Matsumoto Brewery-brewed "Gekizaka" tapped at P2B Haus in Kichijoji, with 12 beers on tap
The Kichijoji beer pub P2B Haus is open from 12:00 to 21:00 on April 26. The collaboration beer "Gekizaka" from Kanpai! Brewing × Matsumoto Brewery has switched to the Matsumoto Brewery-brewed version, and a total of 12 beers including Dark Mild and Hazy Triple IPA are on tap.
Hop BroToday at P2B Haus in Kichijoji, the Kanpai! Brewing × Matsumoto Brewery Gekizaka brewing changeover is hot. And with all 12 taps pouring, it's tasting-comparison mode from the start.
MugiWhat, 12 taps is way too many!? Just looking at the menu, I'd already be lost over what to drink first!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. The highlight is that it's switched to the Matsumoto Brewery-brewed version of "Gekizaka." Before, there was the flow where the nitrogen on the Kanpai-brewed batch had run out, so you can really enjoy the difference in character from the brewing.
MugiDoes brewing make that much difference? Huh, does change in character mean the beer suddenly becomes an actor?
Hop BroPretty much. Differences in yeast, water, and process move the aroma and mouthfeel. For example, with a Dark Mild, "Gekizaka Dark Mild" tends to show a light dark character and an easy, gentle drinkability.
MugiOhh! Then Hazy Triple IPA "Mad Eye" is the punchy one, right? Just the name makes it sound dizzy!
Hop BroExactly. While DVB's "Mad Eye" has that hop explosiveness, there are also approachable anchors like P2B's CTO IPA and Knot's Session IPA.
MugiAnd there are even the sake-yeast-derived "UNDERWATER" and "UNDERWATER :LUMINOUS"!? My brain can't keep up with whether that's even beer anymore!
Hop BroThat's very Nara Brewing's playfulness. With saison, coffee styles, Kuri Kuro, and a Czech-style lager all lined up, the range of flavors is really wide.
MugiAnd it's at P2B Haus in Kichijoji Honcho, and open from noon until 21:00, right? Families with kids and non-alcohol drinkers are welcome too, so it's pretty easy to stop in!
Hop BroExactly. April 26 is shaping up to be a day where drinking comparison takes center stage, and as a hop big brother, this is definitely more than just something to keep an eye on.
MugiAll right, decided! I'll start with Gekizaka, settle down with the dark beers, and then have one more... yep, my throat is already fully prepared!
Highlights
At P2B Haus in Kichijoji, the collaboration beer "Gekizaka" from Kanpai! Brewing × Matsumoto Brewery has switched from the Kanpai-brewed version, after the nitrogen has faded out, to the Matsumoto Brewery-brewed version starting today. Anyone who has tried both side by side should be able to enjoy the change in character brought by the difference in brewing.
Today's Tap
- Kanpai "Gekizaka Dark Mild" (Dark Mild Ale)
- DVB "Mad Eye" (Hazy Triple IPA)
- P2B "CTO IPA" (American IPA)
- Hoppukotan "Umemi-gachi" (Ume Saison)
- Knot "HARBOR" (Session IPA)
- MARCA "COFFEE AMBER" (Coffee Amber)
- HINO "Gold Ban!" (Golden Ale)
- Kanpai "Ghost Slope Hazy IPA" (Hazy IPA)
- Miyazaki Hideji "Kuri Kuro" (Dark Chestnut Imperial Stout)
- Nara Brewing "UNDERWATER" (Sake Yeast Beer)
- Nara Brewing "UNDERWATER :LUMINOUS" (Sake Yeast Beer)
- FLORA "Golem" (Czech Style Pale Lager)
Tasting Notes
This lineup spans a wide range, from Hazy Triple IPA to Dark Mild, saison, coffee beers, and sake-yeast-derived beers. It's easy to choose whether you want a solid hop hit or something calmer like a dark beer or gentle lager, and it really shows the fun of tasting side by side that defines a beer pub.
The shop is P2B Haus on the 2nd floor of Wakamatsu Building in Kichijoji Honcho, Tokyo. The post notes that families with children and non-alcohol drinkers are welcome, conveying an atmosphere that's easy to drop into without feeling stiff. On April 26, it's open from 12:00 to 21:00, making it a perfect spot for a leisurely day of craft beer from noon onward.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday at P2B Haus in Kichijoji, the Kanpai! Brewing × Matsumoto Brewery Gekizaka brewing changeover is hot. And with all 12 taps pouring, it's tasting-comparison mode from the start.
MugiWhat, 12 taps is way too many!? Just looking at the menu, I'd already be lost over what to drink first!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. The highlight is that it's switched to the Matsumoto Brewery-brewed version of "Gekizaka." Before, there was the flow where the nitrogen on the Kanpai-brewed batch had run out, so you can really enjoy the difference in character from the brewing.
MugiDoes brewing make that much difference? Huh, does change in character mean the beer suddenly becomes an actor?
Hop BroPretty much. Differences in yeast, water, and process move the aroma and mouthfeel. For example, with a Dark Mild, "Gekizaka Dark Mild" tends to show a light dark character and an easy, gentle drinkability.
MugiOhh! Then Hazy Triple IPA "Mad Eye" is the punchy one, right? Just the name makes it sound dizzy!
Hop BroExactly. While DVB's "Mad Eye" has that hop explosiveness, there are also approachable anchors like P2B's CTO IPA and Knot's Session IPA.
MugiAnd there are even the sake-yeast-derived "UNDERWATER" and "UNDERWATER :LUMINOUS"!? My brain can't keep up with whether that's even beer anymore!
Hop BroThat's very Nara Brewing's playfulness. With saison, coffee styles, Kuri Kuro, and a Czech-style lager all lined up, the range of flavors is really wide.
MugiAnd it's at P2B Haus in Kichijoji Honcho, and open from noon until 21:00, right? Families with kids and non-alcohol drinkers are welcome too, so it's pretty easy to stop in!
Hop BroExactly. April 26 is shaping up to be a day where drinking comparison takes center stage, and as a hop big brother, this is definitely more than just something to keep an eye on.
MugiAll right, decided! I'll start with Gekizaka, settle down with the dark beers, and then have one more... yep, my throat is already fully prepared!
