KUNITACHI BREWERY's 'Just Wanted to Brew' Tapped at SEKIYA TAP STAND
Tokyo's Kunitachi beer pub SEKIYA TAP STAND updated its tapping info for March 22, 2026. KUNITACHI BREWERY's Ruby Mild Ale, 'Just Wanted to Brew,' has returned to the tap. It's a beer to look out for on days when you want to slowly enjoy the depth of the malt.
Hop BroAt SEKIYA TAP STAND in Kunitachi, you can drink KUNITACHI BREWERY's 'Just Wanted to Brew' again.
MugiWhoa! The name alone is intriguing! What kind of feeling made them call it Just Wanted to Brew?
Hop BroThis one is a Ruby Mild Ale, and the ABV is 4.0%. It looks modest, but it's the kind that lets the malt's flavor slowly build up.
MugiRuby means red? And mild? Wait, we've suddenly run into the whole what is mild? issue!
Hop BroMild refers to a British-style ale lineage that doesn't put bitterness front and center, instead letting you enjoy the depth of the malt. The reddish color comes from the malt, and its appeal is the calm depth rather than flashiness.
MugiOhhh! And the article says caramel, nuts, and tea, so it's basically an appetizer hall!
Hop BroExactly. On top of that, biscuit and toast notes layer in too, so the sip is gentle, but the finish snaps shut with bitterness. It's impressive that it doesn't just stay sweet.
MugiWhat, that's unfair! And they're aiming for a cask-ale feel without cask conditioning? Isn't that a little too insider-ish?
Hop BroYeah, that's the interesting part: it's a challenge to see how much of the atmosphere of traditional cask aging can be expressed through modern serving. The fact that you can still drink it at TAP STAND after the bottles sell out shows the strength of draft service.
MugiWalking along Fujimidoori in Kunitachi, seeing the cherry blossoms, and finishing with the savoriness of barley sounds amazing, doesn't it?
Hop BroOf course it does. Today, after a walk, I'm in the mood to slowly savor a malt-forward pint.
MugiDecision made! I'm going too! This is definitely one of those beers that makes you want to have a pint right now!
At SEKIYA TAP STAND along Fujimidoori in Kunitachi, guest beer tapping information was announced. This time on tap is local brewery KUNITACHI BREWERY's 'Just Wanted to Brew' (Style: Ruby Mild Ale / ABV: 4.0%).
The post describes it as "Caramel, nuts, black tea - a malty pint!" and highlights the layered flavors derived from the malt, including caramel, nuts, biscuit, toast, and berry. It is designed to bring out the malt's sweetness while finishing with a sharp bitterness toward the end, promising a drinking experience that is neither too light nor too heavy.
Moreover, this beer is built around the concept of seeing how close one can get to the appeal of a cask ale without cask conditioning. What's interesting is being able to enjoy the nuances of a classic English-style ale in a modern serving environment. The fact that it can still be enjoyed at TAP STAND even after the bottles sold out is also a topic that speaks to the strength of draft service.
SEKIYA TAP STAND is the kind of Kunitachi beer spot where the worlds of liquor retail and pub culture naturally connect. As spring deepens, this is a tapping announcement worth stopping for after cherry-blossom viewing, to confirm the "savoriness of barley" that differs from the flashier character of low-malt styles.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt SEKIYA TAP STAND in Kunitachi, you can drink KUNITACHI BREWERY's 'Just Wanted to Brew' again.
MugiWhoa! The name alone is intriguing! What kind of feeling made them call it Just Wanted to Brew?
Hop BroThis one is a Ruby Mild Ale, and the ABV is 4.0%. It looks modest, but it's the kind that lets the malt's flavor slowly build up.
MugiRuby means red? And mild? Wait, we've suddenly run into the whole what is mild? issue!
Hop BroMild refers to a British-style ale lineage that doesn't put bitterness front and center, instead letting you enjoy the depth of the malt. The reddish color comes from the malt, and its appeal is the calm depth rather than flashiness.
MugiOhhh! And the article says caramel, nuts, and tea, so it's basically an appetizer hall!
Hop BroExactly. On top of that, biscuit and toast notes layer in too, so the sip is gentle, but the finish snaps shut with bitterness. It's impressive that it doesn't just stay sweet.
MugiWhat, that's unfair! And they're aiming for a cask-ale feel without cask conditioning? Isn't that a little too insider-ish?
Hop BroYeah, that's the interesting part: it's a challenge to see how much of the atmosphere of traditional cask aging can be expressed through modern serving. The fact that you can still drink it at TAP STAND after the bottles sell out shows the strength of draft service.
MugiWalking along Fujimidoori in Kunitachi, seeing the cherry blossoms, and finishing with the savoriness of barley sounds amazing, doesn't it?
Hop BroOf course it does. Today, after a walk, I'm in the mood to slowly savor a malt-forward pint.
MugiDecision made! I'm going too! This is definitely one of those beers that makes you want to have a pint right now!
