Beer shop Llama gets 6 new arrivals from Threes Brewing, VERTERE, and more
At Beer shop Llama in Mitaka, Tokyo, new arrivals from Threes Brewing, VERTERE, CYCAD, and Yokohama Bay Brewing have lined up. From West Coast IPA and pale ale to saison and fruit wheat beer, six bottles ideal for spring tastings are available.
Hop BroBeer shop Llama in Mitaka just got 6 new arrivals, with Threes Brewing, VERTERE, CYCAD, and Yokohama Bay Brewing all in the mix. It's a really solid lineup for spring tasting side by side.
MugiWhoa, they added six bottles at once!? And in Mitaka, too. It sounds so fun to compare that many different beers!
Hop BroFirst up is Threes Brewing's All or Nothing, a West Coast IPA at 6.8%. It layers hops like Mosaic and Citra to bring out a crisp malt backbone and a sharp, clean bitterness.
MugiWait! A West Coast IPA sounds intense, but how is it different from a regular IPA?
Hop BroIn short, the star is the crisp bitterness. It's less hazy, so the hop character comes through clean and sharp, which is irresistible if you like your beer with really clear contours.
MugiOhh, then what about Threes Brewing's Between The Lines? Pale ales feel like the kind of beer you could drink every day!
Hop BroExactly, this is a floral pale ale. Ahtanum, Amarillo, and Citra give it floral notes and citrus character, and at 5.4% it's light and easy to sip.
MugiWhoa, VERTERE's Magnolia is catching my eye too! A DIPA that doesn't sound bitter, is that really possible?!
Hop BroIt is. They lean into a juice-like drinkability with Idaho 7 and El Dorado. Citrus and pineapple aromas spread out, and even at 8.0% it sounds like the kind you could drink surprisingly smoothly.
MugiThey even have a sakura-like beer!? CYCAD's Hanami has sweet woodruff, cherry leaves, and tonka beans in it? That's a lot of information!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. It's a lineup you can use for a spring tasting comparison. Finish with Yokohama Bay Brewing's apple weiss, and ending on the soft wheat and the fruitiness of Aomori apples would be perfect.
MugiWow, this feels like a spring drink in Mitaka. I want to head to Beer shop Llama now and leisurely line up everything from IPA to saison to apple weiss!
Tokyo's Mitaka Beer shop Llama is a beer pub that focuses on craft beer. In this new arrival lineup, bottles with clean drinkability and sharply defined hop character have all arrived together. It's a selection suited not only to enjoying one glass at a time in the shop, but also to working your way through the beers one by one.
This week's arrivals
- Threes Brewing `All or Nothing` / West Coast IPA / 6.8%
Uses five hops: Mosaic, Simcoe, Cascade, Citra, and Columbus. Its fresh malt character and well-balanced bitterness make it a good choice for anyone looking for a clear, crisp IPA.
- Threes Brewing `Between The Lines` / Pale Ale / 5.4%
Floral and citrus notes from Ahtanum, Amarillo, and Citra take center stage. A light, easygoing pale ale that goes down smoothly any day of the week.
- VERTERE `Magnolia` / DIPA / 8.0%
Aromas of citrus and pineapple from Idaho 7 and El Dorado spread through the glass. Its juice-like drinkability, with bitterness kept in check, is especially striking.
- VERTERE `Hydrangea` / Saison / 6.0%
Yeast-driven spiciness and a dry mouthfeel are layered with citrus and pear aromas. Its clean finish makes it a good fit for spring.
- CYCAD `Hanami` / Specialty Saison / 5.5%
A glass brewed with sweet woodruff, cherry leaves, and tonka beans. Gentle cherry blossom-like aroma is joined by floral and herbal impressions.
- Yokohama Bay Brewing `Apple Weiss` / Fruits Weizen / 5.5%
A Weizen made with plenty of apples from Aomori Prefecture. The balance between the soft wheat body and the fruit character is easy to appreciate.
Beer shop Llama is an easy place to visit for anyone who wants to enjoy a draft beer calmly in Mitaka. When a lineup like this includes everything from IPA to saison and fruit-forward styles, it becomes a chance to compare aroma strength and differences in mouthfeel. With spring temperatures setting in, this is the kind of selection that makes you want to start with the lighter beers and work your way through them.
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Hop BroBeer shop Llama in Mitaka just got 6 new arrivals, with Threes Brewing, VERTERE, CYCAD, and Yokohama Bay Brewing all in the mix. It's a really solid lineup for spring tasting side by side.
MugiWhoa, they added six bottles at once!? And in Mitaka, too. It sounds so fun to compare that many different beers!
Hop BroFirst up is Threes Brewing's All or Nothing, a West Coast IPA at 6.8%. It layers hops like Mosaic and Citra to bring out a crisp malt backbone and a sharp, clean bitterness.
MugiWait! A West Coast IPA sounds intense, but how is it different from a regular IPA?
Hop BroIn short, the star is the crisp bitterness. It's less hazy, so the hop character comes through clean and sharp, which is irresistible if you like your beer with really clear contours.
MugiOhh, then what about Threes Brewing's Between The Lines? Pale ales feel like the kind of beer you could drink every day!
Hop BroExactly, this is a floral pale ale. Ahtanum, Amarillo, and Citra give it floral notes and citrus character, and at 5.4% it's light and easy to sip.
MugiWhoa, VERTERE's Magnolia is catching my eye too! A DIPA that doesn't sound bitter, is that really possible?!
Hop BroIt is. They lean into a juice-like drinkability with Idaho 7 and El Dorado. Citrus and pineapple aromas spread out, and even at 8.0% it sounds like the kind you could drink surprisingly smoothly.
MugiThey even have a sakura-like beer!? CYCAD's Hanami has sweet woodruff, cherry leaves, and tonka beans in it? That's a lot of information!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. It's a lineup you can use for a spring tasting comparison. Finish with Yokohama Bay Brewing's apple weiss, and ending on the soft wheat and the fruitiness of Aomori apples would be perfect.
MugiWow, this feels like a spring drink in Mitaka. I want to head to Beer shop Llama now and leisurely line up everything from IPA to saison to apple weiss!
