Irish Pub Tullamore to pour Sankt Gallen Fresh Hop IPA on Aug. 30
Irish Pub Tullamore in Tomigaya, Tokyo, will be open on Sunday, Aug. 30, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The lineup includes Guinness, Shiga Kogen Beer IPA, Ikari Brewery Irish Red, and Sankt Gallen Fresh Hop IPA as the guest beer.
Hop BroThe spot on my radar today is Irish Pub Tullamore in Tomigaya. They're open on August 30 from 3 to 11 p.m., and the guest tap is Sankt Gallen's Fresh Hop IPA.
MugiWhat! Fresh Hop IPA already sounds extra fresh! How is it different from a regular IPA?
Hop BroThat's the fun part. It uses fresh Kaigogane hops picked in Hokuto, Yamanashi, so the aroma stays really vivid because they aren't dried first.
MugiHold on, undried hops means beer's version of just-picked vegetables?
Hop BroExactly. They also blend wheat and oats for a dry, crisp finish, and the 2026 version is supposed to lead with juicy mandarin-like citrus.
MugiWhoa! But wait, what are oats doing in my beer? This suddenly sounds like breakfast!
Hop BroOats can soften the mouthfeel and support the aroma, so think of them as the body-building grain in the recipe.
MugiOhhh, so it's still an IPA, but with mandarin-like aroma instead of just being all sharp and bitter. That sounds dangerously like my thing!
Hop BroAnd Tullamore isn't stopping there. With Guinness, Shiga Kogen Beer IPA, Yebisu, and Ikari Brewery's nitro Irish Red, it's basically a tap-list paradise.
MugiNo way, and with lamb roast plus kebab, that's not a one-beer stop anymore! Tomigaya just made my plans for me.
Hop BroI'm already thirsty just thinking about it. I want to start with that juicy citrus character from Sankt Gallen, then chase it with food.
MugiThat's unfair. I officially want to start the tasting now with lamb roast on the side!
Irish Pub Tullamore in Tomigaya, Shibuya, will operate on Sunday, Aug. 30, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. It is the kind of laid-back beer pub where you can drop in for a pint at the counter or settle in for a meal and a longer session.
The tap list for the day starts with the regular beers: Guinness, Shiga Kogen Beer IPA, and Yebisu. On nitro, the pub will serve Ikari Brewery Irish Red, while the guest beer is Sankt Gallen Fresh Hop IPA. According to the post, the beer uses freshly harvested hop cones from Hokuto, Yamanashi, called "kaigogane," with wheat and oats for a dry finish. The 2026 version is described as leaning toward a bright, juicy citrus character reminiscent of mandarin.
Food-wise, the pub is also offering a holiday roast of lamb and beef kebabs. With roast lamb served alongside warm vegetables and mashed potatoes, plus kebabs that pair easily with beer, the lineup makes sense for anyone looking to compare a classic pint with a seasonal guest pour in a proper Irish pub setting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe spot on my radar today is Irish Pub Tullamore in Tomigaya. They're open on August 30 from 3 to 11 p.m., and the guest tap is Sankt Gallen's Fresh Hop IPA.
MugiWhat! Fresh Hop IPA already sounds extra fresh! How is it different from a regular IPA?
Hop BroThat's the fun part. It uses fresh Kaigogane hops picked in Hokuto, Yamanashi, so the aroma stays really vivid because they aren't dried first.
MugiHold on, undried hops means beer's version of just-picked vegetables?
Hop BroExactly. They also blend wheat and oats for a dry, crisp finish, and the 2026 version is supposed to lead with juicy mandarin-like citrus.
MugiWhoa! But wait, what are oats doing in my beer? This suddenly sounds like breakfast!
Hop BroOats can soften the mouthfeel and support the aroma, so think of them as the body-building grain in the recipe.
MugiOhhh, so it's still an IPA, but with mandarin-like aroma instead of just being all sharp and bitter. That sounds dangerously like my thing!
Hop BroAnd Tullamore isn't stopping there. With Guinness, Shiga Kogen Beer IPA, Yebisu, and Ikari Brewery's nitro Irish Red, it's basically a tap-list paradise.
MugiNo way, and with lamb roast plus kebab, that's not a one-beer stop anymore! Tomigaya just made my plans for me.
Hop BroI'm already thirsty just thinking about it. I want to start with that juicy citrus character from Sankt Gallen, then chase it with food.
MugiThat's unfair. I officially want to start the tasting now with lamb roast on the side!
