The Cat & Cask Tavern in Kanamecho: Minoh, Shiga Kogen, and Matsumoto Brewery on the April 1 taps
The beer pub The Cat & Cask Tavern in Kanamecho, Tokyo, has published its tap list for April 1. The lineup features beers from Minoh Beer, Shiga Kogen Beer, and Matsumoto Brewery, with a real ale slot showcasing a collab cask from Matsumoto Brewery.
Hop BroThe taps at The Cat & Cask Tavern in Kanamecho for April 1 are looking really good. With Minoh, Shiga Kogen, and Matsumoto Brewery on the board, it feels perfect for a place with a British pub atmosphere.
MugiWait, they have that kind of serious lineup in Kanamecho? A British-style standalone house sounds like the kind of hidden spot that gets you excited!
Hop BroThe lineup starts with Minoh Pilsner, Minoh Osaru IPA, and Shiga Kogen IPA. It's a classic setup: pilsner for easy drinking, IPA for hop aroma and bitterness.
MugiI sort of get IPA, but is hop aroma really that different? And when you put it next to a pilsner, it suddenly feels like beer class!
Hop BroThe differences can be pretty distinct. Pilsner is crisp, while IPA often brings citrusy and grassy hop character. And this time, Minoh Pilsner had a remaining-stock notice, so if you're interested, going early is the move.
MugiI see, tasting them side by side would really show the difference in personality! But a remaining-stock notice makes me nervous, like it'll disappear fast because it's so popular.
Hop BroAnother highlight is Matsumoto Brewery's Gekizaka Golden Mild Ale. It's a real ale too, in a cask collaboration with Kanpai! Brewing. The slot changes one cask at a time every Wednesday, which is exactly the kind of thing beer geeks love.
MugiWait, what's a real ale? How is it different from regular beer? You just suddenly pulled out your specialty!
Hop BroBroadly speaking, it's a British-style pour that doesn't rely on strong carbonation, but is served gently from the cask. That's why the three hand-pump taps and three draft taps work so well, and it's ideal when you want to drink calmly.
MugiOhhh! And being open only from 18:00 to 22:00, Wednesday through Saturday, makes it feel like a place you'd go out of your way to visit!
Hop BroExactly. Food last order is 21:00, beer last order is 21:30, there's a limit of four people per group, and it's cash on delivery. It's the kind of place built for a small, quiet drink, so it's perfect for a night when you want to really savor the beer.
MugiNow I definitely want to go! A night of relaxed drinking, starting with pilsner, moving to IPA, and finishing with real ale, sounds amazing. I want to make a toast right now!
The Cat & Cask Tavern in Kanamecho, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, has announced the beers it will serve on April 1. The character of the shop, a craft beer pub in a standalone house that aims for a calm, relaxing space with a British atmosphere, is reflected directly in its tap lineup.
The lineup for the day starts with three beers: Minoh Pilsner, Minoh Osaru IPA, and Shiga Kogen IPA. Centered on dependable staples of domestic craft beer, the selection pairs hop-forward IPAs with an easy-drinking pilsner. As for beer status, Minoh Pilsner was marked with a remaining-stock notice.
In addition, Matsumoto Brewery Gekizaka Golden Mild Ale appears as a real ale. According to the shop's announcement, this is a collaboration with Kanpai! Brewing, and it occupies the real ale slot that is replaced one cask at a time every Wednesday. With hand pump and draft combined, the shop's craft beer setup is characteristic: three hand-pump taps and three draft taps.
Business hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 18:00 to 22:00. Food last order is 21:00, beer last order is 21:30, and the shop also notes a limit of up to four people per group. Payment is cash on delivery. It is the kind of place that suits a low-key night when you want to take your time and enjoy beer in a small group.
Beers served today
- Minoh Pilsner
- Minoh Osaru IPA
- Shiga Kogen IPA
- Matsumoto Brewery Gekizaka Golden Mild Ale, real ale (collaboration with Kanpai! Brewing)
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe taps at The Cat & Cask Tavern in Kanamecho for April 1 are looking really good. With Minoh, Shiga Kogen, and Matsumoto Brewery on the board, it feels perfect for a place with a British pub atmosphere.
MugiWait, they have that kind of serious lineup in Kanamecho? A British-style standalone house sounds like the kind of hidden spot that gets you excited!
Hop BroThe lineup starts with Minoh Pilsner, Minoh Osaru IPA, and Shiga Kogen IPA. It's a classic setup: pilsner for easy drinking, IPA for hop aroma and bitterness.
MugiI sort of get IPA, but is hop aroma really that different? And when you put it next to a pilsner, it suddenly feels like beer class!
Hop BroThe differences can be pretty distinct. Pilsner is crisp, while IPA often brings citrusy and grassy hop character. And this time, Minoh Pilsner had a remaining-stock notice, so if you're interested, going early is the move.
MugiI see, tasting them side by side would really show the difference in personality! But a remaining-stock notice makes me nervous, like it'll disappear fast because it's so popular.
Hop BroAnother highlight is Matsumoto Brewery's Gekizaka Golden Mild Ale. It's a real ale too, in a cask collaboration with Kanpai! Brewing. The slot changes one cask at a time every Wednesday, which is exactly the kind of thing beer geeks love.
MugiWait, what's a real ale? How is it different from regular beer? You just suddenly pulled out your specialty!
Hop BroBroadly speaking, it's a British-style pour that doesn't rely on strong carbonation, but is served gently from the cask. That's why the three hand-pump taps and three draft taps work so well, and it's ideal when you want to drink calmly.
MugiOhhh! And being open only from 18:00 to 22:00, Wednesday through Saturday, makes it feel like a place you'd go out of your way to visit!
Hop BroExactly. Food last order is 21:00, beer last order is 21:30, there's a limit of four people per group, and it's cash on delivery. It's the kind of place built for a small, quiet drink, so it's perfect for a night when you want to really savor the beer.
MugiNow I definitely want to go! A night of relaxed drinking, starting with pilsner, moving to IPA, and finishing with real ale, sounds amazing. I want to make a toast right now!