Craft Beer Scissors Akihabara Updates Its Taps with Five Shiga Kogen Beers
Craft Beer Scissors Akihabara has refreshed its tap list with five beers from Shiga Kogen Beer, joined by a varied selection ranging from IPAs and lagers to barrel-aged offerings.
Hop BroIf you’re drinking in Akihabara, Craft Beer Scissors Akihabara has a really exciting five-beer Shiga Kogen lineup right now.
MugiWhat, five all at once? Just hearing the taps were updated makes my feet want to head there after work!
Hop BroFirst, I’d target SNOW MONKEY IPA. It’s an IPA bursting with grapefruit-like aromas and tropical hop character.
MugiHops bursting? Like popcorn inside the beer? What even are tropical hops?
Hop BroHops provide more than bitterness—they can create aromas like tropical fruit. Think of it as an IPA you smell as much as drink.
MugiOoh, so it isn’t just bitter! Even a fruit lover like me could try SNOW MONKEY IPA.
Hop BroThen there’s the curveball, Cask Finished Pils!?. It’s a pilsner finished in French oak barrels, layering woody nuance onto a crisp base.
MugiA pilsner goes into a barrel too!? Is the whole beer world trying to climb into barrels now? I need that barrel-finished pilsner!
Hop BroFor something closer to an everyday pint, Helles!? and the session IPA Africa Pale Ale are great too. It’s built for easygoing beer flights.
MugiThen I’ll reset with a lager before heading into IPA territory! I want to add Shiga Kogen’s staple, ENGI!? as well.
Hop BroThere’s also a cold-brew coffee lager, Black Tide Brewing’s Hoya Boya, and bourbon-barrel-aged Eclipse 2024. That’s a beautifully broad tap list to get lost in.
MugiIt’s walkable from Akihabara Station, and they do takeout too, right? Let’s plan tonight’s toast—with a growler to go!
Craft Beer Scissors Akihabara, a beer pub in Taito, Tokyo, has updated its tap list. The main highlight is the arrival of five beers from Shiga Kogen Beer.
The lineup includes “SNOW MONKEY IPA,” known for grapefruit and tropical hop aromas; “Cask Finished Pils!?,” a pilsner aged in French oak; “Helles!?,” a popular semi-regular; “Africa Pale Ale,” presented as a session IPA; and the familiar “ENGI!?”. Together, they offer options for drinkers looking for expressive hop character as well as those who prefer a lighter lager-style beer.
Other taps include Swan Lake Beer’s “#B-IPA,” Black Tide Brewing’s “Hoya Boya,” Fifty Fifty Brewing’s “Eclipse 2024 -Garrison Brothers Bourbon,” COEDO Brewery’s “Kyara,” G-BRAND BEERES × Y.Y.G Brewing’s “Tokyo Mankai” and “Elf’s Mischief,” Yatsugatake Touchdown’s “Mizudashi Coffee Lager,” and Jungle Juice’s “Feel Your Monster.” The selection covers aromatic IPAs, crisp lagers, coffee-inflected beer, and bourbon-barrel-aged character, making it suitable for a tasting flight or a carefully chosen single pint.
Located within walking distance of Akihabara Station, the pub is designed for an easy stop while exploring the area. Beer is available to enjoy on site, with growler and plastic-cup takeaway also offered. Visit the Taito 1-27-5 location and choose a beer from the current tap list.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIf you’re drinking in Akihabara, Craft Beer Scissors Akihabara has a really exciting five-beer Shiga Kogen lineup right now.
MugiWhat, five all at once? Just hearing the taps were updated makes my feet want to head there after work!
Hop BroFirst, I’d target SNOW MONKEY IPA. It’s an IPA bursting with grapefruit-like aromas and tropical hop character.
MugiHops bursting? Like popcorn inside the beer? What even are tropical hops?
Hop BroHops provide more than bitterness—they can create aromas like tropical fruit. Think of it as an IPA you smell as much as drink.
MugiOoh, so it isn’t just bitter! Even a fruit lover like me could try SNOW MONKEY IPA.
Hop BroThen there’s the curveball, Cask Finished Pils!?. It’s a pilsner finished in French oak barrels, layering woody nuance onto a crisp base.
MugiA pilsner goes into a barrel too!? Is the whole beer world trying to climb into barrels now? I need that barrel-finished pilsner!
Hop BroFor something closer to an everyday pint, Helles!? and the session IPA Africa Pale Ale are great too. It’s built for easygoing beer flights.
MugiThen I’ll reset with a lager before heading into IPA territory! I want to add Shiga Kogen’s staple, ENGI!? as well.
Hop BroThere’s also a cold-brew coffee lager, Black Tide Brewing’s Hoya Boya, and bourbon-barrel-aged Eclipse 2024. That’s a beautifully broad tap list to get lost in.
MugiIt’s walkable from Akihabara Station, and they do takeout too, right? Let’s plan tonight’s toast—with a growler to go!
