BEER BAR Bitter adds Kyoto Brewing’s Irotoridori NZ IPA
BEER BAR Bitter in Tsukudocho, Shinjuku has added Kyoto Brewing’s Irotoridori NZ IPA as a guest beer. The 6.0% NZ IPA centers New Zealand hops and aims for a clean, sharp finish with vivid tropical aroma.
Hop BroI’ve got my eye on the guest tap at BEER BAR Bitter today, and Kyoto Brewing’s Irotoridori NZ IPA is on pour.
MugiWait, that name already sounds fun! But what even is an NZ IPA? How is it different from a regular IPA?
Hop BroIt’s an IPA built around New Zealand hops, with 6.0% ABV and 30 IBU. Riwaka and Motueka help give it that bright aroma.
MugiHold on, Riwaka and Motueka sound like magic spells. Hop Bro, no sudden wizard mode!
Hop BroThey’re hop varieties. In simple terms, they aim for passion fruit and lime kind of aromas, very New Zealand in character.
MugiWhoa, nice! So if it’s tropical, how do they still get that clean, snappy finish the article talks about?
Hop BroThe base is pilsner malt with a little corn, then it’s finished with low-temperature fermentation and conditioning so it stays crisp instead of heavy.
MugiCorn too!? And that somehow turns into pale color and sharp drinkability instead of carnival food? Beer is doing tricks now!
Hop BroThat’s the beauty of the build. BEER BAR Bitter centers Belgian beer, but you can also track rotating guest taps there, which makes it a great stop around Iidabashi.
MugiNow I want to follow it from first aroma to final sip. At this point, Irotoridori NZ IPA is basically calling my name!
Hop BroSame here. First sip for aroma, second for the snap, third for 'one more.' Let’s go catch that bright NZ hop character in a glass.
BEER BAR Bitter is a beer pub in Tsukudocho, Shinjuku, and its lineup includes Belgian beer along with selections from Japan, Germany, and Ireland. It is the kind of place where changing guest taps are part of the appeal.
The latest guest beer is Kyoto Brewing’s Irotoridori NZ IPA from the KBC2.0 series. It is an NZ IPA at 6.0% ABV and 30 IBU, built around New Zealand hops including Riwaka, Motueka, Kohia Nelson, and Manalita. The brewery describes it as a clean, sharp IPA with tropical character and a clear, fruity hop expression.
The beer is built on a pilsner malt base with a small amount of corn to keep the color pale and the finish crisp, then fermented and matured cold for a highly drinkable result. For fans of hop-forward beer, it is a guest tap worth checking while it lasts.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI’ve got my eye on the guest tap at BEER BAR Bitter today, and Kyoto Brewing’s Irotoridori NZ IPA is on pour.
MugiWait, that name already sounds fun! But what even is an NZ IPA? How is it different from a regular IPA?
Hop BroIt’s an IPA built around New Zealand hops, with 6.0% ABV and 30 IBU. Riwaka and Motueka help give it that bright aroma.
MugiHold on, Riwaka and Motueka sound like magic spells. Hop Bro, no sudden wizard mode!
Hop BroThey’re hop varieties. In simple terms, they aim for passion fruit and lime kind of aromas, very New Zealand in character.
MugiWhoa, nice! So if it’s tropical, how do they still get that clean, snappy finish the article talks about?
Hop BroThe base is pilsner malt with a little corn, then it’s finished with low-temperature fermentation and conditioning so it stays crisp instead of heavy.
MugiCorn too!? And that somehow turns into pale color and sharp drinkability instead of carnival food? Beer is doing tricks now!
Hop BroThat’s the beauty of the build. BEER BAR Bitter centers Belgian beer, but you can also track rotating guest taps there, which makes it a great stop around Iidabashi.
MugiNow I want to follow it from first aroma to final sip. At this point, Irotoridori NZ IPA is basically calling my name!
Hop BroSame here. First sip for aroma, second for the snap, third for 'one more.' Let’s go catch that bright NZ hop character in a glass.
