Hop-Scotch Tokyo opens 8 new taps, Lucille and Jelly King make an appearance
The beer pub Hop-Scotch Tokyo in Iidabashi, Tokyo, updated its tap list on March 31. A total of eight beers are on tap, including Georgetown Brewing's IPA "Lucille" and Bellwoods Brewery's sour ale "Jelly King Passionfruit, Orange, Guava".
Hop BroHop-Scotch Tokyo in Iidabashi opened 8 new taps on March 31. The standouts are Georgetown Brewing's Lucille and Bellwoods Brewery's Jelly King Passionfruit, Orange, Guava.
MugiWhoa, they updated a whole eight at once!? And one of them already sounds like fruit is about to jump out of the glass. Now I'm getting restless just thinking about it!
Hop BroLucille is an IPA with 7% ABV and 85 IBU, so it's a strong bitterness-forward beer. It has a bold hop aroma and crisp finish, with solid classic drinking appeal.
MugiIBU 85? What is that, like the bitterness meter is being pushed all the way to the limit when the number is high?
Hop BroExactly. IBU is a measure of bitterness, and Lucille goes pretty hard. So the first sip brings a strong hop presence, but as you keep drinking, the layers of aroma start to show through.
MugiOhh, then Jelly King Passionfruit, Orange, Guava sounds like the opposite. A fruit-packed sour like that is basically dessert!
Hop BroExactly. This one from Bellwoods Brewery is a Dry Hopped Sour Ale, with passionfruit, orange, and guava taking center stage in its tart, fruity character.
MugiDry hopping means adding hops later, right? So it's sour too? That's unfair, being tart and aromatic at the same time.
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. When you add hop aroma and balance it with lactic acidity, it becomes a refreshing yet complex drink.
MugiAnd if they also have hazies, pilsners, and sours, it's basically a beer comparison paradise! Choosing where to start sounds like a real problem!
Hop BroHop-Scotch Tokyo is great because it's easy to drop by in Iidabashi and Kagurazaka. Since they close at 11 p.m. on Saturdays and holidays, and even have Wednesday lunch curry, it's hard not to like how well they combine beer and food.
MugiI've decided already: I'm going in with Lucille for the bitterness, and finishing with Jelly King! I'm starting to feel like I want to toast right now!
At the beer pub "Hop-Scotch Tokyo" in Fujimi, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, eight new taps have been opened. In the post, Georgetown Brewing's "Lucille (IPA)" and Bellwoods Brewery's "Jelly King Passionfruit, Orange, Guava (Dry Hopped Sour Ale w/ Passionfruit, Orange, Guava)" were introduced as new arrivals.
The lineup for the day spans a wide range, from IPAs and hazies to pilsners and sours. "Lucille," which lets you fully enjoy hop bitterness, is a substantial beer at 7% ABV and 85 IBU. Meanwhile, "Jelly King Passionfruit, Orange, Guava" is a fruit-forward dry-hopped sour, with passionfruit, orange, and guava explicitly listed. Depending on your mood, you can choose anything from a classic IPA to a tart pour, which is the highlight of this update.
Other taps on offer include the following:
- West Coast Brewing "Slow Motion (CBD Hazy Session IPA)"
- Totopia Brewery "Sirenphobia (Hazy Double IPA)"
- Oni-Densetsu "Kin-Oni Pale Ale CGX Nelson ver. (Pale Ale)"
- Faction Brewing "Command 450 (IPA)"
- Chucknut Brewery "Gold Label Pils (Pilsner)"
- Totopia Brewery "Auroraphobia (DH Sour IPA w/ Black Currant, Mango, Raspberry, Sweet Cherry, Vanilla)"
Hop-Scotch Tokyo is a beer pub in the Iidabashi and Kagurazaka area. Its approachable setup makes it easy to stop in and compare multiple styles, and the post also includes information about hours and the interior. On Saturdays and public holidays, it closes at 11 p.m., and on the second Saturday of every month it holds taco party events from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. A Wednesday lunch curry is also offered from noon to 2 p.m., suggesting an operating style where you can enjoy not just beer but food as well. Cans and bottles can be checked on Untappd.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHop-Scotch Tokyo in Iidabashi opened 8 new taps on March 31. The standouts are Georgetown Brewing's Lucille and Bellwoods Brewery's Jelly King Passionfruit, Orange, Guava.
MugiWhoa, they updated a whole eight at once!? And one of them already sounds like fruit is about to jump out of the glass. Now I'm getting restless just thinking about it!
Hop BroLucille is an IPA with 7% ABV and 85 IBU, so it's a strong bitterness-forward beer. It has a bold hop aroma and crisp finish, with solid classic drinking appeal.
MugiIBU 85? What is that, like the bitterness meter is being pushed all the way to the limit when the number is high?
Hop BroExactly. IBU is a measure of bitterness, and Lucille goes pretty hard. So the first sip brings a strong hop presence, but as you keep drinking, the layers of aroma start to show through.
MugiOhh, then Jelly King Passionfruit, Orange, Guava sounds like the opposite. A fruit-packed sour like that is basically dessert!
Hop BroExactly. This one from Bellwoods Brewery is a Dry Hopped Sour Ale, with passionfruit, orange, and guava taking center stage in its tart, fruity character.
MugiDry hopping means adding hops later, right? So it's sour too? That's unfair, being tart and aromatic at the same time.
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. When you add hop aroma and balance it with lactic acidity, it becomes a refreshing yet complex drink.
MugiAnd if they also have hazies, pilsners, and sours, it's basically a beer comparison paradise! Choosing where to start sounds like a real problem!
Hop BroHop-Scotch Tokyo is great because it's easy to drop by in Iidabashi and Kagurazaka. Since they close at 11 p.m. on Saturdays and holidays, and even have Wednesday lunch curry, it's hard not to like how well they combine beer and food.
MugiI've decided already: I'm going in with Lucille for the bitterness, and finishing with Jelly King! I'm starting to feel like I want to toast right now!
