Kanda KARAKURI Taps Two Minoh Beers, Introducing Nice Bitter and Osaru IPA
KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake- tapped two Minoh beers at the same time for its Friday, March 20 holiday service. Centered on the Nitro-served "Nice Bitter (Nitro)" and the classic favorite "Osaru IPA," the tap lineup is built for a slow, side-by-side comparison in Kanda.
Hop BroTomorrow, March 20, KARAKURI in Kanda is doing a simultaneous tap of two Minoh beers. That's a night worth talking about.
MugiWhat, two at once!? And it's a place for oden and craft beer too? That's way too much information!
Hop BroFirst up is Nice Bitter (Nitro), 3.5% alcohol, light and easy, with a beautifully balanced mix of hops and malt.
MugiWait, that "Nitro" means it's poured with nitrogen, right? How is that different from carbonation?
Hop BroThe bubbles are finer than with carbonation, so it turns into a creamy mouthfeel. It becomes a bitter that goes down smoothly.
MugiOhhh! So it's basically a foam-mustache-making machine that leaves you with a beer moustache, right?
Hop BroMore or less! The other one, Osaru IPA, is the classic style with aroma and crispness from five kinds of American hops.
MugiFive kinds sounds luxurious! And if it's not too heavy, that's what they mean by an IPA you never get tired of drinking.
Hop BroExactly, and the standard order is bitter first, then IPA. In the calm basement space, it's perfect as your first stop in Kanda.
MugiJust imagining it is amazing... having some oden while slowly comparing the beers sounds like total victory.
Hop BroTonight's decided then. Let's head to KARAKURI for a two-pronged attack of nitro and IPA.
MugiI'm in, I'm in! I'll start with Nice Bitter, hop brother will take Osaru IPA, and then we'll end up getting refills of both!
At the beer pub KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake- in Kajicho, Kanda, Tokyo, two Minoh beers were tapped on Friday, March 20, a national holiday. The highlight this time is the combination of the shop's signature serving style and a classic IPA.
Beers Tapped That Day
- Nice Bitter (Nitro) / Minoh Beer (Osaka)
A light bitter with 3.5% alcohol. In the post, it is described as having an "exquisite balance" with neither hops nor malt standing out too much. At KARAKURI, it is served on nitro, which is the key to its creamy, smooth mouthfeel.
- Osaru IPA / Minoh Beer (Osaka)
Minoh Beer’s standard IPA. It is characterized by a crisp flavor with aroma brought out strongly through the use of five kinds of American hops. It is a quintessential beer that balances a satisfying body with easy drinkability.
In addition to craft beer, KARAKURI also serves sake and natural wine, along with creative dishes centered on oden. The appeal lies in its calm basement-first-floor space, where each glass can be appreciated carefully. Whether you want to enjoy the bitter smoothly or take in the hop aroma of the IPA, this is a highly polished tap lineup that works perfectly as your first stop in Kanda.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTomorrow, March 20, KARAKURI in Kanda is doing a simultaneous tap of two Minoh beers. That's a night worth talking about.
MugiWhat, two at once!? And it's a place for oden and craft beer too? That's way too much information!
Hop BroFirst up is Nice Bitter (Nitro), 3.5% alcohol, light and easy, with a beautifully balanced mix of hops and malt.
MugiWait, that "Nitro" means it's poured with nitrogen, right? How is that different from carbonation?
Hop BroThe bubbles are finer than with carbonation, so it turns into a creamy mouthfeel. It becomes a bitter that goes down smoothly.
MugiOhhh! So it's basically a foam-mustache-making machine that leaves you with a beer moustache, right?
Hop BroMore or less! The other one, Osaru IPA, is the classic style with aroma and crispness from five kinds of American hops.
MugiFive kinds sounds luxurious! And if it's not too heavy, that's what they mean by an IPA you never get tired of drinking.
Hop BroExactly, and the standard order is bitter first, then IPA. In the calm basement space, it's perfect as your first stop in Kanda.
MugiJust imagining it is amazing... having some oden while slowly comparing the beers sounds like total victory.
Hop BroTonight's decided then. Let's head to KARAKURI for a two-pronged attack of nitro and IPA.
MugiI'm in, I'm in! I'll start with Nice Bitter, hop brother will take Osaru IPA, and then we'll end up getting refills of both!
