Takadanobaba Beer Shokudo taps UCHU BREWING’s Chimera at 7.0% on June 26
Takadanobaba Beer Shokudo updated one keg on June 26, adding Chimera, a 7.0% IPA from UCHU BREWING in Yamanashi. The Takadanobaba beer pub continues to lean on rotating guest beers, making it a reliable stop for drinkers who want something new on tap.
Hop BroToday's headline is Takadanobaba Beer Shokudo. On June 26 they rotated one keg and tapped Uchu Brewing's IPA "Chimera" at 7.0% from Hokuto, Yamanashi.
MugiWhoa, Chimera 7.0% sounds intense! That name and ABV together feel like a final boss beer!
Hop BroBut it's not just brute force, big hop presence is the point. It's an IPA with bright aroma and enough body to make you slow down and pay attention.
MugiHang on, bitterness outline? What is that! Does the beer have edges now, or are your eyes in 4K again?
Hop BroHere's the thing, bitterness outline means how the bitterness lands. It can hit sharp and snappy or spread out soft and round, and that changes the whole impression.
MugiOhhh, so if I follow the aroma and bitterness, changes in one glass start to show up. That suddenly makes me feel weirdly advanced!
Hop BroAnd this place does one-keg rotations, which is half the fun. Guest beers keep the taps changing, so it's the kind of pub that makes you want to stop by on impulse.
MugiThat's perfect! If weekday doors open at 3 I can swing by after work, and weekend daytime drinking is absolutely speaking my language.
Hop BroIf you're hunting craft beer around the station, guest beer takes center stage here. And now that we've talked it through, I want a Chimera immediately.
MugiThen it's settled, let's toast now! I'll handle aroma duty, you handle the nerdy bitterness commentary, and we'll take on Chimera properly!
Tap update on June 26
Takadanobaba Beer Shokudo refreshed its lineup on June 26 with one new keg: Chimera, an IPA from UCHU BREWING at 7.0% ABV. As a neighborhood beer pub in Takadanobaba, the bar’s appeal is straightforward: fresh guest beer, a changing tap list, and a setting built around craft beer first.
What to expect in the glass
Chimera is the kind of IPA that invites slow drinking. The style points to a hop-forward profile, while the 7.0% ABV suggests enough weight for a fuller, more substantial pint. For regulars, that kind of release matters because it gives the bar’s lineup a clear point of focus. Takadanobaba Beer Shokudo is known for rotating through kegs, so a visit often depends on what has just been tapped.
About the venue
The shop is on the first floor of the Nitetsu Building in Takadanobaba, Shinjuku. Hours are Tuesday to Friday from 3:00 p.m. to midnight, and Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays from noon to midnight, with Mondays closed. That makes it easy to use the bar for an after-work beer or a daytime stop on the weekend. For craft-beer fans looking for a place where the guest tap is the headline, this is exactly the kind of beer pub worth tracking.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's headline is Takadanobaba Beer Shokudo. On June 26 they rotated one keg and tapped Uchu Brewing's IPA "Chimera" at 7.0% from Hokuto, Yamanashi.
MugiWhoa, Chimera 7.0% sounds intense! That name and ABV together feel like a final boss beer!
Hop BroBut it's not just brute force, big hop presence is the point. It's an IPA with bright aroma and enough body to make you slow down and pay attention.
MugiHang on, bitterness outline? What is that! Does the beer have edges now, or are your eyes in 4K again?
Hop BroHere's the thing, bitterness outline means how the bitterness lands. It can hit sharp and snappy or spread out soft and round, and that changes the whole impression.
MugiOhhh, so if I follow the aroma and bitterness, changes in one glass start to show up. That suddenly makes me feel weirdly advanced!
Hop BroAnd this place does one-keg rotations, which is half the fun. Guest beers keep the taps changing, so it's the kind of pub that makes you want to stop by on impulse.
MugiThat's perfect! If weekday doors open at 3 I can swing by after work, and weekend daytime drinking is absolutely speaking my language.
Hop BroIf you're hunting craft beer around the station, guest beer takes center stage here. And now that we've talked it through, I want a Chimera immediately.
MugiThen it's settled, let's toast now! I'll handle aroma duty, you handle the nerdy bitterness commentary, and we'll take on Chimera properly!
