Two Taps Open at Akabane UNDERGROUND: Harland and Knot's Notable Taps
The beer pub "UNDERGROUND Craft Beer Akabane" in Tokyo's Akabane announced on March 18 that two guest beers had been tapped. This time on draft are Harland's fruited sour and Brasserie Knot's double IPA. It's a lineup that lets you compare tart sweetness and hop character side by side.
Hop BroUNDERGROUND in Akabane posted a two beers on tap today update on March 18, and the lineup is seriously hot!
MugiWhoa, two at once!? That means a compare-the-two chance, right?
Hop BroThe first is Harland's Marionberry Parfait Sou. It's a Fruited Sour at 6.0%, and it's the berry-forward, sweet-tart kind!
MugiWhat does the cereal note in the post mean!? Beer that tastes like breakfast?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It gives off a grainy toastiness and a soft sweetness. In short, it leaves a breakfast-like finish that floats in after the sip.
MugiHuh! Not just sour, but a toasty-sweet sour? That's suddenly stylish and cute!
Hop BroThe other one is Brasserie Knot's MOON, a Double IPA at 8.0% with solid hop character and that dependable Hokkaido-brewery feel.
MugiWhat!? What's doubled in a double? It sounds strong just from the name!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's designed with richer ingredients and a fuller aroma and body. In other words, it's an IPA with a thicker backbone!
MugiFrom a lively sour to a robust IPA, the range at one place is huge! The flavor range is wild and I'm getting hyped!
Hop BroAnd there's also a preview for a March 19 indoor cherry blossom viewing event, plus it's near the station, so it's easy to swing by for a quick drink.
MugiDecision made! First Akabane, then sweet-tartness and hop character in sequence, and let's toast!
If you're following craft beer in the Akabane area,
UNDERGROUND Craft Beer Akabane's latest tap openings are not to be missed. In a post dated March 18, 2026, the shop announced new taps under the heading "Two beers on tap today."
This time, the lineup consists of the following two beers.
- Marionberry Parfait Sou (Harland)
- Style: Fruited Sour
- Alc: 6.0%
- MOON (Brasserie Knot)
- Style: Double IPA
- Alc: 8.0%
In the post, the Harland beer was described as having a "berry character," "cereal notes," and a somewhat "breakfast-like" feel. The comment suggested not only fruit-derived tartness, but also a gentle sweetness and a toasted aroma. By contrast, Brasserie Knot's MOON was introduced as a standard double IPA from the Hokkaido-based brewery, with mention of its dependable flavor that makes people want to drink it again and again.
A setup that lets you enjoy a lively sour and a full-bodied double IPA at the same time is a great fit for beer fans who want a wide range of flavors in one stop. Its location near Akabane Station also makes it easy to drop in casually for a first drink.
The post also announced a preview for a "indoor cherry blossom viewing event" on March 19. As you'd expect from a beer pub where taps change day by day, it's worth checking not only the regular service but also the event information.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroUNDERGROUND in Akabane posted a two beers on tap today update on March 18, and the lineup is seriously hot!
MugiWhoa, two at once!? That means a compare-the-two chance, right?
Hop BroThe first is Harland's Marionberry Parfait Sou. It's a Fruited Sour at 6.0%, and it's the berry-forward, sweet-tart kind!
MugiWhat does the cereal note in the post mean!? Beer that tastes like breakfast?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It gives off a grainy toastiness and a soft sweetness. In short, it leaves a breakfast-like finish that floats in after the sip.
MugiHuh! Not just sour, but a toasty-sweet sour? That's suddenly stylish and cute!
Hop BroThe other one is Brasserie Knot's MOON, a Double IPA at 8.0% with solid hop character and that dependable Hokkaido-brewery feel.
MugiWhat!? What's doubled in a double? It sounds strong just from the name!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's designed with richer ingredients and a fuller aroma and body. In other words, it's an IPA with a thicker backbone!
MugiFrom a lively sour to a robust IPA, the range at one place is huge! The flavor range is wild and I'm getting hyped!
Hop BroAnd there's also a preview for a March 19 indoor cherry blossom viewing event, plus it's near the station, so it's easy to swing by for a quick drink.
MugiDecision made! First Akabane, then sweet-tartness and hop character in sequence, and let's toast!
