Craftbeer&cafe Kura taps Shiga Kogen Beer "HOUSE IPA"; mountain vegetables also arrive
On April 10, Craftbeer&cafe Kura in Tokyo's Honkomagome announced a spring mountain-vegetable festival. Tara buds and koshiabura have arrived, and Shiga Kogen Beer’s HOUSE IPA has also been tapped. It offers a chance to enjoy spring flavors and craft beer at the same time.
Hop BroAt Craftbeer&cafe Kura in Honkomagome, some springlike news came in on April 10. A mountain-vegetable festival, plus a Shiga Kogen Beer HOUSE IPA tap opening - they're really going for it.
MugiWait, what's a mountain-vegetable festival? A beer place serving tara buds and koshiabura too is a lot to take in!
Hop BroAnd the items that came in are tara buds and koshiabura. Both are small and first-of-season, and they'll be served as tempura, so the spring bitterness and aroma really come through.
MugiOh, so it's being served as tempura. It suddenly feels like an izakaya, but is it okay to pair that with IPA?
Hop BroAbsolutely. An IPA with a clear hop character cuts through fried food nicely, and it doesn't clash much with the green aroma of mountain vegetables.
MugiBy character, you mean the flavor has shape? When you say something like 'hop character' all of a sudden, it makes the beer sound like it's turning into a handsome guy!
Hop BroExactly. To put it simply, it means the flavor outline is crisp and clear. This HOUSE IPA should work really well as a supporting player, bringing out the aromas when paired with spring mountain-vegetable tempura.
MugiI see! So it's the partner that completes the spring pint. The mountain vegetables are the star, and the IPA is the great supporting actor, right!
Hop BroAnd Kura is a beer-pub-style spot that you can also drop into like a cafe. It's near the Rikugien area, so it's perfect for stopping by while out for a walk.
MugiThat's the best! Mountain vegetables and beer while out for a stroll is way too luxurious for spring.
Hop BroThe quantity seems limited, so an early visit is the right call. HOUSE IPA with tara-bud tempura, there's really no reason not to go.
MugiWow, a seasonal dish and a drink - that sounds lovely. I've already taught my throat to want beer, so I want to head to Kura right now!
A day to enjoy spring mountain vegetables and IPA at the same time
A notice dated April 10 arrived from the beer pub "Craftbeer&cafe Kura" in Honkomagome, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. In the post, the shop announced the arrival of tara-no-me and koshiabura as part of a "mountain vegetable festival." Both are described as "small and first of the season," and are expected to be served as tempura. The quantity is said to be limited, so an early visit seems wise.
The same post also brought beer news. Shiga Kogen Beer's "HOUSE IPA" has been tapped, creating a lineup where mountain vegetables and IPA can be enjoyed together. Pairing mountain-vegetable tempura, with its spring aroma, and IPA, with its clearly defined hop character, is a welcome combination for beer lovers looking for a seasonal pint.
Kura is a beer-pub-style spot where beer can be enjoyed casually, and, as its name suggests, it is also easy to use like a cafe. Located near the Rikugien area in Honkomagome, Bunkyo Ward, it is a convenient stop during a stroll. At places like this, tap updates and seasonal ingredient announcements often appear together, and this post is very much in that vein.
The key point of the day is being able to drink Shiga Kogen Beer's HOUSE IPA while snacking on spring mountain vegetables. What makes Kura distinctive is that it offers not just a new beer on tap, but a chance to enjoy seasonal ingredients as well. It is the kind of post that makes a visit worthwhile for a seasonal dish and a drink.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Craftbeer&cafe Kura in Honkomagome, some springlike news came in on April 10. A mountain-vegetable festival, plus a Shiga Kogen Beer HOUSE IPA tap opening - they're really going for it.
MugiWait, what's a mountain-vegetable festival? A beer place serving tara buds and koshiabura too is a lot to take in!
Hop BroAnd the items that came in are tara buds and koshiabura. Both are small and first-of-season, and they'll be served as tempura, so the spring bitterness and aroma really come through.
MugiOh, so it's being served as tempura. It suddenly feels like an izakaya, but is it okay to pair that with IPA?
Hop BroAbsolutely. An IPA with a clear hop character cuts through fried food nicely, and it doesn't clash much with the green aroma of mountain vegetables.
MugiBy character, you mean the flavor has shape? When you say something like 'hop character' all of a sudden, it makes the beer sound like it's turning into a handsome guy!
Hop BroExactly. To put it simply, it means the flavor outline is crisp and clear. This HOUSE IPA should work really well as a supporting player, bringing out the aromas when paired with spring mountain-vegetable tempura.
MugiI see! So it's the partner that completes the spring pint. The mountain vegetables are the star, and the IPA is the great supporting actor, right!
Hop BroAnd Kura is a beer-pub-style spot that you can also drop into like a cafe. It's near the Rikugien area, so it's perfect for stopping by while out for a walk.
MugiThat's the best! Mountain vegetables and beer while out for a stroll is way too luxurious for spring.
Hop BroThe quantity seems limited, so an early visit is the right call. HOUSE IPA with tara-bud tempura, there's really no reason not to go.
MugiWow, a seasonal dish and a drink - that sounds lovely. I've already taught my throat to want beer, so I want to head to Kura right now!
