Brewpub Truth taps STONE IPA and Katashina Brewing's "Gotanda Breath"
Brewpub Truth, the brewpub in Gotanda, Tokyo, released its tap list for April 11, 2026. The lineup featured STONE IPA, Katashina Brewing's "Gotanda Breath," KARL STRAUSS's "Mosaic IPA," and other beers that fit the early-summer mood.
Hop BroBrewpub Truth in Gotanda rolled out an early-summer tap lineup on April 11. It has STONE IPA, Katashina Brewing's Gotanda Breath, and KARL STRAUSS's Mosaic IPA, so it's a lineup that's already chasing the sunlight.
MugiWait, it's already T-shirt commute season!? But the beer sounds amazing! Gotanda Breath sounds like they put way too much energy into the Gotanda theme, doesn't it?
Hop BroThat's the fun part. Gotanda Breath is a Scotch Ale with Chestnut at 7%, and once the chestnut note comes through, the maltiness really stands out. The name sounds light, but what's inside is a pretty serious beer.
MugiA Scotch ale, what's that!? And chestnut!? So it's like a beer with a delicious aroma and a serious side? It feels autumnal, but drinking it in early summer is kind of stylish in its own way.
Hop BroExactly. The malt aroma is the star, and it's a different direction from the flashy hop aroma of a session IPA. Since today's lineup also has KARL STRAUSS's Mosaic IPA, the easy comparison tasting is one of the best parts.
MugiI've heard of Mosaic IPA! But session IPA means something you can drink lightly, right? Then I should be able to sip through it easily too!
Hop BroExactly. Mosaic IPA is 5.5%, and Katashina Brewing's Under the Dark, Gotanda Sky is also a grapefruit-forward 4.5% session IPA, so it's perfect for a day when you can feel the heat.
MugiWait, Katashina Brewing has two beers already!? It's fun because they feel like Gotanda-themed labels, and I love how much affection there is in naming beers after the neighborhood!
Hop BroWhat's more, DIEU DU CIEL's Moralité and Solstice d'Ete Cerises are both marked NEW. With an American IPA and a Wheat Sour side by side, you get to taste the full range from bitterness to tartness all at once, which is irresistible.
MugiWow, they even have mapo tofu rice and Utsunomiya gyoza, so the beer-and-food rabbit hole runs deep! I'm curious about the 7th anniversary campaign too, and if I go to Gotanda, I'm definitely going to have trouble choosing!
Hop BroOn days like this, Brewpub Truth is the kind of place where you start with a beer that fits the afternoon heat and, before you know it, want another. Today, I can't help thinking about whether to start with STONE IPA for the bitterness or go slow with Gotanda Breath.
MugiI can't take it anymore, I want to drink now! It's the kind of article that makes you want to raise a glass in Gotanda, Hop!
Brewpub Truth in Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa, Tokyo, announced the tap list for Saturday, April 11, 2026, in a post. In the post, they said it was their "first T-shirt/shorts commute of the year" and commented that, with the early-summer air already feeling hot, "a sour or a session IPA might be nice."
Lineup for the Day
The post confirmed the following six beers.
- STONE "IPA"
- Katashina Brewing "Gotanda Breath" (Scotch Ale w Chestnut) 7%
- KARL STRAUSS "Mosaic IPA" (Session IPA) 5.5%
- DIEU DU CIEL "Moralité" (American IPA) 6.9% ←NEW
- DIEU DU CIEL "Solstice d'Ete Cerises" (Wheat Sour) 5.9% ←NEW
- Katashina Brewing "Under the Dark, Gotanda Sky" (Grapefruit Session IPA) 4.5%
The selection ranges from IPA to sour to session IPA, making it suitable both for people who want something substantial and for those who want to keep the glasses moving easily. Katashina Brewing's "Gotanda Breath" and "Under the Dark, Gotanda Sky" stand out as local-themed beers tied to the Gotanda neighborhood name. The two DIEU DU CIEL beers are both marked NEW, adding extra appeal for side-by-side tasting.
Food offerings include mapo tofu rice, Utsunomiya gyoza, potato chips, and smoked nuts. True to its brewpub style, the place makes it easy to enjoy beer alongside food. The post also noted that the 7th anniversary campaign is continuing, with a chance to win anniversary goods and information about 15-year-aged awamori koshu.
Hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 17:00-23:00, Friday and Saturday from 17:00-23:00, and Sunday from 16:00-21:00. If you want to keep up with tap updates in Gotanda, this is one spot worth checking.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBrewpub Truth in Gotanda rolled out an early-summer tap lineup on April 11. It has STONE IPA, Katashina Brewing's Gotanda Breath, and KARL STRAUSS's Mosaic IPA, so it's a lineup that's already chasing the sunlight.
MugiWait, it's already T-shirt commute season!? But the beer sounds amazing! Gotanda Breath sounds like they put way too much energy into the Gotanda theme, doesn't it?
Hop BroThat's the fun part. Gotanda Breath is a Scotch Ale with Chestnut at 7%, and once the chestnut note comes through, the maltiness really stands out. The name sounds light, but what's inside is a pretty serious beer.
MugiA Scotch ale, what's that!? And chestnut!? So it's like a beer with a delicious aroma and a serious side? It feels autumnal, but drinking it in early summer is kind of stylish in its own way.
Hop BroExactly. The malt aroma is the star, and it's a different direction from the flashy hop aroma of a session IPA. Since today's lineup also has KARL STRAUSS's Mosaic IPA, the easy comparison tasting is one of the best parts.
MugiI've heard of Mosaic IPA! But session IPA means something you can drink lightly, right? Then I should be able to sip through it easily too!
Hop BroExactly. Mosaic IPA is 5.5%, and Katashina Brewing's Under the Dark, Gotanda Sky is also a grapefruit-forward 4.5% session IPA, so it's perfect for a day when you can feel the heat.
MugiWait, Katashina Brewing has two beers already!? It's fun because they feel like Gotanda-themed labels, and I love how much affection there is in naming beers after the neighborhood!
Hop BroWhat's more, DIEU DU CIEL's Moralité and Solstice d'Ete Cerises are both marked NEW. With an American IPA and a Wheat Sour side by side, you get to taste the full range from bitterness to tartness all at once, which is irresistible.
MugiWow, they even have mapo tofu rice and Utsunomiya gyoza, so the beer-and-food rabbit hole runs deep! I'm curious about the 7th anniversary campaign too, and if I go to Gotanda, I'm definitely going to have trouble choosing!
Hop BroOn days like this, Brewpub Truth is the kind of place where you start with a beer that fits the afternoon heat and, before you know it, want another. Today, I can't help thinking about whether to start with STONE IPA for the bitterness or go slow with Gotanda Breath.
MugiI can't take it anymore, I want to drink now! It's the kind of article that makes you want to raise a glass in Gotanda, Hop!
