ISEKADO's "Nikukyu IPA" and FW's "XXIX Anniversary Ale" Arrive at Beer Tsukasa in Kyoto
On April 28, the beer pub Beer Tsukasa in Uji, Kyoto, posted its pre-Golden Week hours. With ISEKADO's 29th anniversary beer "Nikukyu IPA" and Firestone Walker's "XXIX Anniversary Ale" side by side, it's a lineup that makes anniversary-beer comparisons easy.
Hop BroBeer Tsukasa in Kyoto-Uji has a nice April 28 update. It's open as usual even before Golden Week, so you can drop in from 11:00-14:00 and 16:00-21:30.
MugiOh, so they don't do a special holiday schedule and just keep the normal weekday hours! Being able to drop in casually is such a relief.
Hop BroExactly. And the guest lineup is strong. They have ISEKADO's 29th anniversary beer, Nikukyu IPA, alongside Firestone Walker's XXIX Anniversary Ale.
MugiWhat is that? Cute and serious at the same time just from the names! It feels like an anniversary beer showdown, and I'm excited.
Hop BroNikukyu IPA has a cat motif and apparently has the lively aroma and brightness you'd expect from an IPA. Firestone Walker's one is a blended barrel-aged ale, combining multiple barrel-aged components for depth.
MugiWait, what do you mean by mixing barrel-aged beers!? Is bringing out depth really possible? That sounds magical.
Hop BroMore craftsmanship than magic. They layer aromas from wood barrels, the rounded notes from oxidation, and roasted or spicy nuances to create a complex finish.
MugiI see! One sounds like fun from the aroma, and the other is the kind you take your time with. So this is what makes tasting side by side fun.
Hop BroAnd the shop's announcement also carried the seasonal shift from cherry blossoms to wisteria trellises. Drinking in Kyoto-Uji and enjoying the changing season together feels very much like Beer Tsukasa.
MugiThat sounds great, both the beer and the scenery! I want to start with Nikukyu IPA and end by savoring the XXIX!
Hop BroThat's the best. I'll start with the IPA to get energized, then settle down with XXIX Anniversary Ale.
MugiIt's settled then! Today I already feel like I want to raise a toast in Kyoto-Uji.
Beer Tsukasa, a beer pub in Myoraku, Uji, Kyoto, announced its business information for April 28 on Instagram. Hours are 11:00-14:00 and 16:00-21:30. In the post, the shop said it does not operate on a special holiday schedule and instead opens according to the weekday, so you can stop by as usual even before Golden Week.
The guest beers that stand out on this day are ISEKADO's 29th anniversary beer, "Nikukyu IPA," and Firestone Walker Brewing Company's "XXIX Anniversary Ale." Both are limited-feel bottles celebrating anniversaries, making them a fun pair for craft beer fans to compare. ISEKADO is also known for cat-themed beers, so the name "Nikukyu IPA" sounds like the kind that would spark conversation at the bar. Meanwhile, "XXIX Anniversary Ale" is presented as a blended barrel-aged ale commemorating Firestone Walker Brewing Company's 29th anniversary, a beer with a strong presence.
The post also touched on the changing season, moving from cherry blossoms to the best time for wisteria trellises. At a place like Beer Tsukasa, which carefully communicates its business days and hours while serving beer, you can enjoy that sense of seasonality too. If you're drinking craft beer in Kyoto-Uji, this lineup of anniversary beers makes the timing hard to miss. It's the kind of announcement that makes it easy to stop by if you want to take your time with each glass.
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Hop BroBeer Tsukasa in Kyoto-Uji has a nice April 28 update. It's open as usual even before Golden Week, so you can drop in from 11:00-14:00 and 16:00-21:30.
MugiOh, so they don't do a special holiday schedule and just keep the normal weekday hours! Being able to drop in casually is such a relief.
Hop BroExactly. And the guest lineup is strong. They have ISEKADO's 29th anniversary beer, Nikukyu IPA, alongside Firestone Walker's XXIX Anniversary Ale.
MugiWhat is that? Cute and serious at the same time just from the names! It feels like an anniversary beer showdown, and I'm excited.
Hop BroNikukyu IPA has a cat motif and apparently has the lively aroma and brightness you'd expect from an IPA. Firestone Walker's one is a blended barrel-aged ale, combining multiple barrel-aged components for depth.
MugiWait, what do you mean by mixing barrel-aged beers!? Is bringing out depth really possible? That sounds magical.
Hop BroMore craftsmanship than magic. They layer aromas from wood barrels, the rounded notes from oxidation, and roasted or spicy nuances to create a complex finish.
MugiI see! One sounds like fun from the aroma, and the other is the kind you take your time with. So this is what makes tasting side by side fun.
Hop BroAnd the shop's announcement also carried the seasonal shift from cherry blossoms to wisteria trellises. Drinking in Kyoto-Uji and enjoying the changing season together feels very much like Beer Tsukasa.
MugiThat sounds great, both the beer and the scenery! I want to start with Nikukyu IPA and end by savoring the XXIX!
Hop BroThat's the best. I'll start with the IPA to get energized, then settle down with XXIX Anniversary Ale.
MugiIt's settled then! Today I already feel like I want to raise a toast in Kyoto-Uji.
