Craft Beer Server Land Akasaka-Mitsuke announces Kyoto TTO from June 22
Craft Beer Server Land Akasaka-Mitsuke announced its 12:00 opening on June 20 and a Kyoto-themed tap takeover running from June 22 to 27. The lineup will keep 27 taps on pour, including a special beer brewed with Kyoto ingredients.
Hop BroThere’s a spot in Akasaka-Mitsuke I’m really watching right now: Craft Beer Server Land Akasaka-Mitsuke. It opens at 12:00 on June 20 and somehow starts with 27 taps right away.
MugiWhat! Twenty-seven taps? That’s basically a beer theme park! My brain would start foaming before my glass does!
Hop BroAnd from June 22 to 27, they’re running the KYOTO BREWERS MEETING TAP TAKE OVER. It feels like Kyoto is showing up by the pint, which is pretty great.
MugiNo way! Limited beers with Kyoto ingredients too? That’s like taking a Kyoto trip without buying a train ticket!
Hop BroThe tap list is stacked: SAPPORO Edelpils, Kitsune’s Japanese Light Lager, Helles, Tiger Hachi’s Oolong Tea Lager, Yakahguma’s Spice Ale, and even Barrel-Aged Smoky Margarita.
MugiHold on, what is barrel-aged supposed to mean? That sounds like beer that came back from training as a final boss.
Hop BroBasically, it picks up notes from the barrel like wood character or a spirit-like aroma, so the flavor gets more depth. Add smoke on top of that and it gets seriously layered.
MugiOhhh, I get it! With an oolong tea lager and a spice ale on the list too, craft beer really isn’t just “bitter or fruity,” huh?
Hop BroThere’s more: they’re planning an event-only original beer brewed with Kyoto water, malt, hops, and yuzu, with help from Ichijoji Brewery. That sense of place is a big part of the appeal.
MugiWait, even the yuzu is from Kyoto? That’s not a beer anymore, that’s basically a map you can drink!
Hop BroIt’s an easy-to-reach basement beer pub, good for food pairings, and on June 27 the brewer is scheduled to visit. Talking with the brewer over a glass is a pretty special bonus.
MugiThat settles it. I’m heading straight to Akasaka-Mitsuke and starting with the limited beer. Hop bro, let’s toast before your explanation gets warmer than the pint!
Opening and event
Craft Beer Server Land Akasaka-Mitsuke opens at 12:00 on June 20. As a basement beer pub near Akasaka-Mitsuke Station, it is set up for both after-work stops and relaxed meal-time visits. In this post, the shop says the tap list will stay at 27 taps and previews its upcoming "KYOTO BREWERS MEETING TAP TAKE OVER" from June 22 to 27.
What to drink
The tap list shown in the image includes SAPPORO Edelpils, Kitsune / Japanese Light Lager, Helles, Torahachi Beer / Oolong Tea Lager, Hakkokuma / Spice Ale, and a barrel-aged Smoky Margarita. The event will also feature a limited original beer brewed with Kyoto water, malt, hops, and yuzu, with support from Ichoji Brewery. It is a lineup that highlights the range of Japanese craft beer.
About the venue
The bar sits on the basement floor and focuses on beer-and-food pairing, with both counter and table seating. On Saturday the 27th, brewers are scheduled to visit, so guests can drink while hearing directly from the people behind the beers.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a spot in Akasaka-Mitsuke I’m really watching right now: Craft Beer Server Land Akasaka-Mitsuke. It opens at 12:00 on June 20 and somehow starts with 27 taps right away.
MugiWhat! Twenty-seven taps? That’s basically a beer theme park! My brain would start foaming before my glass does!
Hop BroAnd from June 22 to 27, they’re running the KYOTO BREWERS MEETING TAP TAKE OVER. It feels like Kyoto is showing up by the pint, which is pretty great.
MugiNo way! Limited beers with Kyoto ingredients too? That’s like taking a Kyoto trip without buying a train ticket!
Hop BroThe tap list is stacked: SAPPORO Edelpils, Kitsune’s Japanese Light Lager, Helles, Tiger Hachi’s Oolong Tea Lager, Yakahguma’s Spice Ale, and even Barrel-Aged Smoky Margarita.
MugiHold on, what is barrel-aged supposed to mean? That sounds like beer that came back from training as a final boss.
Hop BroBasically, it picks up notes from the barrel like wood character or a spirit-like aroma, so the flavor gets more depth. Add smoke on top of that and it gets seriously layered.
MugiOhhh, I get it! With an oolong tea lager and a spice ale on the list too, craft beer really isn’t just “bitter or fruity,” huh?
Hop BroThere’s more: they’re planning an event-only original beer brewed with Kyoto water, malt, hops, and yuzu, with help from Ichijoji Brewery. That sense of place is a big part of the appeal.
MugiWait, even the yuzu is from Kyoto? That’s not a beer anymore, that’s basically a map you can drink!
Hop BroIt’s an easy-to-reach basement beer pub, good for food pairings, and on June 27 the brewer is scheduled to visit. Talking with the brewer over a glass is a pretty special bonus.
MugiThat settles it. I’m heading straight to Akasaka-Mitsuke and starting with the limited beer. Hop bro, let’s toast before your explanation gets warmer than the pint!
