Antonbee Roppongi Taps Mother Road's Citrus IPA and Beer Herun's Milk Stout
CRAFT BEER Antonbee Roppongi announced in a post on Thursday, May 21 that it had tapped Mother Road's "Roadside Grove" and Beer Herun's "EN-MUSUBI Stout." The station-adjacent underground pub in Roppongi offers a lineup of draft beers that is broad enough to enjoy in many different ways.
Hop BroToday in the underground of Roppongi, Antonbee Roppongi has tapped some good kegs. It's right by the station, so being able to drop in after work even on a rainy day is a big plus.
MugiWait, an underground pub that convenient!? And this station-adjacent underground space sounds kind of like a secret base, which is really intriguing!
Hop BroThe first star of the day is Mother Road / Roadside Grove. It's a citrus IPA made with grapefruit and blood orange, and it's the kind of beer that really hits the spot on a humid day.
MugiWhat, does it taste like citrus juice!? I always think of IPA as bitter, but with that grapefruit aroma it sounds easy to drink!
Hop BroExactly. IPA is known for hop aroma and bitterness, but this one is the type where the citrus outline comes forward. It draws you in with the aroma first, then finishes with a light bitterness.
MugiOhhh! So the other one, EN-MUSUBI Stout, looks dark and strong, but it's not scary?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. It's Beer Herun's milk stout, and because it has the mellow character that comes from lactose, even a dark beer doesn't feel too sharp.
MugiLactose means, wait, the gentleness of milk sugar!? That suddenly sounds like dessert!
Hop BroThat's a good way to think about it. It doesn't feel edgy on the palate, and it wraps around the coffee-like roasted notes, so you can enjoy it as a soft dark beer.
MugiAnd there are also Helles, XPA, Hazy IPA, Belgian White, and even cider!? That wide tap lineup alone sounds fun to choose from!
Hop BroYeah, it has everything from light to substantial, so it's easy to use whether you're drinking alone or comparing styles. Tonight, I want to enjoy not just the beer, but the whole time spent choosing draft pours in Roppongi.
The beer pub CRAFT BEER Antonbee Roppongi, located underground in Roppongi 5-chome, released its draft lineup for Thursday, May 21. On weekdays it is open from 17:00 to 24:00, food is served until 23:00, and drinks until 23:30. Thanks to its station-adjacent location that is easy to stop by even on rainy days, it is a convenient place for a drink on the way home from work.
Two kegs were tapped that day. Mother Road / Roadside Grove is a citrus IPA brewed with grapefruit and blood orange. On a humid day, it is the kind of beer that goes down easily with its aroma and citrus edges. The other, Beer Herun / EN-MUSUBI Stout, is a milk stout with the mellow character that comes from lactose. Even though it is a dark beer, it is built so that the edges do not come on too hard, making it soft and approachable.
The rest of the taps offer a wide range of options, from light to more substantial.
- Basqueland / Santa Clara: Helles
- YOKOHAMA Bay / FLATLAND: XPA
- YOKOHAMA Bay / Steel Soul Fixie IPA: IPA
- Brasserie Knot / Flower: Belgian White
- Hopworks / Vera Haze Frequency: Hazy IPA
- Prairie / Merica Y'all: Hazy IPA
- Zeraia / Euskal Sagardoa2024: Cider
- 8bit / Maria Tart : Phantom Stronghold: Sour
With IPA, dark, white, and cider all on offer, it suits people who want to compare styles rather than stick to just one. If you're looking for craft beer in Roppongi, this day's lineup is hard to miss, with the chance to choose from taps in a calm underground space.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday in the underground of Roppongi, Antonbee Roppongi has tapped some good kegs. It's right by the station, so being able to drop in after work even on a rainy day is a big plus.
MugiWait, an underground pub that convenient!? And this station-adjacent underground space sounds kind of like a secret base, which is really intriguing!
Hop BroThe first star of the day is Mother Road / Roadside Grove. It's a citrus IPA made with grapefruit and blood orange, and it's the kind of beer that really hits the spot on a humid day.
MugiWhat, does it taste like citrus juice!? I always think of IPA as bitter, but with that grapefruit aroma it sounds easy to drink!
Hop BroExactly. IPA is known for hop aroma and bitterness, but this one is the type where the citrus outline comes forward. It draws you in with the aroma first, then finishes with a light bitterness.
MugiOhhh! So the other one, EN-MUSUBI Stout, looks dark and strong, but it's not scary?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. It's Beer Herun's milk stout, and because it has the mellow character that comes from lactose, even a dark beer doesn't feel too sharp.
MugiLactose means, wait, the gentleness of milk sugar!? That suddenly sounds like dessert!
Hop BroThat's a good way to think about it. It doesn't feel edgy on the palate, and it wraps around the coffee-like roasted notes, so you can enjoy it as a soft dark beer.
MugiAnd there are also Helles, XPA, Hazy IPA, Belgian White, and even cider!? That wide tap lineup alone sounds fun to choose from!
Hop BroYeah, it has everything from light to substantial, so it's easy to use whether you're drinking alone or comparing styles. Tonight, I want to enjoy not just the beer, but the whole time spent choosing draft pours in Roppongi.
