CIDER SHACK Taps Matsumoto Brewery's Old Shilling Scottish Heavy
In a June 14 Instagram post, CIDER SHACK in Shibuya introduced Matsumoto Brewery's Old Shilling Scottish Heavy. The 3.5% ABV beer was listed alongside real ale, with the pub keeping the room cooled for a comfortable pint.
Hop BroCIDER SHACK in Shibuya just tapped Old Shilling Scottish Heavy, and that is exactly my kind of news.
MugiWait, that name sounds intense, but ABV 3.5% suddenly makes it feel super approachable!
Hop BroThat is the trick. It is from Matsumoto Brewery, and the style is Scottish Heavy, so it leans on calm malt depth instead of flashy force.
MugiHuh? If it says heavy but it is 3.5%, aren't the words and numbers fighting each other?
Hop BroNot really. Heavy here is more about the feel, with easy drinking and body landing at the same time.
MugiOkay, then what was that real ale bit in the post? Is this beer becoming emotionally honest?
Hop BroWrong kind of real. It usually means gentle natural carbonation, which makes the texture softer and great for this style.
MugiSo on a sunny Sunday, in Shibuya, with the AC blasting, you get this mellow pint? That sounds unfairly good.
Hop BroThat is why CIDER SHACK works. It is cider-led, but the guest beer game is still properly sharp.
MugiI like that it is not trying to shout. The whole time-with-your-glass vibe sounds weirdly romantic.
Hop BroExactly. It is the kind of beer that fits a slow drinking day, whether it is midday or after work.
MugiThen I am sold. If we go, my first pint is absolutely that one... and maybe my second too.
CIDER SHACK, a cider-and-beer pub in Shibuya Higashi, highlighted a guest beer in its June 14 Instagram post. The bar introduced Matsumoto Brewery's `Old Shilling Scottish Heavy` and noted that real ale was also being offered on a sunny Sunday.
The beer comes in at 3.5% ABV. As its name suggests, it is presented as a Scottish Heavy, which points to a calm, steady drinking experience rather than something aggressively hop-driven. It sounds like the kind of pint that rewards an unhurried pace.
One of CIDER SHACK's appeals is that it keeps both cider and craft beer in the same conversation. The post also mentioned that the shop was keeping the interior nicely cooled, making it an easy stop for warmer days, after-work drinks, or a slow Sunday session.
For beer drinkers, the draw here is simple: a Shibuya pub with a cider-first identity that still gives proper attention to guest taps. If you want to track what is pouring that day, CIDER SHACK is the kind of place worth checking in on.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCIDER SHACK in Shibuya just tapped Old Shilling Scottish Heavy, and that is exactly my kind of news.
MugiWait, that name sounds intense, but ABV 3.5% suddenly makes it feel super approachable!
Hop BroThat is the trick. It is from Matsumoto Brewery, and the style is Scottish Heavy, so it leans on calm malt depth instead of flashy force.
MugiHuh? If it says heavy but it is 3.5%, aren't the words and numbers fighting each other?
Hop BroNot really. Heavy here is more about the feel, with easy drinking and body landing at the same time.
MugiOkay, then what was that real ale bit in the post? Is this beer becoming emotionally honest?
Hop BroWrong kind of real. It usually means gentle natural carbonation, which makes the texture softer and great for this style.
MugiSo on a sunny Sunday, in Shibuya, with the AC blasting, you get this mellow pint? That sounds unfairly good.
Hop BroThat is why CIDER SHACK works. It is cider-led, but the guest beer game is still properly sharp.
MugiI like that it is not trying to shout. The whole time-with-your-glass vibe sounds weirdly romantic.
Hop BroExactly. It is the kind of beer that fits a slow drinking day, whether it is midday or after work.
MugiThen I am sold. If we go, my first pint is absolutely that one... and maybe my second too.
