Kanpai! Brewing (1F/Granzoo) announces a limited imperial stout for its 7th anniversary
The brewpub "Kanpai! Brewing (1F/Granzoo)" in Sekiguchi, Bunkyo Ward, has reached its 7th anniversary and posted a commemorative announcement on Instagram. The post says that starting today, special items will be available in limited quantities, including an imperial stout brewed last year.
Hop BroBunkyo Ward's Sekiguchi is at the 7th anniversary milestone, and Kanpai! Brewing (1F/Granzoo) is moving in step with the commemorative day.
MugiWhoa! Seven years is amazing! And a limited imperial stout? It sounds strong just from the name!
Hop BroExactly. I like that they're bringing out last year's brew. It's a style with a full body and roasted character, the kind of beer you drink for substance.
MugiWhat's body supposed to mean? Is the beer doing strength training or something? By drink-for-substance, you mean a heavy, satisfying gulp, right?
Hop BroPretty much. The appeal of an imperial stout is that it has a rich mouthfeel, with the malt sweetness and toasted aroma coming to the front.
MugiOhh! Toasted aroma sounds like coffee maybe? If I can enjoy that as a roasted character, I'm really curious!
Hop BroRight, it's a toasty character that brings coffee or cocoa to mind. And since Kanpai! Brewing is a brewpub, being able to enjoy beer made in-house along with the atmosphere on site is a big strength.
MugiWait, you can drink it next to where it's being brewed? That sounds like a huge fresh-from-the-tank feeling! Going on the anniversary day would make it extra special, right?
Hop BroExactly. Tasting the standards against the commemorative release is fun too, and on a day with a special pour like this, it's even more of a must.
MugiI'm already totally wanting to go! There's more than enough reason to head to Sekiguchi in Bunkyo Ward just for a commemorative anniversary pour!
Hop BroThen tonight, imagination alone won't be enough. It was the kind of article that makes you want to tilt your glass and toast with the limited stout.
Granzoo turns 7
The brewpub "Kanpai! Brewing (1F/Granzoo)" in Sekiguchi, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, has reached its 7th anniversary. On May 28, 2026, the Instagram account "craftbeer_granzoo" posted, "Granzoo has reached its 7th anniversary today," marking the milestone.
The post also announced, "Starting today, we have special items available in limited quantities, including an imperial stout brewed last year," making it clear that a special beer will appear to coincide with the anniversary day. The beer named in this announcement is an imperial stout, a style beer fans will want to check out for its substantial body and roasted character.
As its name suggests, Kanpai! Brewing is a brewpub where brewing and dining can be enjoyed in the same place. Operating as Granzoo on the first floor, its appeal is that you can enjoy craft beer brewed on-site together with the atmosphere of the space itself. An anniversary is also a good time to compare the regular lineup with commemorative limited releases.
While the specific lineup was not revealed in detail in the post, at the very least, the "imperial stout brewed last year" is a point worth checking out. There seems to be every reason to head to the Sekiguchi brewpub for a commemorative anniversary pour.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBunkyo Ward's Sekiguchi is at the 7th anniversary milestone, and Kanpai! Brewing (1F/Granzoo) is moving in step with the commemorative day.
MugiWhoa! Seven years is amazing! And a limited imperial stout? It sounds strong just from the name!
Hop BroExactly. I like that they're bringing out last year's brew. It's a style with a full body and roasted character, the kind of beer you drink for substance.
MugiWhat's body supposed to mean? Is the beer doing strength training or something? By drink-for-substance, you mean a heavy, satisfying gulp, right?
Hop BroPretty much. The appeal of an imperial stout is that it has a rich mouthfeel, with the malt sweetness and toasted aroma coming to the front.
MugiOhh! Toasted aroma sounds like coffee maybe? If I can enjoy that as a roasted character, I'm really curious!
Hop BroRight, it's a toasty character that brings coffee or cocoa to mind. And since Kanpai! Brewing is a brewpub, being able to enjoy beer made in-house along with the atmosphere on site is a big strength.
MugiWait, you can drink it next to where it's being brewed? That sounds like a huge fresh-from-the-tank feeling! Going on the anniversary day would make it extra special, right?
Hop BroExactly. Tasting the standards against the commemorative release is fun too, and on a day with a special pour like this, it's even more of a must.
MugiI'm already totally wanting to go! There's more than enough reason to head to Sekiguchi in Bunkyo Ward just for a commemorative anniversary pour!
Hop BroThen tonight, imagination alone won't be enough. It was the kind of article that makes you want to tilt your glass and toast with the limited stout.
