Yatsugatake Beer and Sanct Gallen Tap at vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR in Ikebukuro
At the beer pub "vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR" near Ikebukuro East Exit, Yatsugatake Beer Touchdown's "Rock Dry-Hopped Weizen ver.3" and Sanct Gallen's "Pineapple Ale" have been newly tapped. Two beers suited to early summer have joined the lineup at the shop, which offers 20 draft beers.
Hop BroThe two new taps in Ikebukuro East Exit are hot right now. At vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR, Yatsugatake Beer Touchdown's "Rock Dry-Hopped Weizen ver.3" and Sanct Gallen's "Pineapple Ale" have arrived.
MugiWhoa! Weizen ver.3 already sounds powerful! And they even brought in pineapple? This feels less like beer and more like a tropical getaway!
Hop BroExactly. The point with the first one is the layering of yeast and hop aroma. It keeps the gentle character of a hefeweizen, while dry-hopping adds another aromatic layer, so it drinks bright and floral.
MugiHuh! But what is dry-hopping? Do they put in dried hops? The name sounds like laundry, so now I'm curious!
Hop BroNot laundry. It's a method of adding aroma after fermentation, which makes the aroma stand out more than the bitterness. That's why Rock Dry-Hopped Weizen ver.3 is finished in a way that pairs easily with food.
MugiI see! Then is "Pineapple Ale" even fruitier? The moment I saw golden pineapple, I wanted to drink it like juice!
Hop BroThe base is a Brut IPA. Since golden pineapple is added to that, it stays light and crisp while still delivering plenty of fruit character. It makes a lot of sense that you'd want something acidic on a hot day.
MugiWhat's a Brut IPA? The name already sounds sparkly! Is it a crisp IPA? I might be a little scared of anything too bitter...
Hop BroSimply put, it's a light and dry IPA. And since the bar has 20 draft beers on tap, including vivo! x CYCAD BREWING, Inkhorn Brewing, and Kanpai! Brewing, the fun of comparing different beers is huge.
MugiThat's amazing! And if they also have chicken breast ham and German potato salad, it's such a beer-stealing food menu! If I stopped by after work, I'd probably never make it through just one drink.
Hop BroThey open at 4 p.m. on weekdays and 3 p.m. on Saturdays, so it's the perfect time to try these two beers for early summer. Right now, I think the best move is to start with the Weizen for the aroma, then finish with the Pineapple Ale for a crisp close.
MugiYeah, now I definitely want a drink! Just hearing "a pint in Ikebukuro" gets me excited, and today I want to hop between the aroma and fruitiness at vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR!
"vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR" on the east side of Ikebukuro Station is a beer-focused bar offering 20 types of draft beer. In this announcement, Yatsugatake Beer Touchdown's "Rock Dry-Hopped Weizen ver.3" and Sanct Gallen's "Pineapple Ale" have newly been tapped.
"Rock Dry-Hopped Weizen ver.3" is characterized by the synergistic effect of yeast-derived fruity aromas and hop aroma, and the shop describes it as "a finish that suits a wide range of dining scenes." Its structure, which layers hop aroma onto the gentle softness typical of a hefeweizen, makes it easy to pair with your first drink.
Meanwhile, "Pineapple Ale" is a fruit ale based on a Brut IPA and blended with golden pineapple. The shop says that on hot days, beers with strong acidity can taste especially good, making this a beer suited to people looking for lightness and fruitiness. In addition to these two beers, the bar also serves draft beers such as vivo! x CYCAD BREWING, Inkhorn Brewing, and Kanpai! Brewing, offering a wide range from pale ales and IPAs to stouts.
The food menu includes seasonal dishes that pair well with beer, such as chicken breast ham, German potato salad, oysters and okra marinated in oil, and pork tenderloin roasted with herb butter. On weekdays it opens at 4 p.m., and on Saturdays at 3 p.m., making it easy to stop by after work. It is a convenient place to enjoy food and beer at a leisurely pace in Ikebukuro.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe two new taps in Ikebukuro East Exit are hot right now. At vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR, Yatsugatake Beer Touchdown's "Rock Dry-Hopped Weizen ver.3" and Sanct Gallen's "Pineapple Ale" have arrived.
MugiWhoa! Weizen ver.3 already sounds powerful! And they even brought in pineapple? This feels less like beer and more like a tropical getaway!
Hop BroExactly. The point with the first one is the layering of yeast and hop aroma. It keeps the gentle character of a hefeweizen, while dry-hopping adds another aromatic layer, so it drinks bright and floral.
MugiHuh! But what is dry-hopping? Do they put in dried hops? The name sounds like laundry, so now I'm curious!
Hop BroNot laundry. It's a method of adding aroma after fermentation, which makes the aroma stand out more than the bitterness. That's why Rock Dry-Hopped Weizen ver.3 is finished in a way that pairs easily with food.
MugiI see! Then is "Pineapple Ale" even fruitier? The moment I saw golden pineapple, I wanted to drink it like juice!
Hop BroThe base is a Brut IPA. Since golden pineapple is added to that, it stays light and crisp while still delivering plenty of fruit character. It makes a lot of sense that you'd want something acidic on a hot day.
MugiWhat's a Brut IPA? The name already sounds sparkly! Is it a crisp IPA? I might be a little scared of anything too bitter...
Hop BroSimply put, it's a light and dry IPA. And since the bar has 20 draft beers on tap, including vivo! x CYCAD BREWING, Inkhorn Brewing, and Kanpai! Brewing, the fun of comparing different beers is huge.
MugiThat's amazing! And if they also have chicken breast ham and German potato salad, it's such a beer-stealing food menu! If I stopped by after work, I'd probably never make it through just one drink.
Hop BroThey open at 4 p.m. on weekdays and 3 p.m. on Saturdays, so it's the perfect time to try these two beers for early summer. Right now, I think the best move is to start with the Weizen for the aroma, then finish with the Pineapple Ale for a crisp close.
MugiYeah, now I definitely want a drink! Just hearing "a pint in Ikebukuro" gets me excited, and today I want to hop between the aroma and fruitiness at vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR!
