Brewpub Truth unveils its May 15 tap list, serving eight beers including "Kiyomizu-Zaka"
Brewpub Truth, in Nishi-Gotanda, Tokyo, has released its tap list for May 15, 2026. Kanpai! Brewing's "Kiyomizu-Zaka Bright IPA" is newly on tap, alongside eight beers from Stone, Pizza Port, Dieu du Ciel!, Katashina Brewing, and others.
Hop BroBrewpub Truth in Nishi-Gotanda, Tokyo, has released its tap list for May 15. Eight beers are on offer, and I like how they bring both classics and oddballs without holding back.
MugiWhoa, eight beers!? That's enough to get lost in by itself. Which one is the new tap?
Hop BroThis time it's Kanpai! Brewing's Kiyomizu-Zaka Bright IPA. The shop describes it as a clear hazy IPA, with aromatic intensity and a dry finish that makes it easy to drink.
MugiClear hazy? Those words are fighting each other! What do you mean, hazy but clear?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It aims for a juicy mouthfeel while keeping the appearance and drinkability a little cleaner. In other words, big on aroma, but not heavy.
MugiI see! And Stone Brewing's IPA feels reassuringly classic, and Pizza Port's Swami's IPA sounds tempting too.
Hop BroExactly, and the range is wide. Katashina Brewing's Gotanda Breath is a Scotch ale with chestnut, Dieu du Ciel!'s Fenetre Sur Les Tropiques is a pale ale, and Solstice d'Ete Cerises is a wheat sour, so you can choose based on your mood.
MugiChestnuts, sour beer, grapefruit, there's too much going on! But I love that the curveballs are serious too. That's very brewpub.
Hop BroOn top of that, Katashina Brewing's Under the Dark, Gotanda Sky has the bright, easygoing character of grapefruit in a session IPA, and Tokyo Aleworks x Barney of Napalm Death's A Bellyful of Malts and Peace is an English mild with chilies, which is already fun just from the name.
MugiWait, a mild with chilies!? That's the kind of beer that makes you laugh before you even drink it. The name alone wins!
Hop BroThe food lineup doesn't miss either: Utsunomiya gyoza, potato chips, and smoked nuts. It's open from 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 4 p.m. on Sunday, so if you're looking for your first drink in Gotanda, this is a very strong option.
MugiNow I really want to go...! Tonight I'm making it a beer-first night, and I'll chase it with gyoza.
Hop BroNice, let's do that. I'll start with the Kiyomizu-Zaka Bright IPA, and you'll be holding gyoza and looking like it's time for one more.
Brewpub Truth, a brewpub in Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa, Tokyo, released its tap list for May 15, 2026.
The lineup for the day includes eight beers. From standard IPAs to beer styles that leave a lingering impression, the selection spans a wide range. The newly tapped beer is old friend Kanpai! Brewing's "Kiyomizu-Zaka Bright IPA". The shop describes it as a "clear hazy IPA," emphasizing its appealing aroma and dry, easy-drinking finish.
The beers on offer are as follows.
- Stone Brewing / IPA
- Katashina Brewing / Gotanda Breath (Scotch Ale w Chestnut) 7%
- Pizza Port / Swami's IPA 6.8%
- Dieu du Ciel! / Fenetre Sur Les Tropiques (Pale Ale) 5%
- Kanpai Beer / Kiyomizu-Zaka Bright IPA 6% ←NEW
- Dieu du Ciel! / Solstice d'Ete Cerises (Wheat Sour) 5.9%
- Katashina Brewing / Under the Dark, Gotanda Sky (Grapefruit Session IPA) 4.5%
- Tokyo Aleworks x Barney of Napalm Death / A Bellyful of Malts and Peace (English Mild w Chilis) 4%
The regular food menu includes Utsunomiya gyoza, potato chips, and smoked nuts. It is set up so you can make beer the star while relaxing with snacks. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. If you're looking for your first drink in Gotanda, this is an easy place to put near the top of the list.
Considering the character of the shop, Brewpub Truth is less a place for chasing flashy one-off beers than a brewpub where you can enjoy a range of styles while drinking. This lineup, with old and new overseas breweries alongside domestic breweries, is a tap list that really shows the shop's personality.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBrewpub Truth in Nishi-Gotanda, Tokyo, has released its tap list for May 15. Eight beers are on offer, and I like how they bring both classics and oddballs without holding back.
MugiWhoa, eight beers!? That's enough to get lost in by itself. Which one is the new tap?
Hop BroThis time it's Kanpai! Brewing's Kiyomizu-Zaka Bright IPA. The shop describes it as a clear hazy IPA, with aromatic intensity and a dry finish that makes it easy to drink.
MugiClear hazy? Those words are fighting each other! What do you mean, hazy but clear?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It aims for a juicy mouthfeel while keeping the appearance and drinkability a little cleaner. In other words, big on aroma, but not heavy.
MugiI see! And Stone Brewing's IPA feels reassuringly classic, and Pizza Port's Swami's IPA sounds tempting too.
Hop BroExactly, and the range is wide. Katashina Brewing's Gotanda Breath is a Scotch ale with chestnut, Dieu du Ciel!'s Fenetre Sur Les Tropiques is a pale ale, and Solstice d'Ete Cerises is a wheat sour, so you can choose based on your mood.
MugiChestnuts, sour beer, grapefruit, there's too much going on! But I love that the curveballs are serious too. That's very brewpub.
Hop BroOn top of that, Katashina Brewing's Under the Dark, Gotanda Sky has the bright, easygoing character of grapefruit in a session IPA, and Tokyo Aleworks x Barney of Napalm Death's A Bellyful of Malts and Peace is an English mild with chilies, which is already fun just from the name.
MugiWait, a mild with chilies!? That's the kind of beer that makes you laugh before you even drink it. The name alone wins!
Hop BroThe food lineup doesn't miss either: Utsunomiya gyoza, potato chips, and smoked nuts. It's open from 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 4 p.m. on Sunday, so if you're looking for your first drink in Gotanda, this is a very strong option.
MugiNow I really want to go...! Tonight I'm making it a beer-first night, and I'll chase it with gyoza.
Hop BroNice, let's do that. I'll start with the Kiyomizu-Zaka Bright IPA, and you'll be holding gyoza and looking like it's time for one more.
