Brewpub Truth Introduces Seven Beers, Including Stone IPA and Two from Dieu du Ciel!
Brewpub Truth in Gotanda published its tap list on May 14, 2026, featuring seven beers with distinct personalities, including Stone Brewing's "IPA," Pizza Port's "Swami's IPA," and two from Dieu du Ciel!.
Hop BroThat Brewpub Truth tap list in Gotanda had numbers 5 and 6 blank, yet there were actually seven beers listed, so even the chalkboard is packed with information.
MugiWait, seven beers even though two slots are blank!? That blackboard mystery vibe is amazing, and somehow it's even more exciting!
Hop BroAnd the lineup is solid. Stone Brewing IPA and Pizza Port's Swami's IPA are both there, so the classic hoppy heavyweights are well represented.
MugiWhat, really? With IPAs, what exactly is different? Is "hoppy differences" like a beer personality test?
Hop BroExactly. The character changes depending on how the hop aroma and bitterness come through. For the classic IPA feel, just think of it as the kind of beer that gets you excited from the first sip with its strong aroma.
MugiOhh! Then Katashina Brewing's Gotanda Breath sounds interesting too! Why is it "Breath" even though it's Gotanda?
Hop BroThat's because it's a Scotch Ale w Chestnut, and at 7% the chestnut sweetness and malt character come through gradually. Even though it carries the Gotanda name, the flavor is pretty serious.
MugiWait, I thought it would be sweet, but it's serious!? And there are two from Dieu du Ciel! too? That suddenly raises the level of sophistication!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting: Fenetre Sur Les Tropiques is a Pale Ale, and Solstice d'Ete Cerises is a Wheat Sour. The French names alone feel fancy, but the flavors are clearly contrasting, with one refreshing and one tart.
MugiWow, a tasting with light snacks would be so much fun! With Potato Chips and Smoked Nuts in hand, I'd probably just keep grinning up at the chalkboard the whole time!
Hop BroAnd you can finish with something maltier, or go all in on hops. If there is this much range in Gotanda, there's no way you can stop at "just one more drink."
The brewpub Brewpub Truth in Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, released its tap list dated May 14, 2026. On the chalkboard display, numbers 5 and 6 were left blank, and the actual list contained seven beers. Centered on guest beers from Japan and abroad, the lineup clearly showed a wide range of styles.
The day's lineup was 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%
- 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%
Stone Brewing offers classic IPA appeal, Pizza Port brings the hoppy side, Dieu du Ciel!'s two beers stand out with their French names, and even Katashina Brewing's Gotanda-branded beer gives plenty of range for a side-by-side tasting at the same bar. With a Scotch ale, sour, session IPA, and English mild all on offer, it works well whether you want a hop-forward day or a calmer, maltier drink.
The food options were `Potato Chips` and `Smoked Nuts`, a setup that lets the beer take center stage with just a light snack beside it. Hours were 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., making it easy to start with one drink and then settle in around Gotanda. It was a day to enjoy both the guest beers and the atmosphere of the bar while looking over the chalkboard tap list.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThat Brewpub Truth tap list in Gotanda had numbers 5 and 6 blank, yet there were actually seven beers listed, so even the chalkboard is packed with information.
MugiWait, seven beers even though two slots are blank!? That blackboard mystery vibe is amazing, and somehow it's even more exciting!
Hop BroAnd the lineup is solid. Stone Brewing IPA and Pizza Port's Swami's IPA are both there, so the classic hoppy heavyweights are well represented.
MugiWhat, really? With IPAs, what exactly is different? Is "hoppy differences" like a beer personality test?
Hop BroExactly. The character changes depending on how the hop aroma and bitterness come through. For the classic IPA feel, just think of it as the kind of beer that gets you excited from the first sip with its strong aroma.
MugiOhh! Then Katashina Brewing's Gotanda Breath sounds interesting too! Why is it "Breath" even though it's Gotanda?
Hop BroThat's because it's a Scotch Ale w Chestnut, and at 7% the chestnut sweetness and malt character come through gradually. Even though it carries the Gotanda name, the flavor is pretty serious.
MugiWait, I thought it would be sweet, but it's serious!? And there are two from Dieu du Ciel! too? That suddenly raises the level of sophistication!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting: Fenetre Sur Les Tropiques is a Pale Ale, and Solstice d'Ete Cerises is a Wheat Sour. The French names alone feel fancy, but the flavors are clearly contrasting, with one refreshing and one tart.
MugiWow, a tasting with light snacks would be so much fun! With Potato Chips and Smoked Nuts in hand, I'd probably just keep grinning up at the chalkboard the whole time!
Hop BroAnd you can finish with something maltier, or go all in on hops. If there is this much range in Gotanda, there's no way you can stop at "just one more drink."
