Mukuraf taps Kakegawa Farm Brewing's "Forever Love" and three other kegs
The beer pub Mukuraf in Shin-Ohashi, Koto Ward, Tokyo, has tapped three new kegs: Kakegawa Farm Brewing's "Forever Love," Kyoto Brewing's "HOP IDOL-STRATA," and FLORA FERMENTATION's "Raven." Centered on hop aroma, the lineup offers a wide range of styles in both draft and bottle form.
Hop BroAt the beer pub Mukuraf in Shin-Ohashi, Koto Ward, Tokyo, there are three new taps at once. Kakegawa Farm Brewing's "Forever Love" Hazy IPA, Kyoto Brewing's "HOP IDOL-STRATA" IPA, and FLORA FERMENTATION's "Raven" West Coast IPA are all on the board, which is a pretty irresistible update for hop lovers.
MugiWhoa, they sound strong just by name! "Forever Love" sounds like a sweet love song, but it's a Hazy IPA?
Hop BroExactly. Hazy IPAs have that cloudy, hazy look, and they're the type where the aroma spreads softly. They often come across as tropical and juicy, and "Forever Love" sounds like it should really deliver that kind of profile.
MugiThen what is "HOP IDOL-STRATA"? That STRATA word suddenly got complicated, and my brain is being left behind!
Hop BroSTRATA is the name of a hop variety, and it tends to bring out citrus and tropical notes, with a bit of grassiness too. It helps to think of Kyoto Brewing's "HOP IDOL-STRATA" as an IPA that puts that character front and center.
MugiGot it, so the aroma direction is different! And "Raven" is a West Coast IPA, so that means it's a strong-bitterness kind of beer?
Hop BroThat's right. West Coast IPAs have a sharp outline, and that clean bitterness is really satisfying. What's interesting this time is that it's easy to compare the tropical, citrus, and grassy differences side by side.
MugiAnd the regular lineup is great too. KaruizawaQ's "KAZE TOORI" Session IPA is exactly the kind of beer that's perfect for a first drink!
Hop BroExactly. They also have HUMANS BEER's "GUAVA and MANGO" Wheat Ale and Nomcraft's "Moonbow Sheep" WCIPA, so there are plenty of options. It's a lineup that works for both IPA fans and people who just want to start with something light.
MugiAnd the bottles are packed too, with Brasserie Knot and GreenNeighbors everywhere! Even fruit-forward bottles are there, so I'd probably get dizzy deciding before I even order!
Hop BroThe relaxed rainy-day atmosphere makes Mukuraf a great place to take your time with both taps and bottles. This is definitely a lineup that makes you want to sit down and think about tonight's drink.
MugiYeah, I'm fully in drink mode now! I want to join the hop aroma festival right away!
The beer pub "Mukuraf" in Shin-Ohashi, Koto Ward, Tokyo, has published its latest tap list. In the post, the pub announced three new taps: Kakegawa Farm Brewing "Forever Love" Hazy IPA, Kyoto Brewing "HOP IDOL-STRATA" IPA, and FLORA FERMENTATION "Raven" West Coast IPA.
All three are a lineup you can really enjoy for their hop aroma, with differences in profile that make tropical, citrus, and grassy expressions easy to compare side by side. At a place like Mukuraf, where taps turn over quickly, updates like these three at once give you a different way to enjoy the bar each time you visit.
The post also introduced the permanent beer lineup. KaruizawaQ "KAZE TOORI" Session IPA, HUMANS BEER "GUAVA and MANGO" Wheat Ale, and Nomcraft "Moonbow Sheep" WCIPA are on offer, covering everything from light session styles to fruity wheat ales and firmly bitter West Coast styles. It is an appealing lineup not only for IPA fans, but also for anyone who wants to start with something lighter.
The bottle list is also well stocked. From Brasserie Knot, the pub has "TIP" NZ IPA, "MOON" Double IPA, "NoMaps" West Coast IPA, "YAMASACHI" Fruits Ale, and "NORA" Rye IPA. In addition, GreenNeighbors bottles such as "ALL. 18 Kinds of Apples," "FUJI SINGLE," "LA FRANCE," "KYOUKA Kyo-ka Plum," "SOUR TOKI ver," and "KOGYOKU SINGLE" were also available, rounding out a selection that puts fruit character front and center.
Mukuraf is a bar for beer lovers who want to follow both taps and bottles. The post also noted that there was seating available, so in the calm atmosphere of a rainy-day service, guests can take their time enjoying the tap updates. With hop-driven draft beer at the center and everything from bottles to cider within reach, that breadth is part of the appeal of this place.
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Hop BroAt the beer pub Mukuraf in Shin-Ohashi, Koto Ward, Tokyo, there are three new taps at once. Kakegawa Farm Brewing's "Forever Love" Hazy IPA, Kyoto Brewing's "HOP IDOL-STRATA" IPA, and FLORA FERMENTATION's "Raven" West Coast IPA are all on the board, which is a pretty irresistible update for hop lovers.
MugiWhoa, they sound strong just by name! "Forever Love" sounds like a sweet love song, but it's a Hazy IPA?
Hop BroExactly. Hazy IPAs have that cloudy, hazy look, and they're the type where the aroma spreads softly. They often come across as tropical and juicy, and "Forever Love" sounds like it should really deliver that kind of profile.
MugiThen what is "HOP IDOL-STRATA"? That STRATA word suddenly got complicated, and my brain is being left behind!
Hop BroSTRATA is the name of a hop variety, and it tends to bring out citrus and tropical notes, with a bit of grassiness too. It helps to think of Kyoto Brewing's "HOP IDOL-STRATA" as an IPA that puts that character front and center.
MugiGot it, so the aroma direction is different! And "Raven" is a West Coast IPA, so that means it's a strong-bitterness kind of beer?
Hop BroThat's right. West Coast IPAs have a sharp outline, and that clean bitterness is really satisfying. What's interesting this time is that it's easy to compare the tropical, citrus, and grassy differences side by side.
MugiAnd the regular lineup is great too. KaruizawaQ's "KAZE TOORI" Session IPA is exactly the kind of beer that's perfect for a first drink!
Hop BroExactly. They also have HUMANS BEER's "GUAVA and MANGO" Wheat Ale and Nomcraft's "Moonbow Sheep" WCIPA, so there are plenty of options. It's a lineup that works for both IPA fans and people who just want to start with something light.
MugiAnd the bottles are packed too, with Brasserie Knot and GreenNeighbors everywhere! Even fruit-forward bottles are there, so I'd probably get dizzy deciding before I even order!
Hop BroThe relaxed rainy-day atmosphere makes Mukuraf a great place to take your time with both taps and bottles. This is definitely a lineup that makes you want to sit down and think about tonight's drink.
MugiYeah, I'm fully in drink mode now! I want to join the hop aroma festival right away!
