Meguro's THE DODO HOUSE Introduces Seven Beers, Including Nara Brewing's "Spiral," on May 15
Craft Beer & Wine THE DODO HOUSE in Meguro released its tap list for Friday, May 15. It opened a new keg of Nara Brewing's "Spiral" and introduced seven beers in total, including Jyohana Brewery, Shiga Kogen Beer, and Kankiku Brewery.
Hop BroTHE DODO HOUSE in Meguro has put out its tap list for May 15. The new keg release is Nara Brewing's "Spiral", and that one has me really curious.
MugiWait, there are seven draft beers? Being able to compare that many in Meguro feels a little unfair!
Hop BroExactly. Nara Brewing's Spiral is introduced as an American Belgo style, so it has Belgian vibes with the lightness of American hops layered on top.
MugiAmerican Belgo? What even is that! Is it Belgian or American, which is it!
Hop BroBroadly speaking, the yeast character leans Belgian, while the aroma and drinking impression are shaped by hops to feel more current. What makes Spiral interesting is the papaya-like fruit aroma, plus notes of ripe grapes and melon.
MugiWow, so it smells like fruit but still has proper bitterness too? That's the kind of beer that makes you want to try it!
Hop BroAnd the hops are Azacca, Hüll Melon, and Hallertau Blanc. The names alone sound a bit like a spell, but they're a combination that creates tropical notes and a white-wine-like character.
MugiWait, all of a sudden the hop names are turning into a hard-to-read-kanji club! But I can tell it sounds delicious!
Hop BroThe lineup is fun too, with a wide range from pale ale to cask red. Being able to choose based on your mood is the nice part, like Shiga Kogen Beer's DPA or Minoh Beer's Session Black IPA.
MugiWith Kankiku Helles and Great Blue in the mix too, it's the kind of place where you start wondering what to order by your second or third beer. Being able to drink it alongside food sounds really good!
Hop BroA calm beer pub in Shimomeguro, Meguro is a strong draw too. Even if the tables are full, if you can take your time at the counter, it's a place where you can enjoy yourself from the first beer to the last.
MugiThis is definitely the kind of place I want to go to with tasting in mind! Starting with Spiral and finishing with cask red would be amazing, right?
Hop BroYeah, if you could drink in that flow, it'd be a happy night. A night of savoring Japanese craft beer in Meguro makes me want to go right away.
Tap List for May 15
Craft Beer & Wine THE DODO HOUSE released its operating notice for Friday, May 15 along with the day's draft craft beer lineup. The new keg release is Nara Brewing's "Spiral," introduced as an American Belgo-style ale.
Beers Available That Day
- Nara Brewing "Spiral"
- Jyohana Brewery "Great Blue"
- Shiga Kogen Beer "DPA (Draft Pale Ale)"
- Kankiku Brewery "Kankiku Helles"
- Minoh Beer "Session Black IPA"
- Paint Palette Brewing "Mixed Media"
- Minamishinshu Beer "Ogna Cask Red"
The post notes that "Spiral" offers papaya-like fruit aromas, yeast-derived phenolic character, flavors reminiscent of ripe grapes and melon, and a soft bitterness. It also says the hops used are Azacca, Hüll Melon, and Hallertau Blanc, positioning it as a beer with Belgian-like nuances that remains easy and lively to enjoy.
The shop is a beer pub in Shimomeguro, Meguro, built around domestic craft beer and also stocked with wine and spirits. It has seven draft taps, with both counter seating and table seating inside, creating a calm atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in for a drink. At the time of the post, table seating was fully booked and only counter seating was available.
For beer fans, the lineup is appealing for its range, stretching from classic pale ale to helles, black IPA, and cask red. Since it is also easy to pair with food, this is the kind of place you'd want to visit for a leisurely tasting session from the first pour to the last.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTHE DODO HOUSE in Meguro has put out its tap list for May 15. The new keg release is Nara Brewing's "Spiral", and that one has me really curious.
MugiWait, there are seven draft beers? Being able to compare that many in Meguro feels a little unfair!
Hop BroExactly. Nara Brewing's Spiral is introduced as an American Belgo style, so it has Belgian vibes with the lightness of American hops layered on top.
MugiAmerican Belgo? What even is that! Is it Belgian or American, which is it!
Hop BroBroadly speaking, the yeast character leans Belgian, while the aroma and drinking impression are shaped by hops to feel more current. What makes Spiral interesting is the papaya-like fruit aroma, plus notes of ripe grapes and melon.
MugiWow, so it smells like fruit but still has proper bitterness too? That's the kind of beer that makes you want to try it!
Hop BroAnd the hops are Azacca, Hüll Melon, and Hallertau Blanc. The names alone sound a bit like a spell, but they're a combination that creates tropical notes and a white-wine-like character.
MugiWait, all of a sudden the hop names are turning into a hard-to-read-kanji club! But I can tell it sounds delicious!
Hop BroThe lineup is fun too, with a wide range from pale ale to cask red. Being able to choose based on your mood is the nice part, like Shiga Kogen Beer's DPA or Minoh Beer's Session Black IPA.
MugiWith Kankiku Helles and Great Blue in the mix too, it's the kind of place where you start wondering what to order by your second or third beer. Being able to drink it alongside food sounds really good!
Hop BroA calm beer pub in Shimomeguro, Meguro is a strong draw too. Even if the tables are full, if you can take your time at the counter, it's a place where you can enjoy yourself from the first beer to the last.
MugiThis is definitely the kind of place I want to go to with tasting in mind! Starting with Spiral and finishing with cask red would be amazing, right?
Hop BroYeah, if you could drink in that flow, it'd be a happy night. A night of savoring Japanese craft beer in Meguro makes me want to go right away.
