Craftbeer 2mugi opens 4 new kegs, with a 10th anniversary saison and limited cans on the menu
The Akihabara beer pub Craftbeer 2mugi has unveiled its Friday draft lineup. A selection of characterful beers from Chiba, Nara, Saitama, Mie, Shiga, and Akita is on tap, along with a special 10th anniversary keg and limited cans.
Hop BroCraftbeer 2mugi in Akihabara just opened 4 new kegs on Friday. From TAP3 through TAP6, the lineup changed all at once, and this time it is pretty bold.
MugiWait, 4 new kegs!? That's great, but I'd freeze up because I wouldn't know what to choose!
Hop BroAnd the lineup is strong too. SHIBAKUZO 2026 is an American strong ale, GRAPEEE is a grape skin contact saison, Tranquil Ale is a pale ale, Beyond the Pacific is a dry pilsner, Hydra is a hazy IPA, and there is even Celebration Saison.
MugiHold on, hold on, what is grape skin contact!? Is it like pressing the grapes right up against the beer?
Hop BroPretty close. It's a method where the beer is exposed to grape skins to add aroma and tannin, and in a saison like Farmentry's GRAPEEE, the nuances of the fruit skin really come through.
MugiOhhh! So that's the kind you enjoy for the aroma. And TAP6's 10th anniversary saison makes me want to drink it in a celebratory mood!
Hop BroThat's the centerpiece. It's a collaboration between Brewccolly TOMONARI and GODSPEED, and with Oga salt and lime giving it a dry finish, it stays crisp even though it's a toast to the occasion.
MugiA dry beer for celebrating is so stylish!? And they even have ATOM KIWIFRUIT cans in the shop and for takeaway, so it's like a two-pronged attack with draft and cans!
Hop BroExactly. Since you can enjoy Uchu Brewing's smoothie-style cans too, the balance of draft and cans is what makes it strong. A place with this much range is fun just by itself.
MugiAnd if they even have natural yellowtail amberjack sashimi, then the dry pilsner or the saison has to pair perfectly. Snacks that don't interfere with the beer's aroma are pretty important.
Hop BroIt's open from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and the fact that it's easy for both solo drinkers and beginners to walk in is great. This is the kind of place that makes you want not just one beer in Akihabara, but two or three.
MugiYeah, if solo visitors are welcome too, I can go without worrying! Today, I just can't wait to compare both draft and cans at Craftbeer 2mugi!
The Akihabara beer pub Craftbeer 2mugi has updated its Friday draft lineup. This time, four new kegs were tapped from TAP3 through TAP6. The lineup spans an American strong ale, a saison with grape skin contact, a pale ale, a dry pilsner, a hazy IPA, and even a commemorative saison.
- TAP1: SHIBAKUZO 2026 / Shiokaze Brew Lab / American Strong Ale
- TAP2: GRAPEEE / Farmentry / Grape Skin Contact Saison
- TAP3: Tranquil Ale / Zakkoku Beer / Pale Ale
- TAP4: Beyond the Pacific / ISEKADO / Dry Pilsner
- TAP5: Hydra / Flora Fermentation / Hazy IPA
- TAP6: Celebration Saison / Brewccoly TOMONARI / Saison
The highlight is TAP6, Celebration Saison. In the post, it is introduced as a special keg commemorating the 10th anniversary of Taiyo Sakaba, and is said to be a collaboration beer between Akita's brewccolly TOMONARI and Toronto's GODSPEED. With the bright accents of Oga salt and lime, it finishes dry and crisp, making it a fitting beer to mark the occasion.
On the food side, the star of the day is natural yellowtail amberjack sashimi. Its pleasantly firm texture and refined richness should pair especially well with the freshly tapped dry pilsner and saison. Having snacks that do not get in the way of the beer's aroma is part of what makes this kind of rotating tap lineup so enjoyable.
In addition, ATOM KIWIFRUIT cans are also available in the shop and for takeaway. Since Uchu Brewing's smoothie-style cans can be enjoyed alongside them, this lineup also appeals to people who want to follow both draft and canned releases.
The venue is a beer pub in Kanda Izumicho, Chiyoda City. The post says it is open from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and welcomes both solo visitors and beginners. It is an easy place to stop by, whether you want to try something new on tap or take your time comparing different beers.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCraftbeer 2mugi in Akihabara just opened 4 new kegs on Friday. From TAP3 through TAP6, the lineup changed all at once, and this time it is pretty bold.
MugiWait, 4 new kegs!? That's great, but I'd freeze up because I wouldn't know what to choose!
Hop BroAnd the lineup is strong too. SHIBAKUZO 2026 is an American strong ale, GRAPEEE is a grape skin contact saison, Tranquil Ale is a pale ale, Beyond the Pacific is a dry pilsner, Hydra is a hazy IPA, and there is even Celebration Saison.
MugiHold on, hold on, what is grape skin contact!? Is it like pressing the grapes right up against the beer?
Hop BroPretty close. It's a method where the beer is exposed to grape skins to add aroma and tannin, and in a saison like Farmentry's GRAPEEE, the nuances of the fruit skin really come through.
MugiOhhh! So that's the kind you enjoy for the aroma. And TAP6's 10th anniversary saison makes me want to drink it in a celebratory mood!
Hop BroThat's the centerpiece. It's a collaboration between Brewccolly TOMONARI and GODSPEED, and with Oga salt and lime giving it a dry finish, it stays crisp even though it's a toast to the occasion.
MugiA dry beer for celebrating is so stylish!? And they even have ATOM KIWIFRUIT cans in the shop and for takeaway, so it's like a two-pronged attack with draft and cans!
Hop BroExactly. Since you can enjoy Uchu Brewing's smoothie-style cans too, the balance of draft and cans is what makes it strong. A place with this much range is fun just by itself.
MugiAnd if they even have natural yellowtail amberjack sashimi, then the dry pilsner or the saison has to pair perfectly. Snacks that don't interfere with the beer's aroma are pretty important.
Hop BroIt's open from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and the fact that it's easy for both solo drinkers and beginners to walk in is great. This is the kind of place that makes you want not just one beer in Akihabara, but two or three.
MugiYeah, if solo visitors are welcome too, I can go without worrying! Today, I just can't wait to compare both draft and cans at Craftbeer 2mugi!
