CRAFT BEER Antonbee Roppongi taps Oni Densetsu's "Kinki Mosaic" and more on May 25
On May 25, the beer pub "CRAFT BEER Antonbee Roppongi" in Roppongi 5-chome tapped Oni Densetsu's "Kinki Mosaic" and Moriyamaen's "En Cider Saika." The draft lineup ranged widely from IPA and stout to cider and sour, making it an easy stop for after-work drinks.
Hop BroThere was some movement in the basement of Roppongi 5-chome. On May 25 at CRAFT BEER Antonbee Roppongi, Oni Densetsu's "Kinki Mosaic" and Moriyamaen's "En Cider Saika" were tapped.
MugiWhoa, Oni Densetsu's Kinki Mosaic sounds intense just from the name! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a fruity pale ale with citrus notes. The Mosaic hop gives it a bright, aromatic character, and it's the kind of beer that's easy to drink without being too bitter.
MugiWhen I hear Mosaic, I think of wallpaper, but what even is a Mosaic hop?
Hop BroIt's the name of a hop variety. It tends to bring out tropical aromas and citrus character, and it's often the star in pale ales and IPAs.
MugiI see! So En Cider Saika is cider, not beer?
Hop BroExactly, it's an apple-based sparkling drink. And it uses the rare Saika apple variety, which gives it a clean fruit character, so it's interesting as an in-between drink during a beer session.
MugiLooking at the lineup, it's so broad from IPA to sour that my eyes are spinning! What should I start with?
Hop BroStart with something light like the Helles or stout, then move on to the XPA and hazy IPA to chase the aromas. There's even a sour from 8 Bit, so a tasting flight would show a huge range of expressions.
MugiBeing able to drop by after work and do a tasting in Roppongi sounds amazing. I'm already in the mood for beer today!
A day in the basement of Roppongi with a wide range of draft beers
"CRAFT BEER Antonbee Roppongi" is a beer pub located on the basement floor of a building in Roppongi 5-chome, Minato Ward. In addition to craft beer, it is also known as a place where you can enjoy cider on draft. It is open on weekdays from 5:00 p.m. to midnight, with food last orders at 11:00 p.m. and drink orders accepted until 11:30 p.m.
In the May 25 post, the newly tapped beers were first introduced as Oni Densetsu's "Kinki Mosaic" and Moriyamaen's "En Cider Saika". Kinki Mosaic is described as a fruity pale ale with citrus notes, while En Cider Saika is presented as a cider made with the rare Saika apple variety. It is the kind of lineup that catches the eye not only of beer fans, but also of people looking for fruit-forward sparkling drinks and cider.
The draft lineup for the day was as follows.
- Mother Road "Roadside Grove" (Citrus IPA)
- Beahrn "Enmusubi Stout" (Milk Stout)
- Baskland "Santa Clara" (Helles)
- Yokohama Bay "Flatland" (XPA)
- Yokohama Bay "Steel Soul Fixie IPA"
- Oni Densetsu "Kinki Mosaic" (Pale Ale)
- Hopworks "Vera Haze Frequency" (Hazy IPA)
- Prairie "Mericayaol" (Hazy IPA)
- Zelaia "Euskal Sagardoa2024" (Cider)
- Moriyamaen "En Cider Saika"
- 8 Bit "Maria Tart: Phantom Stronghold" (Sour)
From IPA to Helles, milk stout, sour, and cider, the selection was broad enough to cover everything from an easy first pint to beers with distinct personalities worth comparing side by side. It is the kind of place that is easy to keep in mind when you want a casual draft beer stop in Roppongi.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere was some movement in the basement of Roppongi 5-chome. On May 25 at CRAFT BEER Antonbee Roppongi, Oni Densetsu's "Kinki Mosaic" and Moriyamaen's "En Cider Saika" were tapped.
MugiWhoa, Oni Densetsu's Kinki Mosaic sounds intense just from the name! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a fruity pale ale with citrus notes. The Mosaic hop gives it a bright, aromatic character, and it's the kind of beer that's easy to drink without being too bitter.
MugiWhen I hear Mosaic, I think of wallpaper, but what even is a Mosaic hop?
Hop BroIt's the name of a hop variety. It tends to bring out tropical aromas and citrus character, and it's often the star in pale ales and IPAs.
MugiI see! So En Cider Saika is cider, not beer?
Hop BroExactly, it's an apple-based sparkling drink. And it uses the rare Saika apple variety, which gives it a clean fruit character, so it's interesting as an in-between drink during a beer session.
MugiLooking at the lineup, it's so broad from IPA to sour that my eyes are spinning! What should I start with?
Hop BroStart with something light like the Helles or stout, then move on to the XPA and hazy IPA to chase the aromas. There's even a sour from 8 Bit, so a tasting flight would show a huge range of expressions.
MugiBeing able to drop by after work and do a tasting in Roppongi sounds amazing. I'm already in the mood for beer today!
