Four Kegs Go on Tap at Beer Pub Ishii, Featuring Hop Kotan Brewing and Hansharo Beer
At Beer Pub Ishii in Sendagi, Bunkyo City, Hop Kotan Brewing’s "Full Throttle," Hansharo Beer’s "Yoritomo," Songbird’s "Summer Orange and Ginger," and Let’s Beer Works’ "LEAN WEST" are now on tap. At this beer pub on Yomise-dori, it’s a lineup you’ll want to enjoy with a meal.
Hop BroAt Beer Pub Ishii in Sendagi, four kegs opened at the same time. Hop Kotan Brewing’s "Full Throttle," Hansharo Beer’s "Yoritomo," Songbird’s "Summer Orange and Ginger," and Let’s Beer Works’ "LEAN WEST" are all on the list, and that’s pretty intriguing, right?
MugiWait, all four at once!? That’s the kind of situation where you’re happy, but also have no idea where to start!
Hop BroAnd because it’s a place on Yomise-dori that also serves food, the appeal is that you can pair the beers with a meal, not just drink them on their own. It’s the kind of beer pub that’s really easy to use as part of an everyday stop.
MugiSo at a beer pub, the food is also the star? What, you go in for beer and it suddenly starts acting like a diner?
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. It’s not just about beer by itself. The strength of Beer Pub Ishii is that it has a lineup that feels reliable as a drink to go with food.
MugiI see, but the name "Summer Orange and Ginger" feels like one of those beers whose flavor you can almost picture before you drink it... or maybe not.
Hop BroThat one is pretty easy to imagine. The citrus and spice notes come through clearly, and it seems like it would pair well with lighter dishes.
MugiOhhh! Then "Full Throttle" and "LEAN WEST" sound strong just from the names, like they’re fast and maybe a little lightly dressed!
Hop BroThe names are fun too. The appeal is in the side-by-side tasting, and you can enjoy the differences in origin as well, with Hokkaido’s Hop Kotan, Shizuoka’s Hansharo Beer, and Tokyo’s Let’s Beer Works.
MugiWhat, they’re all from different places! That’s basically a little trip across Japan on one table.
Hop BroExactly. It’s nice that you can just stop by in Sendagi, without any flashy event, and choose from four kegs. Places like this are the kind you end up lingering at before you know it.
MugiI’m already completely on board. First check the four taps, then order some food if you like it, and before you know it, it’s one more beer!
Beer Pub Ishii is a beer pub along Yomise-dori in Sendagi 3-chome that serves alcohol and meals, centered on craft beer. According to the tap information posted on the shop’s Instagram, four labels were on offer at the start of the day.
- Hop Kotan Brewing "Full Throttle"
- Hansharo Beer "Yoritomo"
- Songbird "Summer Orange and Ginger"
- Let’s Beer Works "LEAN WEST"
The lineup is nicely spread out in both origin and personality, with Hop Kotan Brewing from Hokkaido, Hansharo Beer from Shizuoka, and Let’s Beer Works from Tokyo. Songbird’s "Summer Orange and Ginger" makes its citrus-and-spice character easy to imagine from the name alone, and looks like a particularly appealing choice as a beer to enjoy with food. By contrast, "Full Throttle" and "LEAN WEST" seem like beers whose differences would really stand out in a side-by-side tasting at the tap.
At a place like Beer Pub Ishii, where you can settle in with food and drink slowly, having several beers on tap like this is reassuring. Rather than hosting a flashy event, the shop’s strength is that it lets you choose craft beer as part of everyday life. If you’re looking for a drink around Sendagi, this is the first set of four kegs to check out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Beer Pub Ishii in Sendagi, four kegs opened at the same time. Hop Kotan Brewing’s "Full Throttle," Hansharo Beer’s "Yoritomo," Songbird’s "Summer Orange and Ginger," and Let’s Beer Works’ "LEAN WEST" are all on the list, and that’s pretty intriguing, right?
MugiWait, all four at once!? That’s the kind of situation where you’re happy, but also have no idea where to start!
Hop BroAnd because it’s a place on Yomise-dori that also serves food, the appeal is that you can pair the beers with a meal, not just drink them on their own. It’s the kind of beer pub that’s really easy to use as part of an everyday stop.
MugiSo at a beer pub, the food is also the star? What, you go in for beer and it suddenly starts acting like a diner?
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. It’s not just about beer by itself. The strength of Beer Pub Ishii is that it has a lineup that feels reliable as a drink to go with food.
MugiI see, but the name "Summer Orange and Ginger" feels like one of those beers whose flavor you can almost picture before you drink it... or maybe not.
Hop BroThat one is pretty easy to imagine. The citrus and spice notes come through clearly, and it seems like it would pair well with lighter dishes.
MugiOhhh! Then "Full Throttle" and "LEAN WEST" sound strong just from the names, like they’re fast and maybe a little lightly dressed!
Hop BroThe names are fun too. The appeal is in the side-by-side tasting, and you can enjoy the differences in origin as well, with Hokkaido’s Hop Kotan, Shizuoka’s Hansharo Beer, and Tokyo’s Let’s Beer Works.
MugiWhat, they’re all from different places! That’s basically a little trip across Japan on one table.
Hop BroExactly. It’s nice that you can just stop by in Sendagi, without any flashy event, and choose from four kegs. Places like this are the kind you end up lingering at before you know it.
MugiI’m already completely on board. First check the four taps, then order some food if you like it, and before you know it, it’s one more beer!
