Gotanda's The Grafton Adds MARS and Marihana in Its March 23 Tap Update
The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant in Tokyo's Gotanda district has published its tap list for Monday, March 23. Along with the return of Ikari Brewing's Scottish Brown Real Ale, the lineup features a diverse range of draught beers from Japan and abroad, including Uchu Brewing's "MARS" and COEDO Brewery's "Marihana."
Hop BroThe Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant in Gotanda just posted its March 23 tap update. This one even has the Ikari Brewing comeback story, so they're clearly bringing their A game.
MugiWait, tap lists can be that exciting!? Just hearing "comeback beer" makes me want to run over there!
Hop BroThe headline item is the return of Scottish Brown Real Ale. It's a gently delicious style with malt sweetness and toastiness up front, and the nice part is that the same Ikari Brewing also has its Irish Red on tap.
MugiWhat's that, is malt depth tasty? That's a fuzzy way to put it, but when you drink it does it feel like "brown happiness"?
Hop BroThat's exactly the idea. With Jorurizaka Helles and Uchu Brewing's MARS alongside it, it's the kind of list where you have to choose between going light and flying off into space.
MugiMARS sounds strong just from the name! But what's Helles? Is it some kind of healthy beer? Just looking at the menu has my brain wobbling!
Hop BroHelles is a German pale lager style, so it's crisp and easy to drink. And with New World Kolsh and Kakegawa Beer's Dank Hop IPA there too, it's interesting how every beer has a totally different personality on the same day.
MugiWhoa, different drinking styles everywhere! And then there's Marihana too, so it suddenly feels like a really elegant flower garden!
Hop BroExactly. You've got COEDO Brewery's Marihana, Sankt Gallen's YOKOHAMA XPA Real Ale, and even British-style picks like Shh.. It's Just Magic and MILK STOUT, so they haven't missed anything from crisp to roasty.
MugiMILK STOUT too? Now it feels almost dessert-like. If they've also got fresh oysters and fisherman's pie, it's like the beer is cheering on my stomach too!
Hop BroExactly, and that's what makes The Grafton so good: you can enjoy the food pairings too. In the calm underground space, it's the best kind of day to drink while thinking about what to pair next.
MugiI've decided. I want to do a draught-beer tasting in Gotanda! Start with the Helles, then the Brown Ale, and finish with MARS and head into space!
The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant (Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa Ward) announced its latest tap information on Instagram as of 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 23. With an Irish-pub atmosphere at its core, the lineup is typical of the venue: a balanced mix of house staples and guest taps.
The main topic in this post is the return of Ikari Brewing's Scottish Brown Real Ale. Also on tap is the brewery's Irish Red, making this a lineup that will please anyone who wants to enjoy malt depth.
The guest taps include Kanpai! Brewing's Jorurizaka Helles, Uchu Brewing's MARS, Hansharo Beer's New World Kolsh, and Kakegawa Beer's Dank Hop IPA, among others, with each offering a clearly different drinking profile. Also on the list are COEDO Brewery's Marihana, Sankt Gallen's YOKOHAMA XPA Real Ale, and, among the British-style selections, Sureshot's Shh.. It's Just Magic and Black Sheep Brewery's MILK STOUT, giving you options from crisp and easy-drinking to roasty.
In addition, the day also features special foods such as fresh oysters (Ofunato, Iwate) and fisherman's pie. It looks like it will be a day to slowly enjoy draught-beer comparisons and food pairings in the calm underground pub space.
Beer fans in Gotanda who choose a place based on what's on tap today will want to check the day's tap update before heading out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant in Gotanda just posted its March 23 tap update. This one even has the Ikari Brewing comeback story, so they're clearly bringing their A game.
MugiWait, tap lists can be that exciting!? Just hearing "comeback beer" makes me want to run over there!
Hop BroThe headline item is the return of Scottish Brown Real Ale. It's a gently delicious style with malt sweetness and toastiness up front, and the nice part is that the same Ikari Brewing also has its Irish Red on tap.
MugiWhat's that, is malt depth tasty? That's a fuzzy way to put it, but when you drink it does it feel like "brown happiness"?
Hop BroThat's exactly the idea. With Jorurizaka Helles and Uchu Brewing's MARS alongside it, it's the kind of list where you have to choose between going light and flying off into space.
MugiMARS sounds strong just from the name! But what's Helles? Is it some kind of healthy beer? Just looking at the menu has my brain wobbling!
Hop BroHelles is a German pale lager style, so it's crisp and easy to drink. And with New World Kolsh and Kakegawa Beer's Dank Hop IPA there too, it's interesting how every beer has a totally different personality on the same day.
MugiWhoa, different drinking styles everywhere! And then there's Marihana too, so it suddenly feels like a really elegant flower garden!
Hop BroExactly. You've got COEDO Brewery's Marihana, Sankt Gallen's YOKOHAMA XPA Real Ale, and even British-style picks like Shh.. It's Just Magic and MILK STOUT, so they haven't missed anything from crisp to roasty.
MugiMILK STOUT too? Now it feels almost dessert-like. If they've also got fresh oysters and fisherman's pie, it's like the beer is cheering on my stomach too!
Hop BroExactly, and that's what makes The Grafton so good: you can enjoy the food pairings too. In the calm underground space, it's the best kind of day to drink while thinking about what to pair next.
MugiI've decided. I want to do a draught-beer tasting in Gotanda! Start with the Helles, then the Brown Ale, and finish with MARS and head into space!
