Five Trademark Brewing beers arrive at PUMP craft beer bar; on April 3, a four-beer flight is also available
At the beer pub "PUMP craft beer bar" in Minami-Ikebukuro, the April 3 (Friday) tap list featured U.S.-based Trademark Brewing from California. Five beers were available, from lager to hazy IPA, and guests could also enjoy a beer flight sampling four of them that day.
Hop BroAt PUMP craft beer bar in Minami-Ikebukuro, Trademark Brewing had five beers on tap on April 3. When the lineup runs from lager to hazy IPA, you can really see the character of the tap list, right?
MugiWhoa! So all five were West Coast beers? With that many on tap, I’d honestly have no idea where to start!
Hop BroThat’s the fun of it: Mexican Lager `A La Playa`, Pale Ale `One Louder`, IPA `Codebreaker` and `Ocean Thunder`, and Hazy IPA `Puffers and Eels`. It’s a really smart lineup that lets you compare a wide range of flavors all at once.
MugiHey, hazy IPA is that cloudy beer thing, right? It kind of feels like it says “not for beginners” just from the look!
Hop BroIt looks cloudy, but the mouthfeel is actually quite soft. The appeal of a hazy IPA is that it puts hop aroma front and center while making the bitterness feel a little rounder.
MugiI see! So a Mexican lager like A La Playa is the crisp, easy-drinking kind, right? It sounds like it would fit a spring evening even if it’s not a hot day!
Hop BroExactly. It feels great to start with a lager to reset your palate, move to a pale ale for the aroma, and then hit an IPA to really feel the edges. Just thinking about the order of the tasting flight makes it fun.
MugiAnd they even had a four-beer flight that day? What, they’re making us choose and then tempting us even more? PUMP is so sneaky!
Hop BroPlus, orders were accepted until 8:00 p.m., so you could still make it after work. And since they open at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, it’s easy to stop by on the way home from work too.
MugiThe note saying it wouldn’t be cold even with the entrance door wide open really gives it that spring beer pub feel. It seems like the kind of place you can walk into without overthinking it, which is a relief.
Hop BroIf you want a relaxed drink in Ikebukuro, this is exactly the kind of place to go. You can enjoy a comparison of West Coast character in one night, so it’s also a very good entry point for getting to know Trademark Brewing.
MugiWow, now I want to do a tasting side by side right away! I’d start with the lager to get a feel for things, then finish with the hazy IPA and grin like crazy!
At "PUMP craft beer bar" in Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo, the April 3 (Friday) tap list featured beers from Trademark Brewing (California, USA). The lineup included five beers: Mexican Lager `A La Playa`, Pale Ale `One Louder`, India Pale Ale `Codebreaker` and `Ocean Thunder`, and Hazy IPA `Puffers and Eels`. From lager and pale ale to IPA and hazy IPA, it was a lineup that clearly covered a wide range of flavors.
PUMP opened at 5:00 p.m. that day. According to the shop information, hours are 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and closed on Mondays. The last order for food is 10:00 p.m., and the last order for drinks is 10:30 p.m., making it easy to stop by after work. The post also said it would not be cold even with the entrance door fully open, so it seemed like a relaxed place to spend an early spring evening.
Also available that day was a beer flight of four beers chosen from the day’s lineup, with orders accepted until 8:00 p.m. It was a great day not only to savor each beer on its own, but also to compare several labels side by side and take in the full range of Trademark Brewing.
PUMP craft beer bar is a beer pub where you can enjoy craft beer in a calm atmosphere in Ikebukuro, with the fun of following a changing daily tap list. This time, the lineup was built around a single West Coast American brewery, making it especially appealing for beer fans who want to compare different flavor directions in one sitting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt PUMP craft beer bar in Minami-Ikebukuro, Trademark Brewing had five beers on tap on April 3. When the lineup runs from lager to hazy IPA, you can really see the character of the tap list, right?
MugiWhoa! So all five were West Coast beers? With that many on tap, I’d honestly have no idea where to start!
Hop BroThat’s the fun of it: Mexican Lager `A La Playa`, Pale Ale `One Louder`, IPA `Codebreaker` and `Ocean Thunder`, and Hazy IPA `Puffers and Eels`. It’s a really smart lineup that lets you compare a wide range of flavors all at once.
MugiHey, hazy IPA is that cloudy beer thing, right? It kind of feels like it says “not for beginners” just from the look!
Hop BroIt looks cloudy, but the mouthfeel is actually quite soft. The appeal of a hazy IPA is that it puts hop aroma front and center while making the bitterness feel a little rounder.
MugiI see! So a Mexican lager like A La Playa is the crisp, easy-drinking kind, right? It sounds like it would fit a spring evening even if it’s not a hot day!
Hop BroExactly. It feels great to start with a lager to reset your palate, move to a pale ale for the aroma, and then hit an IPA to really feel the edges. Just thinking about the order of the tasting flight makes it fun.
MugiAnd they even had a four-beer flight that day? What, they’re making us choose and then tempting us even more? PUMP is so sneaky!
Hop BroPlus, orders were accepted until 8:00 p.m., so you could still make it after work. And since they open at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, it’s easy to stop by on the way home from work too.
MugiThe note saying it wouldn’t be cold even with the entrance door wide open really gives it that spring beer pub feel. It seems like the kind of place you can walk into without overthinking it, which is a relief.
Hop BroIf you want a relaxed drink in Ikebukuro, this is exactly the kind of place to go. You can enjoy a comparison of West Coast character in one night, so it’s also a very good entry point for getting to know Trademark Brewing.
MugiWow, now I want to do a tasting side by side right away! I’d start with the lager to get a feel for things, then finish with the hazy IPA and grin like crazy!
