TAP&CROWLER spotlights APE BREWING's 'Jumon', a kombu-and-rice-vinegar Flanders Red
TAP&CROWLER, a beer pub in Udagawacho, Shibuya, is featuring APE BREWING's 'Jumon'. The beer is presented as a Japanese reinterpretation of a Flanders Red Ale, built around kombu umami, rice vinegar acidity, and long aging.
Hop BroAt TAP&CROWLER in Shibuya, I've been thinking about APE BREWING's Jumon all day.
MugiWait, the beer is called a spell? That name hits hard!
Hop BroAnd it's a Japanese twist on a Flanders Red Ale.
MugiWhat is Flanders, even? Is that a place or a wizard class?
Hop BroIt's a red ale built around tartness and aging, basically a slow-sipping sour-and-savory style.
MugiWhoa! So what's inside Jumon? Not just a normal sour?
Hop BroThat's the fun part: kombu umami, gentle Kyoto rice-vinegar acidity, and black-cherry fruitiness all stack into layers of Japanese ingredients.
MugiBeer with kombu and rice vinegar!? My brain is overloaded. A hot pot just walked into my imagination.
Hop BroBut a year of aging smooths it out, and with that ruby color you get rose-wine-like elegance too.
MugiSo it's not only sour. It sounds like a flavor arc worth chasing.
Hop BroExactly. If you like Duchess-style complexity, this is it, and at TAP&CROWLER it's a pint I want now.
MugiThat's it, I need a glass. You too. Let's go have our Shibuya Jumon moment.
Featured guest beer at TAP&CROWLER
TAP&CROWLER, a beer pub in Udagawacho, Shibuya, is highlighting APE BREWING's 'Jumon'. In the post, the beer is introduced as a Japanese take on the classic Flanders Red Ale, making it a distinctive guest beer for drinkers looking for something beyond the usual lineup.
Flavor profile
The beer is described around a combination of Hokkaido kombu for savory depth and Kyoto rice vinegar for a softer acidity. Black-cherry-like fruit character and a year of aging add layers of complexity, while the reddish color gives it a polished, wine-like impression. The result is positioned as a beer with both brightness and depth.
Who it may appeal to
The shop recommends it for people who enjoy the sour, layered character associated with Duchesse-style beers. It is not framed as a novelty pour, but as something to sip slowly and compare with other sour or mixed-fermentation beers.
Why it fits TAP&CROWLER
Located in central Shibuya, TAP&CROWLER is the kind of beer pub where a carefully chosen guest beer can stand out. A tap pour like this should make the beer's aroma and acidity easy to read, which suits drinkers who like to follow a brewery's design in the glass, even on a quick visit.
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Hop BroAt TAP&CROWLER in Shibuya, I've been thinking about APE BREWING's Jumon all day.
MugiWait, the beer is called a spell? That name hits hard!
Hop BroAnd it's a Japanese twist on a Flanders Red Ale.
MugiWhat is Flanders, even? Is that a place or a wizard class?
Hop BroIt's a red ale built around tartness and aging, basically a slow-sipping sour-and-savory style.
MugiWhoa! So what's inside Jumon? Not just a normal sour?
Hop BroThat's the fun part: kombu umami, gentle Kyoto rice-vinegar acidity, and black-cherry fruitiness all stack into layers of Japanese ingredients.
MugiBeer with kombu and rice vinegar!? My brain is overloaded. A hot pot just walked into my imagination.
Hop BroBut a year of aging smooths it out, and with that ruby color you get rose-wine-like elegance too.
MugiSo it's not only sour. It sounds like a flavor arc worth chasing.
Hop BroExactly. If you like Duchess-style complexity, this is it, and at TAP&CROWLER it's a pint I want now.
MugiThat's it, I need a glass. You too. Let's go have our Shibuya Jumon moment.
