New "Lycheengeil" on tap at Ushitora First Branch, with anniversary beer and four guest beers also available
At the beer pub Ushitora First Branch in Tokyo's Shimokitazawa, the new pale ale "Lycheengeil" was on tap as of the March 15, 2026 post. Along with it, the anniversary beer "Hatopoppo Nitro ver" and guest beers from four breweries including FALO BREWING can also be enjoyed.
Hop BroUshitora First Branch in Shimokitazawa is in full spring-tap mode as of March 15, 2026. They're coming at it hard with a new release, an anniversary beer, and guest pours all at once!
MugiWait! I definitely want to go! What should I drink first? I don't want to get lost on my first pour!
Hop BroIf you're torn, go with the new pale ale Lycheengeil. It's light and easy to start with, so it's friendly even for craft-beer newcomers.
MugiWhoa! But the anniversary Hatopoppo is the Nitro ver, right? 'Nitro' sounds strong just from the name!
Hop BroThat's the important part. Nitro is a nitrogen pour, so it gives you a fine, creamy head and a smooth mouthfeel. It's a different direction from fizzy carbonation!
MugiWhat is that! So beer can lean creamy too!? And with four guest beers at the same time, it's basically a tasting festival!
Hop BroExactly. FALO's Tsubame Draft, TOKI's Dark Potion, Noroshi Brewing's UMAMI, and Brasserie Knot's Yonagi - it's a four-brewery lineup.
MugiThat lineup is way too luxurious! And #HappyHourUntil6PM means early is the winning move, right?!
Hop BroExactly. Start with Lycheengeil, enjoy the texture with Hatopoppo Nitro ver, and branch out with the guests - that's a Shimokitazawa tasting route all set.
MugiI've decided, I'm going to Ushitora First Branch today and check every tap that's pouring right now! Just reading this got my thirst there first!
Ushitora First Branch, known as a craft beer hub in the Shimokitazawa area of Daita, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, shared a lineup suited to the springlike weather. In the post, it said, "It's warm and nice weather again today," announcing that several taps were at their drinking peak.
The highlight is the new beer introduced as "Lycheengeil". The copy says, "If you're undecided, this pale," positioning it as an easy first pour. Also on tap is the anniversary beer "Hatopoppo Nitro ver". It is being presented as a nitro-format "rare item," so if you want a drinking experience different from the standard pour, it's one not to miss.
Guest beers under the Ushitora family label are the following four.
- Tsubame Draft (FALO BREWING)
- Dark Potion (TOKI BREWING)
- UMAMI (Noroshi Brewing)
- Yonagi (Brasserie Knot)
The shop's post hashtag also includes "#HappyHourUntil6PM," which pairs well with the fun of dropping by early in the day. A setup that lets you compare new releases, anniversary beers, and guests across the board works well for anything from an everyday pint to a more deliberate tasting. For craft beer fans in Shimokitazawa who want to follow the taps that are pouring right now, this is worth checking out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroUshitora First Branch in Shimokitazawa is in full spring-tap mode as of March 15, 2026. They're coming at it hard with a new release, an anniversary beer, and guest pours all at once!
MugiWait! I definitely want to go! What should I drink first? I don't want to get lost on my first pour!
Hop BroIf you're torn, go with the new pale ale Lycheengeil. It's light and easy to start with, so it's friendly even for craft-beer newcomers.
MugiWhoa! But the anniversary Hatopoppo is the Nitro ver, right? 'Nitro' sounds strong just from the name!
Hop BroThat's the important part. Nitro is a nitrogen pour, so it gives you a fine, creamy head and a smooth mouthfeel. It's a different direction from fizzy carbonation!
MugiWhat is that! So beer can lean creamy too!? And with four guest beers at the same time, it's basically a tasting festival!
Hop BroExactly. FALO's Tsubame Draft, TOKI's Dark Potion, Noroshi Brewing's UMAMI, and Brasserie Knot's Yonagi - it's a four-brewery lineup.
MugiThat lineup is way too luxurious! And #HappyHourUntil6PM means early is the winning move, right?!
Hop BroExactly. Start with Lycheengeil, enjoy the texture with Hatopoppo Nitro ver, and branch out with the guests - that's a Shimokitazawa tasting route all set.
MugiI've decided, I'm going to Ushitora First Branch today and check every tap that's pouring right now! Just reading this got my thirst there first!
