The Grafton taps Minoh Peach Weizen and adds O'Hara's 51st State IPA
The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant in Gotanda has tapped Minoh Beer’s Kokusan Momo Weizen (Wase ver.) as a guest cask. At the same time, O'Hara's 51st State IPA has joined the regular lineup, expanding the pub’s already broad draft selection.
Hop BroToday’s topic is The Grafton in Gotanda. Down in its B1 pub space, Minoh Beer’s Kokusan Peach Weizen Early Variety ver. has just gone on as a guest draft.
MugiWait, Kokusan Peach Weizen? Is that basically peach juice in beer form? And what do you mean by early variety version!?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It’s a seasonal Minoh release using early-season peaches, and it’s so popular they’re already telling people to come in before it kicks.
MugiWhoa. But what is weizen anyway? The name sounds less like beer and more like a robot attack move!
Hop BroA weizen is a wheat beer, so you usually get a soft mouthfeel and fruity yeast character. Add peach on top, and the aroma gets really bright and floral.
MugiWhat is that combo! Peach plus wheat sounds fluffy and dangerous in the best possible way.
Hop BroAnd there’s more. O'Hara's from Ireland just added 51st State IPA to the regular lineup, which is a big deal too.
MugiOh! So regular lineup means if I fall in love with it, it can actually come back for a second date? Respect.
Hop BroExactly. The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant is strong because it puts UK and Irish classics beside Japanese craft, so you can taste classic and modern in one sitting.
MugiGuinness, cider, real ale, and Kakegawa Beer too? That’s basically a world tour underground. My brain is already raising a glass.
Hop BroAnd the food backs it up with Guinness roast pork and fisherman’s pie, so there’s always a dish for your pint. Starting with the peach weizen and moving to 51st State IPA is a very clean route.
MugiThat settles it. I want peach weizen and IPA in Gotanda, then a great meal to land the plane.
Hop BroThat’s the right plan. Tonight’s first pint is basically decided, and now I want to get downstairs before the peach one sells out.
A Gotanda pub with a busy guest and regular lineup
The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant in Nishigotanda, Tokyo, has put Minoh Beer’s `Kokusan Momo Weizen (Wase ver.)` on guest draft. The post notes that it is a popular beer, so an early visit is recommended.
From the same day, O'Hara's `51st State IPA` has been added to the regular menu. Set in a basement space in Gotanda, the pub leans into a classic UK and Irish feel while mixing familiar imports with Japanese craft selections.
The day’s tap list includes Guinness, Heineken, Hoegaarden, O'Hara's 51st State IPA, Magners Cider, Sankt Gallen YOKOHAMA XPA Real Ale, Ikari Brewing Irish Red, Ikari Brewing Scottish Brown Real Ale, Hogan's Original Draught Cider, St Austell Tribute Pale Ale, Minoh Beer Kokusan Momo Weizen, Kakegawa Beer Citrus Haze, Uchoten Brewing Can I Kick It?, and Horsehead Labs Blue Hour. It is the kind of lineup that gives beer drinkers both familiar anchors and local variety in one stop.
Food-wise, Guinness roast pork is back on the menu, alongside oysters, bonito salad, fisherman's pie, and wagyu ragout rigatoni. With Gotanda Station and Osakihirokoji both within walking distance, the pub remains a practical spot for after-work drinks, group gatherings, and private parties.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is The Grafton in Gotanda. Down in its B1 pub space, Minoh Beer’s Kokusan Peach Weizen Early Variety ver. has just gone on as a guest draft.
MugiWait, Kokusan Peach Weizen? Is that basically peach juice in beer form? And what do you mean by early variety version!?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It’s a seasonal Minoh release using early-season peaches, and it’s so popular they’re already telling people to come in before it kicks.
MugiWhoa. But what is weizen anyway? The name sounds less like beer and more like a robot attack move!
Hop BroA weizen is a wheat beer, so you usually get a soft mouthfeel and fruity yeast character. Add peach on top, and the aroma gets really bright and floral.
MugiWhat is that combo! Peach plus wheat sounds fluffy and dangerous in the best possible way.
Hop BroAnd there’s more. O'Hara's from Ireland just added 51st State IPA to the regular lineup, which is a big deal too.
MugiOh! So regular lineup means if I fall in love with it, it can actually come back for a second date? Respect.
Hop BroExactly. The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant is strong because it puts UK and Irish classics beside Japanese craft, so you can taste classic and modern in one sitting.
MugiGuinness, cider, real ale, and Kakegawa Beer too? That’s basically a world tour underground. My brain is already raising a glass.
Hop BroAnd the food backs it up with Guinness roast pork and fisherman’s pie, so there’s always a dish for your pint. Starting with the peach weizen and moving to 51st State IPA is a very clean route.
MugiThat settles it. I want peach weizen and IPA in Gotanda, then a great meal to land the plane.
Hop BroThat’s the right plan. Tonight’s first pint is basically decided, and now I want to get downstairs before the peach one sells out.
