is already confusing!
Hop BroExactly. To put it simply, the bitterness is vivid, but the finish is clean and light. The fact that it was born from earthquake reconstruction support efforts is moving, too.
MugiOhh! Then Shonan Beer’s Houura Lemon Ale is one of those beers that must be delicious just from the name! The moment I hear lemon, I already want to drink it!
Hop BroThe key here is the aroma of early-picked lemon, with citrus-peel nuances layered over American-hop bitterness. It isn’t too sweet, and it’s the kind of beer that works well before a meal.
MugiAnd Johana Beer’s Kagayaki W7 is 7%!? I heard it’s mellow because of the wheat, but it still sounds pretty strong, so I can’t let my guard down!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. It has the body of a Wheat IPA, but the citrus-hop aroma also comes through, so you get both drinkability and satisfying weight.
MugiAnd if it’s directly connected to the station and has a terrace, I want to pair it with tacos! I’m also curious about the dark Schwarz, and now my stomach has started holding a meeting!
Hop BroAll right, today we’re tasting our way through 30 beers. Start light with a lemon ale, finish with an IPL, or go food-focused with a Schwarz. Either way, I want the first pint to be a tough choice.
