Two Kegs Opened at Dieu Du Ciel! and Threes Brewing at SOUL BIRD in Hamamatsucho
On April 23, Cafe & CraftBeer Dining SOUL BIRD opened two new beers: Dieu Du Ciel!'s Hazy Pale Ale "South Window - Fenêtre sur les Tropiques" and Threes Brewing's West Coast IPA "Good Bad News." Along with the reservation status and the current tap lineup, the night in Hamamatsucho was given plenty of color.
Hop BroSOUL BIRD in Hamamatsucho is hot today. On April 23, two kegs were tapped: Dieu Du Ciel!'s "South Window - Fenêtre sur les Tropiques" and Threes Brewing's "Good Bad News."
MugiWhoa, a double keg opening! And just from the names, they already sound delicious. South Window and Good Bad News, that is a lot of information!
Hop BroFirst up, "South Window" is a Hazy Pale Ale with Motueka and Citra plus Mosaic. It has aromas like apricot and lime peel, and even though it feels soft and hazy, the hop density is really high.
MugiWait, hop density? What does that even mean? Like they're packed in really tightly? I get that it tastes good, but the vocabulary suddenly got very technical!
Hop BroBasically, it means the aroma doesn't come across as thin. Think of it as the soft body of a hazy beer with strong fruitiness layered on top.
MugiI see! So what about Threes Brewing's "Good Bad News"? Is the name good or bad, which is it?!
Hop BroThis one is a West Coast IPA with Idaho 7, Citra, and Comet. It has dank citrus and tropical notes, finished off with sharp bitterness for a clean snap - a very West Coast kind of beer.
MugiWhen I hear dank, I only think of basketball, but it's used for beer too! And that bitterness snapping shut sounds like it would make my mouth pucker just imagining it!
Hop BroExactly. And on top of that, the tap lineup itself is broad. The Today's BEER on TAP list ranges from Dark Mild Ale to Coffee Stout, sour beers, and even Double IPA, so there's something for every mood from light to heavy.
MugiThat's like a general trading company for beer! It sounds fun whether you just stop by after work or come with friends to do a tasting side by side!
Hop BroAnd even on days when table reservations are full until around 8:30 p.m., SOUL BIRD still lets you enjoy a drink at the counter, and it also has half-private rooms, full buyouts, and even a projector. It feels like a reliable place in Hamamatsucho, and it makes you want to go out for a drink tonight.
MugiYeah, no way, I want a drink right now! Starting with South Window for something soft and hazy, then finishing crisply with Good Bad News sounds perfect!
SOUL BIRD on April 23
At Cafe & CraftBeer Dining SOUL BIRD in Hamamatsucho, Tokyo, table seats were reserved until around 8:30 p.m. that day, with only counter seats available. As a beer pub near the station where you can drop in casually, it also stood out for its convenience for farewell and welcome parties, offering private half-room and full-venue rentals, a projector, and standing reception service.
Two newly opened kegs
The highlight this time was two newly tapped beers with very different styles.
- `South Window - Fenêtre sur les Tropiques` / `Dieu Du Ciel !`
- `Good Bad News` / `Threes Brewing`
`South Window - Fenêtre sur les Tropiques` is a Hazy Pale Ale. It is introduced as a beer with aromas of apricot and lime peel from Motueka, Citra, and Mosaic, balancing lightness with a dense hop character.
Meanwhile, `Good Bad News` is a West Coast IPA. Using Idaho 7, Citra, and Comet, it brings together dank citrus notes and tropical nuances with sharp bitterness and a clean finish. Being able to drink a hazy beer and a West Coast beer side by side is the main attraction of the day.
Tap list for the day
The day's `Today's BEER on TAP` also included the following beers.
- `Gekizaka Dark Mild Ale` / `Kanpai! × Matsumoto Brewery`
- `Lilac Coffee Stout` / `fete Mishima Brewery`
- `SHIJUKARA` / `Forest Brewing`
- `Viburnum` / `Vertere × Inkhorn`
- `cosmic tiger` / `open air`
- `TEMPEST` / `TAROS`
The lineup ranged widely from Dark Mild, Coffee Stout, Belgian White, Boysenberry Sour, Hazy IPA, to Double IPA, offering plenty of options from lighter styles to heavier ones. SOUL BIRD is set up for anyone who wants to compare multiple styles while pairing them with food.
If you're looking for craft beer in Hamamatsucho, this was a day to enjoy not only two new kegs but also the breadth of the tap lineup. From a drink after work to dinner with a few friends or even party use, SOUL BIRD was operating in a way that feels true to the venue.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSOUL BIRD in Hamamatsucho is hot today. On April 23, two kegs were tapped: Dieu Du Ciel!'s "South Window - Fenêtre sur les Tropiques" and Threes Brewing's "Good Bad News."
MugiWhoa, a double keg opening! And just from the names, they already sound delicious. South Window and Good Bad News, that is a lot of information!
Hop BroFirst up, "South Window" is a Hazy Pale Ale with Motueka and Citra plus Mosaic. It has aromas like apricot and lime peel, and even though it feels soft and hazy, the hop density is really high.
MugiWait, hop density? What does that even mean? Like they're packed in really tightly? I get that it tastes good, but the vocabulary suddenly got very technical!
Hop BroBasically, it means the aroma doesn't come across as thin. Think of it as the soft body of a hazy beer with strong fruitiness layered on top.
MugiI see! So what about Threes Brewing's "Good Bad News"? Is the name good or bad, which is it?!
Hop BroThis one is a West Coast IPA with Idaho 7, Citra, and Comet. It has dank citrus and tropical notes, finished off with sharp bitterness for a clean snap - a very West Coast kind of beer.
MugiWhen I hear dank, I only think of basketball, but it's used for beer too! And that bitterness snapping shut sounds like it would make my mouth pucker just imagining it!
Hop BroExactly. And on top of that, the tap lineup itself is broad. The Today's BEER on TAP list ranges from Dark Mild Ale to Coffee Stout, sour beers, and even Double IPA, so there's something for every mood from light to heavy.
MugiThat's like a general trading company for beer! It sounds fun whether you just stop by after work or come with friends to do a tasting side by side!
Hop BroAnd even on days when table reservations are full until around 8:30 p.m., SOUL BIRD still lets you enjoy a drink at the counter, and it also has half-private rooms, full buyouts, and even a projector. It feels like a reliable place in Hamamatsucho, and it makes you want to go out for a drink tonight.
MugiYeah, no way, I want a drink right now! Starting with South Window for something soft and hazy, then finishing crisply with Good Bad News sounds perfect!
