Taki〜AKANE〜 Opens at 2:00 PM on May 17: Three Draft Beers Including Shonan Gold
Taki〜AKANE〜 Japanese Beer & Sake Dining in Dogenzaka, Shibuya, will be open from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM on Sunday, May 17. For the first two hours after opening, drinks are 100 yen off during "Akane's Happy Time," and the taps will feature Sanktgallen, August Beer, and Tambaji Brewery x VALLE SAGRADO.
Hop BroTaki〜AKANE〜 Japanese Beer & Sake Dining in Dogenzaka, Shibuya is coming in strong with a 2:00 PM opening on May 17. The nice part is that you can get in from the afternoon and enjoy both sake and craft beer.
MugiWow! Being able to do Sunday afternoon drinking is pretty great. And Dogenzaka has such a strong nighttime image, so that is a surprise!
Hop BroOn top of that, for the first two hours after opening there is Akane's Happy Time with 100 yen off. I like this kind of early-hour discount because it really gives off that "please come have a drink" feeling.
MugiWhat? 100 yen off is the kind of thing that is not huge, but still genuinely nice! It makes me want to stay there and relax first instead of bar hopping right away.
Hop BroThere are three draft beers that day, and the first one is Shonan Gold. It has that citrus character you would expect from Sanktgallen, and it looks like an easy, light first drink.
MugiOhh! When you say citrus aroma, do you mean like orange? If a beer is that fruity, it sounds almost like juice and really easy to drink!
Hop BroExactly, but it is not just sweet; there is also hop-derived bitterness, so it works well before a meal. Next is August White, and the key point is the soft drinkability typical of a white ale.
MugiA white ale means a white beer? I thought maybe it was about the beer looking white or something.
Hop BroIt is more about the style than the appearance, a gentle beer made with wheat in a Belgian tradition. The one I would want to pair it with is salmon marinated in sake lees, since the umami of the sake lees seems like it would go really well with it.
MugiWow, sake lees and beer is such an adult combination! If black soybeans, smoked daikon pickle with sake lees cream cheese, and the like are on the menu too, there is no stopping that.
Hop BroThe one not to miss at the end is the 8th Anniversary Beer. It is a commemorative brew from Tambaji Brewery x VALLE SAGRADO, and it can serve as the anchor for a tasting lineup while also standing up to fried oysters and spicy potato fries.
MugiThis is totally a serious daytime drinking spot! If we start with Shonan Gold and finish with the 8th Anniversary Beer for a toast, we will probably be grinning the whole time.
May 17 Service Information
Taki〜AKANE〜 Japanese Beer & Sake Dining will be open on Sunday, May 17, from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Since it is a Sunday opening, it is easy to drop in from the afternoon, and for the first two hours after opening there will be 100 yen off as "Akane's Happy Time." It is a place in Dogenzaka, Shibuya where you can relax and enjoy craft beer and sake.
Tap List for the Day
There will be three draft beers on tap that day.
- Shonan Gold / Sanktgallen
- August White / August Beer
- Tambaji Brewery x VALLE SAGRADO 8th Anniversary Beer / Tambaji Brewery x VALLE SAGRADO
Shonan Gold is an easy-to-imagine beer with citrus aroma and a light mouthfeel that should pair well early in the meal. August White should offer the soft drinkability typical of a white ale, and the 8th Anniversary Beer, as a commemorative brew, looks like it will be a good benchmark for tasting side by side.
How to Enjoy It as a Meal Beer
In the post, salmon marinated in sake lees was introduced as the main dish for a late lunch. Considering the umami of sake lees and its compatibility with beer, it seems worth pairing with a white ale or a fruity beer. Other dishes such as black soybeans, smoked daikon pickle with sake lees cream cheese, spicy potato fries, and fried oysters are also on the menu, creating a lineup that makes it easy to center the meal around beer.
What the Shop Is Like
As its name suggests, Taki〜AKANE〜 Japanese Beer & Sake Dining is a beer pub centered on Japanese craft beer and sake. Even in Dogenzaka, its appeal lies in being able to carefully enjoy food-and-drink pairings. From weekend daytime drinking to an evening pint, it is the kind of place you will want to keep visiting while following the taps and the food offerings.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTaki〜AKANE〜 Japanese Beer & Sake Dining in Dogenzaka, Shibuya is coming in strong with a 2:00 PM opening on May 17. The nice part is that you can get in from the afternoon and enjoy both sake and craft beer.
MugiWow! Being able to do Sunday afternoon drinking is pretty great. And Dogenzaka has such a strong nighttime image, so that is a surprise!
Hop BroOn top of that, for the first two hours after opening there is Akane's Happy Time with 100 yen off. I like this kind of early-hour discount because it really gives off that "please come have a drink" feeling.
MugiWhat? 100 yen off is the kind of thing that is not huge, but still genuinely nice! It makes me want to stay there and relax first instead of bar hopping right away.
Hop BroThere are three draft beers that day, and the first one is Shonan Gold. It has that citrus character you would expect from Sanktgallen, and it looks like an easy, light first drink.
MugiOhh! When you say citrus aroma, do you mean like orange? If a beer is that fruity, it sounds almost like juice and really easy to drink!
Hop BroExactly, but it is not just sweet; there is also hop-derived bitterness, so it works well before a meal. Next is August White, and the key point is the soft drinkability typical of a white ale.
MugiA white ale means a white beer? I thought maybe it was about the beer looking white or something.
Hop BroIt is more about the style than the appearance, a gentle beer made with wheat in a Belgian tradition. The one I would want to pair it with is salmon marinated in sake lees, since the umami of the sake lees seems like it would go really well with it.
MugiWow, sake lees and beer is such an adult combination! If black soybeans, smoked daikon pickle with sake lees cream cheese, and the like are on the menu too, there is no stopping that.
Hop BroThe one not to miss at the end is the 8th Anniversary Beer. It is a commemorative brew from Tambaji Brewery x VALLE SAGRADO, and it can serve as the anchor for a tasting lineup while also standing up to fried oysters and spicy potato fries.
MugiThis is totally a serious daytime drinking spot! If we start with Shonan Gold and finish with the 8th Anniversary Beer for a toast, we will probably be grinning the whole time.
