Tap Update at The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant on May 14: 14 Beers Including Guinness
The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant in Nishi-Gotanda, Tokyo, has published its tap list for Thursday, May 14. In addition to familiar staples like Guinness and Hoegaarden, the lineup also includes domestic craft beers and guest draft pours, with food menu items available to enjoy alongside them.
Hop BroToday's topic is the 14-beer tap update at The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant in Nishi-Gotanda, Tokyo. The May 14 (Thursday) list is nice because it has both the classics and domestic craft beers covered.
MugiWhoa! They have Guinness too? That alone is kind of exciting, but what else is on tap?
Hop BroBesides Guinness, they've got Heineken, Hoegaarden, and Magners Cider, so the imported staples are really solid. Then they mix in domestic craft beers, which gives the place a strong "taste around and compare" vibe.
MugiWhat! I saw real ale mentioned, but how is that different from regular beer? That suddenly sounds like a super-technical word!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Beers like Sankt Gallen's YOKOHAMA XPA and Ikari Brewing's Irish Red and Scottish Brown Real Ale are all about distinctive character. Real ale has a different fermentation and serving style, so it's the kind of beer you savor slowly for its aroma and temperature.
MugiOhh! So instead of chugging it down fast, it's more of a take-your-time kind of drink? It suddenly feels a little advanced...!
Hop BroExactly. And on top of that, there are COEDO Brewery's Mabana, Marble Stout, Kakegawa Beer Forever Love, Uchu Brewing's Uchu ALE, and Yellow Beer Works' MILK&, so the domestic craft selection is strong.
MugiWow, even the names sound delicious! But there are guest draft beers too, right? I'm curious about the guest slot!
Hop BroThere are. U.B.P BREWERY Kickoff Pils and GREAT DANE BREWING EVERYDAY IPA are on the list, so it's easy to build a flow with a pilsner and an IPA. You can start light and then go after the hops later.
MugiThat's the best! Light for the first glass, then something punchy for the second one - having the drinking plan already decided is such a help!
Hop BroAnd since it's a basement beer pub, it's also a place where you can take your time comparing beers. The food lineup is strong too, with raw oysters, lamb Guinness stew pie, and a thick-cut ham katsu burger, so the beer keeps flowing.
MugiRaw oysters, pie, and a burger? No way, my stomach is fully reacting to that! The food is absolutely a star here too, not just the beer.
Hop BroIf you're in Gotanda and want to enjoy draft beer and a meal together, this is a pretty strong candidate for tonight. I think I'd start with the Uchu ALE - what about you, Mugi, going with Guinness?
MugiAbsolutely! I'll start with Guinness, then move on to the IPA. That settles it - I'm in the mood to go out for drinks tonight!
The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant in Nishi-Gotanda, Tokyo, released its tap list for Thursday, May 14. The post also mentioned the "Irish film festival 2026" and, as `Today's Craft Beer & Cider on Taps`, offered a well-balanced selection of imported favorites and domestic craft beers.
Tap lineup for the day
- Imported staples on tap: Guinness, Heineken, Hoegaarden, Magners Cider
- Domestic craft: Sankt Gallen `YOKOHAMA XPA Real Ale`, Ikari Brewing `Irish Red`, Ikari Brewing `Scottish Brown Real Ale`, COEDO Brewery `Mabana`, Marble Brewery `Marble Stout`, Kakegawa Beer `Forever Love`, Uchu Brewing `Uchu ALE`, Yellow Beer Works `MILK&`
- Guest drafts: `U.B.P BREWERY Kickoff Pils`, `GREAT DANE BREWING EVERYDAY IPA`
From imported staples to popular Japanese breweries, and even guest pilsner and IPA pours, the lineup makes it easy to plan your drinking path, whether you want to start with a light lager or move on to a hop-forward IPA later. Since it is a basement beer pub, it is also well suited to a relaxed tasting session.
On the food side, the menu includes raw oysters (Ofunato, Iwate), lamb Guinness stew pie, house-made chicken jerky, thick-cut ham katsu burger, seared bonito salad, cod roe cream spaghetti, and mature chicken tomato curry. It is a lineup that pairs easily with beer styles ranging from salty snacks to more substantial plates.
If you want to enjoy draft craft beer and a meal together in Gotanda, this is one spot worth checking out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is the 14-beer tap update at The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant in Nishi-Gotanda, Tokyo. The May 14 (Thursday) list is nice because it has both the classics and domestic craft beers covered.
MugiWhoa! They have Guinness too? That alone is kind of exciting, but what else is on tap?
Hop BroBesides Guinness, they've got Heineken, Hoegaarden, and Magners Cider, so the imported staples are really solid. Then they mix in domestic craft beers, which gives the place a strong "taste around and compare" vibe.
MugiWhat! I saw real ale mentioned, but how is that different from regular beer? That suddenly sounds like a super-technical word!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Beers like Sankt Gallen's YOKOHAMA XPA and Ikari Brewing's Irish Red and Scottish Brown Real Ale are all about distinctive character. Real ale has a different fermentation and serving style, so it's the kind of beer you savor slowly for its aroma and temperature.
MugiOhh! So instead of chugging it down fast, it's more of a take-your-time kind of drink? It suddenly feels a little advanced...!
Hop BroExactly. And on top of that, there are COEDO Brewery's Mabana, Marble Stout, Kakegawa Beer Forever Love, Uchu Brewing's Uchu ALE, and Yellow Beer Works' MILK&, so the domestic craft selection is strong.
MugiWow, even the names sound delicious! But there are guest draft beers too, right? I'm curious about the guest slot!
Hop BroThere are. U.B.P BREWERY Kickoff Pils and GREAT DANE BREWING EVERYDAY IPA are on the list, so it's easy to build a flow with a pilsner and an IPA. You can start light and then go after the hops later.
MugiThat's the best! Light for the first glass, then something punchy for the second one - having the drinking plan already decided is such a help!
Hop BroAnd since it's a basement beer pub, it's also a place where you can take your time comparing beers. The food lineup is strong too, with raw oysters, lamb Guinness stew pie, and a thick-cut ham katsu burger, so the beer keeps flowing.
MugiRaw oysters, pie, and a burger? No way, my stomach is fully reacting to that! The food is absolutely a star here too, not just the beer.
Hop BroIf you're in Gotanda and want to enjoy draft beer and a meal together, this is a pretty strong candidate for tonight. I think I'd start with the Uchu ALE - what about you, Mugi, going with Guinness?
MugiAbsolutely! I'll start with Guinness, then move on to the IPA. That settles it - I'm in the mood to go out for drinks tonight!
