New taps open for "LAGER" and "Tohoku Soul IPL" at the Kichijoji Penny Lane location
CRAFT BEER MARKET Kichijoji Penny Lane announced its newly tapped beers on Instagram. This time, the lineup features "LAGER abv 6.0" and Iwate Kura Beer’s "Tohoku Soul IPL (Iwate)." True to the shop’s style, with 30 rotating draft beers and house-made gyoza, it offers a lineup that makes comparison tasting especially enjoyable.
Hop BroTwo new taps have arrived at CRAFT BEER MARKET Kichijoji Penny Lane in Kichijoji. LAGER abv 6.0 and Tohoku Soul IPL (Iwate) are such a different pair that the contrast alone is fun.
MugiWait, lager and IPL sound like opposites! So it’s a crisp style and a hop-forward style?
Hop BroExactly. LAGER abv 6.0 is light and smooth to drink, while Iwate Kura Beer’s Tohoku Soul IPL brings out hop aroma and bitterness. The point is that you can enjoy a side-by-side contrast.
MugiWhat even is IPL? Is that some kind of spell? Does it mean India Pale Lager?
Hop BroNice catch. IPL stands for India Pale Lager, and it’s a style where hops are used assertively even though it’s a lager. It’s not as explosively aromatic as an ale, but it still keeps that briskness and clean finish. That’s what makes it interesting: it’s a lager that pushes forward.
MugiI see, so it’s easy to drink but still has personality! If they have 30 rotating beers every day, just choosing sounds exciting!
Hop BroThat’s one of Kichijoji Penny Lane’s strengths. They also have a tasting lineup of more than six kinds of house-made gyoza, so if you pair the lager with snacks and then match the IPL with hops, it becomes impossible to stop.
MugiGyoza and even spice curry!? Four kinds of spice curry? That does not look like a beer pub at all!
Hop BroExactly. What’s great is that it works whether you want just one drink or a full meal. The post also has that vibe of enjoying a pleasant evening with craft beer, so it really is perfect for an evening drink.
MugiAnd you can reserve, plus they offer takeout. If takeout is okay, that helps people who want to drink at home too.
Hop BroThey’re open all day on weekends and holidays, and on weekdays they do lunch and dinner service, so it’s easy to use. Since it’s close to Kichijoji Station, you can just drop in casually. Today, I’m in the mood to toast with the lager and finish with Tohoku Soul IPL.
MugiMe too! The combo of gyoza and beer is making my stomach growl just thinking about it!
Newly Tapped Beers
In an Instagram post, CRAFT BEER MARKET Kichijoji Penny Lane announced its newly tapped beers. The post introduces "LAGER abv 6.0" and Iwate Kura Beer’s "Tohoku Soul IPL (Iwate)".
The shop is a beer pub that offers 30 craft beers on a daily rotating basis. These two selections combine a crisp, easy-drinking lager with an IPL that highlights hop character, making them a lineup that can be enjoyed alongside food or slowly on their own. The post says, "Let’s enjoy a pleasant evening with craft beer," positioning them as the perfect drinks for this time of year as the air starts to feel cooler.
On the food side, in addition to a tasting lineup of more than six kinds of house-made gyoza, the shop also offers snacks that pair well with both gyoza and drinks, plus four kinds of spice curry. Centered on craft beer, it can handle everything from light snacking to a full meal. It is a place worth remembering for those looking to spend time around Kichijoji Station with beer and gyoza at the core.
Reservations are accepted in the store, and gyoza and beer are also available for takeout. On weekdays, the shop operates in two sessions, lunch and dinner, while on weekends and holidays it is open all day, making it easy to use for both daytime drinking and an evening pint.
Store Information
- Name: CRAFT BEER MARKET Kichijoji Penny Lane
- Business type: Beer pub
- Address: 1F, Development Corporation No. 2 Building, 1-11-2 Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTwo new taps have arrived at CRAFT BEER MARKET Kichijoji Penny Lane in Kichijoji. LAGER abv 6.0 and Tohoku Soul IPL (Iwate) are such a different pair that the contrast alone is fun.
MugiWait, lager and IPL sound like opposites! So it’s a crisp style and a hop-forward style?
Hop BroExactly. LAGER abv 6.0 is light and smooth to drink, while Iwate Kura Beer’s Tohoku Soul IPL brings out hop aroma and bitterness. The point is that you can enjoy a side-by-side contrast.
MugiWhat even is IPL? Is that some kind of spell? Does it mean India Pale Lager?
Hop BroNice catch. IPL stands for India Pale Lager, and it’s a style where hops are used assertively even though it’s a lager. It’s not as explosively aromatic as an ale, but it still keeps that briskness and clean finish. That’s what makes it interesting: it’s a lager that pushes forward.
MugiI see, so it’s easy to drink but still has personality! If they have 30 rotating beers every day, just choosing sounds exciting!
Hop BroThat’s one of Kichijoji Penny Lane’s strengths. They also have a tasting lineup of more than six kinds of house-made gyoza, so if you pair the lager with snacks and then match the IPL with hops, it becomes impossible to stop.
MugiGyoza and even spice curry!? Four kinds of spice curry? That does not look like a beer pub at all!
Hop BroExactly. What’s great is that it works whether you want just one drink or a full meal. The post also has that vibe of enjoying a pleasant evening with craft beer, so it really is perfect for an evening drink.
MugiAnd you can reserve, plus they offer takeout. If takeout is okay, that helps people who want to drink at home too.
Hop BroThey’re open all day on weekends and holidays, and on weekdays they do lunch and dinner service, so it’s easy to use. Since it’s close to Kichijoji Station, you can just drop in casually. Today, I’m in the mood to toast with the lager and finish with Tohoku Soul IPL.
MugiMe too! The combo of gyoza and beer is making my stomach growl just thinking about it!
