Okei Brewery Nippori: Citrus-Forward House Brews Take Over the Taps on April 17
The brewpub OKEI BREWERY NIPPORI in Nippori has updated its tap lineup for April 17. Centered on citrusy house brews such as Unshu Mikan Sour and Okei IPA, the lineup also includes Kölsch and dark beers.
Hop BroThe tap lineup at Okei Brewery Nippori in Nippori on April 17 is really fun. The citrusy house brews are the stars, and it's a day with a smartly built tasting flight.
MugiWhat, it's that lively in Nippori!? Just hearing that citrus is the star wakes up my throat!
Hop BroExactly. For example, Unshu Mikan Sour puts its fruit character front and center, so it's perfect as a first pour. The acidity and mandarin aroma make your mouth light up right away.
MugiA sour, what's that!? I get that it's tart, but what do you mean by fruit character front and center?
Hop BroBasically, it means the beer's tartness overlaps with fruit-like aromas, and there are moments when it feels almost like mandarin juice. And this place even has seats with a view of the brewing equipment, which makes it fun to drink while seeing things from the brewer's perspective.
MugiWow, that's like drinking while touring a brewery, which is exciting! And 10 taps? It sounds fun before you even choose.
Hop BroIn the middle, slipping in Okei IPA makes the flow work nicely. It has a bright bitterness like grapefruit, and it really brings the hop outline into focus.
MugiBitterness like grapefruit!? That sounds easy to drink, but hop outline suddenly sounds so pro!
Hop BroHere, "outline" means the aroma and bitterness come through clearly without getting muddy. On top of that, Arakawa Hazy Under The Bridge has a dense hop presence, and even its hazy appearance makes it a juicy-leaning beer to enjoy.
MugiHuh, the name alone already paints a scene! But I want to finish strong, so what kind of beer is Nippori Black?
Hop BroIf you finish with a black beer that leaves a roasted aftertaste, the transition from citrus to malt feels really smooth. Smoothing things out with Higashi-Nippori Kölsch and then settling into the dark beer at the end makes for a very satisfying lineup.
MugiI see, so it has a real story from start to finish! Then I want to take my time with a drink in Nippori and some fish and chips.
Hop BroNice, that's exactly right. Now I feel like having one tonight with the flow from citrus to black.
Tokyo's Okei Brewery Nippori, in Higashi-Nippori, Arakawa Ward, is a brewpub just a few minutes on foot from Nippori Station, tucked behind the textile district. The interior is made up of counter and table seating, and guests seated toward the back can look through glass at the brewing equipment. Ten taps line the far side of the counter, letting you compare house brews and guest beers according to your mood that day.
As the orange emoji in the April 17 post title suggests, the stars of the day are beers with citrusy nuances. For example, Unshu Mikan Sour, which brings a strong mandarin orange fruit character to the forefront; Okei IPA, marked by a bright bitterness reminiscent of grapefruit; and Arakawa Hazy Under The Bridge, which delivers a solid hop presence, are all combinations that work well as the core of a tasting flight.
If you want to drink at a calmer pace, you can slip in Higashi-Nippori Kölsch as a palate reset, then finish with Nippori Black, which leaves a roasted aftertaste. In keeping with the brewpub style, the food centers on beer-friendly dishes such as fish and chips, potato salad, and carpaccio. It is a quietly enjoyable day for a drink in Nippori, with a lineup that feels distinctly OKEI, showing range in the order of citrus, hops, and malt.
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Hop BroThe tap lineup at Okei Brewery Nippori in Nippori on April 17 is really fun. The citrusy house brews are the stars, and it's a day with a smartly built tasting flight.
MugiWhat, it's that lively in Nippori!? Just hearing that citrus is the star wakes up my throat!
Hop BroExactly. For example, Unshu Mikan Sour puts its fruit character front and center, so it's perfect as a first pour. The acidity and mandarin aroma make your mouth light up right away.
MugiA sour, what's that!? I get that it's tart, but what do you mean by fruit character front and center?
Hop BroBasically, it means the beer's tartness overlaps with fruit-like aromas, and there are moments when it feels almost like mandarin juice. And this place even has seats with a view of the brewing equipment, which makes it fun to drink while seeing things from the brewer's perspective.
MugiWow, that's like drinking while touring a brewery, which is exciting! And 10 taps? It sounds fun before you even choose.
Hop BroIn the middle, slipping in Okei IPA makes the flow work nicely. It has a bright bitterness like grapefruit, and it really brings the hop outline into focus.
MugiBitterness like grapefruit!? That sounds easy to drink, but hop outline suddenly sounds so pro!
Hop BroHere, "outline" means the aroma and bitterness come through clearly without getting muddy. On top of that, Arakawa Hazy Under The Bridge has a dense hop presence, and even its hazy appearance makes it a juicy-leaning beer to enjoy.
MugiHuh, the name alone already paints a scene! But I want to finish strong, so what kind of beer is Nippori Black?
Hop BroIf you finish with a black beer that leaves a roasted aftertaste, the transition from citrus to malt feels really smooth. Smoothing things out with Higashi-Nippori Kölsch and then settling into the dark beer at the end makes for a very satisfying lineup.
MugiI see, so it has a real story from start to finish! Then I want to take my time with a drink in Nippori and some fish and chips.
Hop BroNice, that's exactly right. Now I feel like having one tonight with the flow from citrus to black.
