Takadanobaba Beer Shokudo taps three guest beers, including Stone and Chimay
Takadanobaba Beer Shokudo, a beer pub on the first floor of Nittetsu Building in Shinjuku’s Takadanobaba area, announced three draft beers on June 2 while operating from 3:00 p.m. to midnight on weekdays. The lineup included Arrogant Bastard Ale, Buncho 2026 #2, and Chimay White.
Hop BroTakadanobaba Beer Shokudo just tapped three guest kegs on June 2. With weekday hours from 3:00 p.m. to midnight, that's a serious invitation.
MugiWhat! All three sound intense already. Those names feel like they could arm-wrestle the tap list!
Hop BroFirst up is Arrogant Bastard Ale from Arrogant Consortia, the Stone-linked crew. It's a 7.2% American strong ale with firm hop bite and a hefty malt core.
MugiHold on, hefty malt core? Are we talking beer, or did someone bake a barbell-shaped loaf?
Hop BroNo chewing required. It means rich grainy depth, so it feels solid and full instead of just sharp and bitter.
Hop BroThen Inkhorn slides in with Bunchou 2026 #2. It's a 7.0% IPA, basically the center lane that keeps the whole lineup balanced.
MugiOkay, but the article mentioned ester character and my brain instantly put on safety goggles. What is that?
Hop BroThat's yeast giving off fruity aromas. Chimay White is an 8.0% Belgian tripel, so you can get banana and pear-like notes with that classic Belgian lift.
MugiSo this is basically a passport in three pours! Big American power, a local IPA bridge, then Belgian depth for the finale.
Hop BroExactly, and the shop also asks for quieter conversation, with a 2.5-hour limit if it gets busy. It's a focus on the glass kind of pub.
MugiThen I'm calling for an immediate beer mission. I want to start with Chimay White, unless Bunchou jumps the queue first!
Hop BroThat kind of indecision is delicious. I want Arrogant first and Chimay last, and now this lineup has me ready to raise a pint now.
Takadanobaba Beer Shokudo, located on the 1st floor of Nittetsu Building at 3-4-13 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku, updated its guest beer lineup with three drafts on June 2. The pub also noted its weekday hours of 3:00 p.m. to midnight.
Lineup of the day
- Arrogant Bastard Ale (American strong ale, 7.2%) - Arrogant Consortia (Stone)
- Buncho 2026 #2 (IPA, 7.0%) - Inkhorn
- Chimay White (Belgian tripel, 8.0%) - Chimay
It is a well-balanced set: a forceful American strong ale from the Stone side of Arrogant Consortia, a Japanese IPA, and a classic Belgian tripel. For beer drinkers, that makes for an easy tasting arc from hop-forward clarity to malt depth and Belgian yeast character. The IPA anchors the middle, the Arrogant Bastard Ale brings a firmer, fuller impression, and the Chimay White closes with a familiar Belgian profile.
The pub also notes that seating may be limited to 2.5 hours when busy, and that sound carries inside, so guests are asked to keep their voices down. That makes it a good fit for drinkers who want to focus on the beer itself rather than a loud night out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTakadanobaba Beer Shokudo just tapped three guest kegs on June 2. With weekday hours from 3:00 p.m. to midnight, that's a serious invitation.
MugiWhat! All three sound intense already. Those names feel like they could arm-wrestle the tap list!
Hop BroFirst up is Arrogant Bastard Ale from Arrogant Consortia, the Stone-linked crew. It's a 7.2% American strong ale with firm hop bite and a hefty malt core.
MugiHold on, hefty malt core? Are we talking beer, or did someone bake a barbell-shaped loaf?
Hop BroNo chewing required. It means rich grainy depth, so it feels solid and full instead of just sharp and bitter.
Hop BroThen Inkhorn slides in with Bunchou 2026 #2. It's a 7.0% IPA, basically the center lane that keeps the whole lineup balanced.
MugiOkay, but the article mentioned ester character and my brain instantly put on safety goggles. What is that?
Hop BroThat's yeast giving off fruity aromas. Chimay White is an 8.0% Belgian tripel, so you can get banana and pear-like notes with that classic Belgian lift.
MugiSo this is basically a passport in three pours! Big American power, a local IPA bridge, then Belgian depth for the finale.
Hop BroExactly, and the shop also asks for quieter conversation, with a 2.5-hour limit if it gets busy. It's a focus on the glass kind of pub.
MugiThen I'm calling for an immediate beer mission. I want to start with Chimay White, unless Bunchou jumps the queue first!
Hop BroThat kind of indecision is delicious. I want Arrogant first and Chimay last, and now this lineup has me ready to raise a pint now.
