Shibuya's Taki AKANE Opens at 5 p.m. on April 13; Three Draft Beers Including Locovia Arrive
Taki〜AKANE〜JapaneseBeer&SakeDining on Dogenzaka in Shibuya will be open on Sunday, April 13, from 5 p.m. to midnight. For the first two hours after opening, it will run a happy hour, and that day three beers from Locovia, Minoh Beer, and Hitachino Nest Beer will rotate on draft.
Hop BroYou know, there’s a spot in Dogenzaka, Shibuya, that’s really heating up on April 13, when it opens at 5 p.m. At Taki〜AKANE〜JapaneseBeer&SakeDining, they’re rotating in three draft beers that day.
MugiWhoa! It opens at 5 p.m.? And it’s just a one-minute walk from Shibuya Station, on the fourth floor of a building on Dogenzaka? That sounds kind of like a secret hideout!
Hop BroExactly. And for the first two hours, there’s a 100 yen off Happy Time. An intro like that makes it easy to get a feel for the place.
MugiHappy Time is such a cute name! But Session IPA and Weizen sound like names that are already way too hard, and my head is getting fuzzy!
Hop BroThen let me break it down. A great first beer is Locovia Naritakaido 298. Since it’s a Session IPA, it’s light and easy to drink, but the aroma still comes through. That strong opening feel is the appeal.
MugiGot it! So it’s the kind that gets you excited with the very first sip. If it’s light and easy to drink, I can probably handle that!
Hop BroThe next one is interesting: Minoh Beer Weizen. It has the softness that comes from wheat, and you can sometimes pick up a banana-like aroma. It gives you this airy, rounded drinking feel.
MugiWait, banana from beer!? That’s basically leaning toward juice, isn’t it!? But when I hear soft wheat character, it sounds kind of gentle, so I like that.
Hop BroAnd then for the finish, there’s Hitachino Nest Beer Daidai Ale. It’s an IPA with a clean balance of citrus notes and bitterness, so it pairs well with food.
MugiWow, all three have totally different personalities! And if there’s Oyama chicken bone-in thigh too, that’s absolutely the kind of place that makes you want to drink!
Hop BroExactly. Since quantities are limited, it’s best to get there early. It’s perfect for a night in Shibuya where you snack on appetizers that make you keep drinking and take your time with the three rotating drafts.
MugiNow I really want to go! A 5 p.m. opening in Dogenzaka with beer and food to enjoy sounds like it would make for an amazing night!
Taki〜AKANE〜JapaneseBeer&SakeDining, located on the fourth floor of a building on Dogenzaka, just a one-minute walk from Shibuya Station, is announcing its operating details for Sunday, April 13.
On this day, doors open at 5 p.m. and close at midnight. For the first two hours after opening, drinks will be 100 yen off as part of "Akane's Happy Time." The shop has 14 seats and a calm, mostly counter-style layout. Its signature is the chance to enjoy craft beer and sake selected by the owner from travels around Japan, along with the stories behind the drinks.
Today's Draft Lineup
- Locovia Naritakaido 298 (Session IPA)
- Minoh Beer Weizen
- Hitachino Nest Beer Daidai Ale (IPA)
All three are beers with clear aromas and flavors, making this a lineup that is easy to build into a drinking progression from the first glass to the next. The lightness of the Session IPA, the soft wheat character of the Weizen, and the citrus-and-bitterness balance of the Daidai Ale each have distinct directions, which is part of what makes the selection interesting.
On the food side, Oyama chicken bone-in thigh, Eisbein style has already been prepared. Because it is available in limited quantities, arriving early is recommended. It is a good match for anyone who wants to pair craft beer with meat dishes while enjoying a glass.
Since AKANE is a shop that champions "Japanese liquor" and "appetizers that make the drinks go down easier," visitors can enjoy it not only for beer but also with sake and fish-based small plates in mind. It is the kind of place that suits a slow evening in Dogenzaka, savoring a rotating tap list and a single dish.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroYou know, there’s a spot in Dogenzaka, Shibuya, that’s really heating up on April 13, when it opens at 5 p.m. At Taki〜AKANE〜JapaneseBeer&SakeDining, they’re rotating in three draft beers that day.
MugiWhoa! It opens at 5 p.m.? And it’s just a one-minute walk from Shibuya Station, on the fourth floor of a building on Dogenzaka? That sounds kind of like a secret hideout!
Hop BroExactly. And for the first two hours, there’s a 100 yen off Happy Time. An intro like that makes it easy to get a feel for the place.
MugiHappy Time is such a cute name! But Session IPA and Weizen sound like names that are already way too hard, and my head is getting fuzzy!
Hop BroThen let me break it down. A great first beer is Locovia Naritakaido 298. Since it’s a Session IPA, it’s light and easy to drink, but the aroma still comes through. That strong opening feel is the appeal.
MugiGot it! So it’s the kind that gets you excited with the very first sip. If it’s light and easy to drink, I can probably handle that!
Hop BroThe next one is interesting: Minoh Beer Weizen. It has the softness that comes from wheat, and you can sometimes pick up a banana-like aroma. It gives you this airy, rounded drinking feel.
MugiWait, banana from beer!? That’s basically leaning toward juice, isn’t it!? But when I hear soft wheat character, it sounds kind of gentle, so I like that.
Hop BroAnd then for the finish, there’s Hitachino Nest Beer Daidai Ale. It’s an IPA with a clean balance of citrus notes and bitterness, so it pairs well with food.
MugiWow, all three have totally different personalities! And if there’s Oyama chicken bone-in thigh too, that’s absolutely the kind of place that makes you want to drink!
Hop BroExactly. Since quantities are limited, it’s best to get there early. It’s perfect for a night in Shibuya where you snack on appetizers that make you keep drinking and take your time with the three rotating drafts.
MugiNow I really want to go! A 5 p.m. opening in Dogenzaka with beer and food to enjoy sounds like it would make for an amazing night!
