Shiga Kogen, Monkish, and Yatsugatake TOUCHDOWN Newly Tapped at Btaps Toranomon Hills
In a May 21, 2026 post, Btaps Toranomon Hills announced three new taps. Featuring three beers with distinct personalities from Shiga Kogen Beer, Monkish, and Yatsugatake TOUCHDOWN, the lineup is easy to pair with food and fits the beer-pub style of Toranomon Hills.
Hop BroToday’s interesting part is the three newly tapped beers. At Btaps Toranomon Hills, seeing Shiga Kogen, Monkish, and Yatsugatake TOUCHDOWN on the board is pretty bold.
MugiWait, you mean all three are characterful beers? Even the names already sound delicious, but which one should I drink first?
Hop BroStart with Shiga Kogen Beer’s SNOW MONKEY IPA. It’s a Hazy IPA with grapefruit-like citrus notes layered with lychee and white peach.
MugiHazy IPA means a cloudy IPA, right? That suddenly sounds like a forest morning, but is there a real difference?
Hop BroBasically, it’s an IPA that emphasizes haze and aroma. This one uses a little oats and wheat, plus pale low-color malt, so it finishes light and dry instead of heavy.
MugiOhhh! So Monkish’s LA Hat is even more hop-forward? A beer supporting the local baseball team sounds cute, like fan gear!
Hop BroExactly, it’s all about the full-on hop aroma from Citra, Centennial, and Galaxy. It’s the one for people who want big tropical and citrus notes.
MugiCitra and Galaxy already sound like outer space, like a rocket of aroma! But I’m curious about the lager at the end. Isn’t yuzu cheating?
Hop BroYatsugatake TOUCHDOWN’s Fresh Yuzu Lager hits with yuzu the moment you drink it, and the freshness carries through to the finish. Because it’s a lager, the drinking feel is crisp, while the aroma stays clearly defined.
MugiBtaps Toranomon Hills is strong on food too, which feels almost unfair. Pairing these with steak and fish & chips basically guarantees an after-work reward!
Hop BroAnd it’s right near Toranomon Hills Station, with the convenience of 13 taps always on hand. Go with IPAs tonight and finish with the yuzu lager, and honestly, one glass won’t be enough for either of us.
On May 21, 2026, Btaps Toranomon Hills announced new taps at the bar. The three beers now on offer are Shiga Kogen Beer’s "SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label," Monkish’s "LA Hat," and Yatsugatake TOUCHDOWN’s "Fresh Yuzu Lager." Each beer has a clearly defined aroma and drinking profile, making this a lineup that invites side-by-side comparison.
Three Newly Tapped Beers
- SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label (Shiga Kogen Beer)
Hazy IPA, 6%. A Nagano beer brewed with a recipe centered on Low Color Maris Otter and Pilsner malt, with a small amount of oats and wheat added. It is described as offering a grapefruit-like citrus character layered with impressions of lychee and white peach, finishing light and dry.
- LA Hat (Monkish)
Hazy IPA, 6.6%. An IPA brewed with Citra, Centennial, and Galaxy hops, introduced as a beer that supports the local blue baseball team. It is a glass for those who want to enjoy hop aroma to the fullest.
- Fresh Yuzu Lager (Yatsugatake TOUCHDOWN)
Lager w/ Yuzu, 5.5%. A Yamanashi beer that brings out yuzu flavor the moment you drink it, with a refreshing yuzu note lingering through the finish. This fruit lager stands out for its vivid aroma.
Btaps Toranomon Hills is a beer pub about a two-minute walk from Toranomon Hills Station, located on the B1 floor of Toranomon Hills Business Tower. According to official information, it offers 13 taps of craft beer selected from Japan and abroad on a rotating daily basis, in a casual space with counter and table seating. It is easy to drop in alone, and also works well for dates, small gatherings, or a drink after work.
On the food side, it also offers hearty items such as the thick-cut "Btaps 1-pint Steak" and "Fish & Chips," making it easy to enjoy beer with a proper meal. From hop-forward IPAs to the clean, distinct citrus profile of a yuzu lager, the lineup lets you enjoy the full range of beer styles.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s interesting part is the three newly tapped beers. At Btaps Toranomon Hills, seeing Shiga Kogen, Monkish, and Yatsugatake TOUCHDOWN on the board is pretty bold.
MugiWait, you mean all three are characterful beers? Even the names already sound delicious, but which one should I drink first?
Hop BroStart with Shiga Kogen Beer’s SNOW MONKEY IPA. It’s a Hazy IPA with grapefruit-like citrus notes layered with lychee and white peach.
MugiHazy IPA means a cloudy IPA, right? That suddenly sounds like a forest morning, but is there a real difference?
Hop BroBasically, it’s an IPA that emphasizes haze and aroma. This one uses a little oats and wheat, plus pale low-color malt, so it finishes light and dry instead of heavy.
MugiOhhh! So Monkish’s LA Hat is even more hop-forward? A beer supporting the local baseball team sounds cute, like fan gear!
Hop BroExactly, it’s all about the full-on hop aroma from Citra, Centennial, and Galaxy. It’s the one for people who want big tropical and citrus notes.
MugiCitra and Galaxy already sound like outer space, like a rocket of aroma! But I’m curious about the lager at the end. Isn’t yuzu cheating?
Hop BroYatsugatake TOUCHDOWN’s Fresh Yuzu Lager hits with yuzu the moment you drink it, and the freshness carries through to the finish. Because it’s a lager, the drinking feel is crisp, while the aroma stays clearly defined.
MugiBtaps Toranomon Hills is strong on food too, which feels almost unfair. Pairing these with steak and fish & chips basically guarantees an after-work reward!
Hop BroAnd it’s right near Toranomon Hills Station, with the convenience of 13 taps always on hand. Go with IPAs tonight and finish with the yuzu lager, and honestly, one glass won’t be enough for either of us.
