Ushitora Brewery's limited Cold IPA "Kome PA" tapped at taki in Shibuya
On Saturday, July 11, taki in Shibuya tapped Ushitora Brewery's limited Cold IPA, Kome PA (My PEA). The beer is listed at 6.0% ABV and 10 IBU, with a rice-based recipe and a crisp finish.
Hop BroToday's topic is Shibuya's taki. On July 11, Ushitora Brewery's limited brew 'Mai PA' went on tap there.
MugiWhat! The name Mai PA already has me curious. Is PA like IPA's cousin?
Hop BroPretty much. It's a Cold IPA at 6.0% ABV and 10 IBU, brewed with sake rice for a lighter finish.
MugiWait, IBU 10 sounds like a test score. Is that low or high?!
Hop BroIt's a bitterness scale. Ten is pretty gentle, so this leans more toward food-friendly balance than a bitter punch.
MugiOhhh! So it smells hoppy without getting too harsh? That's the best of both worlds!
Hop BroExactly. The rice keeps it crisp while the hops bring aroma, and that clean finish is the rice doing work.
MugiSake rice is the star of Japanese sake, right? Seeing it in beer feels like a star crossover!
Hop BroThat comparison is annoyingly good. And since taki is known for both craft beer and sake, this pour lands right in its wheelhouse.
MugiAnd it's easy to reach from Shibuya Station, plus it's open from 4 p.m. to midnight on Saturday? That's a drop-everything pint.
Hop BroFood last call is 11 p.m. and drinks go until 11:30, so you can settle in. IPA aroma with a light finish makes it great for first or second stop.
MugiI'm sold. Light but aromatic is wildly unfair. I want to drink Mai PA and declare summer officially handled!
On Saturday, July 11, the beer pub `taki` in Sakuragaoka, Shibuya, tapped Ushitora Brewery's limited-release beer, "Kome PA (My PEA)." The venue is open from 16:00 to 24:00, with last orders at 23:00 for food and 23:30 for drinks, making it an easy stop for a Saturday night beer session.
The new pour is a Cold IPA from `Ushitora Brewery` in Tochigi. It comes in at 6.0% ABV and 10 IBU, and the recipe is built around sake rice. That gives the beer a crisp, clean drinkability while still letting the hop aroma come through clearly. It is the kind of beer that keeps the IPA character intact without feeling too heavy, which also makes it a good match for food.
`taki` is a beer pub on the 3rd floor of the Johnson Building in Shibuya. With craft beer and sake at the center of its lineup, it offers a relaxed setting where drinkers can follow tap changes and choose a glass that fits the moment. "Kome PA" fits that style well: it is a food-friendly, fresh, and hop-forward new tap.
For anyone in Shibuya looking for a Cold IPA with both brightness and hop aroma, this is one to note.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is Shibuya's taki. On July 11, Ushitora Brewery's limited brew 'Mai PA' went on tap there.
MugiWhat! The name Mai PA already has me curious. Is PA like IPA's cousin?
Hop BroPretty much. It's a Cold IPA at 6.0% ABV and 10 IBU, brewed with sake rice for a lighter finish.
MugiWait, IBU 10 sounds like a test score. Is that low or high?!
Hop BroIt's a bitterness scale. Ten is pretty gentle, so this leans more toward food-friendly balance than a bitter punch.
MugiOhhh! So it smells hoppy without getting too harsh? That's the best of both worlds!
Hop BroExactly. The rice keeps it crisp while the hops bring aroma, and that clean finish is the rice doing work.
MugiSake rice is the star of Japanese sake, right? Seeing it in beer feels like a star crossover!
Hop BroThat comparison is annoyingly good. And since taki is known for both craft beer and sake, this pour lands right in its wheelhouse.
MugiAnd it's easy to reach from Shibuya Station, plus it's open from 4 p.m. to midnight on Saturday? That's a drop-everything pint.
Hop BroFood last call is 11 p.m. and drinks go until 11:30, so you can settle in. IPA aroma with a light finish makes it great for first or second stop.
MugiI'm sold. Light but aromatic is wildly unfair. I want to drink Mai PA and declare summer officially handled!
