Tsubamenosu in Sumiyoshi posts five-tap lineup led by Ise Kadoya’s Neko ni Hiki
Beer Stand Tsubamenosu in Sumiyoshi, Tokyo, announced the return of Ise Kadoya Beer’s Neko ni Hiki. The pub’s five-tap lineup also includes KIRIN Heartland, and the shop will be closed temporarily on Monday, August 24.
Hop BroSomething in Sumiyoshi caught my eye today: five taps at Tsubamenosu are looking seriously strong. And Isekadoya Beer’s “Neko ni Hiki” is back on draft, which is hard to ignore.
MugiWait, Neko ni Hiki is back? That name already has range! Are there two cats involved, or do I need two pints?
Hop BroThat name pulls you in right away. This time you can do a side-by-side Isekadoya comparison with “Classic Pale Ale” and “Neko ni Hiki,” so you really get the same brewery’s range.
MugiThe same brewery can taste that different? And what was that phrase, the malt backbone? That already sounds like science class.
Hop BroIt sounds technical, but it just means the flavor foundation. The toastiness and body can change the whole impression, and then the hops decide what kind of personality lands on top.
MugiOhhh! Then starting with Heartland first sounds smart since it’s easy to drink. I like my craft beer with a warm-up lap.
Hop BroExactly. From there, move into Isekadoya’s pale ale, then up to Minoh Beer’s Osaru IPA bitterness, and the aroma and edges really start to pop.
MugiWow, my tongue is going to be busy! So is Yamaso Hop’s character the one you sit down and really focus on at the end?
Hop BroRight, it works well as a closer because it makes the hop differences easier to track. And with an 18:00 opening, no smoking, and no cover charge, the place feels easy to drop into.
MugiThat is almost too convenient. But August 24 is closed, right? That’s the kind of detail that turns “I’m definitely drinking tonight!” into freezing outside the door.
Hop BroHit it before or after that and you’re set. With a straightforward, honest tap lineup from lager to pale ale to IPA, it feels like a quick post-work pint could turn into a full lap.
MugiThen it’s settled! If I’m doing a pint in Sumiyoshi, I want Tsubamenosu, starting with Heartland and making sure I reach Neko ni Hiki by the end.
Beer Stand Tsubamenosu in Sumiyoshi, Koto City, Tokyo, has announced that Ise Kadoya Beer’s Neko ni Hiki is back on tap. Service starts at 6 p.m., and the shop will be closed temporarily on Monday, August 24.
Today’s taps
- KIRIN Heartland
- Ise Kadoya Beer Classic Pale Ale
- Ise Kadoya Beer Neko ni Hiki
- Minoh Beer Osaru IPA
- Minamishinshu Beer Yamasohop
The lineup spans familiar lager territory, pale ale, IPA, and a hop-forward option, making it easy to compare styles side by side. With two Ise Kadoya beers on the board, the tap list also highlights how different beers from the same brewery can show distinct personalities.
Tsubamenosu is a neighborhood-focused craft beer bar that aims to be part of everyday life in the area. The shop is non-smoking and has no table charge, and it also serves drinks beyond beer. That makes it a good stop for a quick pint as well as a slower meal-and-beer evening.
For beer drinkers in Sumiyoshi, this is the kind of practical, well-built tap list that rewards a detour. Checking the temporary closure date first should make the visit easier to plan.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSomething in Sumiyoshi caught my eye today: five taps at Tsubamenosu are looking seriously strong. And Isekadoya Beer’s “Neko ni Hiki” is back on draft, which is hard to ignore.
MugiWait, Neko ni Hiki is back? That name already has range! Are there two cats involved, or do I need two pints?
Hop BroThat name pulls you in right away. This time you can do a side-by-side Isekadoya comparison with “Classic Pale Ale” and “Neko ni Hiki,” so you really get the same brewery’s range.
MugiThe same brewery can taste that different? And what was that phrase, the malt backbone? That already sounds like science class.
Hop BroIt sounds technical, but it just means the flavor foundation. The toastiness and body can change the whole impression, and then the hops decide what kind of personality lands on top.
MugiOhhh! Then starting with Heartland first sounds smart since it’s easy to drink. I like my craft beer with a warm-up lap.
Hop BroExactly. From there, move into Isekadoya’s pale ale, then up to Minoh Beer’s Osaru IPA bitterness, and the aroma and edges really start to pop.
MugiWow, my tongue is going to be busy! So is Yamaso Hop’s character the one you sit down and really focus on at the end?
Hop BroRight, it works well as a closer because it makes the hop differences easier to track. And with an 18:00 opening, no smoking, and no cover charge, the place feels easy to drop into.
MugiThat is almost too convenient. But August 24 is closed, right? That’s the kind of detail that turns “I’m definitely drinking tonight!” into freezing outside the door.
Hop BroHit it before or after that and you’re set. With a straightforward, honest tap lineup from lager to pale ale to IPA, it feels like a quick post-work pint could turn into a full lap.
MugiThen it’s settled! If I’m doing a pint in Sumiyoshi, I want Tsubamenosu, starting with Heartland and making sure I reach Neko ni Hiki by the end.
