vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR Taps Inkhorn Brewing’s King Fisher 2026 and Shiga Kogen Beer’s House IPA
vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR in Higashi-Ikebukuro has tapped two notable beers: Inkhorn Brewing’s King Fisher 2026 and Shiga Kogen Beer’s House IPA. The pair offers contrasting expressions of hop aroma, bitterness, and drinkability.
Hop Brovivo! BEER＋DININGBAR in Higashi-Ikebukuro has tapped two standout new beers: Inkhorn Brewing’s King Fisher 2026 and Shiga Kogen Beer’s House IPA. A tasting flight is calling, right?
MugiWait—two aromatic IPAs at once? I’ve got a which-one-first dilemma already!
Hop BroStart with King Fisher 2026. It has grapefruit- and pineapple-like aromas, plus a slightly dank hop character that adds another layer.
Mugi“Dank” like a basketball dunk? Does the beer slam-dunk into the glass?
Hop BroNot quite, but I like the energy. In beer, dank can suggest resinous, green, intense hop notes. Here, firm bitterness ties it together instead of letting the fruit aroma run away.
MugiOhhh! It sounds like tropical fruit followed by a walk through a hop forest. That’s layered hop flavor, then!
Hop BroThen there’s Shiga Kogen Beer’s House IPA, an Imperial IPA built on 100% Maris Otter malt and plenty of hops.
MugiMaris Otter sounds like an adorable foreign otter… but it’s a malt name, right?
Hop BroExactly—a barley variety used for malt. It gives a rich, bready, biscuit-like foundation, making it a sturdy base for hops.
MugiAn Imperial IPA that stays refreshing enough to hide its strength? That sounds dangerously easy to drink!
Hop BroThat’s the appeal. Near Ikebukuro East Exit, vivo! offers 20 beers on tap alongside chef-driven food, so both pours deserve a food pairing.
MugiI want to compare King Fisher 2026’s aroma with House IPA’s bitterness over dinner. Let’s toast in Ikebukuro—immediately!
vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR, a craft beer pub in Higashi-Ikebukuro, Tokyo, has added two new beers to its draft lineup: Inkhorn Brewing’s King Fisher 2026 and Shiga Kogen Beer’s House IPA.
King Fisher 2026 presents fruity notes reminiscent of grapefruit and pineapple, layered with a subtle dank character. A firm bitterness brings the profile together, giving the beer both aromatic lift and a defined IPA structure.
House IPA takes a more powerful approach. Brewed with 100% Maris Otter malt and an abundant amount of hops, this imperial IPA is described as having a refreshing character that does not strongly reveal its alcohol strength. It is a fitting choice for drinkers who want a hop-forward beer with substantial bitterness and depth.
Located in the basement of the Shichifuku Building near Ikebukuro East Exit, vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR offers around 20 draft beers alongside carefully prepared dishes from the chef. The two new arrivals can be enjoyed as a comparison: King Fisher 2026 for its grapefruit, pineapple, and dank hop character, and House IPA for its robust imperial-IPA profile and refreshing finish.
The bar is open from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on weekdays, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sundays and public holidays. Availability and business hours may change, so checking the venue’s latest updates before visiting is recommended. The venue’s Kanpai Card loyalty service ended on March 20.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop Brovivo! BEER＋DININGBAR in Higashi-Ikebukuro has tapped two standout new beers: Inkhorn Brewing’s King Fisher 2026 and Shiga Kogen Beer’s House IPA. A tasting flight is calling, right?
MugiWait—two aromatic IPAs at once? I’ve got a which-one-first dilemma already!
Hop BroStart with King Fisher 2026. It has grapefruit- and pineapple-like aromas, plus a slightly dank hop character that adds another layer.
Mugi“Dank” like a basketball dunk? Does the beer slam-dunk into the glass?
Hop BroNot quite, but I like the energy. In beer, dank can suggest resinous, green, intense hop notes. Here, firm bitterness ties it together instead of letting the fruit aroma run away.
MugiOhhh! It sounds like tropical fruit followed by a walk through a hop forest. That’s layered hop flavor, then!
Hop BroThen there’s Shiga Kogen Beer’s House IPA, an Imperial IPA built on 100% Maris Otter malt and plenty of hops.
MugiMaris Otter sounds like an adorable foreign otter… but it’s a malt name, right?
Hop BroExactly—a barley variety used for malt. It gives a rich, bready, biscuit-like foundation, making it a sturdy base for hops.
MugiAn Imperial IPA that stays refreshing enough to hide its strength? That sounds dangerously easy to drink!
Hop BroThat’s the appeal. Near Ikebukuro East Exit, vivo! offers 20 beers on tap alongside chef-driven food, so both pours deserve a food pairing.
MugiI want to compare King Fisher 2026’s aroma with House IPA’s bitterness over dinner. Let’s toast in Ikebukuro—immediately!
