Beer Pub Kirigirisu posts five beers on tap, led by Baird Beer Suruga Bay Imperial IPA
The Tokyo, Itabashi pub shared its daily tap list on Instagram. The lineup includes Baird Beer, Ise Kadoya Brewery, REPUBREW, and KIRIN, with five beers available that day.
Hop BroToday's topic is Kirigirisu's ON TAP. Beer Pub Kirigirisu in Takashimadaira has five beers on draft, including Baird Beer's Suruga Bay Imperial IPA.
MugiWait, five beers on tap already sounds great, and the lineup is Baird, Isekadoya, REPUBREW, and KIRIN? That's an absurdly strong roster!
Hop BroThe balance is smart too. Two different IPAs, plus Isekadoya's Brown Ale and Nekojima, and KIRIN's Heartland, so it swings from bold bitterness to easy drinking.
MugiWhat is that! Imperial IPA already sounds intimidating. Did the IPA suddenly get promoted to king?
Hop BroPretty much. It usually means stronger aroma and body in an IPA. Suruga Bay pushes the hop character forward and drinks with real heft.
MugiWhoa! If I start there, my tongue will panic. Where should a beginner jump in?
Hop BroBest start is opening with Heartland. Wake up your palate, then chase bitterness and aroma with REPUBREW's 69IPA and Suruga Bay.
MugiOkay, but I'm curious about Isekadoya's pair too! When you say the malt in Brown Ale, I suddenly feel like I'm being quizzed.
Hop BroNo need to overthink it. It's a bread-like richness and toastiness. Brown Ale is calm and rounded, while Nekojima is fun because its personality pops in a different way.
Hop BroAnd Kirigirisu having pizza and baked cheese curry is unfair in the best way. They're open from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m., so it's perfect for a few beers with food.
MugiThat's dangerous! It's a guaranteed detour stop. I'd warm up with Heartland, settle into Brown Ale, then launch myself with an IPA at the end!
Hop BroThat order works. This is a want-one-right-now lineup, and it really makes me want to peek into Kirigirisu on a Takashimadaira night.
Beer Pub Kirigirisu in Takashimadaira, Itabashi, Tokyo, shared its daily tap list on Instagram under the heading "ON TAP TODAY." The post lists opening hours of 17:00 to 22:00, last orders at 21:20, and entry until 21:00 for new guests. Heated tobacco products may be used at the table, while regular cigarettes are to be smoked outside.
The beers on tap that day were:
- Baird Beer "Suruga Bay Imperial IPA"
- Ise Kadoya Brewery "Brown Ale"
- REPUBREW "69IPA"
- Ise Kadoya Brewery "Nekojima"
- KIRIN "Heartland"
It is a balanced lineup with two IPAs for hop-forward drinkers, plus a Brown Ale for malt depth and Heartland for a lighter, easier pour. A simple way to approach the board would be to start with Heartland, then move into the sharper bitterness and aroma of the IPA pair. Tasting the two Ise Kadoya Brewery beers side by side should also make the contrast between the Brown Ale and Nekojima more apparent.
Kirigirisu is a neighborhood beer pub that also serves items such as pizza, baked cheese curry, and highballs. For drinkers in Takashimadaira looking to follow a changing tap list, or for anyone who wants a casual stop with food alongside the beer, it is an easy place to keep in rotation.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is Kirigirisu's ON TAP. Beer Pub Kirigirisu in Takashimadaira has five beers on draft, including Baird Beer's Suruga Bay Imperial IPA.
MugiWait, five beers on tap already sounds great, and the lineup is Baird, Isekadoya, REPUBREW, and KIRIN? That's an absurdly strong roster!
Hop BroThe balance is smart too. Two different IPAs, plus Isekadoya's Brown Ale and Nekojima, and KIRIN's Heartland, so it swings from bold bitterness to easy drinking.
MugiWhat is that! Imperial IPA already sounds intimidating. Did the IPA suddenly get promoted to king?
Hop BroPretty much. It usually means stronger aroma and body in an IPA. Suruga Bay pushes the hop character forward and drinks with real heft.
MugiWhoa! If I start there, my tongue will panic. Where should a beginner jump in?
Hop BroBest start is opening with Heartland. Wake up your palate, then chase bitterness and aroma with REPUBREW's 69IPA and Suruga Bay.
MugiOkay, but I'm curious about Isekadoya's pair too! When you say the malt in Brown Ale, I suddenly feel like I'm being quizzed.
Hop BroNo need to overthink it. It's a bread-like richness and toastiness. Brown Ale is calm and rounded, while Nekojima is fun because its personality pops in a different way.
Hop BroAnd Kirigirisu having pizza and baked cheese curry is unfair in the best way. They're open from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m., so it's perfect for a few beers with food.
MugiThat's dangerous! It's a guaranteed detour stop. I'd warm up with Heartland, settle into Brown Ale, then launch myself with an IPA at the end!
Hop BroThat order works. This is a want-one-right-now lineup, and it really makes me want to peek into Kirigirisu on a Takashimadaira night.
