Three new fruit-forward beers tapped at Ikebukuro's vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR, with 16th anniversary plans announced
At the beer pub vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR near Ikebukuro East Exit, three new fruit-based beers from Minami Shinshu Beer, DevilCraft, and Moriyamaen have just been tapped. The shop, which offers 20 draft beers, has also announced its Monday 4 p.m. opening time and previewed its 16th anniversary event.
Hop BroThree new fruit-based beers have just been tapped in Ikebukuro East Exit, and this is definitely one to watch. At vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR, fruit beers from Minami Shinshu Beer, DevilCraft, and Moriyamaen have all arrived at once.
MugiWhoa! Three newcomers at once? Does that really happen?! And it's so easy to drop by in Ikebukuro, which is super convenient!
Hop BroFirst up is Minami Shinshu Beer's Apple Hop Kougyoku. It has the fresh aroma of Kougyoku apples, plus a crisp acidity that really brings out the outline of the apple.
MugiWhat! Fruit beer acidity is different from a sweet juice-like drink? Apple with a crisp edge sounds kind of confusing!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It doesn't push sweetness; instead, it lets the apple aroma and acidity do the work, so it has a refreshing finish. It's easy to pair with food and also works well as a first drink.
MugiOhh! Then DevilCraft's Deep Red Groove sounds interesting too! With three kinds of berries, it sounds deep red just from the name!
Hop BroExactly. It's a fruit sour ale made with blueberries, red raspberries, and blackberries, and its signature is a gentle acidity. "Sour" might sound sharp, but this one has rounded edges.
MugiI thought sour ale meant something way too sour! If it has gentle acidity, it sounds like something you could enjoy like a berry tart.
Hop BroAnd Moriyamaen's Tekikaka Cider is great too. It brings out the sharp bitterness and acidity of thinned apples, with a clean, snappy drinking feel.
MugiWait, thinned apples, as in the apples they remove partway through growing? It even brings out sharp bitterness? That's such an expert way to use apples!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, the place has 20 draft beers on tap, including IPA, hazy, stout, weizen, and Belgian white, so the zucchini and snap pea appetizers or the whitebait and sakura shrimp pizza sound like great pairings too.
MugiWow, that's the kind of place where choosing is fun! If there's also an anniversary event starting on 4/22, I want to go that week. I'm curious about the two original beers too, and now I want to go drink right away!
At the beer specialty bar "vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR" near Ikebukuro East Exit, three refreshing fruit-based beers were newly tapped today. True to the shop, which offers 20 draft beers, the lineup is easy to stop by for even if you just want one light drink.
Newly Tapped Beers
- Minami Shinshu Beer "Apple Hop Kougyoku"
A fruit beer characterized by the fresh aroma of Kougyoku apples and a crisp, refreshing acidity.
- DevilCraft "Deep Red Groove"
A fruit sour ale made with blueberries, red raspberries, and blackberries, offering a gentle acidity.
- Moriyamaen "Tekikaka Cider"
A cider with a refreshing drinkability, bringing out the sharp bitterness and acidity of thinned apples.
The taps inside the shop feature a wide range of styles, including IPA, hazy, stout, weizen, and Belgian white. Not only the new fruit beers, but also the ability to choose according to your mood is part of the appeal. If you're pairing beer with food, seasonal menu items like appetizers made with zucchini and snap peas, or a pizza topped with whitebait and sakura shrimp, also sound like a great match.
The shop has also announced plans for a 16th anniversary event from 4/22 (Wed) to 4/26 (Sun). The announcement includes two original beers being tapped, commemorative stickers being handed out, and rare beers from related breweries being served, so the anniversary week is likely to draw a lot of attention. Hours are Monday opening at 4 p.m. and Tuesday closed, so it's best to check the business information before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThree new fruit-based beers have just been tapped in Ikebukuro East Exit, and this is definitely one to watch. At vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR, fruit beers from Minami Shinshu Beer, DevilCraft, and Moriyamaen have all arrived at once.
MugiWhoa! Three newcomers at once? Does that really happen?! And it's so easy to drop by in Ikebukuro, which is super convenient!
Hop BroFirst up is Minami Shinshu Beer's Apple Hop Kougyoku. It has the fresh aroma of Kougyoku apples, plus a crisp acidity that really brings out the outline of the apple.
MugiWhat! Fruit beer acidity is different from a sweet juice-like drink? Apple with a crisp edge sounds kind of confusing!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It doesn't push sweetness; instead, it lets the apple aroma and acidity do the work, so it has a refreshing finish. It's easy to pair with food and also works well as a first drink.
MugiOhh! Then DevilCraft's Deep Red Groove sounds interesting too! With three kinds of berries, it sounds deep red just from the name!
Hop BroExactly. It's a fruit sour ale made with blueberries, red raspberries, and blackberries, and its signature is a gentle acidity. "Sour" might sound sharp, but this one has rounded edges.
MugiI thought sour ale meant something way too sour! If it has gentle acidity, it sounds like something you could enjoy like a berry tart.
Hop BroAnd Moriyamaen's Tekikaka Cider is great too. It brings out the sharp bitterness and acidity of thinned apples, with a clean, snappy drinking feel.
MugiWait, thinned apples, as in the apples they remove partway through growing? It even brings out sharp bitterness? That's such an expert way to use apples!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, the place has 20 draft beers on tap, including IPA, hazy, stout, weizen, and Belgian white, so the zucchini and snap pea appetizers or the whitebait and sakura shrimp pizza sound like great pairings too.
MugiWow, that's the kind of place where choosing is fun! If there's also an anniversary event starting on 4/22, I want to go that week. I'm curious about the two original beers too, and now I want to go drink right away!
