Hop Kotan's Cold IPA is Newly Tapped at Ebisu TAP & TUMBLER
At TAP & TUMBLER (Ebisu), a March 16, 2026 post announced a new guest beer on tap. Hokkaido-born Hop Kotan's "Cold IPA" has arrived, introduced as a beer that combines a fragrant aroma, pleasant bitterness, and easy drinkability.
Hop BroAt TAP & TUMBLER in Ebisu, Hop Kotan's Cold IPA was newly tapped on March 16.
MugiWait, what is a Cold IPA? Is it just an IPA kept ice-cold in the fridge!?
Hop BroWhat makes it interesting is that it keeps the hop intensity of an IPA level, but finishes crisp by fermenting at low temperatures with lager yeast.
MugiWhoa! That dry finish you mentioned earlier, what does that actually feel like?
Hop BroIt means the sweetness doesn't linger, and the bitterness fades cleanly afterward, so it's basically designed to be easy to drink smoothly.
MugiI see! So the article's "fragrant aroma, pleasant bitterness, and body" works because it's a well-balanced beer that isn't too heavy!
Hop BroExactly, and TAP & TUMBLER's guest kegs rotate quickly, so checking the latest serving status before going is essential.
MugiThat hits hard for a beer pub in Ebisu 4-chome near the station! I might go in planning to have just one after work, but get trapped by the pour-by-weight temptation!
Hop BroThey say it was lively even the night before, more than you'd expect for a Sunday, and a Cold IPA tasted in that bar's live, energetic atmosphere has to be amazing.
MugiFragrant aroma, pleasant bitterness, and easy drinkability... it's such an ideal pint that just imagining it makes my throat react!
Hop BroThat's settled then. Tonight, let's go chase a freshly tapped pint in Ebisu together!
The beer pub TAP & TUMBLER in Ebisu, Shibuya, Tokyo updated its guest beer information in a post dated Monday, March 16, 2026. This time on tap is `@hopkotan`'s Cold IPA. The post announced that a fresh keg had been opened right from opening time.
In the post, the beer is described as having a fragrant aroma, pleasant bitterness, and a solid drinking presence, while still going down smoothly with a well-balanced profile. It is the kind of beer that will appeal both to people who want to enjoy the hop character typical of an IPA and to those looking for a lighter, more approachable finish.
The post also notes that the night before was busy to a surprising degree for a Sunday evening, conveying the lively atmosphere that defines TAP & TUMBLER. At a bar where you can sample a wide range of beers in a draft-by-weight style, dropping in to catch the day's newly tapped beer is one of the great pleasures. Being able to follow the changing craft beer lineup with just a drink after work near Ebisu Station is a major draw.
Key Points of the Day
- New tap: Hop Kotan "Cold IPA"
- Flavor profile: fragrant aroma, pleasant bitterness, a balance of drinkability and substance
- Location: Ebisu 4-chome, an easily accessible beer pub near the station
Because guest kegs often turn over quickly, it is safest to check the latest serving status before visiting if you are interested.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt TAP & TUMBLER in Ebisu, Hop Kotan's Cold IPA was newly tapped on March 16.
MugiWait, what is a Cold IPA? Is it just an IPA kept ice-cold in the fridge!?
Hop BroWhat makes it interesting is that it keeps the hop intensity of an IPA level, but finishes crisp by fermenting at low temperatures with lager yeast.
MugiWhoa! That dry finish you mentioned earlier, what does that actually feel like?
Hop BroIt means the sweetness doesn't linger, and the bitterness fades cleanly afterward, so it's basically designed to be easy to drink smoothly.
MugiI see! So the article's "fragrant aroma, pleasant bitterness, and body" works because it's a well-balanced beer that isn't too heavy!
Hop BroExactly, and TAP & TUMBLER's guest kegs rotate quickly, so checking the latest serving status before going is essential.
MugiThat hits hard for a beer pub in Ebisu 4-chome near the station! I might go in planning to have just one after work, but get trapped by the pour-by-weight temptation!
Hop BroThey say it was lively even the night before, more than you'd expect for a Sunday, and a Cold IPA tasted in that bar's live, energetic atmosphere has to be amazing.
MugiFragrant aroma, pleasant bitterness, and easy drinkability... it's such an ideal pint that just imagining it makes my throat react!
Hop BroThat's settled then. Tonight, let's go chase a freshly tapped pint in Ebisu together!
