A Dry Lager Is Tapped at SEKIYA TAP STAND, Bringing a Beer from Yokohama
Tokyo's Kunitachi beer pub "SEKIYA TAP STAND" has announced its tap opening information for March 2. This time on tap is Yellow Monkey Brewing's "Jalapeño Mexican Lager" from Yokohama. It is introduced as a beer that lets you enjoy the aroma and kick of jalapeños in a light, easy-drinking style.
Hop BroToday's topic is the tap opening information for March 2. At SEKIYA TAP STAND in Kunitachi, they've tapped an interesting guest keg!
MugiWhoa! SEKIYA TAP STAND is that place that's a treasure trove of guest beers that always gets you excited every time you follow along, right?
Hop BroThis time's star is Yellow Monkey Brewing's Jalapeño Mexican Lager from Yokohama. It's a lager with an ABV of 4.5%.
MugiWhat! That added in both stages part from the article, what exactly does that mean?
Hop BroIt means they add jalapeños twice, once during brewing and once during fermentation, to design the aroma and heat. In short, it's aromatic and has a nice peppery kick!
MugiOhhh! A lager with heat is the kind of thing that makes your brain do a double take, but I'm really curious!
Hop BroAnd the great thing is it doesn't get too heavy, so it comes together as a stimulating lager that's easy to keep drinking.
MugiI definitely want to pair that with food! It seems like it would shine with spicy dishes or salty snacks!
Hop BroYou're exactly right. When you pair it with food, it becomes a more dimensional flavor experience, and both the heat and the aroma show up differently.
MugiAnd it's at 1F Sekiya near Kunitachi Station, so the access is ridiculously good!
Hop BroIt's a beer that fits the temperature swings of early spring too, and the timing of a limited keg means a tasting opportunity has arrived.
MugiIt's settled then! Tonight we're having a spicy lager toast at SEKIYA TAP STAND, Hop!
Latest guest beer tap information has arrived from SEKIYA TAP STAND near Kunitachi Station in Tokyo. This time's featured beer is Jalapeño Mexican Lager from Yokohama brewery Yellow Monkey Brewing.
The post explains that it uses jalapeños from Ninomiya, and that the ingredients are added both during brewing and during fermentation to bring out aroma and heat. The style is lager, and the ABV is 4.5%. While it is low in alcohol and easy to drink, it is also built for food pairing, with bright jalapeño-like aromatics and a sharp, peppery heat.
The announcement for the day also emphasized how well it pairs with food, suggesting that matching it with spicy dishes or salty snacks would make the beer's character feel even more dimensional. Positioned as a "stimulating lager that's easy to keep drinking" with a balance that keeps the spice upfront without becoming too heavy, it is an interesting option for the season, when temperatures swing back and forth in early spring.
SEKIYA TAP STAND is a beer pub located on the first floor of Sekiya in Kunitachi City. It regularly shares detailed tap opening updates, making it an easy place for local craft beer fans to keep track of guest kegs they are interested in. A limited keg with a clearly defined brewery character like this one should be a good opportunity for a side-by-side tasting.
- Name: SEKIYA TAP STAND
- Address: 1F Sekiya, 1-9-30 Naka, Kunitachi City, Tokyo
- Business type: Beer pub
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is the tap opening information for March 2. At SEKIYA TAP STAND in Kunitachi, they've tapped an interesting guest keg!
MugiWhoa! SEKIYA TAP STAND is that place that's a treasure trove of guest beers that always gets you excited every time you follow along, right?
Hop BroThis time's star is Yellow Monkey Brewing's Jalapeño Mexican Lager from Yokohama. It's a lager with an ABV of 4.5%.
MugiWhat! That added in both stages part from the article, what exactly does that mean?
Hop BroIt means they add jalapeños twice, once during brewing and once during fermentation, to design the aroma and heat. In short, it's aromatic and has a nice peppery kick!
MugiOhhh! A lager with heat is the kind of thing that makes your brain do a double take, but I'm really curious!
Hop BroAnd the great thing is it doesn't get too heavy, so it comes together as a stimulating lager that's easy to keep drinking.
MugiI definitely want to pair that with food! It seems like it would shine with spicy dishes or salty snacks!
Hop BroYou're exactly right. When you pair it with food, it becomes a more dimensional flavor experience, and both the heat and the aroma show up differently.
MugiAnd it's at 1F Sekiya near Kunitachi Station, so the access is ridiculously good!
Hop BroIt's a beer that fits the temperature swings of early spring too, and the timing of a limited keg means a tasting opportunity has arrived.
MugiIt's settled then! Tonight we're having a spicy lager toast at SEKIYA TAP STAND, Hop!
