Mugi Zakkoku Kobo's "Rustic Saison" is on tap today at Kazenori Merry, with Okinawa-themed dishes at the basement beer pub in Roppongi
At the Roppongi beer pub "Kazanori Merry," Mugi Zakkoku Kobo's "Rustic Saison" was tapped on April 4. Alongside a curry plate themed around Okinawa, the lineup also includes awamori "Omoto" and a passion fruit sour, making for a day to enjoy food and drinks together.
Hop BroToday it's news of a tap opening at the basement beer pub in Roppongi, Kazenori Merry. Mugi Zakkoku Kobo's "Rustic Saison" is on tap today, and even the food is going full Okinawa theme.
MugiWait, Okinawa in a basement!? That alone is already interesting! And Rustic Saison sounds way too stylish just from the name.
Hop BroSaison is a style that comes from the tradition of farmhouse seasonal brewing, and its appeal is its lightness and a touch of spice. That's why Mugi Zakkoku Kobo's saison works well with strongly aromatic dishes like curry.
MugiSeasonal brewing? What is that even! Suddenly a beer professor shows up! But basically it means light and spicy, right?
Hop BroExactly. Roughly speaking, it's the kind of beer that goes down easy but lifts the meal with its aroma. And this time's Okinawa-themed food is really strong, with goat soup curry and soki curry, so it's a perfect partner.
MugiGoat soup curry and soki curry!? Just the names are making my stomach growl! And there's even bitter melon achar? That's bold!
Hop BroAnd the side dishes include island tofu coriander champuru and mozuku Bengali-style champuru, plus achar too. In other words, it's designed as a full-on barrage of aroma and acidity that keeps both beer and awamori flowing.
MugiHold on, they even have awamori!? For a beer pub, their range is huge! Does that Omoto soda highball actually go with curry?
Hop BroIt does. The richness of the awamori and the clean finish of soda catch the spices without making it heavy. And with the passion fruit sour too, there are a lot of fun drinking options.
MugiSo it's not just beer, but food is the star too. If this were in Roppongi, I'd want to go right now and order both the tap and the curry!
Hop BroRight? This is definitely the kind of day that won't end with just one drink. Starting with Rustic Saison, I'd want to take my time and enjoy it with the Okinawa-style curry plate.
MugiYeah, it's totally decided! First I want to toast with the saison, then chase it with awamori or a sour!
Mugi Zakkoku Kobo's saison is on tap at Kazenori Merry in Roppongi
At the beer pub "Kazanori Merry" on the basement floor of a building in Roppongi, Tokyo, Mugi Zakkoku Kobo Rustic Saison was tapped today. The post is dated April 4, 2026, and for that day's service, the owner introduces a menu built around the theme of Okinawa, inspired by food experiences there.
The food is an Okinawa-themed curry plate
The main attraction of the day is a weekly curry plate. It includes goat soup curry, soki curry, bitter melon achar, island tofu coriander champuru, mozuku Bengali-style champuru, and red cabbage achar. The lineup combines distinctly Okinawan meat dishes such as goat soup and soki with achar and champuru, making it an easy stop not just for beer, but also for food.
While explaining that the inspiration came from goat dishes and izakaya impressions from Okinawa, the owner says the ingredients were sourced in Tokyo. Because some vegetables and fruits cannot be taken out of the prefecture, the dish is not a direct reproduction of the local atmosphere, but a reworked plate assembled in the shop's kitchen.
Drinks to pair with it include awamori and sour cocktails
Beyond beer, the awamori Omoto is available, with a suggestion to pair it with curry as a soda highball. There is also a passion fruit sour, giving the lineup appeal not only to beer-focused guests but also to those who want to choose a drink one by one to match their meal.
Food and drink at the point of contact, in the Kazenori Merry style
Kazenori Merry is a beer pub on the basement floor of 5-1-5 Roppongi, and its signature is serving food and craft beer at the center of its operation. The post also notes that reservations are accepted via Instagram DM, suggesting a style of enjoying the tap lineup together with the food.
The highlight of the day is Mugi Zakkoku Kobo's Rustic Saison. The name evokes the light, lively character associated with saison, making it a bottle that should pair well with spice-forward curry and acidic side dishes. It's a combination to remember for a day when you want to enjoy beer and food together in Roppongi.
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Hop BroToday it's news of a tap opening at the basement beer pub in Roppongi, Kazenori Merry. Mugi Zakkoku Kobo's "Rustic Saison" is on tap today, and even the food is going full Okinawa theme.
MugiWait, Okinawa in a basement!? That alone is already interesting! And Rustic Saison sounds way too stylish just from the name.
Hop BroSaison is a style that comes from the tradition of farmhouse seasonal brewing, and its appeal is its lightness and a touch of spice. That's why Mugi Zakkoku Kobo's saison works well with strongly aromatic dishes like curry.
MugiSeasonal brewing? What is that even! Suddenly a beer professor shows up! But basically it means light and spicy, right?
Hop BroExactly. Roughly speaking, it's the kind of beer that goes down easy but lifts the meal with its aroma. And this time's Okinawa-themed food is really strong, with goat soup curry and soki curry, so it's a perfect partner.
MugiGoat soup curry and soki curry!? Just the names are making my stomach growl! And there's even bitter melon achar? That's bold!
Hop BroAnd the side dishes include island tofu coriander champuru and mozuku Bengali-style champuru, plus achar too. In other words, it's designed as a full-on barrage of aroma and acidity that keeps both beer and awamori flowing.
MugiHold on, they even have awamori!? For a beer pub, their range is huge! Does that Omoto soda highball actually go with curry?
Hop BroIt does. The richness of the awamori and the clean finish of soda catch the spices without making it heavy. And with the passion fruit sour too, there are a lot of fun drinking options.
MugiSo it's not just beer, but food is the star too. If this were in Roppongi, I'd want to go right now and order both the tap and the curry!
Hop BroRight? This is definitely the kind of day that won't end with just one drink. Starting with Rustic Saison, I'd want to take my time and enjoy it with the Okinawa-style curry plate.
MugiYeah, it's totally decided! First I want to toast with the saison, then chase it with awamori or a sour!
