Kanpai! Brewing taps Tetsuzaka Brut IPA at Granzoo
Kanpai! Brewing’s Granzoo taproom in Bunkyo Ward has put Tetsuzaka Brut IPA on tap. The beer is described as citrusy and floral, with grapefruit and lychee notes, a soft mouthfeel, and a crisp dry finish.
Hop BroToday’s headline is Kampai! Brewing in Sekiguchi, where a fresh keg of Tessaka Brut IPA just went on tap.
MugiWait, Tessaka Brut IPA already sounds intense. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a Brut IPA, so you get citrusy, floral aromas with a faint herbal layer on top.
MugiWhoa, Brut IPA sounds like the beer version of a guy in a three-piece suit!
Hop BroThat’s not far off. It’s designed with very little residual sugar, so it stays crisp instead of tasting sticky-sweet.
MugiHold on, residual sugar? Why does this suddenly sound like chemistry class!?
Hop BroIt just means the sweet part doesn’t linger much. Soft up front, then dry and clean at the finish.
MugiNo way, grapefruit and lychee too? This beer is basically a fruit basket diving into a keg!
Hop BroAnd since 1F/Granzoo is a proper brewpub, you get that fresh-poured feel and a beer that plays well with food.
MugiThat sharp bitter finish sounds unfairly versatile. First glass or mid-meal reset, it works either way?
Hop BroExactly. It doesn’t go over the top, so down by the Kanda River it feels like a pint I want now.
MugiThen it’s settled: let’s go toast and see if that dry finish and lychee note really hit like that!
Kanpai! Brewing, the brewpub in Sekiguchi, Bunkyo Ward, has added Tetsuzaka Brut IPA to the taps at its first-floor taproom, Granzoo.
According to the brewery note, this Brut IPA leans citrusy and floral, with a light herbal accent. The mouthfeel is soft, and the flavor develops into grapefruit and lychee-like notes before finishing with a firm bitterness and a dry, clean aftertaste. With little residual sweetness, it looks like an easy-drinking option for fans of crisp, hop-forward beer.
One of the strengths of Kanpai! Brewing is that it serves fresh beer right next to the brewery itself. At Granzoo, the focus is not only on the beer, but also on pairing it with food in a relaxed brewpub setting. A Brut IPA with a clear aroma profile and a dry finish should work well both as a first pint and alongside a meal.
For drinkers who follow tap changes closely, this is one to note. It is the kind of beer that shows off both hop character and drinkability without overcomplicating the profile, which fits the appeal of a neighborhood brewpub like Kanpai! Brewing.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s headline is Kampai! Brewing in Sekiguchi, where a fresh keg of Tessaka Brut IPA just went on tap.
MugiWait, Tessaka Brut IPA already sounds intense. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a Brut IPA, so you get citrusy, floral aromas with a faint herbal layer on top.
MugiWhoa, Brut IPA sounds like the beer version of a guy in a three-piece suit!
Hop BroThat’s not far off. It’s designed with very little residual sugar, so it stays crisp instead of tasting sticky-sweet.
MugiHold on, residual sugar? Why does this suddenly sound like chemistry class!?
Hop BroIt just means the sweet part doesn’t linger much. Soft up front, then dry and clean at the finish.
MugiNo way, grapefruit and lychee too? This beer is basically a fruit basket diving into a keg!
Hop BroAnd since 1F/Granzoo is a proper brewpub, you get that fresh-poured feel and a beer that plays well with food.
MugiThat sharp bitter finish sounds unfairly versatile. First glass or mid-meal reset, it works either way?
Hop BroExactly. It doesn’t go over the top, so down by the Kanda River it feels like a pint I want now.
MugiThen it’s settled: let’s go toast and see if that dry finish and lychee note really hit like that!
