Craft Beer 2mugi releases its 4/24 draft lineup; Matsumoto Brewery newly tapped
The beer pub Craft Beer 2mugi in Akihabara's Kanda-Izumicho announced its draft lineup for 4/24. Led by Matsumoto Brewery's "Awesome! Pale Ale," the six taps feature a varied selection including Baeren's Rauch Bock, Uchu, and Plank.
Hop BroAt Craft Beer 2mugi in Akihabara, the 4/24 6 taps have been unveiled. Led by Matsumoto Brewery's "Awesome! Pale Ale," it's a pretty intriguing lineup.
MugiWhoa! It's a total traffic jam with just six beers! And Matsumoto Brewery already sounds delicious just from the name!
Hop BroFirst up is TAP1, "Awesome! Pale Ale." It's a really good gateway into a classic pale ale. The balance of aroma and drinkability makes it perfect for your first pour.
MugiPale ale means, like, bitter but easy to drink? Isn't that kind of contradictory?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. TAP2, Baeren Beer's "ONMEN BRÄU," is a Rauch Bock, which means you get the roasty aroma of smoked malt layered onto the richness of a bock.
MugiWhat!? Roasty smoked-malt aroma? That's like yakitori vibes in a beer!? Now I'm curious!
Hop BroAnd TAP4, Uchu Brewing's "UCHU IPA," is a Hazy IPA, and it's down to its last few pours. The juicy character from the haze really comes forward, so if you're into aroma, sooner is better.
MugiOhh! Hearing down to the last few pours makes it feel instantly rare! And the name is Uchu, so it already sounds powerful!
Hop BroTAP5, Mugizakkoku Kobo's "IRODORI Saison Dark Citrus," is interesting too. It has the lightness of a saison, but with a dark citrus character, so its palate is brighter than it looks.
MugiWait, I thought saisons were supposed to be more subdued! Brighter than it looks is such a cute contrast!
Hop BroThe food is great too. The recommendations are isaki sashimi and butterbur sprout fritters, the kind that make you keep reaching for beer with the fish's umami and that spring-like bitterness.
MugiWhoa, that's basically a guaranteed drinking situation...! Seasonal snacks and draft beer after work sounds like a win!
Hop BroThey're open from 15:00 to 23:00, it's walkable from Akihabara Station, and TAP6, Plank Helles, is also down to its last few pours, so you can't miss it. It's the kind of place where the fun is in quietly following the casks.
MugiI can't take it anymore, there are too many best-drink-tonight candidates! Sounds like the kind of place where both of us would end up wanting a drink while tracking the changing casks at 2mugi!
Tap List for 4/24
At Craft Beer 2mugi in Akihabara, six draft beers were announced for the 4/24 lineup. The pub centers on beers selected by a Doemens-certified beer sommelier and offers a wide range of draft beers from Japan and abroad. Its appeal lies in being able to enjoy beer alongside food in a calm, counter-focused space.
ON TAP
- TAP1 Matsumoto Brewery "Awesome! Pale Ale" / Pale Ale
- TAP2 Baeren Beer "ONMEN BRÄU" / Rauch Bock
- TAP3 Shiokaze BrewLab "The American IPA"
- TAP4 Uchu Brewing "UCHU IPA" / Hazy IPA
- TAP5 Mugizakkoku Kobo "IRODORI Saison Dark Citrus" / Dark Saison
- TAP6 Brauerei Plank "Plank Helles"
TAP4, "UCHU IPA," and TAP6, "Plank Helles," are said to be down to their last few pours, so it looks best to check them early. A next candidate waiting in the wings is Inkhorn Brewing's "Arctic Tern" / Hazy Double IPA.
On the food side, the article recommends "isaki sashimi" and "Yamagata-grown butterbur sprout fritters." The lineup is designed so you can keep drinking while working in light appetizers and seasonal snacks, not just focusing on the beer's drinkability.
Hours are 15:00 to 23:00. The shop is within walking distance of Akihabara Station, making it easy to stop by for a drink after work or for a meal. Rather than flashy gimmicks, this is the kind of place that wins on the condition of the casks and how well the food pairs with them, and part of the fun is following the changing lineup.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Craft Beer 2mugi in Akihabara, the 4/24 6 taps have been unveiled. Led by Matsumoto Brewery's "Awesome! Pale Ale," it's a pretty intriguing lineup.
MugiWhoa! It's a total traffic jam with just six beers! And Matsumoto Brewery already sounds delicious just from the name!
Hop BroFirst up is TAP1, "Awesome! Pale Ale." It's a really good gateway into a classic pale ale. The balance of aroma and drinkability makes it perfect for your first pour.
MugiPale ale means, like, bitter but easy to drink? Isn't that kind of contradictory?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. TAP2, Baeren Beer's "ONMEN BRÄU," is a Rauch Bock, which means you get the roasty aroma of smoked malt layered onto the richness of a bock.
MugiWhat!? Roasty smoked-malt aroma? That's like yakitori vibes in a beer!? Now I'm curious!
Hop BroAnd TAP4, Uchu Brewing's "UCHU IPA," is a Hazy IPA, and it's down to its last few pours. The juicy character from the haze really comes forward, so if you're into aroma, sooner is better.
MugiOhh! Hearing down to the last few pours makes it feel instantly rare! And the name is Uchu, so it already sounds powerful!
Hop BroTAP5, Mugizakkoku Kobo's "IRODORI Saison Dark Citrus," is interesting too. It has the lightness of a saison, but with a dark citrus character, so its palate is brighter than it looks.
MugiWait, I thought saisons were supposed to be more subdued! Brighter than it looks is such a cute contrast!
Hop BroThe food is great too. The recommendations are isaki sashimi and butterbur sprout fritters, the kind that make you keep reaching for beer with the fish's umami and that spring-like bitterness.
MugiWhoa, that's basically a guaranteed drinking situation...! Seasonal snacks and draft beer after work sounds like a win!
Hop BroThey're open from 15:00 to 23:00, it's walkable from Akihabara Station, and TAP6, Plank Helles, is also down to its last few pours, so you can't miss it. It's the kind of place where the fun is in quietly following the casks.
MugiI can't take it anymore, there are too many best-drink-tonight candidates! Sounds like the kind of place where both of us would end up wanting a drink while tracking the changing casks at 2mugi!
