Three New Taps Open at Ikebukuro's vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR, Including Hop Kotan Brewing's "upopo"
At the beer pub vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR in Ikebukuro's east exit area, three new draft beers have been tapped, including Hop Kotan Brewing's "upopo." With a lineup centered on West Coast IPA, hazy IPA, and pilsner, the bar's 20 taps offer a wide range of flavors to enjoy.
Hop BroAt vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR in Ikebukuro's east exit area, three new kegs have been tapped. And this time it's a West Coast IPA, a hazy IPA, and a pilsner, so it's fun because they feel like three siblings with very different personalities.
MugiWhoa! Three kinds tapped at once means it's basically a festival the moment you walk in! It's the kind of happy problem where you can't decide what to drink first.
Hop BroFirst up is TOKYO ALE WORKS' Vital Drop IPA. It's a West Coast IPA with tropical flavors, citrus aroma, and a moderate dank character, so it has a really solid structure.
MugiDank character? What even is that! Does dank character mean they put thick miso into the beer? It somehow sounds sporty too!
Hop BroNo, no, there's nothing like that in it. It refers to something like a wet hop character, an expression that suggests grassy or resinous notes. It's not just flashy sweetness; that crisp, tight finish is what makes West Coast styles feel so good.
MugiI see! So Devil Craft's Patriot Crush must be the fluffy opposite? Even the name sounds like it comes with a huge delicious punch!
Hop BroExactly. This is a juicy hazy IPA, the kind that puts fruity aroma and flavor right up front. Including the hazy look, it's all about enjoying the hop juice-like character.
MugiWow, just hearing full of juice-like character makes me want to drink it! But the Hop Kotan Brewing one at the end really catches my eye. upopo is such a cute name!
Hop BroThat one is a light pilsner. It has a nice balance of refreshing hop aroma and malt, and it's the kind of beer that wins with drinkability rather than flash. It's one of those beers that gets steadily more delicious.
MugiAnd with a 20-tap lineup inside, the fun of choosing is basically endless! If they've got everything from IPA to lager to stout, then you just have to sit down with friends and make it a meeting over drinks.
Hop BroIt's open from 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays too, so having a drink early is great as well. Pair the three beers with some chicken breast ham or aglio e olio, and it has to be happiness.
MugiYeah, this isn't even just a candidate for tonight's drink anymore. I can already see the future where we eat and drink in Ikebukuro and suddenly realize we've looked at every tap!
At the beer specialty shop "vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR" near Ikebukuro East Exit, three new draft beers have been connected. On Saturdays, the bar opens at 3:00 p.m., making it a place where you can start drinking seriously early in the weekend, which feels very true to this spot.
This time's new taps are TOKYO ALE WORKS' "Vital Drop IPA," Devil Craft's "Patriot Crush," and Hop Kotan Brewing's "upopo."
"Vital Drop IPA" is a West Coast IPA characterized by tropical notes, a subtle citrus aroma, and a well-balanced dank character. "Patriot Crush" is a hazy IPA that puts juicy, fruity aromas and flavors front and center. "upopo" is a pilsner whose appeal lies in the balance between refreshing hop aroma and a light malt profile, making it a good choice for people who want to enjoy drinkability more than flashiness.
In addition, the bar's 20-tap lineup includes two original vivo! x CYCAD BREWING collaboration beers, Inkhorn Brewing's hazy pale ale, Ise Kadoya Brewery's red ale, Be Easy Brewing's milk stout, draft Guinness, and Heartland. With everything from IPA to lager, saison, cider, and stout, it's an easy setup for side-by-side comparisons according to your preferences.
The food lineup also includes dishes that pair well with beer, such as chicken breast ham with avocado sour cream sauce, German potato salad, Spanish-style omelet with zucchini and potatoes, oyster and okra oil marinade, and clams with lemon aglio e olio. While sampling the three newly arrived hop-forward beers, it's a place where you'd want to take your time and enjoy a meal as well.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR in Ikebukuro's east exit area, three new kegs have been tapped. And this time it's a West Coast IPA, a hazy IPA, and a pilsner, so it's fun because they feel like three siblings with very different personalities.
MugiWhoa! Three kinds tapped at once means it's basically a festival the moment you walk in! It's the kind of happy problem where you can't decide what to drink first.
Hop BroFirst up is TOKYO ALE WORKS' Vital Drop IPA. It's a West Coast IPA with tropical flavors, citrus aroma, and a moderate dank character, so it has a really solid structure.
MugiDank character? What even is that! Does dank character mean they put thick miso into the beer? It somehow sounds sporty too!
Hop BroNo, no, there's nothing like that in it. It refers to something like a wet hop character, an expression that suggests grassy or resinous notes. It's not just flashy sweetness; that crisp, tight finish is what makes West Coast styles feel so good.
MugiI see! So Devil Craft's Patriot Crush must be the fluffy opposite? Even the name sounds like it comes with a huge delicious punch!
Hop BroExactly. This is a juicy hazy IPA, the kind that puts fruity aroma and flavor right up front. Including the hazy look, it's all about enjoying the hop juice-like character.
MugiWow, just hearing full of juice-like character makes me want to drink it! But the Hop Kotan Brewing one at the end really catches my eye. upopo is such a cute name!
Hop BroThat one is a light pilsner. It has a nice balance of refreshing hop aroma and malt, and it's the kind of beer that wins with drinkability rather than flash. It's one of those beers that gets steadily more delicious.
MugiAnd with a 20-tap lineup inside, the fun of choosing is basically endless! If they've got everything from IPA to lager to stout, then you just have to sit down with friends and make it a meeting over drinks.
Hop BroIt's open from 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays too, so having a drink early is great as well. Pair the three beers with some chicken breast ham or aglio e olio, and it has to be happiness.
MugiYeah, this isn't even just a candidate for tonight's drink anymore. I can already see the future where we eat and drink in Ikebukuro and suddenly realize we've looked at every tap!
