Minoh Beer’s Haikara Pils is tapped at vivo! BEER+DININGBAR in Ikebukuro
vivo! BEER+DININGBAR in Ikebukuro has tapped Minoh Beer’s Haikara Pils, an Italian pilsner marked by a soft malt profile, elegant hop aroma, and a clean, light bitterness. The bar says it will keep the room cool and welcomes guests for a summer pint.
Hop BroI’ve got a good tapping update from Ikebukuro today. vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR just put on Minoh Beer’s Haikara Pils.
MugiWhat! The name alone grabs me! Haikara Pils sounds retro and stylish at the same time!
Hop BroAnd the style is an Italian pilsner. Soft malt, elegant hop aroma, and a light bitterness all line up really cleanly.
MugiWait, an Italian pilsner? What is that even supposed to mean? Is the beer secretly eating pasta?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It keeps the crisp pilsner base, then adds dry-hop aroma to lift the floral side.
MugiDr-dry hop!? You mean dry hops like totally dehydrated hops? Should I be worried about them?
Hop BroNo panic needed. It’s a late hopping method used during fermentation to boost aroma without making the beer too harsh.
MugiOhhh, so this Haikara Pils is fragrant and bright, but still has a light bitterness that makes it easy to keep drinking in summer!
Hop BroExactly. And vivo! down in the east side basement of Ikebukuro has 20 beers on tap, so it’s great for pairing with food or comparing styles.
MugiThat sounds dangerously fun... but they’re closed August 4 and 5, right? Definitely a place where you check the schedule first.
Hop BroRight, and on Mondays they open at 4 p.m. The idea of a cool room and a summer basement pint already sounds perfect to me.
MugiI’m completely sold now! I want that elegant hop aroma and a cold first sip in Ikebukuro as soon as possible!
A new Italian pilsner at a basement beer bar in Ikebukuro
vivo! BEER+DININGBAR has tapped Minoh Beer’s Haikara Pils. According to the bar’s notice, it opens at 4:00 p.m. on Mondays, and it plans to take a break on August 4 and 5, so checking the business schedule before visiting would be wise. As a tucked-away basement beer pub in Ikebukuro East Exit area, it offers an easy place to slow down and enjoy a fresh tap list.
Haikara Pils is an Italian pilsner. Minoh Beer says the beer began about seven years ago after a collaboration with Tim from Oxbow Brewing in Maine, and it returns now with a refreshed name and design. German noble hops are used both during the brew and as dry hops during fermentation, bringing out a soft malt character, an elegant and rounded hop aroma, and a pleasantly light bitterness.
vivo! BEER+DININGBAR is known for serving around 20 draft beers in Ikebukuro, making it a practical stop for drinkers who want to compare styles or pair beer with dinner. A pilsner like Haikara Pils, with its clear structure and balanced hop expression, should fit neatly into that lineup as a beer that works well on its own and with food.
The bar also notes that its point-card service, Kanpai! Card, ended on March 20. If you plan to go, it is best to check the latest store information along with the opening schedule.
References: vivo! BEER+DININGBAR / Minoh Beer
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI’ve got a good tapping update from Ikebukuro today. vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR just put on Minoh Beer’s Haikara Pils.
MugiWhat! The name alone grabs me! Haikara Pils sounds retro and stylish at the same time!
Hop BroAnd the style is an Italian pilsner. Soft malt, elegant hop aroma, and a light bitterness all line up really cleanly.
MugiWait, an Italian pilsner? What is that even supposed to mean? Is the beer secretly eating pasta?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It keeps the crisp pilsner base, then adds dry-hop aroma to lift the floral side.
MugiDr-dry hop!? You mean dry hops like totally dehydrated hops? Should I be worried about them?
Hop BroNo panic needed. It’s a late hopping method used during fermentation to boost aroma without making the beer too harsh.
MugiOhhh, so this Haikara Pils is fragrant and bright, but still has a light bitterness that makes it easy to keep drinking in summer!
Hop BroExactly. And vivo! down in the east side basement of Ikebukuro has 20 beers on tap, so it’s great for pairing with food or comparing styles.
MugiThat sounds dangerously fun... but they’re closed August 4 and 5, right? Definitely a place where you check the schedule first.
Hop BroRight, and on Mondays they open at 4 p.m. The idea of a cool room and a summer basement pint already sounds perfect to me.
MugiI’m completely sold now! I want that elegant hop aroma and a cold first sip in Ikebukuro as soon as possible!
