The Appeal of Guest Beers at UNDERGROUND Akabane, Guided by Manager Shuhei
At the Akabane beer pub "UNDERGROUND Craft Beer Akabane," guest beers are being showcased through the guidance of manager Shuhei. Up to 15 beers are available on tap, and there are about 100 bottled beers. Centered on IPAs, it is a place where you can enjoy a wide range of styles.
Hop BroToday we're at "UNDERGROUND Craft Beer Akabane" in Akabane. It's an article that clearly conveys the appeal of guest beers through manager Shuhei's guidance.
MugiWhat! Guest beers aren't just something that changes every day? The fun of rotation can be that deep?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. This place has up to 15 beers on tap and about 100 bottles, and because they bring in new releases every week, the flow of the taps itself feels like a lineup that changes every week.
MugiWhat is that! They have up to 15 on tap and another 100 bottles? An attached bottle shop means it's basically a beer maze!
Hop BroBut it's a place where you can enjoy getting lost. Centered on IPAs, there are richly individual labels such as West Coast Brewing's `T Town IPA`, Uchu Brewing beers, Nomcraft Brewing's `Banana Kick`, and Y.Market Brewing's `Minamichita Bergamot IPA`.
MugiWow... but IPAs sound kind of scary with all that hop punch. What are hop aromas like?
Hop BroThey're not just bitter. You can get citrus notes, pine-like aromas, and tropical character too, and here they also have fruitier and easier-drinking types, so it's easy to try a wide range of styles.
MugiOh! And I heard the food is strong too. Their signature craft gyoza and fish and chips, even hand-wrapped dumplings? Isn't that almost unfair?
Hop BroIt's almost unfairly good together. Strongly aromatic IPA with gyoza, a light pale ale with fries, and even dark beer with vanilla ice cream. That's the strength here: the pairings are easy to build.
MugiWhat, dark beer and vanilla ice cream!? Even dessert is beer-based here! There are so many ways to drink that I can't even figure out the right answer!
Hop BroThe answer can just be whatever matches your mood that day. And since bottles are available for takeout, you can drink in Akabane and keep enjoying it at home. This is definitely a place that makes you seriously think about what to drink today.
MugiGot it! If I go to Akabane, I'll ask Shuhei first and go after the tap beer that catches my eye. I can't stop wanting to drink it right now!
Enjoying the Fun of Rotation in Akabane
"UNDERGROUND Craft Beer Akabane," located in Akabane, Kita Ward, Tokyo, is a beer pub about a 5-minute walk from JR Akabane Station. The interior has a calm Brooklyn-style atmosphere with a brown color scheme, making it easy to use whether you are drinking alone or gathering with friends. While it retains the casual feel that Akabane is known for, it clearly presents itself as a "beer bar with an attached bottle shop" where you can take your time choosing a beer.
Beers You Can Drink
According to official information, there are up to 15 beers on tap and about 100 bottled beers. The shop is characterized by a broad lineup of craft beers from Japan and abroad, centered on IPAs, and by bringing in new releases every week. For example, you may find beers from West Coast Brewing or labels from Uchu Brewing, giving you the pleasure of following the changing taps.
As actual examples served in the store, you may see labels such as West Coast Brewing's `T Town IPA`, Nomcraft Brewing's `Banana Kick`, and Y.Market Brewing's `Minamichita Bergamot IPA`. The lineup is suitable not only for people who want to fully enjoy hop aromas, but also for those who value fruitiness and drinkability.
Pairing with Food
The food options to match the beer are also substantial. The signature craft gyoza are hand-wrapped in the shop from the wrapper to the filling. There are also French fries, fish and chips, chewy fresh pasta, and vanilla ice cream that pairs well with dark beer, among other dishes that do not get in the way of the beer's flavor. One of the charms is that it is easy to build a drinking experience around pairings, such as gyoza with a strongly aromatic IPA or fried dishes with a light pale ale.
How to Use the Shop
Bottles are also available for takeout, making the shop a good fit for people who want to continue enjoying beer at home. When you want to make time to carefully choose what to drink today in Akabane, UNDERGROUND is a reliable choice.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday we're at "UNDERGROUND Craft Beer Akabane" in Akabane. It's an article that clearly conveys the appeal of guest beers through manager Shuhei's guidance.
MugiWhat! Guest beers aren't just something that changes every day? The fun of rotation can be that deep?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. This place has up to 15 beers on tap and about 100 bottles, and because they bring in new releases every week, the flow of the taps itself feels like a lineup that changes every week.
MugiWhat is that! They have up to 15 on tap and another 100 bottles? An attached bottle shop means it's basically a beer maze!
Hop BroBut it's a place where you can enjoy getting lost. Centered on IPAs, there are richly individual labels such as West Coast Brewing's `T Town IPA`, Uchu Brewing beers, Nomcraft Brewing's `Banana Kick`, and Y.Market Brewing's `Minamichita Bergamot IPA`.
MugiWow... but IPAs sound kind of scary with all that hop punch. What are hop aromas like?
Hop BroThey're not just bitter. You can get citrus notes, pine-like aromas, and tropical character too, and here they also have fruitier and easier-drinking types, so it's easy to try a wide range of styles.
MugiOh! And I heard the food is strong too. Their signature craft gyoza and fish and chips, even hand-wrapped dumplings? Isn't that almost unfair?
Hop BroIt's almost unfairly good together. Strongly aromatic IPA with gyoza, a light pale ale with fries, and even dark beer with vanilla ice cream. That's the strength here: the pairings are easy to build.
MugiWhat, dark beer and vanilla ice cream!? Even dessert is beer-based here! There are so many ways to drink that I can't even figure out the right answer!
Hop BroThe answer can just be whatever matches your mood that day. And since bottles are available for takeout, you can drink in Akabane and keep enjoying it at home. This is definitely a place that makes you seriously think about what to drink today.
MugiGot it! If I go to Akabane, I'll ask Shuhei first and go after the tap beer that catches my eye. I can't stop wanting to drink it right now!
