Seven Beers, Including Fremont Brewing's "Extra Lush," Tapped at Hop-Scotch Tokyo
At the beer pub Hop-Scotch Tokyo in Iidabashi, Tokyo, a new tap has opened. The lineup includes Fremont Brewing's "Extra Lush," along with seven beers ranging from IPA and Belgian Dubbel to Oktoberfest-style brews, offering a wide variety of styles to enjoy.
Hop BroA new tap just started flowing at Hop-Scotch Tokyo in Iidabashi. The star is Extra Lush (Triple IPA), and Fremont Brewing is coming out strong right from the first pour.
MugiWhoa, a triple IPA sounds intense! With 9.8% ABV, that sounds like one you drink mostly on determination, doesn't it?
Hop BroIt takes determination, sure, but what makes it good is that it has a solid core of flavor. And with 80 IBU, it's properly bitter, so the hop character really stands out.
MugiThere it is again, IBU! I know it means a bitterness measure, but does a higher number mean my mouth is in for a rough time?
Hop BroBasically, yes, but sweetness and aroma change the balance too. This seven-beer tasting is fun because you can compare exactly that.
MugiThat sounds great! From hazy beers to barrel-aged stuff, the flavor range is like a roller coaster!
Hop BroExactly. For example, West Coast Brewing's Windows to VERTERE 2025 is a Hazy Pale Ale and easygoing, while Echoes Brewing's Dubbel Entendre is a Belgian Dubbel with malt depth.
MugiWhen you hear Belgian Dubbel, it suddenly sounds monastic! By malt depth, do you mean something like bread or caramel?
Hop BroGood read. On top of that, there's Echoes Brewing's Friedrich Ⅲ, an Imperial Oktoberfest Uber Marzen, and Holy Mountain Brewing's saison, so the range is really broad.
MugiAnd it's easy to get to from Iidabashi Station and Kagurazaka, right? If it's an easy-to-reach place, that's the kind of spot you stop by after work.
Hop BroExactly. You can check the cans and bottles on Untappd too, and if you aim for the 4:00 p.m. opening, you should be able to enjoy a nice flow of beers.
MugiAll right, I'm starting with Extra Lush and getting smacked by hops! I'm already in the mood to raise a glass tonight and not stop now!
Hop BroThen it's settled. I'll start with the hazy beers and finish with the saison. It's such a tempting lineup that I want to run all the way to the shop.
New Tap!!
A new tap list has been released at Hop-Scotch Tokyo in Fujimi, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo. On Thursday, December 4, the bar is scheduled to open at 4:00 p.m., and the beer tapped that day is Fremont Brewing's Extra Lush (Triple IPA). With a bold 9.8% ABV and 80 IBU, it is an attention-grabbing pour for anyone who wants to enjoy a clearly defined hop profile.
This lineup spans a wide range of styles, from IPA to Belgian, saison, and märzen, making it a beer-pub-style tasting set. The seven featured beers are below.
- Fremont Brewing / Extra Lush (Triple IPA)
- Van Henion Brewing / EZ IPA (IPA)
- West Coast Brewing / Windows to VERTERE 2025 (Hazy Pale Ale)
- Echoes Brewing / Dubbel Entendre (Belgian Dubbel)
- Oni-Densetsu / Kin-Oni Pale Ale Galaxy ver. (Pale Ale)
- Echoes Brewing / Friedrich Ⅲ (Imperial Oktoberfest Uber Marzen)
- Holy Mountain Brewing / Blood ofcthe Ancients (Oak Fermented Saison w/ Yarrow Grass & Nectarine)
Hop-Scotch Tokyo is a beer pub that is easy to access from Iidabashi Station and the Kagurazaka area. As a place that highlights craft beer and whiskey, a lineup like this, with different styles arranged together, lets you enjoy the flow of flavors from the first glass onward. In particular, the range runs from the light, brisk character of hazy beers to the density of double and triple IPAs, and even the complexity of barrel-aged saison, so it is also well suited to drinking with an eye toward finding your preferred range.
Canned and bottled beers are listed on Untappd, so you can also check the options beyond the taps while you enjoy yourself. If there is a beer you are interested in, it would be smart to check the list early. The address is 2-2-11 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Inoue Building 1F.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA new tap just started flowing at Hop-Scotch Tokyo in Iidabashi. The star is Extra Lush (Triple IPA), and Fremont Brewing is coming out strong right from the first pour.
MugiWhoa, a triple IPA sounds intense! With 9.8% ABV, that sounds like one you drink mostly on determination, doesn't it?
Hop BroIt takes determination, sure, but what makes it good is that it has a solid core of flavor. And with 80 IBU, it's properly bitter, so the hop character really stands out.
MugiThere it is again, IBU! I know it means a bitterness measure, but does a higher number mean my mouth is in for a rough time?
Hop BroBasically, yes, but sweetness and aroma change the balance too. This seven-beer tasting is fun because you can compare exactly that.
MugiThat sounds great! From hazy beers to barrel-aged stuff, the flavor range is like a roller coaster!
Hop BroExactly. For example, West Coast Brewing's Windows to VERTERE 2025 is a Hazy Pale Ale and easygoing, while Echoes Brewing's Dubbel Entendre is a Belgian Dubbel with malt depth.
MugiWhen you hear Belgian Dubbel, it suddenly sounds monastic! By malt depth, do you mean something like bread or caramel?
Hop BroGood read. On top of that, there's Echoes Brewing's Friedrich Ⅲ, an Imperial Oktoberfest Uber Marzen, and Holy Mountain Brewing's saison, so the range is really broad.
MugiAnd it's easy to get to from Iidabashi Station and Kagurazaka, right? If it's an easy-to-reach place, that's the kind of spot you stop by after work.
Hop BroExactly. You can check the cans and bottles on Untappd too, and if you aim for the 4:00 p.m. opening, you should be able to enjoy a nice flow of beers.
MugiAll right, I'm starting with Extra Lush and getting smacked by hops! I'm already in the mood to raise a glass tonight and not stop now!
Hop BroThen it's settled. I'll start with the hazy beers and finish with the saison. It's such a tempting lineup that I want to run all the way to the shop.
