Uchoten Brewery's 8-Tap Event at Craft beer TOCA in Mitaka on 5/23-24
At the beer pub "Craft beer TOCA" in Inokashira, Mitaka City, Tokyo, "Uchoten Brewery 8tap take over" will be held on May 23 and 24. Eight varieties will appear, including an Irish Red brewed to celebrate the tap room's second anniversary, along with a limited version infused with coffee beans.
Hop BroAn 8-tap Uchoten Brewery event is coming to Craft beer TOCA in Inokashira, Mitaka, on May 23 and 24.
MugiWait, does 8tap take over mean all eight taps are going to be Uchoten Brewery beers? That’s way too luxurious!
Hop BroExactly. And the highlight is the tap room 2nd anniversary Irish Red. As the centerpiece of the event, it’s a pretty tasteful choice.
MugiWhat is Irish Red?! I get that it’s a red beer, but what kind of flavor direction is it?
Hop BroIn short, it’s a red ale with a pleasant caramel character and light roastiness. It isn’t too bitter and is easy to drink, but you still get the richness of the malt.
MugiOh wow! And there’s one made with coffee beans too, right? Just the name Saturday Coffee Stock sounds delicious!
Hop BroThat’s right. They’re infusing it with beans from the in-store pop-up, also known as Hono Roasteria, in two versions: 12 hours and 24 hours.
Mugi12 hours and 24 hours? At this point it sounds more like a laboratory than beer! Does a long infusion make a big difference in flavor?
Hop BroIt does. The shorter one has a lighter aroma, while the longer one tends to bring out the coffee’s outline more clearly. And the 24-hour version is apparently tapped first, so if you find it, it’s the one to go for.
MugiThe tap list is amazing too! If it ranges from lagers to dark beers, tasting through them all is going to make my brain very happy!
Hop BroThere’s Belgian Amber Lager Barrel aged, Best Bitter, Czech Pale Lager Export, Belgian Single, Belgian Blonde, British Golden, and even Irish Dry Stout Nitro, so you can enjoy a very diverse tap lineup.
MugiAn event like this in Mitaka means there’s no choice but to go. I need to keep both my throat and my schedule free for May 23 and 24!
Hop BroThat’s settled then. While enjoying the atmosphere of the event, I’d want to finish with a tasting flight closer of Irish Red and stout.
MugiYep, I’d start with the coffee version and end with one more pint of the red one!
Uchoten Brewery Arrives on 8 Taps
At the beer pub "Craft beer TOCA" in Inokashira, Mitaka City, Tokyo, "Uchoten Brewery 8tap take over" will be held on May 23 and 24. The post explains that they had been holding off on the announcement until the last minute because events featuring Uchoten Brewery had recently been happening frequently in Tokyo.
The main highlight this time is the Irish Red, one of the beers created for Uchoten Brewery's tap room 2nd anniversary. In addition, there will be a version infused with coffee beans from Saturday Coffee Stock, also known as Hono Roasteria, which pops up every Saturday inside the shop. The infusion times come in two types, 12 hours and 24 hours, and the 24-hour version is expected to be tapped ahead of the others. If you spot it, this is a pint you'd want to try early.
Tap List for the Day
- Belgian Amber Lager Barrel aged
- Best Bitter
- Czech Pale Lager Export
- Belgian Single
- Belgian Blonde
- British Golden
- Irish Dry Stout (Nitro)
- Irish Red with C12h
- Irish red 24h Nitro? (not expected to be on tap at the event)
"Craft beer TOCA" is a beer pub where you can enjoy craft beer in the Mitaka/Inokashira area. The feature of this event is that you can sample limited-edition beers and a wide range of tap styles all at once. From easy-drinking standard lagers to limited coffee-infused versions and nitro-finished stout, the lineup offers plenty of fun for tasting side by side.
The event runs for two days, May 23 and 24. For anyone looking for craft beer around Mitaka, it seems well worth stopping by for the tap list alone.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAn 8-tap Uchoten Brewery event is coming to Craft beer TOCA in Inokashira, Mitaka, on May 23 and 24.
MugiWait, does 8tap take over mean all eight taps are going to be Uchoten Brewery beers? That’s way too luxurious!
Hop BroExactly. And the highlight is the tap room 2nd anniversary Irish Red. As the centerpiece of the event, it’s a pretty tasteful choice.
MugiWhat is Irish Red?! I get that it’s a red beer, but what kind of flavor direction is it?
Hop BroIn short, it’s a red ale with a pleasant caramel character and light roastiness. It isn’t too bitter and is easy to drink, but you still get the richness of the malt.
MugiOh wow! And there’s one made with coffee beans too, right? Just the name Saturday Coffee Stock sounds delicious!
Hop BroThat’s right. They’re infusing it with beans from the in-store pop-up, also known as Hono Roasteria, in two versions: 12 hours and 24 hours.
Mugi12 hours and 24 hours? At this point it sounds more like a laboratory than beer! Does a long infusion make a big difference in flavor?
Hop BroIt does. The shorter one has a lighter aroma, while the longer one tends to bring out the coffee’s outline more clearly. And the 24-hour version is apparently tapped first, so if you find it, it’s the one to go for.
MugiThe tap list is amazing too! If it ranges from lagers to dark beers, tasting through them all is going to make my brain very happy!
Hop BroThere’s Belgian Amber Lager Barrel aged, Best Bitter, Czech Pale Lager Export, Belgian Single, Belgian Blonde, British Golden, and even Irish Dry Stout Nitro, so you can enjoy a very diverse tap lineup.
MugiAn event like this in Mitaka means there’s no choice but to go. I need to keep both my throat and my schedule free for May 23 and 24!
Hop BroThat’s settled then. While enjoying the atmosphere of the event, I’d want to finish with a tasting flight closer of Irish Red and stout.
MugiYep, I’d start with the coffee version and end with one more pint of the red one!
