Ikebukuro's vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR Opens Six Rare Beers for Its 16th Anniversary Week
At vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR, a beer specialty shop at Ikebukuro East Exit, 16th anniversary week will run from April 22 to 26. On April 20, six new beers were tapped, including a citrusy IPA and a milk stout with peanut butter, and anniversary kegs will be rolled out one after another.
Hop Brovivo! BEER＋DININGBAR at Ikebukuro East Exit has entered its 16th anniversary week. From April 22 to 26, anniversary kegs will open one after another, so the shop is in festival mode.
MugiWhoa, a 16th anniversary week is a long run! And they have that many draft beers in Ikebukuro? 20 kinds is basically a beer paradise, right?
Hop BroExactly. They are a serious beer spot with 20 draft beers on tap, and on April 20 they tapped six new ones. Among them, "Miyashita Park IPA" is a citrus-and-tropical IPA that really pops.
MugiWhat even is that! Just hearing IPA sounds hard, and now citrus and tropical too? How juicy is it!? Is it like fruit juice?
Hop BroClose, but the bitterness is still there, which is the interesting part. For example, "Rock Dry Hop de Weizen ver.2" gets its hazy look and soft texture from wheat malt and oats.
MugiWow, the name alone is full of personality! And when I wondered what rock dry hop meant, it turns out it's a way to bring out the aroma.
Hop BroExactly, it's a method of adding hops later to lift the aroma. And "BATON 007" is a Belgian white ale with ginger, plus foeder aging, which adds wooden barrel nuances.
MugiA foeder is a kind of barrel? There's so much information that I already want to drink it just for the wooden barrel nuances!
Hop BroIt's a type of large wooden tank, with the idea of aging slowly while touching air. They also have "Peanut Butter Milk Stout," "Grand Saison 2025," and two original anniversary brews lined up too.
MugiAnd if they even have zucchini marinade and shirasu pizza, that's amazing! I want to do a beer tasting with these food pairings right now, and honestly, this makes us want to head to Ikebukuro immediately!
vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR, a beer specialty shop at Ikebukuro East Exit with 20 draft beers on tap, has entered its 16th anniversary week. The bar will gradually tap beers for the anniversary event inside the shop, and from April 22 to 26, two original beers made for the 16th anniversary, commemorative stickers, and rare beers from partner breweries are scheduled to appear.
On April 20, six new beers were tapped. "Miyashita Park IPA," which is usually only available at Ushitora Stand, finishes with bright citrus and tropical fruit notes. "Rock Dry Hop de Weizen ver.2" is made with wheat malt plus oats, giving it a hazier appearance and a smooth mouthfeel. "BATON 007" is a Belgian white ale paired with ginger and aged in a foeder cask. "Grand Saison 2025" is a saison notable for white-wine-like aromas from Nelson Sauvin hops, while "Peanut Butter Milk Stout" layers chocolate character with the sweetness and nutty flavor of peanut butter. "Kongoni Pale Ale - Crush ver." uses Crush hops.
The food lineup is built to pair naturally with beer, including white balsamic marinated zucchini and snap peas, potato salad with tuna, edamame, and salted kombu, oysters and okra in oil, pizza with shirasu and sakura shrimp, and herb-butter seared pork fillet. Rather than flashy production, the place has the straightforward atmosphere of an Ikebukuro-style beer pub where you can enjoy food while comparing multiple kegs.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop Brovivo! BEER＋DININGBAR at Ikebukuro East Exit has entered its 16th anniversary week. From April 22 to 26, anniversary kegs will open one after another, so the shop is in festival mode.
MugiWhoa, a 16th anniversary week is a long run! And they have that many draft beers in Ikebukuro? 20 kinds is basically a beer paradise, right?
Hop BroExactly. They are a serious beer spot with 20 draft beers on tap, and on April 20 they tapped six new ones. Among them, "Miyashita Park IPA" is a citrus-and-tropical IPA that really pops.
MugiWhat even is that! Just hearing IPA sounds hard, and now citrus and tropical too? How juicy is it!? Is it like fruit juice?
Hop BroClose, but the bitterness is still there, which is the interesting part. For example, "Rock Dry Hop de Weizen ver.2" gets its hazy look and soft texture from wheat malt and oats.
MugiWow, the name alone is full of personality! And when I wondered what rock dry hop meant, it turns out it's a way to bring out the aroma.
Hop BroExactly, it's a method of adding hops later to lift the aroma. And "BATON 007" is a Belgian white ale with ginger, plus foeder aging, which adds wooden barrel nuances.
MugiA foeder is a kind of barrel? There's so much information that I already want to drink it just for the wooden barrel nuances!
Hop BroIt's a type of large wooden tank, with the idea of aging slowly while touching air. They also have "Peanut Butter Milk Stout," "Grand Saison 2025," and two original anniversary brews lined up too.
MugiAnd if they even have zucchini marinade and shirasu pizza, that's amazing! I want to do a beer tasting with these food pairings right now, and honestly, this makes us want to head to Ikebukuro immediately!
