2nd COOPER Taps Chimay White, Serving a Trappist Beer from an Abbey Brewery
The beer pub 2nd COOPER in Tokyo's Ueno-Okachimachi area announced a guest beer in a post dated January 28, 2026. It reported that Chimay White, a Trappist beer from Scourmont Abbey, had been tapped and that the bar was open from 16:00.
Hop BroToday's guest keg at Ueno-Okachimachi's 2nd COOPER is hot - in the January 28 announcement, they tapped Chimay White and said it would be pouring from 16:00!
MugiWhoa, I've heard of Chimay, but what exactly is an abbey beer?
Hop BroChimay White is a Trappist beer from Scourmont Abbey, and it's a Tripel-style beer at 8.0% ABV.
MugiHuh... but other than sounding strong, I still don't really get what makes this Tripel-style thing different!
Hop BroThis is where the yeast-derived ester aroma is rich - citrus and white grape notes really stand out.
MugiWhat?! Esters sound like a fabric softener name, and beer can smell like that?
Hop BroExactly. Basically, it's a fruity aroma compound, with apricot, light herbs, malt sweetness, and then a firm bitterness and depth toward the finish.
MugiThat's a ton of info! And if they're open from 16:00, it's perfect for the first drink after work!
Hop BroThe location is 1F, Okachimachi Green Heights 101A, 6-1-6 Ueno, so it's an ideal spot in the Ueno-Okachimachi area to start a crawl.
MugiIt's settled! Tonight I want to toast Chimay White with you, Hop-nii!
If you're following craft beer in the Ueno area, 2nd COOPER near Okachimachi Station remains a place worth watching. In this notice, the shop announced that it was "open from 16:00 today as well" and that it was serving an abbey-born Trappist beer on tap.
This time's guest is Chimay White. The post lists it at 8.0% ABV and describes the style as Trappist Beer (Tripel style). The tasting notes are specific: fruity citrus, white grape, and a touch of apricot, along with a light herbal character and the richness of malt. In the latter half, it finishes with a tightening bitterness and depth.
It has the weight you'd expect from an abbey brewery, yet its aromatic spread makes it easy to keep drinking, so it's a good fit for the first beer after work or for a slower mid-session pint. It is the kind of selection that shows the sharp eye of a craft-beer specialist.
The shop is located at 1F, Okachimachi Green Heights 101A, 6-1-6 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo. It is an easy stop to build into a bar crawl starting around the Ueno and Okachimachi area. If you want to enjoy the depth of a Trappist beer in Tokyo, it's worth checking availability before heading over.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's guest keg at Ueno-Okachimachi's 2nd COOPER is hot - in the January 28 announcement, they tapped Chimay White and said it would be pouring from 16:00!
MugiWhoa, I've heard of Chimay, but what exactly is an abbey beer?
Hop BroChimay White is a Trappist beer from Scourmont Abbey, and it's a Tripel-style beer at 8.0% ABV.
MugiHuh... but other than sounding strong, I still don't really get what makes this Tripel-style thing different!
Hop BroThis is where the yeast-derived ester aroma is rich - citrus and white grape notes really stand out.
MugiWhat?! Esters sound like a fabric softener name, and beer can smell like that?
Hop BroExactly. Basically, it's a fruity aroma compound, with apricot, light herbs, malt sweetness, and then a firm bitterness and depth toward the finish.
MugiThat's a ton of info! And if they're open from 16:00, it's perfect for the first drink after work!
Hop BroThe location is 1F, Okachimachi Green Heights 101A, 6-1-6 Ueno, so it's an ideal spot in the Ueno-Okachimachi area to start a crawl.
MugiIt's settled! Tonight I want to toast Chimay White with you, Hop-nii!
