THE DODO HOUSE Opens the 12th Kankiku “Ifu Dodo” Barrel in Meguro
Craft Beer & Wine THE DODO HOUSE in Meguro has opened the 12th barrel of “Ifu Dodo,” brewed by Kankiku Brewery with the pub, alongside RePuBrew’s fonio-based Dortmunder “Fonio=Beer.”
Hop BroTHE DODO HOUSE in Meguro has tapped the 12th keg of “Ifu Dodo” alongside a new lager. That definitely makes me want a tasting flight.
MugiWhoa, a 12th keg? Does that mean it is that popular a beer?
Hop BroExactly. It is a collaboration between Kankiku Brewery and THE DODO HOUSE, brewed as a British-style lager. Apparently, it has been ordered faster than their anniversary beer, “Hakuchu Dodo.”
MugiWhat makes a British lager different? Is it basically a lager with British character?
Hop BroThat is a good way to put it. It keeps lager’s clean drinkability while showing balanced, malty character. In short: easy to drink, full of flavor.
MugiNice! That sounds safe for a gulper like me. And there is another new beer too, right?
Hop BroYes—Repubrew from Shizuoka brought “Fonio Beer,” a Dortmunder brewed with fonio, an ancient African grain.
MugiWhat is that? Fonio is a grain, not a spell? I was ready to chant it!
Hop BroIt is definitely a grain; chanting will not refill your glass. A Dortmunder is a lager with rounded malt flavor and balance, and this one has a dry finish and lingering aftertaste.
MugiMalt richness, gentle fruitiness, and a luxurious feel... that is a grown-up reward lager!
Hop BroThe taps also include English IPA, Peach White IPA, Coconut Porter, and Weizen. It is a seriously varied tap list, perfect for working through styles from lager onward.
MugiThey are open from 5 p.m. to midnight and offer takeaway too—done. Let’s raise a glass in Meguro, Hop Bro!
Craft Beer & Wine THE DODO HOUSE, a beer pub in Meguro, Tokyo, announced two new keg openings on September 10, 2026.
The highlight is “Ifu Dodo,” a British Lager brewed by Kankiku Brewery and THE DODO HOUSE. The pub says this is the 12th barrel, with demand progressing faster than for its eighth-anniversary beer, “Hakuchu Dodo.”
The second new beer is RePuBrew’s “Fonio=Beer,” a Dortmunder made with fonio, an ancient grain from Africa. It offers a full malt character, gentle fruitiness, and a dry finish with lingering malt flavor. The beer is presented as a slightly luxurious take on the style.
The tap list also includes Iwate Kura Beer English IPA; Chain Smoker from Hino Brewing and Hitomi Winery; Reflection Beer’s Peach White IPA ~Yumemizuki ver.~; Maruka Brewing Coconut Porter; and Kamado Brewery and Daisen G Beer’s Weizen Master.
THE DODO HOUSE is open from 5 p.m. to midnight. Guests can enjoy the beers inside, use the outdoor bench without a charge, or order takeaway. Its broad selection, ranging from lagers and IPAs to porter and weizen, makes it a useful stop for beer fans exploring the Meguro area.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTHE DODO HOUSE in Meguro has tapped the 12th keg of “Ifu Dodo” alongside a new lager. That definitely makes me want a tasting flight.
MugiWhoa, a 12th keg? Does that mean it is that popular a beer?
Hop BroExactly. It is a collaboration between Kankiku Brewery and THE DODO HOUSE, brewed as a British-style lager. Apparently, it has been ordered faster than their anniversary beer, “Hakuchu Dodo.”
MugiWhat makes a British lager different? Is it basically a lager with British character?
Hop BroThat is a good way to put it. It keeps lager’s clean drinkability while showing balanced, malty character. In short: easy to drink, full of flavor.
MugiNice! That sounds safe for a gulper like me. And there is another new beer too, right?
Hop BroYes—Repubrew from Shizuoka brought “Fonio Beer,” a Dortmunder brewed with fonio, an ancient African grain.
MugiWhat is that? Fonio is a grain, not a spell? I was ready to chant it!
Hop BroIt is definitely a grain; chanting will not refill your glass. A Dortmunder is a lager with rounded malt flavor and balance, and this one has a dry finish and lingering aftertaste.
MugiMalt richness, gentle fruitiness, and a luxurious feel... that is a grown-up reward lager!
Hop BroThe taps also include English IPA, Peach White IPA, Coconut Porter, and Weizen. It is a seriously varied tap list, perfect for working through styles from lager onward.
MugiThey are open from 5 p.m. to midnight and offer takeaway too—done. Let’s raise a glass in Meguro, Hop Bro!
