Ikebukuro's Two Fingers Features Totopia Brewery's 'Ripplephobia' as Today's Recommendation
The beer pub Two Fingers in Nishi-Ikebukuro introduced Totopia Brewery's HAZY-style beer 'Ripplephobia' on social media as today's recommendation. The small shop, which has 9 taps, is characterized by a bright space where even the beer's color is easy to see.
Hop BroThe beer pub Two Fingers in Nishi-Ikebukuro has made Totopia Brewery's Ripplephobia its today's recommendation. It's the kind of beer that really speaks to hazy lovers.
MugiHuh, the name Ripplephobia already catches my attention! It sounds cool too, so what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIn distribution information, it's a DDH Hazy Pale Ale. It's the kind of beer that layers aroma through double dry hopping and leans into a soft tropical character.
MugiWhoa, double dry hopping suddenly sounds difficult! Does that mean adding hops twice?
Hop BroThat's basically right. It's like adding aroma after the fact: instead of during the boil, hops are added later in fermentation to bring the aroma forward.
MugiI see! So Two Fingers' 9 taps are perfect for comparing all kinds of aromas!
Hop BroExactly. They have IPA, saison, sour, stout, and lager too, so there's fun in following each tap's individuality.
MugiAnd the shop is bright, so being able to see the beer's color clearly is amazing, isn't it? You can get excited just by looking, whether it's dark or hazy!
Hop BroThat's one of the great things about Two Fingers: whether you're at the counter or a table, it's a space that's easy for drinking alone or chatting with friends.
MugiNow I really want to go search for today's drink! Ripplephobia is intriguing both in name and in flavor.
Hop BroThen tonight let's toast in Ikebukuro while checking out the hazy aroma. This is definitely turning into a plan to go drink.
MugiLet's go! I want to carefully compare things at Two Fingers while drinking a soft, rich pour!
Introducing Totopia Brewery's 'Ripplephobia' at Two Fingers
The beer pub "Two Fingers" in Nishi-Ikebukuro, Tokyo, introduced Totopia Brewery's 'Ripplephobia' as today's recommendation. Two Fingers is a small bar that serves craft beers selected from Japan and overseas on 9 taps, and its strength is a lineup that spans a wide range of styles, from IPA and saison to sour, stout, and lager.
The shop is a compact space with both counter and table seating, making it suitable either for quietly enjoying a drink alone or for talking with friends. The lighting is designed so the color of the beer can be seen clearly, creating a space where a poured glass can be enjoyed with the eyes as well.
The beer named this time, 'Ripplephobia', is listed in distribution information as a DDH Hazy Pale Ale from Totopia Brewery. It is a beer that makes it easy to expect the soft drinkability and integrated aroma typical of a hazy style, and it also seems to pair well with a place like Two Fingers, where each tap's individuality can be appreciated carefully.
Two Fingers opened in February 2019 and is a small bar in Nishi-Ikebukuro specializing in craft beer and craft gin. While following a tap list selected from a beer geek's perspective, there is the enjoyment of searching for the day's drink inside the shop. This 'Ripplephobia' is also one to watch as a drink that makes it easy to feel that kind of day-to-day appeal.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe beer pub Two Fingers in Nishi-Ikebukuro has made Totopia Brewery's Ripplephobia its today's recommendation. It's the kind of beer that really speaks to hazy lovers.
MugiHuh, the name Ripplephobia already catches my attention! It sounds cool too, so what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIn distribution information, it's a DDH Hazy Pale Ale. It's the kind of beer that layers aroma through double dry hopping and leans into a soft tropical character.
MugiWhoa, double dry hopping suddenly sounds difficult! Does that mean adding hops twice?
Hop BroThat's basically right. It's like adding aroma after the fact: instead of during the boil, hops are added later in fermentation to bring the aroma forward.
MugiI see! So Two Fingers' 9 taps are perfect for comparing all kinds of aromas!
Hop BroExactly. They have IPA, saison, sour, stout, and lager too, so there's fun in following each tap's individuality.
MugiAnd the shop is bright, so being able to see the beer's color clearly is amazing, isn't it? You can get excited just by looking, whether it's dark or hazy!
Hop BroThat's one of the great things about Two Fingers: whether you're at the counter or a table, it's a space that's easy for drinking alone or chatting with friends.
MugiNow I really want to go search for today's drink! Ripplephobia is intriguing both in name and in flavor.
Hop BroThen tonight let's toast in Ikebukuro while checking out the hazy aroma. This is definitely turning into a plan to go drink.
MugiLet's go! I want to carefully compare things at Two Fingers while drinking a soft, rich pour!
