Beer Tsukasa Taps Ise Kado’s Nikukyu IPA Returns
Beer Tsukasa, a craft beer pub in Uji, Kyoto, has tapped Ise Kado’s limited release Nikukyu IPA Returns. Built as a dry West Coast IPA for meat pairings, the beer combines expressive hop aromas with a crisp, clean finish.
Hop BroBeer Tsukasa in Uji has tapped ISEKADOYA BEER’s Nikukyu IPA Returns! It’s a limited IPA made with meat dishes in mind.
MugiWait—nikukyu means meat-nine? I thought it meant a paw print and panicked for a second!
Hop BroIt comes from 29, read as “niku,” celebrating the brewery’s 29th anniversary: an IPA designed to pair beautifully with meat. This is the renewed version.
MugiNice! And it’s a West Coast IPA, right? What should I expect?
Hop BroExpect bright passion fruit, mango, and citrus, with a dank hop character underneath.
MugiWhat is that? Does dank hop character mean it slam-dunks into the glass?
Hop BroClose enough for the energy! In beer, it means resinous, herbal, slightly green aromas—basically a deep, vivid hop aroma.
MugiGot it! Big aroma, yet a clean, dry finish—that sounds dangerously drinkable.
Hop BroIt’s 6.0% ABV and 50 IBU. Pilsner malt and rice give it a light, clean body.
MugiIBU is the bitterness scale, right? At 50, my meat-pairing radar activates immediately!
Hop BroThe hop aroma and crisp finish lift grilled flavors and rich fat. First enjoy the aroma on its own, then take a bite of meat.
MugiThat’s unfair after a walk around Uji! Check availability with the pub, then let’s toast with a meat dish!
Beer Tsukasa, a beer pub in Uji, Kyoto, has announced the tapping of Ise Kado’s Nikukyu IPA Returns. The pub’s Instagram post states that the beer is now on tap.
Nikukyu IPA Returns is a renewed version of Nikukyu IPA, originally brewed as Ise Kado’s 29th-anniversary beer. The name is a play on the Japanese reading of 29, “niku,” meaning meat. Its concept is straightforward: a beer designed to pair particularly well with meat dishes. The beer is a West Coast IPA at 6.0% ABV and 50 IBU.
It pours a straw-gold color with a slight haze. Aromas of passion fruit, mango, and citrus lead into a subtle dank character. On the palate, lively carbonation carries juicy hop flavors, while the finish remains clean, dry, and easy to refresh the palate.
The beer’s base of pilsner malt and rice contributes a light, crisp body, allowing the hop character to come forward without heaviness. It should work especially well with grilled or roasted meat, where its aromatic hops and firm finish can complement savory flavors and richness. Tasting it on its own first, then alongside a meat dish, would offer two distinct perspectives on the beer.
Beer Tsukasa is located in Uji Myoraku, making this limited IPA an appealing stop for craft beer fans exploring the area. Tap availability and food pairings may change, so guests should confirm current service details with the pub before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer Tsukasa in Uji has tapped ISEKADOYA BEER’s Nikukyu IPA Returns! It’s a limited IPA made with meat dishes in mind.
MugiWait—nikukyu means meat-nine? I thought it meant a paw print and panicked for a second!
Hop BroIt comes from 29, read as “niku,” celebrating the brewery’s 29th anniversary: an IPA designed to pair beautifully with meat. This is the renewed version.
MugiNice! And it’s a West Coast IPA, right? What should I expect?
Hop BroExpect bright passion fruit, mango, and citrus, with a dank hop character underneath.
MugiWhat is that? Does dank hop character mean it slam-dunks into the glass?
Hop BroClose enough for the energy! In beer, it means resinous, herbal, slightly green aromas—basically a deep, vivid hop aroma.
MugiGot it! Big aroma, yet a clean, dry finish—that sounds dangerously drinkable.
Hop BroIt’s 6.0% ABV and 50 IBU. Pilsner malt and rice give it a light, clean body.
MugiIBU is the bitterness scale, right? At 50, my meat-pairing radar activates immediately!
Hop BroThe hop aroma and crisp finish lift grilled flavors and rich fat. First enjoy the aroma on its own, then take a bite of meat.
MugiThat’s unfair after a walk around Uji! Check availability with the pub, then let’s toast with a meat dish!
