Craft Beer 2mugi: 7 beers on the 4/16 draft lineup, including a multigrain Weizen
The beer pub Craft Beer 2mugi in Kanda Izumicho, Tokyo, has released its tap lineup for April 16. From a multigrain Weizen and Belgian Blonde to West Coast IPA and Hazy Sour Ale, the lineup features seven beers with distinct character.
Hop BroThe tap list in Kanda Izumicho, Tokyo has 7 beers lined up, and today’s spread is pretty wide-ranging. The April 16 edition at Craft Beer 2mugi brings everything from a multigrain Weizen to a West Coast IPA and a Hazy Sour Ale.
MugiWhoa! 7 kinds? That is way too much information at once, and my brain is already fizzing!
Hop BroFirst up is TAP1, the multigrain Weizen. The soft wheat character gets topped with a toasty, grain-like note from the mixed grains, so it feels light and fluffy but still has a little personality.
MugiWhat is that supposed to mean! Wheat and grains? My head is already imagining a bakery and a brewery merging into one!
Hop BroIn simple terms, a Weizen is appealing because of its gentle mouthfeel from the wheat, and the added grain nuance gives it extra depth. It is easy to drink without being tiring, yet still leaves an impression as your beer of the day.
MugiOhhh, so TAP5’s West Coast IPA is the complete opposite vibe at the same place? That’s the one where the hops hit hard, right?
Hop BroExactly. Mikkeller Tokyo’s Forest Friends is a crisp, sharp beer, and TAP6’s Sakura Paw Pads is a three-brewery collaboration with Mya Brew, Let's Beer Works, and Akebono Brewing, which is fun because it has the playful spirit you expect from a Hazy Sour Ale.
MugiWait, a three-company collaboration? That sounds like a super-friendly party, and the name is unfairly cute too, with cherry blossoms and paw pads!
Hop BroOn top of that, TAP2’s GEKIZAKA Golden Mild Ale, TAP3’s Belgian Blonde, and TAP4’s Rice Ale make the flavor range really broad. It does a nice job of covering everyone from light-drink fans to malt lovers and hop chasers.
MugiAnd it’s beginner-friendly too, right? If it’s easy to walk in alone, that sounds perfect for a first craft beer experience!
Hop BroPlus it opens at 3 p.m. and even has fish dishes and sake, so the food side is strong too. By the time you get to the NEXT BEER, CHARM / Hazy IPA, you can already see where this is going, and it definitely makes you want to stop by Kanda and chase the changing taps.
MugiIt’s decided! If we can start drinking at 3 p.m., then maybe it’s fine if the whole day gets taken over by beer. I definitely want to go drink at Craft Beer 2mugi!
Draft lineup for April 16
The beer pub "Craft Beer 2mugi" in Kanda Izumicho, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, has released its Today's Draft Lineup for April 16. The day’s draft selection brings together a wide range of styles, from easy-to-drink classics to sharply hopped beers and collaboration brews with a playful edge.
The lineup is as follows.
- TAP1: Zakkoku Weizen / Zakkoku Beer / Weizen
- TAP2: GEKIZAKA Golden Mild Ale / Matsumoto Brewery x Kanpai Brewing
- TAP3: Cuvee de Printemps / Songbird Beer / Belgian Blonde
- TAP4: Fuyuurara / Tokoshie Brewery / Rice Ale
- TAP5: Forest Friends / Mikkeller Tokyo / West Coast IPA
- TAP6: Sakura Paw Pads / Mya Brew x Let's Beer Works x Akebono Brewing / Hazy Sour Ale
- NEXT BEER: CHARM / Nara Brewing Co. / Hazy IPA
What stands out is the broad range of flavors, from the wheat-forward Weizen to a Mild Ale that seems likely to showcase malt depth, Belgian Blonde, Rice Ale, West Coast IPA, Hazy Sour Ale, and even the next beer on deck, a Hazy IPA. In particular, the collaboration Sakura Paw Pads catches the eye as a glass that layers the personalities of multiple breweries.
In addition to beer, the shop also highlights sake and fish dishes, making it a place where you can enjoy food pairings while keeping craft beer at the center. The post welcomes "solo guests and beginners," making it an easy-to-use beer pub for a casual stop in the Kanda area. With opening time listed as 3 p.m., it is a welcome spot for beer fans who want to track the changing taps from early in the day.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe tap list in Kanda Izumicho, Tokyo has 7 beers lined up, and today’s spread is pretty wide-ranging. The April 16 edition at Craft Beer 2mugi brings everything from a multigrain Weizen to a West Coast IPA and a Hazy Sour Ale.
MugiWhoa! 7 kinds? That is way too much information at once, and my brain is already fizzing!
Hop BroFirst up is TAP1, the multigrain Weizen. The soft wheat character gets topped with a toasty, grain-like note from the mixed grains, so it feels light and fluffy but still has a little personality.
MugiWhat is that supposed to mean! Wheat and grains? My head is already imagining a bakery and a brewery merging into one!
Hop BroIn simple terms, a Weizen is appealing because of its gentle mouthfeel from the wheat, and the added grain nuance gives it extra depth. It is easy to drink without being tiring, yet still leaves an impression as your beer of the day.
MugiOhhh, so TAP5’s West Coast IPA is the complete opposite vibe at the same place? That’s the one where the hops hit hard, right?
Hop BroExactly. Mikkeller Tokyo’s Forest Friends is a crisp, sharp beer, and TAP6’s Sakura Paw Pads is a three-brewery collaboration with Mya Brew, Let's Beer Works, and Akebono Brewing, which is fun because it has the playful spirit you expect from a Hazy Sour Ale.
MugiWait, a three-company collaboration? That sounds like a super-friendly party, and the name is unfairly cute too, with cherry blossoms and paw pads!
Hop BroOn top of that, TAP2’s GEKIZAKA Golden Mild Ale, TAP3’s Belgian Blonde, and TAP4’s Rice Ale make the flavor range really broad. It does a nice job of covering everyone from light-drink fans to malt lovers and hop chasers.
MugiAnd it’s beginner-friendly too, right? If it’s easy to walk in alone, that sounds perfect for a first craft beer experience!
Hop BroPlus it opens at 3 p.m. and even has fish dishes and sake, so the food side is strong too. By the time you get to the NEXT BEER, CHARM / Hazy IPA, you can already see where this is going, and it definitely makes you want to stop by Kanda and chase the changing taps.
MugiIt’s decided! If we can start drinking at 3 p.m., then maybe it’s fine if the whole day gets taken over by beer. I definitely want to go drink at Craft Beer 2mugi!
