Beer Bar Festa Shimokitazawa taps Forest Brewing's "Komorebi Pale Ale" on March 20
The Shimokitazawa beer pub Beer Bar Festa (Festa) announced its March 20 lineup on Instagram. The new tap is Forest Brewing's "Komorebi Pale Ale," and as a bar known for rotating 12 taps of domestic and international beers, it offered a diverse selection.
Hop BroAt Beer Bar Festa in Shimokitazawa, "Komorebi Pale Ale" was tapped on March 20.
MugiWait, even the name sounds stylish! And what kind of brewery is Forest Brewing?
Hop BroIt's a brewery in Miyagi, and what's interesting is that, because of its forestry background, it makes use of firewood and offcuts.
MugiWhat, beer and lumber are connected!? That already gives off such a nature-loving vibe!
Hop BroExactly. This beer is a pale ale, and its appeal is the balance of moderate bitterness and drinkability.
MugiI've heard of pale ales, but does that mean it's a beer that's not too bitter?
Hop BroMore or less, yes. You can still get the hop aroma, but it's a style that's easy to steer toward a light, gentle drinking character.
MugiAnd on top of that, this day has a full 12-tap lineup. There's no way I could choose!
Hop BroFrom Japan, you've got Hansharo Beer and Iwate Kura, and overseas you've even got Thornbridge, so it's a lineup with Japanese and imported beers all together.
MugiIt's close to Shimokitazawa Station and has counter seating too, so it's perfect! It sounds like a place for a casual quick drink too.
Hop BroIt opens at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, so the right move is to stop by after work and chase the latest keg rotation.
MugiWow, now my throat already remembers beer! I want to go drink Komorebi Pale Ale today!
Tap Info for March 20
Beer Bar Festa (Festa) in Shimokitazawa opened at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20. In an Instagram post, it announced the newly tapped Miyagi beer, Forest Brewing's "Komorebi Pale Ale". The brewery, which operates in forestry, was introduced with mention of how it makes use of firewood and offcuts, and the beer was described as a pale ale with a moderate bitterness.
The domestic taps for the day included Hansharo Beer's "Golden Cannon," Repubrew's "Black Mist of Bamberg," Matsue Beer Hall's "Sansho White Ale," Iwate Kura's "Sanriku Oyster Stout," Rio Brewing Co.'s "Tipsy," and Yokohama Bay Brewing's "Weekend Journey," with "Heartland" also available as a regular beer.
The international beer lineup featured Thornbridge's "Double Green Mountain," Lucky Endrope's "Tangerine Hazy IPA," Puyala's "Cozy Night," and Echoes' "Monk's Indiscretion." Spanning Japan and overseas, the selection covered a wide range from pale ale and white ale to stout and hazy IPA.
The shop is a fifth-floor beer pub located near the Central Exit of Shimokitazawa Station, equipped with 12 craft beer taps, counter seating, table seating, and darts. It works just as well for a quick solo stop as it does for drinking with a group, offering the kind of easygoing convenience that suits Shimokitazawa. Since Friday service runs late into the night, it is an appealing stop for anyone who wants to chase the latest keg rotation.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Beer Bar Festa in Shimokitazawa, "Komorebi Pale Ale" was tapped on March 20.
MugiWait, even the name sounds stylish! And what kind of brewery is Forest Brewing?
Hop BroIt's a brewery in Miyagi, and what's interesting is that, because of its forestry background, it makes use of firewood and offcuts.
MugiWhat, beer and lumber are connected!? That already gives off such a nature-loving vibe!
Hop BroExactly. This beer is a pale ale, and its appeal is the balance of moderate bitterness and drinkability.
MugiI've heard of pale ales, but does that mean it's a beer that's not too bitter?
Hop BroMore or less, yes. You can still get the hop aroma, but it's a style that's easy to steer toward a light, gentle drinking character.
MugiAnd on top of that, this day has a full 12-tap lineup. There's no way I could choose!
Hop BroFrom Japan, you've got Hansharo Beer and Iwate Kura, and overseas you've even got Thornbridge, so it's a lineup with Japanese and imported beers all together.
MugiIt's close to Shimokitazawa Station and has counter seating too, so it's perfect! It sounds like a place for a casual quick drink too.
Hop BroIt opens at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, so the right move is to stop by after work and chase the latest keg rotation.
MugiWow, now my throat already remembers beer! I want to go drink Komorebi Pale Ale today!
