Taki in Shibuya opens Shima Brewery's Hassaku Ale and two more taps
Shibuya beer pub taki has shared its tap list for Tuesday, August 11. The lineup includes Shima Brewery's limited Hassaku Ale, plus Indian Summer Saison from Shiga Kogen Beer and Shiokaze Lager from Ishinomaki Hop Works.
Hop BroShibuya's taki is opening three fresh taps tomorrow, and the headline pour is Shima Brewery's limited HASSAKU ALE.
MugiWait, HASSAKU ALE already sounds delicious! Is it orange-like? Or does the beer suddenly turn into dessert?
Hop BroNot dessert, but it is a fruit ale, ABV 5.0%, made with hassaku peel from Minamiise in Mie, so you get citrus aroma, bright acidity, and a nice balance of sweetness and bitterness.
MugiThere it is, the technical stuff! ABV 5.0% means what exactly, some secret beer code only managers can read?
Hop BroBasically, it's the alcohol by volume. At 5.0%, it stays light enough for that hassaku character and fruitiness to really come through.
MugiOhhh! And there are more, right? The second I heard three beers to compare, my inner field-trip planner woke up.
Hop BroThat is the fun part. They also have Shiga Kogen Beer's Indian Summer Saison and ISHINOMAKI HOP WORKS' Shiokaze Lager, so the lineup has real variety.
MugiSaison?! Indian Summer Saison suddenly sounds like a spell a wizard casts before handing me a pint. What does it taste like?
Hop BroIn simple terms, saison tends to be aromatic and dry. Put that next to a clean lager, and the differences between all three beers really stand out.
MugiAnd taki also serves sake and food, right? With doors at 4:00 p.m., this sounds dangerously perfect for an after-work stop.
Hop BroExactly. Start with HASSAKU ALE, move to the saison, then finish on the lager for the ideal tap progression. Just thinking about it makes me thirsty.
MugiThen it's settled! I want to chase that hassaku aroma first and toast in Shibuya while fully committing to the tasting adventure.
Today's taps
Taki, a beer pub in Sakuragaoka, Shibuya, announced its service hours and tap list for Tuesday, August 11. On the holiday schedule, the bar opens at 4:00 pm, with last orders at 11:00 pm for food and 11:30 pm for drinks. It is an easy setting for a relaxed beer stop in the evening.
The featured beer is Shima Brewery's limited release, Hassaku Ale. The post lists it as a fruit ale at 5.0% ABV, and describes citrus aroma, bright acidity, moderate sweetness, and a gentle bitterness. It is brewed with the peel of hassaku citrus from Minamiise, Mie, so the beer leans into a fresh, fruit-driven profile.
The tap list also includes Indian Summer Saison from Shiga Kogen Beer and Shiokaze Lager from Ishinomaki Hop Works. With a fruit ale, a saison, and a lager on the board, the lineup offers a clear contrast in style and a straightforward tasting comparison.
Taki is a beer pub that also serves sake, and its location on the third floor of the Shibuya Johnson Building makes it a good spot for pairing drinks with food. For drinkers following tap changes, this is a concise but interesting three-beer lineup.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroShibuya's taki is opening three fresh taps tomorrow, and the headline pour is Shima Brewery's limited HASSAKU ALE.
MugiWait, HASSAKU ALE already sounds delicious! Is it orange-like? Or does the beer suddenly turn into dessert?
Hop BroNot dessert, but it is a fruit ale, ABV 5.0%, made with hassaku peel from Minamiise in Mie, so you get citrus aroma, bright acidity, and a nice balance of sweetness and bitterness.
MugiThere it is, the technical stuff! ABV 5.0% means what exactly, some secret beer code only managers can read?
Hop BroBasically, it's the alcohol by volume. At 5.0%, it stays light enough for that hassaku character and fruitiness to really come through.
MugiOhhh! And there are more, right? The second I heard three beers to compare, my inner field-trip planner woke up.
Hop BroThat is the fun part. They also have Shiga Kogen Beer's Indian Summer Saison and ISHINOMAKI HOP WORKS' Shiokaze Lager, so the lineup has real variety.
MugiSaison?! Indian Summer Saison suddenly sounds like a spell a wizard casts before handing me a pint. What does it taste like?
Hop BroIn simple terms, saison tends to be aromatic and dry. Put that next to a clean lager, and the differences between all three beers really stand out.
MugiAnd taki also serves sake and food, right? With doors at 4:00 p.m., this sounds dangerously perfect for an after-work stop.
Hop BroExactly. Start with HASSAKU ALE, move to the saison, then finish on the lager for the ideal tap progression. Just thinking about it makes me thirsty.
MugiThen it's settled! I want to chase that hassaku aroma first and toast in Shibuya while fully committing to the tasting adventure.
