PUMP craft beer bar opens 3 new kegs, latest taps for March 22
PUMP craft beer bar in Minami-Ikebukuro, Tokyo, updated its tap list on March 22 and opened three new beers. Session IPA, Hazy IPA, and Golden Stout were added, giving the lineup a total of 10 beers spanning domestic and overseas breweries and offering a pint for the final day of the long weekend.
Hop BroPUMP craft beer bar in Minami-Ikebukuro updated its taps on March 22 and added three new kegs. Heading into the final day of the long weekend, lining them up from light to rich shows they really know what they're doing.
MugiWhoa, all three kegs at once!? That alone is exciting, and Session IPA and Hazy IPA already sound delicious just from the names!
Hop BroFirst up is The Coachman. It's a Session IPA from Societe Brewing, and it's the kind of IPA you can drink easily while still getting a proper hop aroma.
MugiSession? What's that supposed to be? A beer with fewer meetings? Or does your posture improve when you drink it?
Hop BroNot meetings. It means a lower body. It keeps the alcohol feel in check while still letting you enjoy aroma and bitterness, so it's perfect for a day when you want to keep drinking for a while.
MugiI see! So what about the Cat's Drink one next? The name is so cute it's basically a guaranteed win!
Hop BroThat's Ise Kadoya Beer's Hazy IPA. Its cloudy appearance, soft mouthfeel, and juicy hop character are the highlights, and it really feels like a distinctive brew from Mie.
MugiWait, cloudy and still delicious!? Wow, I was kind of judging it by its appearance, and I have to rethink that.
Hop BroAnd the Golden Stout is interesting too. It's a beer from Karl Strauss Brewing that looks golden but aims for stout-like roasted notes, a slightly mischievous idea.
MugiA stout that's golden totally scrambles my brain! But I kind of love the reversal of appearance and contents. It feels like a movie twist.
Hop BroWhat's more, the whole tap lineup has domestic character beers and West Coast-style IPAs from the U.S. running side by side across a total of 10 beers. There's also a four-beer flight, so it's a very convenient spot for people who want to compare the differences in a short time.
MugiI can't take it anymore, I want to do a four-beer flight and compare them! The Coachman, Cat's Drink, Golden Stout, all of them, one sip at a time, and then I'll finish with one more together!
Tokyo's beer pub PUMP craft beer bar in Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, posted its tap info for Sunday, 3/22 on Instagram. On the day, 3 kegs were newly tapped. Heading into the final day of the long weekend, the lineup is well balanced, ranging from a light, easy-drinking pint to more full-bodied styles.
New taps on 3/22
- The Coachman (Session IPA) / Societe Brewing (California, USA)
- Neko no Nomimono ("Cat's Drink") (Hazy IPA) / Ise Kadoya Beer (Mie, JPN)
- Golden Stout (Golden Stout) / Karl Strauss Brewing (California, USA)
Tap list for the day (as listed in the post)
- Earl Grey (Herb Spice Ale) / Johana Beer (Toyama, JPN)
- The Technician (Funky Kettle Sour) / West Coast Brewing (Shizuoka, JPN)
- Weizen ("Weizen") / Mojiko Retro Beer (Fukuoka, JPN)
- Kin-Oni Pale Ale Dolcita ("Kin-Oni Pale Ale Dolcita") (Pale Ale) / Oni Densetsu (Hokkaido, JPN)
- The Coachman (Session IPA) / Societe Brewing (California, USA)
- Sunset Stroll IPA (India Pale Ale) / Pizza Port Brewing (California, USA)
- Lucille IPA (India Pale Ale) / Georgetown Brewing (Washington, USA)
- Neko no Nomimono ("Cat's Drink") (Hazy IPA) / Ise Kadoya Beer (Mie, JPN)
- Hazy IPA (Hazy IPA) / Harland Brewing (California, USA)
- Golden Stout (Golden Stout) / Karl Strauss Brewing (California, USA)
One of the appeal points of this place in the Ikebukuro area is that you can follow the character of domestic breweries and the flow of West Coast-style IPAs from the U.S. at the same time. A four-beer flight is also available, making it an easy spot for beer fans who want to compare different taps in a short time.
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Hop BroPUMP craft beer bar in Minami-Ikebukuro updated its taps on March 22 and added three new kegs. Heading into the final day of the long weekend, lining them up from light to rich shows they really know what they're doing.
MugiWhoa, all three kegs at once!? That alone is exciting, and Session IPA and Hazy IPA already sound delicious just from the names!
Hop BroFirst up is The Coachman. It's a Session IPA from Societe Brewing, and it's the kind of IPA you can drink easily while still getting a proper hop aroma.
MugiSession? What's that supposed to be? A beer with fewer meetings? Or does your posture improve when you drink it?
Hop BroNot meetings. It means a lower body. It keeps the alcohol feel in check while still letting you enjoy aroma and bitterness, so it's perfect for a day when you want to keep drinking for a while.
MugiI see! So what about the Cat's Drink one next? The name is so cute it's basically a guaranteed win!
Hop BroThat's Ise Kadoya Beer's Hazy IPA. Its cloudy appearance, soft mouthfeel, and juicy hop character are the highlights, and it really feels like a distinctive brew from Mie.
MugiWait, cloudy and still delicious!? Wow, I was kind of judging it by its appearance, and I have to rethink that.
Hop BroAnd the Golden Stout is interesting too. It's a beer from Karl Strauss Brewing that looks golden but aims for stout-like roasted notes, a slightly mischievous idea.
MugiA stout that's golden totally scrambles my brain! But I kind of love the reversal of appearance and contents. It feels like a movie twist.
Hop BroWhat's more, the whole tap lineup has domestic character beers and West Coast-style IPAs from the U.S. running side by side across a total of 10 beers. There's also a four-beer flight, so it's a very convenient spot for people who want to compare the differences in a short time.
MugiI can't take it anymore, I want to do a four-beer flight and compare them! The Coachman, Cat's Drink, Golden Stout, all of them, one sip at a time, and then I'll finish with one more together!
