Two Fingers' Limited IPA for Nao's Birthday: "I Don't Care About The Name"
At the Ikebukuro beer pub Two Fingers, they are introducing the limited collaboration beer "I Don't Care About The Name" for Nao's birthday. Brewed with Tokyo Aleworks, it is a 50-liter limited release that can be enjoyed alongside the bar's nine taps.
Hop BroAt Two Fingers in Ikebukuro, there's a limited collaboration beer for Nao's birthday. It's called "I Don't Care About The Name," a special version brewed with Tokyo Aleworks.
MugiWhoa, that name is already packed with attitude! "I Don't Care" sounds like the kind of thing that actually cares way too much, doesn't it?
Hop BroThat's the fun part. It's also the third collaboration, and on the event page it's introduced as a West Coast-style pale ale, while the info page calls it a classic West Coast IPA.
MugiWait, what's the difference between a pale ale and an IPA? My brain kind of drifted off on the "which one is it" question!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, both put hops in the spotlight, but IPA tends to have a sharper outline and a more noticeable bitterness. This one is a crispy finish with a clearly defined hop character.
MugiGot it! And at 6.8% ABV, it sounds like it'll hit harder than it looks. It's the type that tricks you into thinking it's light!
Hop BroExactly. The flavor has caramel sweetness and a bitterness like citrus peel, with a dry finish. It's also pretty cool that it was brewed on Tokyo Aleworks' microbrewing setup, and only 50 liters of it were made.
Mugi50 liters? That sounds like it'll disappear fast! That kind of small-batch exclusivity makes you want to drink it just hearing about it!
Hop BroAnd Two Fingers itself is a small beer pub in West Ikebukuro, with a rotating nine-tap setup that keeps things interesting. They cover everything from IPA, saison, and sour to stout and lager, and the atmosphere is bright.
MugiSeems good whether you're sitting alone at the counter or hanging out with friends! Being able to see the beer's color clearly is a nice little bonus, and it sounds like it'd make for great photos too.
Hop BroWhat makes limited beers great is that you can drink the backstory along with the flavor. I want to savor the shop's own story that comes with celebrating Nao's birthday.
MugiYeah, this is the kind of thing that makes your throat want a pint the moment you hear the explanation! For the first drink in Ikebukuro, I'd want to start with a limited IPA like this.
Limited collaboration for Nao's birthday
What Two Fingers is featuring is the April 16, 2019 "Nao's Birthday Beer NAO's B'DAY BEER." It is the third collaboration with Tokyo Aleworks in Itabashi, Tokyo, and the beer's name is "I Don't Care About The Name." On the event page it is introduced as a West Coast-style pale ale, while on the original beer page it is described as a classic West Coast IPA; either way, it's a limited brew with a clearly defined hop character.
What kind of beer is it?
According to the original beer page, the ABV is 6.8%. It has caramel-like sweetness and bitterness reminiscent of citrus peel, and is finished to be crisp and dry. It was brewed on Tokyo Aleworks' microbrewing equipment, and the fact that it was made in a limited 50-liter batch adds a special feel that suits this bar.
The atmosphere
Two Fingers is a small beer pub on the first floor of the RM Building in Nishi-Ikebukuro, a compact space with about six counter seats and three tables for a total of nine seats. Centered around nine taps, it offers a broad selection of IPA, saison, sour, stout, lager, and more, and the tap list changes frequently. The brighter lighting makes the beer's colors easy to see, so it's a place where you can quietly enjoy a drink alone or have a conversation with a small group.
Why drink here?
The star of the day is the limited collaboration beer commemorating Nao's birthday. If you're drinking craft beer in Ikebukuro, a place like Two Fingers, which feels close to the brewer, is appealing because you can taste not just the beer but the background behind it. Along with the limited beer, you'll want to check the tap list that changes from time to time.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Two Fingers in Ikebukuro, there's a limited collaboration beer for Nao's birthday. It's called "I Don't Care About The Name," a special version brewed with Tokyo Aleworks.
MugiWhoa, that name is already packed with attitude! "I Don't Care" sounds like the kind of thing that actually cares way too much, doesn't it?
Hop BroThat's the fun part. It's also the third collaboration, and on the event page it's introduced as a West Coast-style pale ale, while the info page calls it a classic West Coast IPA.
MugiWait, what's the difference between a pale ale and an IPA? My brain kind of drifted off on the "which one is it" question!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, both put hops in the spotlight, but IPA tends to have a sharper outline and a more noticeable bitterness. This one is a crispy finish with a clearly defined hop character.
MugiGot it! And at 6.8% ABV, it sounds like it'll hit harder than it looks. It's the type that tricks you into thinking it's light!
Hop BroExactly. The flavor has caramel sweetness and a bitterness like citrus peel, with a dry finish. It's also pretty cool that it was brewed on Tokyo Aleworks' microbrewing setup, and only 50 liters of it were made.
Mugi50 liters? That sounds like it'll disappear fast! That kind of small-batch exclusivity makes you want to drink it just hearing about it!
Hop BroAnd Two Fingers itself is a small beer pub in West Ikebukuro, with a rotating nine-tap setup that keeps things interesting. They cover everything from IPA, saison, and sour to stout and lager, and the atmosphere is bright.
MugiSeems good whether you're sitting alone at the counter or hanging out with friends! Being able to see the beer's color clearly is a nice little bonus, and it sounds like it'd make for great photos too.
Hop BroWhat makes limited beers great is that you can drink the backstory along with the flavor. I want to savor the shop's own story that comes with celebrating Nao's birthday.
MugiYeah, this is the kind of thing that makes your throat want a pint the moment you hear the explanation! For the first drink in Ikebukuro, I'd want to start with a limited IPA like this.
