Brewpub Truth in Gotanda Puts Stone IPA and 7 Others on Tap
Brewpub Truth in Gotanda released its tap list for May 31, 2026. The lineup features STONE IPA, a new beer from Katashina Brewing, and selections from SIERRA NEVADA, THREES, and DIEU DU CIEL, along with classic food items.
Hop BroBrewpub Truth in Gotanda is coming in pretty aggressively today. It has STONE IPA and even a new beer from Katashina Brewing, so the classics and the playful picks are both well represented.
MugiWhoa! Seven beers on tap? With that many on the board, I'd be totally lost! If it were me, I'd freeze up right at the entrance trying to decide where to start!
Hop BroThe one that really catches the eye is the Scotch Ale w Chestnut. The name Gotanda Breath is great, and because it layers malt sweetness with nutty character, it has a slow-building, deep flavor.
MugiScotch ale, what even is that? When you say malt depth, does that mean something like fluffy bread? If it has chestnuts too, I can't tell whether it's beer or dessert anymore!
Hop BroTo put it simply, the star here is the malty sweetness rather than roast. When chestnut joins in, the aroma gets more toasty and the autumn-like finish comes forward. And at 7%, it has plenty of heft too.
MugiI see, so it's softly sweet and strong! Then the Grapefruit Session IPA must be the crisp, refreshing one, right? The name alone already sounds like it would make your throat happy!
Hop BroExactly. Under the Dark, Gotanda Sky has a nice light 4.5% body. The grapefruit citrus stands out, and as a Session IPA it feels like one you could keep drinking. Put it alongside STONE IPA and Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, and it's fun to see how the hops present themselves differently.
MugiWait, they even have the classic IPA lineup? And SIERRA NEVADA Pale Ale kind of looks like a cast straight out of a history textbook!
Hop BroExactly. Then you add THREES Between the Lines and DIEU DU CIEL Solstice d'Ete Cerises, and the range of acidity and aroma gets broader too. Finishing with the cherry character of a Wheat Sour is interesting, and the fact that it doesn't stop at just IPAs feels very Truth.
MugiThe food lineup is mapo tofu rice and Utsunomiya gyoza? That's a setup that says, 'we came to drink'! This is the kind of place where you start light with potato chips and end up going all the way to rice!
Hop BroAnd on Sundays it's open from 16:00 to 21:00, so it's perfect for an early drink too. Today in Gotanda, this is the kind of place that makes you want to move from IPA to Scotch ale and finish with gyoza.
MugiI can't take it anymore, I want to go right now! Starting with Stone IPA, then getting stuck deciding between chestnut and grapefruit next, that has to be fun!
Updated Tap List in Gotanda
Brewpub Truth in Nishi-Gotanda, Tokyo, currently operates not as a brewery but as a brewpub where you can enjoy domestic and international craft beer. In the shop's guide, it is presented as a space where you can enjoy music as well as light meals, making it easy to imagine anything from a first pint centered on beer to a meal pairing.
The lineup shown in the May 31 post ranges widely, from connoisseur-friendly staples to distinctive picks.
- STONE IPA
- Katashina Brewing Gotanda Breath (Scotch Ale w Chestnut / 7%)
- SIERRA NEVADA Pale Ale (5% / NEW)
- KANPAI BEER Kiyomizu-Zaka Bright IPA (6%)
- THREES Between the Lines (American Pale Ale / 5.4% / NEW)
- DIEU DU CIEL Solstice d'Ete Cerises (Wheat Sour / 5.9%)
- Katashina Brewing Under the Dark, Gotanda Sky (Grapefruit Session IPA / 4.5%)
Among the domestic beers, two Katashina Brewing releases are on the list. Gotanda Breath is a Scotch Ale made with chestnuts, while Under the Dark, Gotanda Sky is a Grapefruit Session IPA, giving the same brewery two clearly different expressions. Add STONE IPA, SIERRA NEVADA Pale Ale, THREES Between the Lines, and DIEU DU CIEL Solstice d'Ete Cerises, and the result is a well-balanced lineup that mixes classics with playful touches.
The food menu includes mapo tofu rice, Utsunomiya gyoza, potato chips, and smoked nuts. Because you can eat well while drinking, it works both for a pint where you want to check the crisp edge of the hops and for a slower pace that lets you follow the acidity and malt depth. On Sundays, the shop is open from 16:00 to 21:00, making it convenient for an early drink in Gotanda.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBrewpub Truth in Gotanda is coming in pretty aggressively today. It has STONE IPA and even a new beer from Katashina Brewing, so the classics and the playful picks are both well represented.
MugiWhoa! Seven beers on tap? With that many on the board, I'd be totally lost! If it were me, I'd freeze up right at the entrance trying to decide where to start!
Hop BroThe one that really catches the eye is the Scotch Ale w Chestnut. The name Gotanda Breath is great, and because it layers malt sweetness with nutty character, it has a slow-building, deep flavor.
MugiScotch ale, what even is that? When you say malt depth, does that mean something like fluffy bread? If it has chestnuts too, I can't tell whether it's beer or dessert anymore!
Hop BroTo put it simply, the star here is the malty sweetness rather than roast. When chestnut joins in, the aroma gets more toasty and the autumn-like finish comes forward. And at 7%, it has plenty of heft too.
MugiI see, so it's softly sweet and strong! Then the Grapefruit Session IPA must be the crisp, refreshing one, right? The name alone already sounds like it would make your throat happy!
Hop BroExactly. Under the Dark, Gotanda Sky has a nice light 4.5% body. The grapefruit citrus stands out, and as a Session IPA it feels like one you could keep drinking. Put it alongside STONE IPA and Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, and it's fun to see how the hops present themselves differently.
MugiWait, they even have the classic IPA lineup? And SIERRA NEVADA Pale Ale kind of looks like a cast straight out of a history textbook!
Hop BroExactly. Then you add THREES Between the Lines and DIEU DU CIEL Solstice d'Ete Cerises, and the range of acidity and aroma gets broader too. Finishing with the cherry character of a Wheat Sour is interesting, and the fact that it doesn't stop at just IPAs feels very Truth.
MugiThe food lineup is mapo tofu rice and Utsunomiya gyoza? That's a setup that says, 'we came to drink'! This is the kind of place where you start light with potato chips and end up going all the way to rice!
Hop BroAnd on Sundays it's open from 16:00 to 21:00, so it's perfect for an early drink too. Today in Gotanda, this is the kind of place that makes you want to move from IPA to Scotch ale and finish with gyoza.
MugiI can't take it anymore, I want to go right now! Starting with Stone IPA, then getting stuck deciding between chestnut and grapefruit next, that has to be fun!
