FLORA FERMENTATION’s Cockatrice Pours at TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa
TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa’s October 16 tap list features Cockatrice, a 7.0% Hazy IPA from FLORA FERMENTATION. The beer combines tropical mango and melon notes with bright citrus aromas for a juicy, full-flavored pour.
Hop BroHere’s a great new tap in Shimokitazawa: TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa has FLORA FERMENTATION’s Hazy IPA “Cockatrice.”
MugiWhoa, Cockatrice—as in the mythical beast? That name sounds fierce. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s named after the legendary creature with a rooster top and serpent body. The beer is 7.0% ABV, but it’s more juicy than intimidating.
MugiI thought Hazy IPA meant cloudy and super bitter—like a hop punch to the face.
Hop BroIt is cloudy, but Cockatrice is 21 IBU. IBU measures bitterness, so this one is built for fruit over bitterness.
MugiOh, nice! Even I might be able to handle that. So, what fruit does it taste like?
Hop BroThink mango and melon tropical notes, then a lively orange-like lift. Expect bright citrus aroma floating right up from the glass.
MugiIdaho 7, Mosaic, Cryo Citra… that is way too many hop names! Is this a beer or a wizard spell?
Hop BroThey layer several hops to create depth. Cryo is a hop product concentrated for aroma—so basically, it’s aroma stacked high.
MugiJust like its monster name, the aroma has multiple forms! Is the bar easy to visit?
Hop BroIt’s about three minutes from Shimokitazawa Station, with 19 rotating taps and small pours. If you love one, there’s growler takeaway too.
MugiAnd they allow outside food? Let’s plan a pairing for Cockatrice and go drink it fresh!
A tropical Hazy IPA from FLORA FERMENTATION
TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa is pouring FLORA FERMENTATION’s Cockatrice, listed on the tap menu dated October 16, 2026. This Hazy IPA weighs in at 7.0% ABV and is built around expressive tropical fruit character.
The beer offers impressions of mango and melon, followed by bright citrus aromas reminiscent of orange. Its hop bill includes Idaho 7, Mosaic, El Dorado, Cryo Citra, Peacharine, and Ekuanot. With an IBU of 21, Cockatrice emphasizes layered hop aroma, a smooth texture, and a juicy drinking profile rather than aggressive bitterness.
The name refers to the legendary cockatrice, a mythical creature with the upper body of a rooster and the lower body of a serpent. The beer’s combination of several hop varieties gives it a suitably distinctive character.
A convenient stop for draft beer in Shimokitazawa
TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa is a craft beer growler shop and beer pub located about three minutes from Shimokitazawa Station. Its 19 taps, focused mainly on Japanese craft beer, change regularly. Guests can enjoy freshly poured beer in the shop’s casual standing-bar area, or take their favorite beer home in a growler.
The shop has counter and table seating and welcomes food brought in from outside, making it easy to settle in with a glass of Cockatrice and explore a personal pairing. Tap availability can change, so checking the current list at the venue is recommended.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHere’s a great new tap in Shimokitazawa: TAP&GROWLER Shimokitazawa has FLORA FERMENTATION’s Hazy IPA “Cockatrice.”
MugiWhoa, Cockatrice—as in the mythical beast? That name sounds fierce. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s named after the legendary creature with a rooster top and serpent body. The beer is 7.0% ABV, but it’s more juicy than intimidating.
MugiI thought Hazy IPA meant cloudy and super bitter—like a hop punch to the face.
Hop BroIt is cloudy, but Cockatrice is 21 IBU. IBU measures bitterness, so this one is built for fruit over bitterness.
MugiOh, nice! Even I might be able to handle that. So, what fruit does it taste like?
Hop BroThink mango and melon tropical notes, then a lively orange-like lift. Expect bright citrus aroma floating right up from the glass.
MugiIdaho 7, Mosaic, Cryo Citra… that is way too many hop names! Is this a beer or a wizard spell?
Hop BroThey layer several hops to create depth. Cryo is a hop product concentrated for aroma—so basically, it’s aroma stacked high.
MugiJust like its monster name, the aroma has multiple forms! Is the bar easy to visit?
Hop BroIt’s about three minutes from Shimokitazawa Station, with 19 rotating taps and small pours. If you love one, there’s growler takeaway too.
MugiAnd they allow outside food? Let’s plan a pairing for Cockatrice and go drink it fresh!
