Mukuraf taps Kamado Brewery’s “Natsuzora” and TAROS BREWING’s “ACRUX #2”
Tokyo beer pub Mukuraf highlighted two new draft beers and a broad bottle lineup in its latest post. The featured taps are Kamado Brewery’s “Natsuzora” and TAROS BREWING’s “ACRUX #2,” alongside bottles from WestCoastBrewing, GOODHOPS, and others.
Hop BroMukuraf in Morishita just tapped two fresh pours today: Kamado Brewery's 'Natsuzora' and TAROS BREWING's 'ACRUX #2.'
MugiWhat! The name gap alone is wild! 'Natsuzora' sounds breezy, but 'ACRUX #2' sounds like it can dock at a space station!
Hop BroThat contrast is the fun part. Natsuzora is a sansho ale, built with peppery Japanese sansho aroma and a malty grain backbone that works great with food.
MugiHold on, what does malty backbone even mean? You just opened the advanced beer textbook on me!
Hop BroSimple version: think bready little richness. It gives the beer some roundness, so the crisp sansho aroma doesn't feel too sharp, and it can stand up to steak just fine.
MugiOhhh, so it's basically a dinner sidekick in beer form. Now I'm picturing it with that peach burrata and I'm in trouble.
Hop BroThen ACRUX #2 goes the other way. It's a TDH Hazy IPA with notes like Sauvignon Blanc, grapefruit, peach, guava, plus mango and pineapple.
MugiWait wait, what is TDH? A spell? Or your excitement level after smelling hops?
Hop BroClose, and the second answer is emotionally correct. TDH is basically triple dry hopping, meaning lots of hops added for aroma, so the hazy IPA drinks super juicy and expressive.
MugiSo Mukuraf is basically a tasting playground today. Six taps, all those West Coast Brewing and GOODHOPS bottles, and I haven't even recovered yet.
Hop BroExactly, and they even have white peach dishes on the food side. That's the kind of lineup where you switch beers, order dessert, and accidentally stay all night.
MugiThat's it, we're going. I'll start with Natsuzora, you grab ACRUX #2, and then we're toasting tonight immediately!
Mukuraf, a beer pub in Shin-Ohashi, Koto Ward, Tokyo, updated its lineup on a slightly cloudy Thursday. The post also noted that seats were plentiful, and that dishes featuring Fukushima-grown white peach “Akatsuki” were available, making it an easy place to pair beer with food.
New draft pours
- Kamado Brewery “Natsuzora” Sansho Ale
- A food-friendly ale that blends sansho spice with a malty backbone.
- TAROS BREWING “ACRUX #2” TDH HazyIPA
- The beer is described with aromas reminiscent of Sauvignon Blanc, grapefruit, peach, guava, mango, and pineapple.
Tap lineup
- Asahi Premium Draft Beer “Jukusen” Pilsner
- Kamado Brewery “Natsuzora” Sansho Ale
- TAROS BREWING “ACRUX #2” TDH HazyIPA
- TWO RABBITS “GOLDENMANGO LASSI”
- Open Air Brewing “fireworks” IPA
- BREW CLASSIC “Scheme” Hazy IPA
Bottle beers
- WestCoastBrewing “Freestyle Sandbox8” Hazy DIPA
- WestCoastBrewing “Triple Cone” Hazy IPA
- WestCoastBrewing “Analog Glow” West Coast IPA
- WestCoastBrewing “Instant Classic” American PA
- GOODHOPS “Summer Grow” IPA
- GOODHOPS “Tono IBUKI IPA” IPA
- GOODHOPS “Pacific Lines” IPA
- GOODHOPS “Xroad” Session IPA
- GOODHOPS “The Classic Hops” Lager
The food menu adds more reasons to stay: Spanish Galicia beef skirt steak, peach and burrata-style plates, and white peach panna cotta are all listed in the post. Mukuraf also mentions bottle sales and keg beer takeout, which fits a neighborhood beer pub that works both for a quick stop and a longer food-and-beer session near Morishita Station.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMukuraf in Morishita just tapped two fresh pours today: Kamado Brewery's 'Natsuzora' and TAROS BREWING's 'ACRUX #2.'
MugiWhat! The name gap alone is wild! 'Natsuzora' sounds breezy, but 'ACRUX #2' sounds like it can dock at a space station!
Hop BroThat contrast is the fun part. Natsuzora is a sansho ale, built with peppery Japanese sansho aroma and a malty grain backbone that works great with food.
MugiHold on, what does malty backbone even mean? You just opened the advanced beer textbook on me!
Hop BroSimple version: think bready little richness. It gives the beer some roundness, so the crisp sansho aroma doesn't feel too sharp, and it can stand up to steak just fine.
MugiOhhh, so it's basically a dinner sidekick in beer form. Now I'm picturing it with that peach burrata and I'm in trouble.
Hop BroThen ACRUX #2 goes the other way. It's a TDH Hazy IPA with notes like Sauvignon Blanc, grapefruit, peach, guava, plus mango and pineapple.
MugiWait wait, what is TDH? A spell? Or your excitement level after smelling hops?
Hop BroClose, and the second answer is emotionally correct. TDH is basically triple dry hopping, meaning lots of hops added for aroma, so the hazy IPA drinks super juicy and expressive.
MugiSo Mukuraf is basically a tasting playground today. Six taps, all those West Coast Brewing and GOODHOPS bottles, and I haven't even recovered yet.
Hop BroExactly, and they even have white peach dishes on the food side. That's the kind of lineup where you switch beers, order dessert, and accidentally stay all night.
MugiThat's it, we're going. I'll start with Natsuzora, you grab ACRUX #2, and then we're toasting tonight immediately!
