Craft Beer Scissors Akihabara adds five new Shiga Kogen Beer releases, with staple taps refreshed
In an April 1 post from Craft Beer Scissors Akihabara, five new Shiga Kogen Beer releases arrived. Alongside a distinctive lineup including SNOW MONKEY IPA and Helles!?, taps from Swan Lake, COEDO, Black Tide Brewing, and others have also been refreshed.
Hop BroAt Craft Beer Scissors in Akihabara, five Shiga Kogen Beer releases just landed all at once. From SNOW MONKEY IPA to Helles!?, the spring lineup is seriously strong.
MugiWhat! Five new beers at once!? And just the name SNOW MONKEY IPA already has me curious. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroSNOW MONKEY IPA is all about grapefruit and tropical aromas. It puts hop aroma front and center, with a bright, springlike feel.
MugiI get grapefruit, but tropical... does that mean it has that tropical fruit vibe? It's a little surprising that beer can smell like that!
Hop BroExactly, something like mango or passion fruit. And Cask Finished Pils!? is a pilsner rested in French oak barrels, so it picks up a bit of wood aroma and rounded character.
MugiWhat is that! A pilsner in a barrel!? Hearing French oak aging suddenly makes it feel like some kind of fancy wine!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. And there's also the more standard Helles!? and the cheekily named ENGI!?, so you can really feel the playful side of Shiga Kogen.
MugiOhh! That semi-regular feel is reassuring too. Even if it's your first time, it doesn't seem too extreme, so it should be easy to get into!
Hop BroThe taps are strong too, with a wide range from IPA to barrel-aged beers. You can build a tasting lineup with Swan Lake's #B-IPA, Black Tide Brewing's Hoya Boya, and COEDO's Kyara-Kyara-.
MugiWait, that's perfect for a tasting lineup! And if they do takeout, then I guess I have to keep going at home too. I think I've already decided on today's beer!
Hop BroExactly. It's great because you can just drop by in Akihabara and enjoy it either inside or as takeaway. There are too many today's beer candidates, but maybe start with SNOW MONKEY IPA?
MugiAgreed! I want to compare Helles!? and an IPA first. I'm already fully in beer mode, so take me to Akihabara right now!
New Arrivals
In the April 1 post from the beer pub Craft Beer Scissors Akihabara in Taito, Taito Ward, Tokyo, it was announced that five beers, including the latest releases from Shiga Kogen Beer, had arrived. The lineup includes SNOW MONKEY IPA, which features bright grapefruit and tropical aromas for a springlike feel; Cask Finished Pils!?, a pilsner aged in French oak barrels; Helles!?, a near-regular that has become a familiar presence; Africa Pale Ale, introduced as a session IPA that stops at Africa; and the familiar ENGI!?.
Tap List
The tap list that day included Swan Lake Beer / #B-IPA, Black Tide Brewing / Hoya Boya, Fifty Fifty Brewing / Eclipse 2024 -Garrison Brothers Bourbon, COEDO Brewery / Kyara-Kyara-, G-BRAND BEERES×Y.Y.G Brewing / Tokyo Full Bloom, G-BRAND BEERES×Y.Y.G Brewing / Elf's Mischief, Yatsugatake Touchdown / Cold Brew Coffee Lager, and Jungle Juice / Feel Your Monster. With offerings ranging from IPA and lager to barrel-aged styles, it is an easy lineup to build around from the first pint to a tasting flight.
Atmosphere
Craft Beer Scissors Akihabara is a convenient beer pub for a casual stop in the Akihabara area. The post also notes that growlers and plastic cups are available for takeaway, so you can enjoy it on-site or bring beer home to enjoy later. Opening hours vary by day, and it is closed on Tuesdays. With new arrivals and tap updates rolling in, it is a place where choosing today’s beer is easy.
Source: Instagram post
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Craft Beer Scissors in Akihabara, five Shiga Kogen Beer releases just landed all at once. From SNOW MONKEY IPA to Helles!?, the spring lineup is seriously strong.
MugiWhat! Five new beers at once!? And just the name SNOW MONKEY IPA already has me curious. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroSNOW MONKEY IPA is all about grapefruit and tropical aromas. It puts hop aroma front and center, with a bright, springlike feel.
MugiI get grapefruit, but tropical... does that mean it has that tropical fruit vibe? It's a little surprising that beer can smell like that!
Hop BroExactly, something like mango or passion fruit. And Cask Finished Pils!? is a pilsner rested in French oak barrels, so it picks up a bit of wood aroma and rounded character.
MugiWhat is that! A pilsner in a barrel!? Hearing French oak aging suddenly makes it feel like some kind of fancy wine!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. And there's also the more standard Helles!? and the cheekily named ENGI!?, so you can really feel the playful side of Shiga Kogen.
MugiOhh! That semi-regular feel is reassuring too. Even if it's your first time, it doesn't seem too extreme, so it should be easy to get into!
Hop BroThe taps are strong too, with a wide range from IPA to barrel-aged beers. You can build a tasting lineup with Swan Lake's #B-IPA, Black Tide Brewing's Hoya Boya, and COEDO's Kyara-Kyara-.
MugiWait, that's perfect for a tasting lineup! And if they do takeout, then I guess I have to keep going at home too. I think I've already decided on today's beer!
Hop BroExactly. It's great because you can just drop by in Akihabara and enjoy it either inside or as takeaway. There are too many today's beer candidates, but maybe start with SNOW MONKEY IPA?
MugiAgreed! I want to compare Helles!? and an IPA first. I'm already fully in beer mode, so take me to Akihabara right now!
