Georgetown’s "Lucille IPA" Tapped at Ikebukuro PUMP, 8-Beer Lineup Revealed
On March 18, 2026, PUMP craft beer bar (Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo) updated its tap information for the day. It highlighted eight beers, including the newly tapped "Lucille IPA." The beer is described as featuring citrus aroma, firm bitterness, and a dry finish, with a pairing suggestion alongside the popular nachos.
Hop BroPUMP in Ikebukuro updated its tap info on March 18, and the main attraction is the newly tapped Lucille IPA!
MugiWhoa! Lucille IPA already sounds cool from the name alone, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s an IPA from Georgetown Brewing in Washington state, and what’s exciting is that it’s introduced as being named after something related to B.B. King.
MugiHuh, so it has citrus aroma, solid bitterness, and a dry finish? That’s a lot of information!
Hop BroThat’s the appeal of an IPA: bright hop aroma, a firm bitterness, and a dry finish that drops off cleanly.
MugiI see... so "dry" means more that it doesn’t leave much sweetness behind rather than tasting sharp?
Hop BroExactly, that’s spot on! And on top of that, PUMP’s lineup for the day is eight beers strong, so there’s plenty to choose from.
MugiWhat do you mean! I heard it ranges from light to heavy, and now there’s the which one do I start with? problem!
Hop BroIf you want something easygoing, go with Mosaic Session IPA; if you want more hop presence, Sunset Stroll IPA or With Friends; and to finish, KBS is the classic imperial stout finish.
MugiWow, it’s like a course meal! And they even have a four-beer flight until 8 p.m., which seems way too beginner-friendly.
Hop BroThey also promote pairing IPA with their popular nachos, so adding a nacho pairing suggestion is very much a seasoned beer-pub move.
MugiIt’s decided! Tonight, hop bro and I are going to PUMP, and we’ll taste our way through together with Lucille IPA!
The beer pub PUMP craft beer bar in Minami-Ikebukuro, Tokyo, released its tap list for March 18, 2026. The highlight this time is the new tap of Lucille IPA from Georgetown Brewing in Washington state. The post introduces it as an IPA named after B.B. King’s favorite guitar, and points to its citrus aroma, solid bitterness, and dry aftertaste as its appeal.
The lineup for the day ranges widely from a regular herb-spice ale to hazy IPA and imperial stout. If you want something easy to drink, there is Mosaic Session IPA; if you want to enjoy a fuller hop character, Sunset Stroll IPA or With Friends; and if you want to finish with something heavy, KBS. It is an easy lineup to choose from depending on your mood.
On the food side, the bar is promoting its popular nachos and clearly suggesting them as a pairing with IPA. The result is a beer-pub-style experience that is not only about each beer’s individual character, but also about enjoying it together with food.
The post also mentions the beer flight (a tasting set of four beers), available until 8:00 p.m. the same day, which makes it handy for craft beer fans who want to compare multiple taps in small pours. For anyone in the Ikebukuro area looking to sample breweries from Japan and abroad in one visit, this is an easy place to put on the list.
- Hours (as noted in the post)
- Tue-Fri 17:00-23:00
- Sat-Sun 15:00-23:00
- Closed Mondays (Food L.O. 22:00 / Drink L.O. 22:30)
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroPUMP in Ikebukuro updated its tap info on March 18, and the main attraction is the newly tapped Lucille IPA!
MugiWhoa! Lucille IPA already sounds cool from the name alone, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s an IPA from Georgetown Brewing in Washington state, and what’s exciting is that it’s introduced as being named after something related to B.B. King.
MugiHuh, so it has citrus aroma, solid bitterness, and a dry finish? That’s a lot of information!
Hop BroThat’s the appeal of an IPA: bright hop aroma, a firm bitterness, and a dry finish that drops off cleanly.
MugiI see... so "dry" means more that it doesn’t leave much sweetness behind rather than tasting sharp?
Hop BroExactly, that’s spot on! And on top of that, PUMP’s lineup for the day is eight beers strong, so there’s plenty to choose from.
MugiWhat do you mean! I heard it ranges from light to heavy, and now there’s the which one do I start with? problem!
Hop BroIf you want something easygoing, go with Mosaic Session IPA; if you want more hop presence, Sunset Stroll IPA or With Friends; and to finish, KBS is the classic imperial stout finish.
MugiWow, it’s like a course meal! And they even have a four-beer flight until 8 p.m., which seems way too beginner-friendly.
Hop BroThey also promote pairing IPA with their popular nachos, so adding a nacho pairing suggestion is very much a seasoned beer-pub move.
MugiIt’s decided! Tonight, hop bro and I are going to PUMP, and we’ll taste our way through together with Lucille IPA!
