IBREW Ginza Taps the 4th GOGO Release, “Jurikkuma GOGO!!”, with a Series TTO
An Instagram post from CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Ginza announced the tapping of the fourth GOGO series release, “Jurikkuma GOGO!!”. On Saturday, March 21, the bar will host a tap takeover-style event that simultaneously opens each beer in the series, letting guests enjoy the previous three releases and the new one together.
Hop BroIBREW Ginza has tapped the 4th GOGO series release, Jurikkuma GOGO!!. This time it’s not just the new beer either - they’re also lining up the whole series with a tap takeover.
MugiWhoa! What even is a tap takeover? Like the brewery takes over all the taps at the bar?
Hop BroPretty much. It’s an event where one brewery or one series fills the taps, and this time you can do a cross-series tasting of the GOGO lineup.
MugiHuh! But were the first release, Rinakkuma GOGO!!, and the second, Erikkuma GOGO!!, basically the same kind of beer the whole time?
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. The first three were built on the West Coast IPA style - a crisp, classic approach that leans into hop bitterness and citrus character.
MugiWest Coast IPA sounds like some kind of powerful spell! So it’s basically a bitter, aromatic style?
Hop BroExactly, that’s the rough idea. And the fourth release, the new frontier beer, changes direction from there into an Italian-inspired special ale that brings to mind tomato, oregano, and basil.
MugiWait, beer as drinking pizza!? That’s not just a snack anymore - the pizza is the main act!
Hop BroThat’s exactly it. The real skill is in how they brought together the herbal notes and tomato-like nuances in beer form, and that’s what makes this series so fun to compare side by side.
MugiAnd IBREW Ginza is easy to drop by in the Kyobashi/Ginza area, right? Being able to do a quick tasting comparison after work sounds amazing!
Hop BroIt is. One of the best parts of a beer pub is checking the taps on site while you drink, and this has that rare feeling of being able to go through the whole series right now.
MugiJust hearing about it makes my throat dry up! I already want to raise a glass in Ginza today, and I want to start with Jurikkuma GOGO!! and work my way through the lineup!
CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Ginza (1F, Kyobashi Toe Building, 2-11-7 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) announced the release of the fourth GOGO series beer on Instagram. This time, the spotlight is on “Jurikkuma GOGO!!”. The post describes it as “drinking pizza” and introduces it as an Italian-inspired special ale evoking tomato, oregano, and basil.
So far, the GOGO series has unfolded as follows:
- Release 1: Rinakkuma GOGO!!
- Release 2: Erikkuma GOGO!!
- Release 3: Remikkuma GOGO!!
According to the post, the series has been developed along the lines of West Coast IPA. The fourth release steps beyond that lineage and is positioned as a “new frontier” with a major shift in flavor direction. The lineup should be especially interesting for anyone who has followed the series, since it invites side-by-side tasting to see how the herbaceous character and tomato-like nuances were brought together in beer form.
Another highlight is the GOGO series TTO (tap takeover) announced in the post. In addition to the new “Jurikkuma GOGO!!”, the three existing releases are also set to be tapped at the same time, creating a lineup that allows drinkers to compare the full series at one venue. It is the kind of event-driven presentation you would expect from a busy beer pub with plenty of taps and fast turnover.
IBREW Ginza is located in the Kyobashi/Ginza area, making it easy to stop by after work and sample multiple beers in a short time. For a themed release like this, the surest move is to check the tap list on-site as you go. If you want to taste the GOGO series from start to finish, this is the moment not to miss.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIBREW Ginza has tapped the 4th GOGO series release, Jurikkuma GOGO!!. This time it’s not just the new beer either - they’re also lining up the whole series with a tap takeover.
MugiWhoa! What even is a tap takeover? Like the brewery takes over all the taps at the bar?
Hop BroPretty much. It’s an event where one brewery or one series fills the taps, and this time you can do a cross-series tasting of the GOGO lineup.
MugiHuh! But were the first release, Rinakkuma GOGO!!, and the second, Erikkuma GOGO!!, basically the same kind of beer the whole time?
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. The first three were built on the West Coast IPA style - a crisp, classic approach that leans into hop bitterness and citrus character.
MugiWest Coast IPA sounds like some kind of powerful spell! So it’s basically a bitter, aromatic style?
Hop BroExactly, that’s the rough idea. And the fourth release, the new frontier beer, changes direction from there into an Italian-inspired special ale that brings to mind tomato, oregano, and basil.
MugiWait, beer as drinking pizza!? That’s not just a snack anymore - the pizza is the main act!
Hop BroThat’s exactly it. The real skill is in how they brought together the herbal notes and tomato-like nuances in beer form, and that’s what makes this series so fun to compare side by side.
MugiAnd IBREW Ginza is easy to drop by in the Kyobashi/Ginza area, right? Being able to do a quick tasting comparison after work sounds amazing!
Hop BroIt is. One of the best parts of a beer pub is checking the taps on site while you drink, and this has that rare feeling of being able to go through the whole series right now.
MugiJust hearing about it makes my throat dry up! I already want to raise a glass in Ginza today, and I want to start with Jurikkuma GOGO!! and work my way through the lineup!
