Mukuraf Debuts LIBUSHI Bashamichi's “Haze or Haze Not.” - Tap List for a Sweltering Day
The beer pub Mukuraf in Tokyo's Shin-Ohashi has released its business information for a muggy Thursday. The new tap is LIBUSHI Bashamichi's “Haze or Haze Not.” Hazy IPA, and the bottles and kegs feature a wide range of labels including Uchu Brewing, West Coast Brewing, and Collective Arts.
Hop BroToday's topic is the tap list at Mukuraf, the beer pub in Shin-Ohashi. On May 28, even though it's cloudy, it's still incredibly humid, so the vibe of starting with beer is perfect.
MugiWhoa! On a sweltering Thursday, the idea of “beer first” sounds like my body is craving the finish before anything else!
Hop BroAnd the new tap is LIBUSHI Bashamichi's Haze or Haze Not.. As a Hazy IPA, it has that cloudy look and a pretty vibrant aroma.
MugiOhh! Hazy IPA is the one that's all murky, right? Why is it so popular?
Hop BroIn short, it's a style that puts hop aroma front and center while softening the edges of the bitterness. The orange-like bitterness and the sweetness that doesn't linger are what give this one its character.
MugiReally?! So when you say sweetness that doesn't linger, it sounds easy to drink but still juicy?
Hop BroExactly. And the hops are Strata, Colimbuss, and Amarillo, layering citrus, tropical notes, and even berry character. It feels like a huge traffic jam of hops on top of the wort.
MugiA hop traffic jam! Citrus and berry notes coming at the same time? That's basically a fruit basket!
Hop BroThe bottle and keg lineup is impressive too. Alongside Uchu Brewing, West Coast Brewing, Collective Arts, and VERTERE, the taps also include Nomcraft and Open Air Brewing, making it a wide variety of labels.
MugiOhhh! I like that it says bottles only are welcome too. It makes it easy to swing by after work.
Hop BroAnd the food is strong too. It's not just galettes and omurice, but also a galette with duck gizzard confit and lemon-scented pasta, so you can go from first drink to final course without breaking stride.
MugiI can't handle this, it's such an I-want-to-drink-right-now lineup! Hazy IPA and pasta on a hot day is basically a guaranteed win.
Hop BroExactly. On days like this, the right move is to sit at Mukuraf and soak in that fresh hop character while slowly enjoying a beer.
MugiAlright, I'm going with beer first today too! If possible, please make it Haze or Haze Not., and a galette too!
The beer pub “Mukuraf” in Shin-Ohashi, Koto Ward, Tokyo, shared its tap list for May 28. In the post, it described the day as “incredibly humid despite the cloudy sky,” and announced that it was open on a Thursday best started with beer. There also seems to be plenty of seating available, creating an atmosphere where guests can relax with a meal.
The new tap for the day is LIBUSHI Bashamichi's “Haze or Haze Not.” Hazy IPA. It is introduced as a hazy pour with the bitterness reminiscent of orange, a clean sweetness that doesn't linger, and juicy notes derived from Strata, Colimbuss, and Amarillo hops, layering citrus with tropical and berry character. On a day when the heat is hard to ignore, it looks like an appealing choice for anyone looking for fresh hop presence.
The bottle selection is also strong, with Uchu Brewing's “KONBINI IPA,” GROUND TAP BREWING's “TSURUGI,” “TSUTSUJI,” and “TARUMONJI,” West Coast Brewing's “PassionWizard,” “Hop Fua,” “Starwatcher,” “No Ketchup,” and “Triple Cone,” Collective Arts' “BetweenThePalms,” “RubyStriker,” “GrapeCalamansiSour,” “SummitPeak,” “LifeInTheClouds,” “GoodMonster,” and “RansackTheUniverse,” as well as VERTERE's “Vespa” and “Heliconia.” On tap, Karuizawa Q's Irish Red “Michisugara,” Nomcraft's “7thRevolution SourIPA” and “7thRevolution WCIPA,” Open Air Brewing's Hazy IPA “breakthrough,” and Y.MARKET BREWING's “BEER-TEX #1.3 Rainy Jacket” can also be seen.
The beer range is broad, spanning Hazy IPA, WCIPA, Sour IPA, and Irish Red. It makes the lineup easy to choose from, whether you want to fully enjoy hop aroma or are looking for a light, tart option. They also welcome visits for bottled beer alone, making it easy to stop by after work and pick up a bottle to take home.
The food is not to be missed either. Alongside classics like galette, omurice, and Neapolitan pasta, the menu includes beer-friendly dishes such as the “Galette au Fromage Bleu” with duck gizzard confit, “Salsiccia and Celery Lemon Pasta” with a bright lemon aroma, and “Eggplant and Chicken Curry Rice” seasoned with spices. It is a lineup that can be enjoyed from the first beer on a muggy day all the way through to the final dish.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is the tap list at Mukuraf, the beer pub in Shin-Ohashi. On May 28, even though it's cloudy, it's still incredibly humid, so the vibe of starting with beer is perfect.
MugiWhoa! On a sweltering Thursday, the idea of “beer first” sounds like my body is craving the finish before anything else!
Hop BroAnd the new tap is LIBUSHI Bashamichi's Haze or Haze Not.. As a Hazy IPA, it has that cloudy look and a pretty vibrant aroma.
MugiOhh! Hazy IPA is the one that's all murky, right? Why is it so popular?
Hop BroIn short, it's a style that puts hop aroma front and center while softening the edges of the bitterness. The orange-like bitterness and the sweetness that doesn't linger are what give this one its character.
MugiReally?! So when you say sweetness that doesn't linger, it sounds easy to drink but still juicy?
Hop BroExactly. And the hops are Strata, Colimbuss, and Amarillo, layering citrus, tropical notes, and even berry character. It feels like a huge traffic jam of hops on top of the wort.
MugiA hop traffic jam! Citrus and berry notes coming at the same time? That's basically a fruit basket!
Hop BroThe bottle and keg lineup is impressive too. Alongside Uchu Brewing, West Coast Brewing, Collective Arts, and VERTERE, the taps also include Nomcraft and Open Air Brewing, making it a wide variety of labels.
MugiOhhh! I like that it says bottles only are welcome too. It makes it easy to swing by after work.
Hop BroAnd the food is strong too. It's not just galettes and omurice, but also a galette with duck gizzard confit and lemon-scented pasta, so you can go from first drink to final course without breaking stride.
MugiI can't handle this, it's such an I-want-to-drink-right-now lineup! Hazy IPA and pasta on a hot day is basically a guaranteed win.
Hop BroExactly. On days like this, the right move is to sit at Mukuraf and soak in that fresh hop character while slowly enjoying a beer.
MugiAlright, I'm going with beer first today too! If possible, please make it Haze or Haze Not., and a galette too!
