Three guest beers tapped at Shimbashi DRY-DOCK; repair closures on June 1 and 8
Three guest beers have been tapped at the Shimbashi beer pub Shimbashi DRY-DOCK. The lineup includes Outsider Brewing's "HELLES BELLES," TOSACO's "Kaya no Mori Hazy Ale," and Yatsugatake Brewery's "Rock Weizen," while the bar will be closed on June 1 and 8 for repairs ahead of its 19th anniversary.
Hop BroThe news that three guest beers have been tapped in Shimbashi is pretty exciting. At Shimbashi DRY-DOCK, Outsider's HELLES BELLES, TOSACO's Kaya no Mori Hazy Ale, and Yatsugatake Brewery's Rock Weizen are all on the lineup.
MugiWait, three kinds at once? And just from the names alone they all sound different, but what's the difference between Helles, Hazy, and Weizen?
Hop BroBroadly speaking, the easy-drinking character of a Helles like HELLES BELLES is crisp and clean, Hazy Ale brings a fluffy wave of hop aroma, and Weizen has a soft mouthfeel from wheat malt.
MugiWhat do you mean, "fluffy wave"? But if it's said to have a strong hop character, I'm kind of nervous because it might be bitter.
Hop BroYou don't need to worry about that. Shimbashi DRY-DOCK is a place that cares about storage and pouring, so it tastes good even with the show of a drink being poured over the counter. The fact that even the standard Asahi Super Dry is treated as something they want you to try first shows how serious they are.
MugiOhh! That kind of attention to pouring probably changes the impression of the same beer. It's kind of unfair how good it looks just watching it being poured.
Hop BroAnd the shop is under the JR elevated tracks on the Karasumori-guchi side of Shimbashi Station, with standing space on the first floor and table seating on the second. It has that classic station-close convenience that makes it perfect for dropping in after work.
MugiThat's perfect! And if they have a chicken basket and omelets too, that means they're serious not just about beer but about food as well.
Hop BroExactly. And don't forget that it's closed on June 1 and 8. Since they're doing repairs ahead of the 19th anniversary, you're basically choosing between going now or waiting until after everything's tidied up.
MugiThen I want to go before the repairs and taste all three! Hop bro, hearing this has already made my throat remember beer... want to grab a drink on the way home?
Shimbashi DRY-DOCK is a beer pub located under the JR elevated tracks on the Karasumori-guchi side of Shimbashi Station. The first floor is standing room only, while the second floor has table seating, and the shop's defining feature is being able to drink while watching each pour over the counter. The bar also pays close attention to beer storage and serving, and even its standard Asahi Super Dry is treated as a beer that customers are urged to try first.
In an Instagram post on May 26, the bar announced the tapping of guest beers. This time, the three on offer are Outsider Brewing's "HELLES BELLES," TOSACO's "Kaya no Mori Hazy Ale," and Yatsugatake Brewery's "Rock Weizen." With styles ranging from Helles to Hazy Ale to Weizen, the lineup offers a broad range of flavors, from the easy drinkability of a lager to hop-forward character and the soft taste derived from wheat malt.
The bar also announced that it will be closed on Monday, June 1, and Monday, June 8, for repairs in preparation for its 19th anniversary. After maintenance before the anniversary, it will be interesting to see what condition the guest beers will be pouring in.
The food menu includes crowd favorites such as the chicken basket and omelets, all of which pair well with beer. It has the classic feel of a true beer pub, making it just the right place for a post-work drink in Shimbashi.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe news that three guest beers have been tapped in Shimbashi is pretty exciting. At Shimbashi DRY-DOCK, Outsider's HELLES BELLES, TOSACO's Kaya no Mori Hazy Ale, and Yatsugatake Brewery's Rock Weizen are all on the lineup.
MugiWait, three kinds at once? And just from the names alone they all sound different, but what's the difference between Helles, Hazy, and Weizen?
Hop BroBroadly speaking, the easy-drinking character of a Helles like HELLES BELLES is crisp and clean, Hazy Ale brings a fluffy wave of hop aroma, and Weizen has a soft mouthfeel from wheat malt.
MugiWhat do you mean, "fluffy wave"? But if it's said to have a strong hop character, I'm kind of nervous because it might be bitter.
Hop BroYou don't need to worry about that. Shimbashi DRY-DOCK is a place that cares about storage and pouring, so it tastes good even with the show of a drink being poured over the counter. The fact that even the standard Asahi Super Dry is treated as something they want you to try first shows how serious they are.
MugiOhh! That kind of attention to pouring probably changes the impression of the same beer. It's kind of unfair how good it looks just watching it being poured.
Hop BroAnd the shop is under the JR elevated tracks on the Karasumori-guchi side of Shimbashi Station, with standing space on the first floor and table seating on the second. It has that classic station-close convenience that makes it perfect for dropping in after work.
MugiThat's perfect! And if they have a chicken basket and omelets too, that means they're serious not just about beer but about food as well.
Hop BroExactly. And don't forget that it's closed on June 1 and 8. Since they're doing repairs ahead of the 19th anniversary, you're basically choosing between going now or waiting until after everything's tidied up.
MugiThen I want to go before the repairs and taste all three! Hop bro, hearing this has already made my throat remember beer... want to grab a drink on the way home?
