Inkhorn Brewing’s Kastrel #5 taps at vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR in Ikebukuro
vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR, a craft-beer pub in Ikebukuro East Exit, has tapped Inkhorn Brewing’s Kastrel #5. The beer is described as a lightly dry WCIPA, and it arrives alongside a broad 20-tap draft lineup.
Hop BroThere’s a fresh tap worth talking about in Ikebukuro: vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR just poured Inkhorn Brewing’s "Kastrel #5."
MugiWait, that name sounds intense! What’s WCIPA supposed to mean? It sounds like a secret code!
Hop BroIt means West Coast IPA. West Coast IPA usually gives you bright hop aroma, firm bitterness, and a clean finish instead of sweetness.
MugiOhhh, so it’s more crisp and snappy than heavy? That sounds dangerously easy after work!
Hop BroExactly. Kastrel #5 is light and dry for the style, so you get the hop punch with an easy-drinking finish. And on Fridays they open at 4 p.m.
MugiAnd this place has 20 beers on draft? That’s not a stop, that’s a side quest!
Hop BroTotally. They’ve got IPA, hazy, double IPA, saison, sour, stout, and more. It’s basically a tasting-flight paradise.
MugiHold on, Italian Pilsner? What is that, beer that smells like fancy pasta steam?!
Hop BroLet’s keep the chaos controlled. Think a hoppier lager: crisp and refreshing, but with more aroma, so it works great with food too.
MugiThat is unfairly strong. house-cured duck ham with beer? My stomach has already clocked in.
Hop BroThen the plan is obvious. We start with a Kastrel #5 toast and work through a couple more taps after that.
MugiYes! I want to kick off the night with full-on hop aroma and pretend I made a responsible decision!
New tap from Inkhorn Brewing
At `vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR`, a craft-beer pub tucked away near Ikebukuro East Exit, `Inkhorn Brewing`'s `Kastrel #5` has been tapped. The bar describes it as a WCIPA finished slightly dry, making it a good pick for drinkers who want a crisp, hop-forward pour. On Fridays, the bar opens at 4 p.m., which makes it easy to drop in after work.
A 20-tap beer bar
The venue says it keeps 20 draft beers on tap, with a lineup that spans pale ales, IPAs, hazy IPA, double IPA, Italian pilsner, weizen, saison, sour, cider and stouts. The day’s selection included `42（forty two）`, `金鬼ペールエール ストラータシングルver.`, `モザイク セッションIPA`, `リヴィジョンIPA`, `Vit Natt IPA`, `W-IPA`, `ハイカラピルス`, `一期一会`, `Vacation Mysteries`, `Old Rasputin`, `ドラフトギネス`, and `ハートランド`, giving guests plenty of room to compare styles.
Food alongside the beer
Seasonal food options include house-made duck ham, potato salad with chicken breast, myoga and shiso, squid pasta with black olives and basil sauce, and a spicy hamburger steak made with pork mince. It is the kind of place where beer takes center stage, but food still has enough variety to support a longer stay.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a fresh tap worth talking about in Ikebukuro: vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR just poured Inkhorn Brewing’s "Kastrel #5."
MugiWait, that name sounds intense! What’s WCIPA supposed to mean? It sounds like a secret code!
Hop BroIt means West Coast IPA. West Coast IPA usually gives you bright hop aroma, firm bitterness, and a clean finish instead of sweetness.
MugiOhhh, so it’s more crisp and snappy than heavy? That sounds dangerously easy after work!
Hop BroExactly. Kastrel #5 is light and dry for the style, so you get the hop punch with an easy-drinking finish. And on Fridays they open at 4 p.m.
MugiAnd this place has 20 beers on draft? That’s not a stop, that’s a side quest!
Hop BroTotally. They’ve got IPA, hazy, double IPA, saison, sour, stout, and more. It’s basically a tasting-flight paradise.
MugiHold on, Italian Pilsner? What is that, beer that smells like fancy pasta steam?!
Hop BroLet’s keep the chaos controlled. Think a hoppier lager: crisp and refreshing, but with more aroma, so it works great with food too.
MugiThat is unfairly strong. house-cured duck ham with beer? My stomach has already clocked in.
Hop BroThen the plan is obvious. We start with a Kastrel #5 toast and work through a couple more taps after that.
MugiYes! I want to kick off the night with full-on hop aroma and pretend I made a responsible decision!
