TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa Opens Three New Taps, Adding an IPA and a Porter
TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa announced its March 17 tap refresh. A total of three beers have been newly tapped from Cycad Brewing, Totopia Brewery, and B.M.B Brewery, offering a lineup that lets you compare a wide range of styles, from Amber IPA and DDH Hazy IPA to Wood-Aged Brown Porter.
Hop BroBreaking news: TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa is doing a March 17 tap refresh, and there are three new beers on tap!
MugiWhoa! Three at once in Shimokitazawa? That's way too good of a tasting showdown!
Hop BroAnd the lineup is solid: Cycad's Riedlei3 is an Amber IPA, Totopia's Keyphobia is a DDH Hazy IPA, and B.M.B's The Giving Oak is a Wood-Aged Brown Porter, so the style range is huge!
MugiWhat even is that! First of all, DDH Hazy IPA sounds like a spell!
Hop BroDDH is a method where they stack on more dry hopping to really bring out the aroma, so basically it's extra hop aroma overload!
MugiOhh! So The Giving Oak's Wood-Aged Brown Porter has that wood-barrel kind of aroma?
Hop BroExactly. Barrel-aging tends to add those nuances, so the order of Riedlei3 (6.5%) -> Keyphobia (6.0%) -> The Giving Oak (5.0%) makes for a super satisfying porter finish route.
MugiSo we can use the word route for beer too! And they do growler fills by the ounce here, which is way too convenient!
Hop BroTheir strength is that each order is filled with a dedicated machine, and even the gas ratio is adjusted to match the style. It's a seriously operations-driven shop just 3 minutes from Shimokitazawa Station.
MugiSolo visits are okay, and they welcome pets and kids too? Amazing! I can't decide whether to have a pint on the spot or take some home!
Hop BroIf you're torn, do both. First, catch the new taps in the shop, then fill up what you like and take it home. That's the ultimate two-step setup!
Three New Taps Opened on March 17
In TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa's latest post, the new beers tapped that day were announced. This time, the following three beers were added:
- Cycad Brewing / Riedlei3 (Amber IPA, ABV 6.5%)
- Totopia Brewery / Keyphobia (DDH Hazy IPA, ABV 6.0%)
- B.M.B Brewery / The Giving Oak (Wood-Aged Brown Porter, ABV 5.0%)
The lineup combines two IPAs with different hop expressions and a brown porter that promises barrel-aging nuances. Whether you want something crisp and easy to drink, something aroma-driven, or something malty and finishing with depth, it's an easy lineup to build a whole session around in one place.
A Handy Beer Pub, Shimokitazawa Style
The shop is located a 3-minute walk from Shimokitazawa Station, and in addition to counter-style drinking, it also offers growler fills by the ounce. According to the shop guide, each order is filled into a growler with a dedicated filling machine, and the serving approach is adjusted to suit each beer style by tuning the gas ratio. Another feature is the combination of rotating taps centered on domestic beers and bottle sales that include imported labels.
The post also makes clear that solo visits, pets, and children are all welcome. It looks like it will be an easy day to choose whether to enjoy a fresh pour on the spot or pick a favorite beer to take home.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news: TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa is doing a March 17 tap refresh, and there are three new beers on tap!
MugiWhoa! Three at once in Shimokitazawa? That's way too good of a tasting showdown!
Hop BroAnd the lineup is solid: Cycad's Riedlei3 is an Amber IPA, Totopia's Keyphobia is a DDH Hazy IPA, and B.M.B's The Giving Oak is a Wood-Aged Brown Porter, so the style range is huge!
MugiWhat even is that! First of all, DDH Hazy IPA sounds like a spell!
Hop BroDDH is a method where they stack on more dry hopping to really bring out the aroma, so basically it's extra hop aroma overload!
MugiOhh! So The Giving Oak's Wood-Aged Brown Porter has that wood-barrel kind of aroma?
Hop BroExactly. Barrel-aging tends to add those nuances, so the order of Riedlei3 (6.5%) -> Keyphobia (6.0%) -> The Giving Oak (5.0%) makes for a super satisfying porter finish route.
MugiSo we can use the word route for beer too! And they do growler fills by the ounce here, which is way too convenient!
Hop BroTheir strength is that each order is filled with a dedicated machine, and even the gas ratio is adjusted to match the style. It's a seriously operations-driven shop just 3 minutes from Shimokitazawa Station.
MugiSolo visits are okay, and they welcome pets and kids too? Amazing! I can't decide whether to have a pint on the spot or take some home!
Hop BroIf you're torn, do both. First, catch the new taps in the shop, then fill up what you like and take it home. That's the ultimate two-step setup!
