CATARATAS in Shibuya adds Varietal and Revision beers to a seven-tap lineup
CATARATAS, a beer pub in Shibuya, updated its taps on June 20 with new pours from Varietal Beer Co. and Revision Brewing. The seven-tap lineup also included Pilsner Urquell, Kyoto Twilight, and more.
Hop BroCATARATAS in Shibuya has two new taps today: Varietal's "CASITA LAGER" and a Revision DIPA, with all seven taps pouring from 3 p.m.
MugiWhat! A basement beer pub with that lineup? That's the kind of place that vacuum-pulls you in, even on a rainy day!
Hop BroAnd CASITA LAGER is a corn lager, so it drinks light with a mild bitterness. It's an easygoing house lager from Varietal Beer Co.
MugiWait, corn in beer? Is this suddenly a summer festival in a glass? I can practically hear the food stalls!
Hop BroNot like that, it's a trick for lightness. The corn keeps the body from getting too heavy, so it goes down smoothly.
MugiWhoa, then what's this mysterious DIPA from Revision? The name sounds like it does deadlifts.
Hop BroDIPA means double IPA, and Simcoe and Mosaic are leading the show. You get bright citrus with resinous, piney notes, but it's still built to stay drinkable.
MugiHold on, resinous notes? That suddenly sounds like we're shopping for stationery. What does that actually smell like?
Hop BroPut simply, it's a pine forest vibe. Not sticky, just a crisp green edge layered over the citrus.
MugiGot it! And with PILSNER URQUELL, DENT DU REQUIN, KYOTO TWILIGHT, Sierra Nevada, and Ace Cider, this seven-tap lineup really lets you choose from easygoing to full-on.
Hop BroExactly. Now I want oil-packed chicken liver with a CASITA LAGER first, then finish on the Revision DIPA. CATARATAS really makes the whole night work in one stop.
MugiI'm done for, 3 p.m. opening was all I needed to hear! I want to start with CASITA LAGER and chase it with that Revision DIPA!
CATARATAS, the beer pub in Shibuya's Sakuragaoka area, updated its tap list on Saturday, June 20. The bar opened at 3 p.m. that day, making it an easy stop even on a rainy afternoon. The kitchen also highlighted a recommended snack, chicken liver marinated in oil, so the beers can be paired with food as well.
On tap that day
- PILSNER URQUELL
- VARIETAL / CASITA LAGER
- REVISION / DIPA
- DDC! / DENT DU REQUIN
- SEOUL BREWERY × KYOTO BREWERY / KYOTO TWILIGHT
- SIERRA NEVADA / PALE ALE
- ACE CIDER / IMPERIAL PEACH
The two new additions were Varietal Beer Co.'s Casita Lager and Revision Brewing's DIPA. Casita Lager is described as the brewery's house lager, built with corn for a light, easygoing profile and a mild bitterness. Revision's DIPA uses Simcoe and Mosaic, bringing bright citrus notes together with resinous, pine-like character while staying relatively approachable for the style.
The rest of the lineup spans a familiar range: Pilsner Urquell, Dieu du Ciel!'s Dent du Requin, Seoul Brewery x Kyoto Brewery's Kyoto Twilight, Sierra Nevada's Pale Ale, and Ace Cider's Imperial Peach. In other words, the tap list covers lager, IPA, pale ale, and cider, giving regulars and first-time visitors several directions to go depending on mood.
Food options include seared chicken gizzards with ponzu, fried horse mackerel, spicy curry potato salad, bonito carpaccio, and fried oysters. For anyone looking for a straightforward beer stop in Shibuya with a broad tap list and a solid snack menu, CATARATAS fits the bill.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCATARATAS in Shibuya has two new taps today: Varietal's "CASITA LAGER" and a Revision DIPA, with all seven taps pouring from 3 p.m.
MugiWhat! A basement beer pub with that lineup? That's the kind of place that vacuum-pulls you in, even on a rainy day!
Hop BroAnd CASITA LAGER is a corn lager, so it drinks light with a mild bitterness. It's an easygoing house lager from Varietal Beer Co.
MugiWait, corn in beer? Is this suddenly a summer festival in a glass? I can practically hear the food stalls!
Hop BroNot like that, it's a trick for lightness. The corn keeps the body from getting too heavy, so it goes down smoothly.
MugiWhoa, then what's this mysterious DIPA from Revision? The name sounds like it does deadlifts.
Hop BroDIPA means double IPA, and Simcoe and Mosaic are leading the show. You get bright citrus with resinous, piney notes, but it's still built to stay drinkable.
MugiHold on, resinous notes? That suddenly sounds like we're shopping for stationery. What does that actually smell like?
Hop BroPut simply, it's a pine forest vibe. Not sticky, just a crisp green edge layered over the citrus.
MugiGot it! And with PILSNER URQUELL, DENT DU REQUIN, KYOTO TWILIGHT, Sierra Nevada, and Ace Cider, this seven-tap lineup really lets you choose from easygoing to full-on.
Hop BroExactly. Now I want oil-packed chicken liver with a CASITA LAGER first, then finish on the Revision DIPA. CATARATAS really makes the whole night work in one stop.
MugiI'm done for, 3 p.m. opening was all I needed to hear! I want to start with CASITA LAGER and chase it with that Revision DIPA!
