KARAKURI in Kanda Opens Shiga Kogen Beer ‘Mugamuchu’ and ‘Chain Smoker’ Collab
KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake- in Kanda, Tokyo announced two guest beers for its August 21 service: Shiga Kogen Beer’s ‘Mugamuchu’ and the collaboration ‘Chain Smoker’ from Hino Brewing and Hitomi Winery.
Hop BroDown in Kanda, KARAKURI is tapping two guest beers on Friday, August 21. Shiga Kogen Beer’s ‘Mugamuchu’ and Hino Brewing x Hitomi Winery’s ‘Chain Smoker’ on the same lineup is a serious event.
MugiWait, the names are intense! One sounds like getting lost in enlightenment, the other sounds mysteriously cool, and I haven’t even had a sip yet!
Hop BroFirst up, ‘Mugamuchu’ is a Hazy IIPA with grapefruit and hassaku-like citrus, layered with peach and pineapple-style tropical notes. The fun part is that it drinks lighter than you’d expect, juicy but still dry.
MugiWhoa, but what is Hazy IIPA? That already sounds like a spell, and my mouth is somehow confused before tasting anything.
Hop BroHazy means cloudy, and IIPA means a stronger, hoppier IPA, so the short version is cloudy but breezy: bright, fruit-forward, and very easy to love. Still dangerous, though, because it goes down fast.
MugiSo it’s basically a gap-charm beer? Soft-looking, big personality, and suddenly I’m emotionally invested.
Hop BroThen ‘Chain Smoker’ is a modern Grodziskie. It rebuilds a traditional Polish style with oak-derived smoke, a crisp finish, plus Chardonnay-derived character and Nelson Sauvin hops adding white grape and citrus aromas.
MugiWhat even is a Grodziskie? My brain is hosting a summit between beer, wine, and smoked food right now.
Hop BroIn simple terms, it’s a light, snappy, gently smoky traditional beer. This version layers in winery nuance and white-grape hop character, so you get the depth of smoked white wine without losing the beer’s sharp finish.
Hop BroAnd KARAKURI has creative oden dishes, plus sake and natural wine in a cozy setup. There’s also a bottle shop attached, so it’s not just draft, you can take bottles and cans home too.
MugiThat is absurdly ideal. If I go from the juicy ‘Mugamuchu’ to the smoky ‘Chain Smoker,’ it becomes a flavor roller coaster in a basement pub.
Hop BroThey’re open from 5 to 11 on Friday, August 21, so the post-work move is obvious. Start with ‘Mugamuchu’ or open with ‘Chain Smoker’? Either way, I want both immediately.
KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake-, a basement beer pub in Kanda, Tokyo, has announced two guest beers for the day.
On tap
- Mugamuchu / Shiga Kogen Beer (Nagano)
- Chain Smoker / Hino Brewing × Hitomi Winery (Shiga)
According to the post, Mugamuchu is a Hazy IIPA with grapefruit- and hassaku-like citrus, plus peach and pineapple-like tropical notes. It is described as lighter than expected, juicy, and dry in the finish.
Chain Smoker is a modern take on Grodziskie, a traditional Polish beer style. The beer combines oak smoke character and a crisp finish with Chardonnay pomace from Hitomi Winery and Nelson Sauvin hops, adding white grape and citrus aromas to the smoky profile.
KARAKURI focuses on craft beer, sake, and natural wine, and serves creative dishes centered around oden. It also has an attached bottle shop, so guests can take home bottles or cans, and even fill growlers for takeaway.
The post lists service hours for Friday, August 21, 17:00-23:00, with food last order at 22:00 and drink last order at 22:30. It is a straightforward lineup for anyone who wants to compare two very different beers in one stop.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroDown in Kanda, KARAKURI is tapping two guest beers on Friday, August 21. Shiga Kogen Beer’s ‘Mugamuchu’ and Hino Brewing x Hitomi Winery’s ‘Chain Smoker’ on the same lineup is a serious event.
MugiWait, the names are intense! One sounds like getting lost in enlightenment, the other sounds mysteriously cool, and I haven’t even had a sip yet!
Hop BroFirst up, ‘Mugamuchu’ is a Hazy IIPA with grapefruit and hassaku-like citrus, layered with peach and pineapple-style tropical notes. The fun part is that it drinks lighter than you’d expect, juicy but still dry.
MugiWhoa, but what is Hazy IIPA? That already sounds like a spell, and my mouth is somehow confused before tasting anything.
Hop BroHazy means cloudy, and IIPA means a stronger, hoppier IPA, so the short version is cloudy but breezy: bright, fruit-forward, and very easy to love. Still dangerous, though, because it goes down fast.
MugiSo it’s basically a gap-charm beer? Soft-looking, big personality, and suddenly I’m emotionally invested.
Hop BroThen ‘Chain Smoker’ is a modern Grodziskie. It rebuilds a traditional Polish style with oak-derived smoke, a crisp finish, plus Chardonnay-derived character and Nelson Sauvin hops adding white grape and citrus aromas.
MugiWhat even is a Grodziskie? My brain is hosting a summit between beer, wine, and smoked food right now.
Hop BroIn simple terms, it’s a light, snappy, gently smoky traditional beer. This version layers in winery nuance and white-grape hop character, so you get the depth of smoked white wine without losing the beer’s sharp finish.
Hop BroAnd KARAKURI has creative oden dishes, plus sake and natural wine in a cozy setup. There’s also a bottle shop attached, so it’s not just draft, you can take bottles and cans home too.
MugiThat is absurdly ideal. If I go from the juicy ‘Mugamuchu’ to the smoky ‘Chain Smoker,’ it becomes a flavor roller coaster in a basement pub.
Hop BroThey’re open from 5 to 11 on Friday, August 21, so the post-work move is obvious. Start with ‘Mugamuchu’ or open with ‘Chain Smoker’? Either way, I want both immediately.
