vivo! BEER + DININGBAR taps Inkhorn Brewing's Flocking 2026#2
vivo! BEER + DININGBAR, a basement craft-beer pub near Ikebukuro East Exit, has tapped Inkhorn Brewing's Flocking 2026#2. The Italian pilsner is noted for hop-driven bergamot, chamomile, and green-tea-like aromas, and it arrives alongside a summer-friendly seasonal dish.
Hop BroDown in the basement near Ikebukuro East Exit, vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR just tapped Inkhorn Brewing’s Flocking 2026 #2.
MugiWait, a hidden basement bar and a fresh new tap at the same time? That sounds like a secret lair for beer nerds!
Hop BroAnd this one is an Italian Pilsner, so it’s crisp and light but the aroma still stands out clearly.
MugiWhat is that even supposed to mean? What’s a pilsner when it suddenly starts acting all fancy like this?
Hop BroBasically, it’s a clean lager with the hop aroma turned up a notch. This one gives off bergamot and green tea vibes, with a herbal and fruity edge.
MugiNo way! Beer with a chamomile-like aroma? That’s basically tea time wearing a foam hat!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It’s expressive without getting heavy, so it really works as a perfect summer pour.
MugiAnd the seasonal food has shrimp oil marinade with a slightly spicy tomato-paprika dish? That pairing is practically yelling my name!
Hop BroExactly. The crisp finish cuts through the oil, and the aroma plays nicely with the food. Plus they’ve got 20 beers on tap, so you can bounce from IPA to sour to stout.
MugiHold on, with KASUMI, Mejiro 2026#2, and Bulbul too, that’s a traffic jam of taps and my stomach is calling a meeting!
Hop BroThey open at 4 p.m. on Wednesdays, so it’s easy to drop by after work. Starting with Flocking 2026 #2 and cooling off sounds like the right move.
MugiThen it’s settled. In that calm basement hideout, one summer-first sip turns into two drinks before I even pretend to resist!
New tap
vivo! BEER + DININGBAR, a craft-beer pub tucked away in the basement near Ikebukuro East Exit, keeps 20 draft lines on hand. On Wednesdays, the bar opens at 4:00 p.m., making it an easy stop for an after-work pint. In the latest update, the new tap is Inkhorn Brewing's `Flocking 2026#2`.
The beer
The beer is described as an Italian pilsner with hop-driven aromas of bergamot, chamomile, and green tea. That points to a bright, herbal profile rather than a heavy hop bomb, with a crisp structure that should work well as a refreshing first glass in the middle of a hot Tokyo summer.
What else is pouring
The day's lineup also spans a wide range of styles, including beers from Shiga Kogen Beer, Minoh Beer, Oyamag B Beer, Kanpai Brewing, Devil Craft, and Guinness, plus other Inkhorn Brewing releases. With IPA, hazy, sour, cider, stout, and wheat beer options on deck, the pub offers enough variety for both hop hunters and drinkers who want something easiergoing.
Food pairing
A seasonal menu item, `Shrimp oil marinade with mildly spicy paprika tomato stew`, was also added. Served as a cold appetizer, it should pair neatly with the clean finish and aromatic lift of the pilsner. In a cool, underground setting, this is the kind of place where one new tap can easily turn into a longer tasting session.
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Hop BroDown in the basement near Ikebukuro East Exit, vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR just tapped Inkhorn Brewing’s Flocking 2026 #2.
MugiWait, a hidden basement bar and a fresh new tap at the same time? That sounds like a secret lair for beer nerds!
Hop BroAnd this one is an Italian Pilsner, so it’s crisp and light but the aroma still stands out clearly.
MugiWhat is that even supposed to mean? What’s a pilsner when it suddenly starts acting all fancy like this?
Hop BroBasically, it’s a clean lager with the hop aroma turned up a notch. This one gives off bergamot and green tea vibes, with a herbal and fruity edge.
MugiNo way! Beer with a chamomile-like aroma? That’s basically tea time wearing a foam hat!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It’s expressive without getting heavy, so it really works as a perfect summer pour.
MugiAnd the seasonal food has shrimp oil marinade with a slightly spicy tomato-paprika dish? That pairing is practically yelling my name!
Hop BroExactly. The crisp finish cuts through the oil, and the aroma plays nicely with the food. Plus they’ve got 20 beers on tap, so you can bounce from IPA to sour to stout.
MugiHold on, with KASUMI, Mejiro 2026#2, and Bulbul too, that’s a traffic jam of taps and my stomach is calling a meeting!
Hop BroThey open at 4 p.m. on Wednesdays, so it’s easy to drop by after work. Starting with Flocking 2026 #2 and cooling off sounds like the right move.
MugiThen it’s settled. In that calm basement hideout, one summer-first sip turns into two drinks before I even pretend to resist!
