Beer Bar Festa Shimokitazawa Taps Shiga Kogen Beer 'Sake IPA'; 12 Domestic and Overseas Taps on Offer
At Beer Bar Festa (Festa) in Shimokitazawa, Tamamura Honten / Shiga Kogen Beer’s 'Sake IPA' went on tap on May 23. In addition to domestic brands such as Yokohama Beer, Repubrew, and Hansharo Beer, the lineup also included overseas beers from Thornbridge and Burnt Mill.
Hop BroA new tap has gone on at Beer Bar Festa in Shimokitazawa today, and Tamamura Honten / Shiga Kogen Beer’s 'Sake IPA' is the star.
MugiHuh! 'Sake IPA' means sake and IPA combined? That’s a lot of information already!
Hop BroExactly. What’s interesting is the ginjo aroma derived from sake, with citrus layered over pineapple and white-grape-like notes.
MugiGinjo aroma? What is that? You mean a fruity smell? That sounds kind of fancy!
Hop BroPut simply, it’s a brilliant aroma from rice and yeast. On top of that comes IPA-style bitterness, so it doesn’t just end with sweetness.
MugiOhh! But if it’s juicy and easy to drink, maybe even people who don’t like bitterness could handle it!
Hop BroAnd Festa is strong on both domestic and overseas beers today. Along with Yokohama Beer, Repubrew, and Hansharo Beer, having 12 domestic and overseas taps lined up is pretty great.
MugiTwelve taps? That many!? It’s like a drinker’s paradise! And you can play darts too, so basically they want you to stay a while, right?
Hop BroExactly. They also have overseas standards like Thornbridge’s Jaipur IPA and Burnt Mill, so it’s a perfect place to look for the styles you like.
MugiAnd there are anniversary events coming up in June too, right? If there’s even the buzz of being just before the 9th anniversary, maybe I should go now before I miss out!
Hop BroYeah, it’s good for just one drink after work, and it’s fun to really compare beers too. Today, I’m already feeling like I want to toast with Sake IPA.
MugiI’m totally feeling that too! I’m in the mood for a drink in Shimokitazawa, no, two drinks!
Beer Pub Beer Bar Festa (Festa) Shimokitazawa, located on the fifth floor of the Daishin Building near Shimokitazawa Station, is known as a place where you can casually enjoy craft beer and darts. In a May 23 post, the bar announced, "We open at 6 p.m. today as well," and also noted that, since it was Saturday, it would stay open until 4 a.m.
The new tap for the day was Tamamura Honten / Shiga Kogen Beer’s 'Sake IPA.' The post describes it as a juicy, easy-drinking yet full-bodied beer, with citrusy notes layered over fruity ginjo aromas derived from sake, adding IPA-style bitterness and flavors reminiscent of pineapple and white grapes. It is a beer with a clear IPA profile while also carrying a sake-like nuance.
The draft lineup spans both domestic and overseas beers. The domestic selection includes Yokohama Beer 'Seya no Wheat Beer,' Repubrew 'Saburo Session Hazy IPA' and 'Ageage Same Age,' Hansharo Beer 'Coco Farm & Winery White,' Beer Hearn 'Enmusubi Bakushu Real Ale ver.,' Setouchi 'Cherry & Strawberry Sour,' and the ever-present Heartland.
On the overseas side, the lineup includes Thornbridge 'Jaipur IPA,' Du Du Ciel 'Sentinel,' Sreez 'Fool's Eland,' and Burnt Mill 'Crimson Highway.' The chance to compare distinctive domestic beers with overseas standards side by side is part of this shop's appeal.
The post also mentions the 9th anniversary on June 9, the anniversary party and unveiling of the anniversary beer on June 7, and the June 21 anniversary trio tournament, showing the shop's activity leading up to these milestones. It's a place that works whether you just want one drink after work in Shimokitazawa or want a night of careful side-by-side tasting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA new tap has gone on at Beer Bar Festa in Shimokitazawa today, and Tamamura Honten / Shiga Kogen Beer’s 'Sake IPA' is the star.
MugiHuh! 'Sake IPA' means sake and IPA combined? That’s a lot of information already!
Hop BroExactly. What’s interesting is the ginjo aroma derived from sake, with citrus layered over pineapple and white-grape-like notes.
MugiGinjo aroma? What is that? You mean a fruity smell? That sounds kind of fancy!
Hop BroPut simply, it’s a brilliant aroma from rice and yeast. On top of that comes IPA-style bitterness, so it doesn’t just end with sweetness.
MugiOhh! But if it’s juicy and easy to drink, maybe even people who don’t like bitterness could handle it!
Hop BroAnd Festa is strong on both domestic and overseas beers today. Along with Yokohama Beer, Repubrew, and Hansharo Beer, having 12 domestic and overseas taps lined up is pretty great.
MugiTwelve taps? That many!? It’s like a drinker’s paradise! And you can play darts too, so basically they want you to stay a while, right?
Hop BroExactly. They also have overseas standards like Thornbridge’s Jaipur IPA and Burnt Mill, so it’s a perfect place to look for the styles you like.
MugiAnd there are anniversary events coming up in June too, right? If there’s even the buzz of being just before the 9th anniversary, maybe I should go now before I miss out!
Hop BroYeah, it’s good for just one drink after work, and it’s fun to really compare beers too. Today, I’m already feeling like I want to toast with Sake IPA.
MugiI’m totally feeling that too! I’m in the mood for a drink in Shimokitazawa, no, two drinks!
