TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa Taps 8th Anniversary Hazy IPA in Collaboration with Kyoto Brewing
On May 4, TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa introduced an original 8th-anniversary Hazy IPA made in collaboration with Kyoto Brewing. At the beer pub near Shimokitazawa Station, it is presented as a beer you can enjoy on tap, in cans, or as a growler fill.
Hop BroAt TAP&GROWLER in Shimokitazawa, the 8th anniversary Hazy IPA has been tapped. Just hearing it's a collaboration with Kyoto Brewing makes me imagine the aroma already.
MugiWait, it's a collaboration with Kyoto Brewing? That already sounds delicious, and being able to drink it in Shimokitazawa makes it even better!
Hop BroExactly. And the star is a Hazy IPA, so you can expect a cloudy look, hop aroma, and a smooth mouthfeel.
MugiHuh? But 'hazy' sounds like some kind of spell. Is it covered in mist?
Hop BroSimply put, it's an IPA with haze. Because it's not heavily filtered, the hop aroma and juiciness come forward more easily, and the bitterness often doesn't get too sharp.
MugiI see! Then I can understand why it's described as good for your first drink and even your third. It's the kind of beer you can rely on from start to finish!
Hop BroExactly. The article also says it's recommended as a nightcap, which feels like it aims for both a bright start and a satisfying finish that you can enjoy to the end.
MugiAnd TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa can do stand-up drinking and canned beer sales too? Drinking there and taking some home on the way back sounds perfect!
Hop BroYep, and they also offer growler fills, so the strong point is that you can enjoy it at your own pace. Welcoming pets and children too really shows how open the place is.
MugiOn a lively day in Shimokitazawa, drinking it as a holiday beer sounds incredibly nice! It makes me want to make it the goal of a walk!
Hop BroExactly. Since it combines Kyoto Brewing's character with the shop's 8th anniversary, it's not just a guest beer; it really has the atmosphere of a milestone beer.
MugiAll right, I've decided! Today I want to toast in Shimokitazawa. It sounds like I'll want one more at the end, with that fragrant aroma and gentle mouthfeel!
The recommendation for May 4 is an 8th-anniversary Hazy IPA
At TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa, a collaboration beer with Kyoto Brewing was introduced as the recommendation on May 4, 2026. It is an original beer created to celebrate the shop's 8th anniversary, and the style is Hazy IPA. The post describes it as recommended for your first drink, your third drink, or as a nightcap, suggesting a pleasant drinkability and satisfying finish.
Since it debuted at the start of Golden Week, when Shimokitazawa is buzzing, it is also positioned as an easy choice for a holiday drink. Kyoto Brewing is a brewery based in Kyoto, making it a fitting collaboration partner.
Enjoy it together with the shop's signature appeal
TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa is a beer pub within walking distance of Shimokitazawa Station. Inside the shop, they offer stand-up drinking, canned beer sales, and growler fills, so you can choose to drink on the spot or take beer home. It is also a place where solo visitors can stop by casually, and its welcoming attitude toward pets and children gives the shop a broad, approachable feel.
Payment methods include cash, credit cards, PayPay, and various other cashless options. Reservations and today’s tap list can be checked from the profile, making it easy to check ahead when there is a beer you want.
What kind of beer can you drink?
The star this time is an original 8th-anniversary Hazy IPA made in collaboration with Kyoto Brewing. It is a style that lets you enjoy a hazy appearance and hop-driven aroma, and it works well both as a pre-meal drink and as something to sip while continuing at the bar. In true TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa fashion, it can be introduced as a beer that offers both casual ease and the fun of choosing.
If you are looking for craft beer in Shimokitazawa, you do not want to miss the timing when limited guest beers appear. This Hazy IPA, released for the shop's anniversary milestone, is a beer where the shop's character and the brewery's strengths overlap clearly.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt TAP&GROWLER in Shimokitazawa, the 8th anniversary Hazy IPA has been tapped. Just hearing it's a collaboration with Kyoto Brewing makes me imagine the aroma already.
MugiWait, it's a collaboration with Kyoto Brewing? That already sounds delicious, and being able to drink it in Shimokitazawa makes it even better!
Hop BroExactly. And the star is a Hazy IPA, so you can expect a cloudy look, hop aroma, and a smooth mouthfeel.
MugiHuh? But 'hazy' sounds like some kind of spell. Is it covered in mist?
Hop BroSimply put, it's an IPA with haze. Because it's not heavily filtered, the hop aroma and juiciness come forward more easily, and the bitterness often doesn't get too sharp.
MugiI see! Then I can understand why it's described as good for your first drink and even your third. It's the kind of beer you can rely on from start to finish!
Hop BroExactly. The article also says it's recommended as a nightcap, which feels like it aims for both a bright start and a satisfying finish that you can enjoy to the end.
MugiAnd TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa can do stand-up drinking and canned beer sales too? Drinking there and taking some home on the way back sounds perfect!
Hop BroYep, and they also offer growler fills, so the strong point is that you can enjoy it at your own pace. Welcoming pets and children too really shows how open the place is.
MugiOn a lively day in Shimokitazawa, drinking it as a holiday beer sounds incredibly nice! It makes me want to make it the goal of a walk!
Hop BroExactly. Since it combines Kyoto Brewing's character with the shop's 8th anniversary, it's not just a guest beer; it really has the atmosphere of a milestone beer.
MugiAll right, I've decided! Today I want to toast in Shimokitazawa. It sounds like I'll want one more at the end, with that fragrant aroma and gentle mouthfeel!
