Uchu Brewing's "KONBINI IPA" is tapped at Kitazawa Konishi
At the beer pub "Kitazawa Konishi" in Daizawa, Setagaya, Tokyo, Uchu Brewing's "KONBINI IPA" has newly gone on tap as a guest beer. It is an India Pale Ale with 6.5% ABV, and the post describes it as having a HAZY appearance but a soft, juicy drinking profile.
Hop BroA new beer is on tap at Kitazawa Konishi in the Shimokitazawa area: Uchu Brewing's "KONBINI IPA".
MugiWhoa, just the name KONBINI IPA already has me curious! It sounds like a convenience store, but it's really beer?!
Hop BroOf course it's a proper IPA. The post says ABV 6.5%, and the style is India Pale Ale.
MugiBut it says it's HAZY in appearance, and HAZY but IPA just twists my brain!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It's aiming for a soft and juicy drinking experience. Even if it looks cloudy, it's not the kind that just pushes bitterness at you.
MugiOhhh! So the hop aroma probably comes through gently, and it should drink with a smooth, easy mouthfeel!
Hop BroExactly. Very much in the Uchu Brewing style, it's hop-aroma forward, but with a balance that keeps it from being tiring to drink.
MugiKitazawa Konishi isn't just a liquor store, right? They also handle craft beer and cider? That's seriously specialized!
Hop BroThat's right. It's a shop that carries on the Konishi Saketen tradition, and enjoying the background as part of the experience is one of the best things about Kitazawa Konishi.
MugiThen if you're having a drink in Shimokitazawa, checking the taps is a must! This makes me want to go drink it right now!
New on tap
At the beer pub "Kitazawa Konishi" in the Shimokitazawa area of Tokyo, Uchu Brewing's KONBINI IPA has been added. The post describes it as an "INDIA PALE ALE" with "ABV. 6.5%", and introduces it as a HAZY-looking beer with a soft, juicy mouthfeel.
Beer highlights
KONBINI IPA has a playful name, but the beer itself is a serious IPA. You can sense that it is crafted to let you enjoy the hop aroma while also emphasizing a smooth mouthfeel. When you drink it at a place like Kitazawa Konishi, where you can enjoy the beer along with its background, its character is likely to come through even more strongly than its specs alone suggest.
About Kitazawa Konishi
Kitazawa Konishi is a highly specialized beer pub serving craft beer and hard cider. Located in Daizawa, Shimokitazawa, it is known as a shop that carries on the tradition of the long-established Konishi Saketen liquor store. Today, it is loved as a place that introduces Japanese and American drinking culture through a craft beer focus, and it offers the pleasure of stopping by specifically to discover guest beers.
How to enjoy it
This is a beer that suits people who want to appreciate the clear outlines of an IPA, as well as those who enjoy the soft texture of HAZY styles. Rather than flashy presentation, it is the kind of beer you want to calmly try at a place where you can properly face each glass. If you're looking for a new beer around Shimokitazawa, checking the taps at Kitazawa Konishi is a must.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA new beer is on tap at Kitazawa Konishi in the Shimokitazawa area: Uchu Brewing's "KONBINI IPA".
MugiWhoa, just the name KONBINI IPA already has me curious! It sounds like a convenience store, but it's really beer?!
Hop BroOf course it's a proper IPA. The post says ABV 6.5%, and the style is India Pale Ale.
MugiBut it says it's HAZY in appearance, and HAZY but IPA just twists my brain!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It's aiming for a soft and juicy drinking experience. Even if it looks cloudy, it's not the kind that just pushes bitterness at you.
MugiOhhh! So the hop aroma probably comes through gently, and it should drink with a smooth, easy mouthfeel!
Hop BroExactly. Very much in the Uchu Brewing style, it's hop-aroma forward, but with a balance that keeps it from being tiring to drink.
MugiKitazawa Konishi isn't just a liquor store, right? They also handle craft beer and cider? That's seriously specialized!
Hop BroThat's right. It's a shop that carries on the Konishi Saketen tradition, and enjoying the background as part of the experience is one of the best things about Kitazawa Konishi.
MugiThen if you're having a drink in Shimokitazawa, checking the taps is a must! This makes me want to go drink it right now!
