Two taps to watch for spring weather at Bia Ma Kitasenju: Hop Chopper and Flustum on offer
Bia Ma Kitasenju announced the day’s featured taps in a March 24 post. Matching the warmer weather, it highlighted "Hop Chopper," known for its citrus character and dry bitterness, and "Flustum Hazy IPA," known for its silky mouthfeel, while also suggesting in-house side-by-side tasting.
Hop BroToday’s two spring-suited taps in Kitasenju are hot. In the notice Bia Ma Kitasenju posted on March 24, they were pushing Hop Chopper and Flustum.
MugiWhoa! That’s the kind of thing that makes you want to drink beer just from the title. Hop Chopper sounds intense!
Hop BroExactly. TAP1, Batten x RIIP’s "Hop Chopper," is a WCIPA, and it has that nice feel of moving from citrus to dry. The bitterness stands out too, so it’s the kind of beer that snaps nicely on a hot day.
MugiWCIPA? What is that, a spell? When I hear West Coast style, it sounds sleek somehow!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it’s an IPA with flashy aromatics but a light, brisk mouthfeel and a finish that doesn’t turn sticky. So even though it’s nicely bitter, you immediately want the next sip.
MugiOhh, then TAP3, Batere x Ise Kado’s "Flustum," sounds interesting too! Silky mouthfeel makes me feel like my tongue would go all soft and floaty!
Hop BroThat description is actually pretty spot-on. Flustum is a Hazy IPA, and the citrus character and smoothness come to the front, so it’s the one for people who want to enjoy juicy hop flavor.
MugiAnd they even have Another Cut in stock at the shop, so it’s a chance to compare! Putting similar beers side by side sounds exciting, because you can really tell the difference!
Hop BroExactly. Plus they say TAP8 is running low, so if there’s a keg you want, it’s best to grab it first. Bia Ma Kitasenju also has the advantage of being close to the station, so it’s a good place to drop by and check the taps casually.
MugiAll right, then today is a perfect day for tasting side by side! Check the sharpness with Hop Chopper, go silky with Flustum, and I can already see myself wanting one more on the way home!
News on taps suited to the spring air has arrived from the craft beer specialty shop "Bia Ma Kitasenju" in Kitasenju. The title of this post was left blank.
The two beers explicitly recommended for the day were the following:
- TAP1: Batten x RIIP "Hop Chopper" (WCIPA)
A collaboration that evokes the character of the American West Coast style. In the post, it is introduced as a beer that starts with citrusy aromas and finishes dry, with firm bitterness, making it a good choice for a warmer day.
- TAP3: Batere x Ise Kado "Flustum" (Hazy IPA)
A collaboration beer described as featuring citrus notes along with a silky texture. Its brisk, easygoing drinkability is part of the appeal, and it is a must-check for fans of the style.
The post also noted that Ise Kado's "Another Cut" was in stock at the shop, making it a good time to compare related beers. In addition, there was an announcement that TAP8 is running low, so if there is a keg you want, it would be best to visit early.
Bia Ma Kitasenju is a beer pub operating near Kitasenju Station (2-62 Senju, Adachi-ku, Tokyo). In addition to bar service, it has the advantage of an attached bottle shop, making it easy to follow up on breweries you liked on draft with take-home bottles or cans. If you're looking for a spring beer, this looks like a practical tap update that lets you compare crisp bitterness and juicy mouthfeel at the same time.
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Hop BroToday’s two spring-suited taps in Kitasenju are hot. In the notice Bia Ma Kitasenju posted on March 24, they were pushing Hop Chopper and Flustum.
MugiWhoa! That’s the kind of thing that makes you want to drink beer just from the title. Hop Chopper sounds intense!
Hop BroExactly. TAP1, Batten x RIIP’s "Hop Chopper," is a WCIPA, and it has that nice feel of moving from citrus to dry. The bitterness stands out too, so it’s the kind of beer that snaps nicely on a hot day.
MugiWCIPA? What is that, a spell? When I hear West Coast style, it sounds sleek somehow!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it’s an IPA with flashy aromatics but a light, brisk mouthfeel and a finish that doesn’t turn sticky. So even though it’s nicely bitter, you immediately want the next sip.
MugiOhh, then TAP3, Batere x Ise Kado’s "Flustum," sounds interesting too! Silky mouthfeel makes me feel like my tongue would go all soft and floaty!
Hop BroThat description is actually pretty spot-on. Flustum is a Hazy IPA, and the citrus character and smoothness come to the front, so it’s the one for people who want to enjoy juicy hop flavor.
MugiAnd they even have Another Cut in stock at the shop, so it’s a chance to compare! Putting similar beers side by side sounds exciting, because you can really tell the difference!
Hop BroExactly. Plus they say TAP8 is running low, so if there’s a keg you want, it’s best to grab it first. Bia Ma Kitasenju also has the advantage of being close to the station, so it’s a good place to drop by and check the taps casually.
MugiAll right, then today is a perfect day for tasting side by side! Check the sharpness with Hop Chopper, go silky with Flustum, and I can already see myself wanting one more on the way home!
