Three New Taps Open at Shibuya's taki: Iwate Kura, Akashika Shuzo x Minoh, and Baird Line Up
At the beer pub "taki" in Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya, the tap list was updated on April 6 after a day off. Three beers were newly tapped: Iwate Kura Beer's "Ko Beer," Akashika Shuzo x Minoh Beer's "Saruyama Shikao," and Baird Brewing's "Rising Sun Pale Ale."
Hop BroAt the beer pub "taki" in Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya, it's a three-tap simultaneous opening. When Iwate Kura Beer, Akashika Shuzo x Minoh Beer, and Baird Brewing are all on the board, it makes you want to stop by after work, doesn't it?
MugiWait, all three are brand new? That's almost too luxurious! And being able to compare them near Shibuya Station is honestly really nice!
Hop BroFirst up is Iwate Kura Beer's "Ko Beer." It's a West Coast IPA with ABV 6.0% and IBU 55, and the key point is that it uses five hop varieties, centered on Tono-grown IBUKI.
MugiWhat's IBU supposed to mean? A measure of bitterness, right? So if the number is higher, the hop punch comes through stronger?
Hop BroExactly, IBU is an indicator of bitterness. Ko Beer doesn't just make the hop profile stand out - the pale malt and caramel malt also give the base more depth.
MugiOhhh! So "Saruyama Shikao" is a different character entirely. Just from the name Japanese Rice Brut, it sounds crisp and sharp!
Hop BroThat's right. Akashika Shuzo x Minoh Beer's "Saruyama Shikao" is interesting because of its 10% koji rice design. The complexity of saison yeast is layered with rice flavor and a ginjo-like aroma in the finish, making it very dry.
MugiKoji rice and ginjo aroma? It doesn't even sound like beer anymore! But when I hear it has such a crisp finish, it makes me even more curious!
Hop BroAnd last is Baird Brewing's "Rising Sun Pale Ale." It's a classic pale ale with ABV 5.5% and IBU 34, and its appeal is the balance of bringing hop flavor forward without ever becoming tiring to drink.
MugiSo the flow is: attack with an IPA, get surprised by a brut, then settle in with a pale ale. Three beers with totally different personalities sounds way too fun to compare!
Hop BroAnd taki is open from 17:00 to 24:00, so it's easy to swing by after work. If you can compare beers in Shibuya, then there's really no reason not to go tonight.
MugiYeah, my throat has already completely remembered beer! I really want to toast at taki tonight!
At the beer pub "taki" in Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya (3F, Shibuya Johnson Building), all three draft beer taps were newly opened in time for business on Monday, April 6. Business hours are 17:00 to 24:00, food L.O. at 23:00, and drinks L.O. at 23:30. With hours that make it easy to stop by after work, this is a lineup suited to anyone who wants to take their time comparing craft beers.
Today's Tap List
- Iwate Kura Beer "Ko Beer"
West Coast IPA, ABV 6.0%, IBU 55. A beer built with five hop varieties centered on Iwate-grown IBUKI from Tono, balancing complexity and fruitiness. The blend of pale malt and caramel malt gives it not only a defined hop character, but also a substantial malt backbone.
- Akashika Shuzo x Minoh Beer "Saruyama Shikao"
Japanese Rice Brut, ABV 7.0%, IBU 15. This collaboration is now in its eighth edition, and its defining feature is a formulation using about 10% koji rice. Layered with the complexity of saison yeast, it carries a rice flavor and a finish reminiscent of ginjo aromatics, resulting in an extremely dry, crisp beer.
- Baird Brewing "Rising Sun Pale Ale"
American Pale Ale, ABV 5.5%, IBU 34. A classic-style pale ale that brings hop flavor to the fore while keeping a balance that never gets tiring to drink. It's an easy choice for people looking for both refreshment and depth.
"taki" is a beer pub close to Shibuya Station, and part of its appeal is being able to enjoy beers from breweries across Japan and special collaboration beers all in one place. With three beers of very different personalities side by side - an IPA, a brut brewed with Japanese ingredients, and a classic pale ale - it's an easy spot to visit if you're looking to compare styles.
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Hop BroAt the beer pub "taki" in Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya, it's a three-tap simultaneous opening. When Iwate Kura Beer, Akashika Shuzo x Minoh Beer, and Baird Brewing are all on the board, it makes you want to stop by after work, doesn't it?
MugiWait, all three are brand new? That's almost too luxurious! And being able to compare them near Shibuya Station is honestly really nice!
Hop BroFirst up is Iwate Kura Beer's "Ko Beer." It's a West Coast IPA with ABV 6.0% and IBU 55, and the key point is that it uses five hop varieties, centered on Tono-grown IBUKI.
MugiWhat's IBU supposed to mean? A measure of bitterness, right? So if the number is higher, the hop punch comes through stronger?
Hop BroExactly, IBU is an indicator of bitterness. Ko Beer doesn't just make the hop profile stand out - the pale malt and caramel malt also give the base more depth.
MugiOhhh! So "Saruyama Shikao" is a different character entirely. Just from the name Japanese Rice Brut, it sounds crisp and sharp!
Hop BroThat's right. Akashika Shuzo x Minoh Beer's "Saruyama Shikao" is interesting because of its 10% koji rice design. The complexity of saison yeast is layered with rice flavor and a ginjo-like aroma in the finish, making it very dry.
MugiKoji rice and ginjo aroma? It doesn't even sound like beer anymore! But when I hear it has such a crisp finish, it makes me even more curious!
Hop BroAnd last is Baird Brewing's "Rising Sun Pale Ale." It's a classic pale ale with ABV 5.5% and IBU 34, and its appeal is the balance of bringing hop flavor forward without ever becoming tiring to drink.
MugiSo the flow is: attack with an IPA, get surprised by a brut, then settle in with a pale ale. Three beers with totally different personalities sounds way too fun to compare!
Hop BroAnd taki is open from 17:00 to 24:00, so it's easy to swing by after work. If you can compare beers in Shibuya, then there's really no reason not to go tonight.
MugiYeah, my throat has already completely remembered beer! I really want to toast at taki tonight!
