Beer Pub Kirigirisu updates its tap list with five beers, led by Baird Beer's Suruga Bay Imperial IPA
Beer Pub Kirigirisu in Takashimadaira, Tokyo, updated its tap list with five beers: Baird Beer's Suruga Bay Imperial IPA, Ise Kadoya Beer Brown Ale and Nekojima, REPUBREW 69IPA, and KIRIN Heartland.
Hop BroBeer Pub Kirigirisu in Takashimadaira just refreshed the taps, and today's five pours look seriously good. From Baird Beer's Suruga Bay Imperial IPA to KIRIN Heartland, the range is really satisfying.
MugiWait, Imperial IPA sounds like beer royalty! How is that different from a regular IPA?
Hop BroSimple version: it's higher in alcohol with a bigger hop aroma and stronger bitterness. A sturdy one like Suruga Bay wakes up your whole palate with the first sip.
MugiWhoa! Then what am I supposed to drink after that? My tongue is about to go full panic mode!
Hop BroThat's where Isekadoya Brewery's Brown Ale comes in. When people talk about malt depth, they mean a calm, toasty richness, kind of like bread crusts or nuts, so it works really well with food.
MugiSo malt depth is like a liquid bakery? What is that, a beer that negotiates directly with my stomach?
Hop BroThat is actually pretty close. And Isekadoya's Nekojima is on the list too. Cute name, but it has real presence once it shows up on a tap lineup.
MugiAnd then there's REPUBREW's 69IPA. The number alone feels like a secret code. I'd probably grin just ordering it.
Hop BroFor a reset between rounds, KIRIN's Heartland makes a lot of sense. It drinks clean, so after a hop-heavy IPA it brings your palate back into line.
MugiAnd Kirigirisu has that easy solo-drinking vibe, right? Plus snacks, and baked cheese curry sounds like a dangerously perfect match.
Hop BroExactly. With doors at 6:00 p.m., last order at 10:20 p.m., and closing at 11:00 p.m., the easy schedule helps too. It sounds perfect for a quiet night of choosing taps, and now I really want the Suruga Bay.
MugiThen I'll be the one torn between Brown Ale and Heartland until I end up yelling I need a pint now. Takashimadaira, here we come!
Beer Pub Kirigirisu is a neighborhood beer pub in Takashimadaira, Itabashi, built for casual drinking around craft beer, highballs, and light food. In the post, the shop notes its hours as 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with last orders at 10:20 p.m. and no new entry after 10:00 p.m.
Today's taps
- Baird Beer / Suruga Bay Imperial IPA
- Ise Kadoya Beer / Brown Ale
- REPUBREW / 69IPA
- Ise Kadoya Beer / Nekojima
- KIRIN / Heartland
The lineup spans hop-forward IPAs, a maltier brown ale, and a familiar lager in Heartland, so it works whether you're starting with a punchy first pint or pairing beer with food. The shop also notes that only heated tobacco is allowed at the seating area, while paper cigarettes should be smoked outside, which keeps the room workable for a quiet one-beer stop or a longer session with pizza or baked cheese curry. In that sense, Kirigirisu remains a practical spot for beer drinkers who want a concise but varied tap selection.
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Hop BroBeer Pub Kirigirisu in Takashimadaira just refreshed the taps, and today's five pours look seriously good. From Baird Beer's Suruga Bay Imperial IPA to KIRIN Heartland, the range is really satisfying.
MugiWait, Imperial IPA sounds like beer royalty! How is that different from a regular IPA?
Hop BroSimple version: it's higher in alcohol with a bigger hop aroma and stronger bitterness. A sturdy one like Suruga Bay wakes up your whole palate with the first sip.
MugiWhoa! Then what am I supposed to drink after that? My tongue is about to go full panic mode!
Hop BroThat's where Isekadoya Brewery's Brown Ale comes in. When people talk about malt depth, they mean a calm, toasty richness, kind of like bread crusts or nuts, so it works really well with food.
MugiSo malt depth is like a liquid bakery? What is that, a beer that negotiates directly with my stomach?
Hop BroThat is actually pretty close. And Isekadoya's Nekojima is on the list too. Cute name, but it has real presence once it shows up on a tap lineup.
MugiAnd then there's REPUBREW's 69IPA. The number alone feels like a secret code. I'd probably grin just ordering it.
Hop BroFor a reset between rounds, KIRIN's Heartland makes a lot of sense. It drinks clean, so after a hop-heavy IPA it brings your palate back into line.
MugiAnd Kirigirisu has that easy solo-drinking vibe, right? Plus snacks, and baked cheese curry sounds like a dangerously perfect match.
Hop BroExactly. With doors at 6:00 p.m., last order at 10:20 p.m., and closing at 11:00 p.m., the easy schedule helps too. It sounds perfect for a quiet night of choosing taps, and now I really want the Suruga Bay.
MugiThen I'll be the one torn between Brown Ale and Heartland until I end up yelling I need a pint now. Takashimadaira, here we come!
