IBREW in Shinbashi Hosts 'GRAND BEER BANK' Collab Tap Takeover
CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Shinbashi Ekimae Store announced on Instagram the collaboration event "GRAND BEER BANK" by GRANDLINE BREWING and CRAFTBANK. April 10 is the eve party, and April 11 is the main event from 11:00-23:00, with more than 20 taps on offer.
Hop BroIBREW in Shinbashi is rolling out a collaboration tap takeover called GRAND BEER BANK. Just seeing GRANDLINE BREWING and CRAFTBANK side by side makes it feel like the taps inside are already in a traffic jam, doesn't it?
MugiWhoa! It sounds like a megabank, but it's beer instead of finance!? I can already picture everyone in suits raising a toast!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. The venue is IBREW Shinbashi Ekimae Store, so it's easy to swing by after work, and the vibe could change a lot between the April 10 eve party and the main event on April 11.
MugiI see, so the eve party means it's a two-day festival. Then April 11 is the real main event?
Hop BroExactly. April 11 from 11:00-23:00 is the main slot. And since it's clearly labeled 20 BEER ON TAP, it's a pretty massive tap takeover.
MugiTap takeover means they basically jack all the faucets in the shop? That suddenly sounds like a beer-world strategy meeting, and I'm excited!
Hop BroThat's pretty close. It's an event where you can compare beers from multiple breweries, and this time the appeal is being able to enjoy the distinct characters of GRANDLINE BREWING and CRAFTBANK all at once.
MugiWow, even if the detailed lineup isn't out yet, more than 20 taps sounds amazing! But there are so many styles that I might get lost after the first pint...
Hop BroThat's actually the right way to approach it. IPA, lager, sour, and more could all be in the mix, so trying a little of everything across a wide range of styles is the real fun of this kind of event.
MugiJust because it's Shinbashi, I'll end up getting drawn in on the way home, and being able to drink slowly on the weekend is great too. It's the kind of place that gives you another excuse to have one drink after work and another on Saturday!
Hop BroExactly. Having this much right by the station is strong. Opportunities to taste side by side in Shinbashi Station Front don't come around that often, so this is definitely the kind of event that makes you want to go with a friend and end with a toast in front of the foam.
Collaboration Tap Takeover in Shinbashi
CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Shinbashi Ekimae Store announced on Instagram that it will host a collaboration tap takeover titled "GRAND BEER BANK." The participating breweries are GRANDLINE BREWING and CRAFTBANK. The announcement visual features both brewery logos along with the copy, "Could a new-era megabank be born!?"
The event will span two days: the eve party on Friday, April 10 and the main event on Saturday, April 11. The main event slot is April 11 from 11:00-23:00, and it is clearly marked as 20 BEER ON TAP. As befits the shop located on the first floor of Shinbashi Station Front Building No. 1, it is an easy stop near the station, with a setup that lets guests compare beers from multiple breweries.
From a beer lover's perspective, the main draw of this event is not just the name "GRAND BEER BANK" itself, but the fact that GRANDLINE BREWING and CRAFTBANK are gathering in one place. No specific beer labels were confirmed in the images, but with more than 20 taps available, there is good reason to expect a broad range of styles at the venue.
Given Shinbashi's character, this is the kind of event that works both for dropping in for one drink after work and for spending the weekend drinking at a relaxed pace. It is worth paying attention to as an opportunity to enjoy a tap lineup unique to a collaboration event at a beer pub right by the station.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIBREW in Shinbashi is rolling out a collaboration tap takeover called GRAND BEER BANK. Just seeing GRANDLINE BREWING and CRAFTBANK side by side makes it feel like the taps inside are already in a traffic jam, doesn't it?
MugiWhoa! It sounds like a megabank, but it's beer instead of finance!? I can already picture everyone in suits raising a toast!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. The venue is IBREW Shinbashi Ekimae Store, so it's easy to swing by after work, and the vibe could change a lot between the April 10 eve party and the main event on April 11.
MugiI see, so the eve party means it's a two-day festival. Then April 11 is the real main event?
Hop BroExactly. April 11 from 11:00-23:00 is the main slot. And since it's clearly labeled 20 BEER ON TAP, it's a pretty massive tap takeover.
MugiTap takeover means they basically jack all the faucets in the shop? That suddenly sounds like a beer-world strategy meeting, and I'm excited!
Hop BroThat's pretty close. It's an event where you can compare beers from multiple breweries, and this time the appeal is being able to enjoy the distinct characters of GRANDLINE BREWING and CRAFTBANK all at once.
MugiWow, even if the detailed lineup isn't out yet, more than 20 taps sounds amazing! But there are so many styles that I might get lost after the first pint...
Hop BroThat's actually the right way to approach it. IPA, lager, sour, and more could all be in the mix, so trying a little of everything across a wide range of styles is the real fun of this kind of event.
MugiJust because it's Shinbashi, I'll end up getting drawn in on the way home, and being able to drink slowly on the weekend is great too. It's the kind of place that gives you another excuse to have one drink after work and another on Saturday!
Hop BroExactly. Having this much right by the station is strong. Opportunities to taste side by side in Shinbashi Station Front don't come around that often, so this is definitely the kind of event that makes you want to go with a friend and end with a toast in front of the foam.
