Meguro’s THE DODO HOUSE adds seven draft beers, led by Ichigo Hazy IPA
Craft Beer & Wine THE DODO HOUSE in Meguro posted its July 3 draft lineup, led by a new keg from Ishinomaki Hop Works, “Ichigo Hazy IPA.” The bar listed seven beers in total for the evening.
Hop BroToday’s Meguro topic is THE DODO HOUSE. On July 3 they’ve got seven beers on tap, and the headline pour is Ishinomaki Hop Works’ 「Strawberry Hazy IPA」.
MugiWhat! Strawberry Hazy IPA already sounds like dessert. How is that still beer?
Hop BroIt absolutely works. It’s a fruit hazy IPA made with strawberries from Ishinomaki, with a silky mouthfeel, bright strawberry tartness, a soft sweetness, and pretty low bitterness.
MugiWhoa! But what even is a silky mouthfeel? Is the beer wearing fabric now?
Hop BroThat metaphor wandered into fashion, but basically it means soft carbonation and a smooth easy texture on the palate. It’s that rounded hazy IPA feel.
MugiOkay, got it! Then what’s the deal with lactose added? That suddenly sounds like chemistry class!
Hop BroLactose is milk sugar, so it adds sweetness and softness. But this one isn’t as heavy as a milkshake IPA, and as it warms up, the strawberry opens up even more.
MugiWait, so letting it sit a bit is actually strategy? And with seven taps, this is basically a tasting paradise, right?
Hop BroExactly. They’ve got Orion Draft, Kankiku Weizen, Numazu Craft’s peach saison, and even Shimanami’s smoked lager, so the style range is huge. They’re open 5:00 p.m. to midnight, and the counter should still work well for one or two people.
MugiA casual stop in Meguro, no bench charge, and takeaway too? That’s a serious tonight pick.
Hop BroStart with the freshly tapped feature, grab the Strawberry Hazy IPA first, then drift into a weizen or saison. I fully want a pint now.
MugiThen it’s settled! Straight to the counter so we can catch that moment when the strawberry aroma blooms and tour all seven taps. Reading about it is not enough anymore!
Craft Beer & Wine THE DODO HOUSE, a beer pub in Meguro, shared its draft beer lineup for Friday, July 3. The bar said it would be open from 5:00 p.m. to midnight, with all table seats fully booked by reservation. Counter seats were still available, making it a practical stop for one or two guests.
New tap: Ichigo Hazy IPA
The day’s new keg was Ishinomaki Hop Works’ “Ichigo Hazy IPA.” According to the post, it is a fruit-forward hazy IPA brewed with strawberries from Ishinomaki. The beer is described as having a silky texture, a balance of strawberry acidity and gentle sweetness, and relatively low bitterness. Lactose is used as well, though the beer is not positioned as a full milkshake IPA. The brewery note also says the strawberry character becomes more distinct as the beer warms up.
Other beers on tap
The rest of the lineup included Orion Beer’s “Orion Draft,” Kankiku Brewery’s “Kankiku Weizen,” Our Brewing’s “New Classic,” Numazu Craft’s “Shimagengou Peach Saison,” Y.Market Brewing’s “Biatex #13 Rainy Jacket,” and Shimanami Brewery’s “Lager no Gyakushuu 01 Smoke Lager.”
With lager, weizen, saison, and hazy IPA all on the board, the range is broad enough to suit different moods and palates. THE DODO HOUSE sits in the Meguro area and is the kind of beer pub where you can drop in for a casual pint or stay longer to compare styles. The post also notes that bench seating is available without a charge, and takeout is offered as well.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s Meguro topic is THE DODO HOUSE. On July 3 they’ve got seven beers on tap, and the headline pour is Ishinomaki Hop Works’ 「Strawberry Hazy IPA」.
MugiWhat! Strawberry Hazy IPA already sounds like dessert. How is that still beer?
Hop BroIt absolutely works. It’s a fruit hazy IPA made with strawberries from Ishinomaki, with a silky mouthfeel, bright strawberry tartness, a soft sweetness, and pretty low bitterness.
MugiWhoa! But what even is a silky mouthfeel? Is the beer wearing fabric now?
Hop BroThat metaphor wandered into fashion, but basically it means soft carbonation and a smooth easy texture on the palate. It’s that rounded hazy IPA feel.
MugiOkay, got it! Then what’s the deal with lactose added? That suddenly sounds like chemistry class!
Hop BroLactose is milk sugar, so it adds sweetness and softness. But this one isn’t as heavy as a milkshake IPA, and as it warms up, the strawberry opens up even more.
MugiWait, so letting it sit a bit is actually strategy? And with seven taps, this is basically a tasting paradise, right?
Hop BroExactly. They’ve got Orion Draft, Kankiku Weizen, Numazu Craft’s peach saison, and even Shimanami’s smoked lager, so the style range is huge. They’re open 5:00 p.m. to midnight, and the counter should still work well for one or two people.
MugiA casual stop in Meguro, no bench charge, and takeaway too? That’s a serious tonight pick.
Hop BroStart with the freshly tapped feature, grab the Strawberry Hazy IPA first, then drift into a weizen or saison. I fully want a pint now.
MugiThen it’s settled! Straight to the counter so we can catch that moment when the strawberry aroma blooms and tour all seven taps. Reading about it is not enough anymore!
