Held on 3/21: Rare Bottles and Special Pours for THE SLOP SHOP's 7th Anniversary
Tokyo's Toritsu-Daigaku beer pub THE SLOP SHOP has released additional information ahead of its 7th anniversary event on Saturday, 3/21. Highlights include pours of Saltfields Brewing's "Nodogoshi," rare bottles by the glass, and five kinds of Phat Q sausages, making this a must-watch lineup for beer fans.
Hop BroThe 3/21 7th anniversary at THE SLOP SHOP in Toritsu-Daigaku just got super hot with new info!
MugiWhat? What's coming to the 7th anniversary event? This is way too much of a beer-lover event!
Hop BroThe headline is Saltfields Brewing's Nodogoshi, and the setup lets you enjoy lager-like crispness through different pours.
MugiWhat? It changes even though it's the same beer? What even is this different-pour thing?
Hop BroIt's the trick of adjusting the foam and temperature through serving to change the aroma and mouthfeel - that's the magic of different pours.
MugiOhhh! So one beer can become a different character, like beer with multiple personalities!
Hop BroOn top of that, they'll be doing by-the-glass pours of rare bottles they don't usually open, and they're even planning to bring out a 2016 vintage Chimay.
MugiWhoa, that Chimay Grande Réserve Barriques thing!? Does barrique mean barrel aging?
Hop BroExactly. The appeal is the nuance of a Belgian strong dark ale rested in barrels, so you can go for a rich, well-aged pour.
MugiAnd there are five kinds of Phat Q sausages too, right? I want to toast just from the names alone, like chicken habanero mango!
Hop BroTHE SLOP SHOP is where you can go in with a standing-bar vibe and still dig deep like a nerd, so this looks like an anniversary with a high density of tastings.
MugiIt's decided! Both Hop-nii and I are in the mood for a drink right now, so let's meet in Toritsu-Daigaku on 3/21!
THE SLOP SHOP's 7th anniversary event announcement gives a much clearer picture of how the day will unfold. The venue is the shop itself in the Toritsu-Daigaku area (Escaia Toritsudai 107, 2-5-10 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo). True to a shop that usually digs deeply into craft beer from Japan and abroad, this event is also packed with beer-centered programming.
Highlights
First, the biggest beer draw is the serving of Saltfields Brewing's "Nodogoshi." The post also mentions "different pours," suggesting a setup where you can enjoy different expressions of the same beer depending on how it is served.
In addition, the day will feature by-the-glass pours that include rare bottles not usually opened. A headline item is Chimay Grande Réserve Barriques (2016 vintage), sourced by Tanakaya, making this a lineup that will appeal to anyone seeking a Belgian-style, barrel-aged pour with a sense of maturity.
Strong Food Pairings Too
Food guest Phat Q is planning to sell five kinds of sausages: beef, pork offal, chicken habanero mango, turkey cranberry, and biryani. The lineup is designed to pair easily with a wide range of beers, from lagers to bottle-conditioned styles.
THE SLOP SHOP's appeal lies in the coexistence of casual standing-bar energy and a deeply nerdy bottle selection. It looks like it will be an anniversary event with a very high density of tastings.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe 3/21 7th anniversary at THE SLOP SHOP in Toritsu-Daigaku just got super hot with new info!
MugiWhat? What's coming to the 7th anniversary event? This is way too much of a beer-lover event!
Hop BroThe headline is Saltfields Brewing's Nodogoshi, and the setup lets you enjoy lager-like crispness through different pours.
MugiWhat? It changes even though it's the same beer? What even is this different-pour thing?
Hop BroIt's the trick of adjusting the foam and temperature through serving to change the aroma and mouthfeel - that's the magic of different pours.
MugiOhhh! So one beer can become a different character, like beer with multiple personalities!
Hop BroOn top of that, they'll be doing by-the-glass pours of rare bottles they don't usually open, and they're even planning to bring out a 2016 vintage Chimay.
MugiWhoa, that Chimay Grande Réserve Barriques thing!? Does barrique mean barrel aging?
Hop BroExactly. The appeal is the nuance of a Belgian strong dark ale rested in barrels, so you can go for a rich, well-aged pour.
MugiAnd there are five kinds of Phat Q sausages too, right? I want to toast just from the names alone, like chicken habanero mango!
Hop BroTHE SLOP SHOP is where you can go in with a standing-bar vibe and still dig deep like a nerd, so this looks like an anniversary with a high density of tastings.
MugiIt's decided! Both Hop-nii and I are in the mood for a drink right now, so let's meet in Toritsu-Daigaku on 3/21!
