The Grafton in Gotanda Publishes March 16 Tap List and Teases Dank Hop IPA
The beer pub "The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant" in Gotanda has released its tap list for March 16. In addition to staple imported beers, several domestic craft selections are also on the lineup. The pub says it plans to tap guest cask Kakegawa Beer "Dank Hop IPA."
Hop BroThe Grafton in Gotanda posted its latest tap list for March 16 and even teased the next guest cask.
MugiWhoa! Even though it's an Irish pub, they're going hard. What's the next guest cask going to be?
Hop BroIt's Kakegawa Beer's Dank Hop IPA teaser. They're aiming for deep hop-driven aroma in the IPA.
MugiHuh! "Dank" makes me think of damp laundry, but what kind of aroma is it?
Hop BroGood question. In beer, it often refers to a resinous hop aroma, plus a grassy note and a dense citrus character.
MugiI see! So it's not just the usual staples, it's basically crazy broad craft selection?
Hop BroExactly. Alongside Guinness and Hoegaarden, they've got Sankt Gallen XPA, COEDO Marihana, REPUBREW POWER HAZY, Uchu MARS, and Hansharo Kolsch, so it's a domestic-and-import mix.
MugiThat's more information than a pint can hold! By the way, does "real ale" mean the foam is real?
Hop BroNice catch. Real ale is a serving style that uses natural carbonation from fermentation to create a softer mouthfeel.
MugiIf they have raw oysters and fisherman's pie too, then tonight's the night for a pint at The Grafton!
The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant (Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo) shared its draft craft beer and cider lineup for March 16. In the post, the venue announced that it would be operating as a one-person shift until 20:00, while also teasing Kakegawa Beer's "Dank Hop IPA" as the next guest cask to be tapped.
The day's taps combine pub staples such as Guinness, Heineken, Hoegaarden, and Magners Cider with a broad mix of domestic and overseas craft beers. Domestic selections range from Sankt Gallen "YOKOHAMA XPA Real Ale", Ikari Brewery "Irish Red" and "Best Bitter Real Ale", COEDO Brewery "Marihana", REPUBREW "POWER HAZY", Uchu Brewing "MARS", Hansharo Beer "New World Kolsh", and Hazy Lab "Trinity Glow EX". Overseas offerings also include Belhaven "TWISTED THISTLE IPA" and Black Sheep "MILK STOUT".
As expected from a venue built around the Irish pub style, the food pairings are another highlight. Special dishes for the day include raw oysters (Ofunato, Iwate), colcannon, and fisherman's pie, making it a strong lineup for a night spent lingering over pints. With the classics covered and the next pour already on deck, this is a very Grafton-like tap update.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Grafton in Gotanda posted its latest tap list for March 16 and even teased the next guest cask.
MugiWhoa! Even though it's an Irish pub, they're going hard. What's the next guest cask going to be?
Hop BroIt's Kakegawa Beer's Dank Hop IPA teaser. They're aiming for deep hop-driven aroma in the IPA.
MugiHuh! "Dank" makes me think of damp laundry, but what kind of aroma is it?
Hop BroGood question. In beer, it often refers to a resinous hop aroma, plus a grassy note and a dense citrus character.
MugiI see! So it's not just the usual staples, it's basically crazy broad craft selection?
Hop BroExactly. Alongside Guinness and Hoegaarden, they've got Sankt Gallen XPA, COEDO Marihana, REPUBREW POWER HAZY, Uchu MARS, and Hansharo Kolsch, so it's a domestic-and-import mix.
MugiThat's more information than a pint can hold! By the way, does "real ale" mean the foam is real?
Hop BroNice catch. Real ale is a serving style that uses natural carbonation from fermentation to create a softer mouthfeel.
MugiIf they have raw oysters and fisherman's pie too, then tonight's the night for a pint at The Grafton!
