Okei Brewery Nippori updates 12 taps, including the return of two staples and a guest IPA
On April 24, 2026, Okei Brewery Nippori updated its tap lineup. In addition to 10 house brews, a total of 12 taps were on offer, including a guest IPA from Kaigan Brewery, and OKEI IPA and Nippori Kölsch also returned. An all-you-can-drink course lineup was introduced as well.
Hop BroThe Nippori brewpub's Okei Brewery Nippori 12 taps have been updated. This time it's 10 house beers plus 2 guests, and just looking at it feels like a tasting showdown.
MugiWhoa! A total of 12 taps is way too many, right? It's the kind of happy problem where you end up lost while trying to decide what to drink first!
Hop BroThe first thing to note is the return of OKEI IPA. It has that bright grapefruit-like freshness and a solid bitterness, so it really feels like the face of the house coming back.
MugiI get the grapefruit aroma, but how much is solid bitterness exactly? Is it like climbing the stairs of adulthood in your mouth?
Hop BroNice phrase. In an IPA, the hop-driven bitterness and aroma are the stars, and what's especially exciting here is the return of Nippori Kölsch as well. It's the kind of beer that goes down cleanly and still has a gentle malt sweetness.
MugiOhhh! But what is Kölsch? It sounds like a spell, and I'm still a Kölsch beginner!
Hop BroTo put it simply, Kölsch is a light, refreshing German-style ale that's great when served cold. That's why its clean flavor and gentle malt sweetness make it perfect as a first beer.
MugiI see! And they even have guests like kintama IPL and Shonan American Style IPA? The names alone already make me curious, and the temptation to taste them side by side is way too strong!
Hop BroThat's what makes it fun. The lineup spans everything from crisp lager-leaning beers to hazy styles, so you can start with something light and build up to the IPAs. The tap lineup is really well put together.
MugiAnd they have everything from an easy snack course to courses with kuroge wagyu? That's playing dirty! It's not just beer, they're serious about the food too, so I can already see myself staying way too long.
Hop BroExactly. It's a day made for tasting side by side, and there is that reassuring feeling that the staples are back. Today in Nippori, you start with OKEI IPA, and by the end it's the kind of place where the two of you are saying you want just one more.
On April 24, the brewpub Okei Brewery Nippori in Nippori, Tokyo updated its taps. This time, the lineup was 10 house-brewed beers + 2 guest beers for a total of 12 taps. The staples OKEI IPA and Nippori Kölsch have returned after some time away, making for a lineup that regulars will appreciate.
The setup for the day ranged widely from a crisp lager to hazy styles. The guest slots featured kintama IPL (Kaigan Brewery) and Shonan American Style IPA (Shonan Beer), making it plenty fun for a side-by-side tasting.
Tap list for the day
- TAP1 Helles
- TAP2 Chiikara
- TAP3 Pineapple!
- TAP4 OKEI IPA
- TAP5 Shio no Kaze Gose
- TAP6 Nippori Kölsch
- TAP7 feather
- TAP8 Don★Star
- TAP9 Arakawa HAZY Under the Bridge
- TAP10 AmberBalance
- TAP11 kintama IPL (Kaigan Brewery)
- TAP12 Shonan American Style IPA (Shonan Beer)
The post says OKEI IPA has a refreshing grapefruit-like character and firm bitterness, while Nippori Kölsch is appealing for its clean flavor and malty sweetness. Emphasis is placed on both returning as house staples, so starting with these two seems like a good idea.
On the food side, OKEI easy snack course for 4,500 yen, 5,500 yen course, 6,500 yen course, 8,000 yen course, and 10,000 yen course are listed. All are built around the full beer lineup, and some include Japanese Black wagyu, so this is not just a place for beer alone; it is also a spot where you can genuinely enjoy a meal alongside it.
A day at the Nippori brewpub where you can catch the return of the staples and guest beers all at once. It is a tap lineup that works whether you're there for a tasting session or want the meal to take center stage.
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Hop BroThe Nippori brewpub's Okei Brewery Nippori 12 taps have been updated. This time it's 10 house beers plus 2 guests, and just looking at it feels like a tasting showdown.
MugiWhoa! A total of 12 taps is way too many, right? It's the kind of happy problem where you end up lost while trying to decide what to drink first!
Hop BroThe first thing to note is the return of OKEI IPA. It has that bright grapefruit-like freshness and a solid bitterness, so it really feels like the face of the house coming back.
MugiI get the grapefruit aroma, but how much is solid bitterness exactly? Is it like climbing the stairs of adulthood in your mouth?
Hop BroNice phrase. In an IPA, the hop-driven bitterness and aroma are the stars, and what's especially exciting here is the return of Nippori Kölsch as well. It's the kind of beer that goes down cleanly and still has a gentle malt sweetness.
MugiOhhh! But what is Kölsch? It sounds like a spell, and I'm still a Kölsch beginner!
Hop BroTo put it simply, Kölsch is a light, refreshing German-style ale that's great when served cold. That's why its clean flavor and gentle malt sweetness make it perfect as a first beer.
MugiI see! And they even have guests like kintama IPL and Shonan American Style IPA? The names alone already make me curious, and the temptation to taste them side by side is way too strong!
Hop BroThat's what makes it fun. The lineup spans everything from crisp lager-leaning beers to hazy styles, so you can start with something light and build up to the IPAs. The tap lineup is really well put together.
MugiAnd they have everything from an easy snack course to courses with kuroge wagyu? That's playing dirty! It's not just beer, they're serious about the food too, so I can already see myself staying way too long.
Hop BroExactly. It's a day made for tasting side by side, and there is that reassuring feeling that the staples are back. Today in Nippori, you start with OKEI IPA, and by the end it's the kind of place where the two of you are saying you want just one more.
