SEKIYA TAP STAND Taps KUNITACHI BREWERY's "Tamaranzaka Hazy IPA / take.7"
At SEKIYA TAP STAND in Kunitachi, KUNITACHI BREWERY's "Tamaranzaka Hazy IPA / take.7" has been tapped. This Hazy IPA layers mango, passion fruit, citrus, and berry notes from Talus and Sabro, and the shop is open until 20:00.
Hop BroAt SEKIYA TAP STAND in Kunitachi, KUNITACHI BREWERY's Tamaranzaka Hazy IPA / take.7 has been tapped.
MugiWow, even the name sounds delicious! take.7? That means they tried it that many times!?
Hop BroThat's right. It's a Hazy IPA with ABV 6.5%. Softly hazy, with the aroma pushed to the front.
MugiOhhh! But does Hazy just mean it looks foggy? Why make a cloudy beer on purpose?
Hop BroGood question. The haze is part of the hop aroma and flavor from using a lot of hops, and this time Talus and Sabro are the stars.
MugiWhat!? Those hops make it smell like mango and passion fruit?
Hop BroExactly. Then citrus and berry notes layer in too, plus a hint of pine resin, so it's basically overloaded with fruit.
MugiOverloaded indeed! But it's nice that it's not just sweet. Ending with a subtle bitterness really matters!
Hop BroAnd the beer's name, Tamaranzaka, comes from the slope connecting Kunitachi and Kokubunji. It feels like the spirit of the town is in it too.
MugiAnd SEKIYA TAP STAND is open until 20:00, right? Perfect for stopping by on a walk and taking some home!
Hop BroYep. It's just a one-minute walk from the south exit of Kunitachi Station, so this is basically tonight's drink of choice. Let's go have some fresh cask beer together.
MugiLet's go! Just saying a drink in Kunitachi gets me excited already!
At SEKIYA TAP STAND, on the first floor of Sekiya and a one-minute walk from the south exit of Kunitachi Station, a new cask from KUNITACHI BREWERY has been opened. The star this time is "Tamaranzaka Hazy IPA / take.7". In the shop's post, it is introduced as a way of bringing this beer back after the weekend buzz of the Kunitachi Station 100th-anniversary event.
The beer is a Hazy IPA with ABV 6.5%. According to the post, it uses Talus and Sabro, and is designed so the sweet, mellow tropical character of mango and passion fruit is layered with grapefruit and orange citrus, red berries, and a hint of pine resin. The flavor opens brightly around mango, then is rounded out by a smooth mouthfeel, gentle sweetness, and a subtle bitterness that sharpens the finish.
The name "Tamaranzaka" comes from the slope connecting Kunitachi and Kokubunji. It is positioned as a glass that connects the town and its people, which feels very much like this shop. SEKIYA TAP STAND is a craft beer growler shop centered on KUNITACHI BREWERY beers, while also carrying guest beers from around Japan. Because you can buy beer to take home, it's a good stop to make while strolling around Kunitachi.
According to the day's business hours, it is open until 20:00, with last order at 19:50. For anyone looking for fresh cask beer in Kunitachi, this is one to check out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt SEKIYA TAP STAND in Kunitachi, KUNITACHI BREWERY's Tamaranzaka Hazy IPA / take.7 has been tapped.
MugiWow, even the name sounds delicious! take.7? That means they tried it that many times!?
Hop BroThat's right. It's a Hazy IPA with ABV 6.5%. Softly hazy, with the aroma pushed to the front.
MugiOhhh! But does Hazy just mean it looks foggy? Why make a cloudy beer on purpose?
Hop BroGood question. The haze is part of the hop aroma and flavor from using a lot of hops, and this time Talus and Sabro are the stars.
MugiWhat!? Those hops make it smell like mango and passion fruit?
Hop BroExactly. Then citrus and berry notes layer in too, plus a hint of pine resin, so it's basically overloaded with fruit.
MugiOverloaded indeed! But it's nice that it's not just sweet. Ending with a subtle bitterness really matters!
Hop BroAnd the beer's name, Tamaranzaka, comes from the slope connecting Kunitachi and Kokubunji. It feels like the spirit of the town is in it too.
MugiAnd SEKIYA TAP STAND is open until 20:00, right? Perfect for stopping by on a walk and taking some home!
Hop BroYep. It's just a one-minute walk from the south exit of Kunitachi Station, so this is basically tonight's drink of choice. Let's go have some fresh cask beer together.
MugiLet's go! Just saying a drink in Kunitachi gets me excited already!
