BeerPub SCENT in Meguro lines up 8 beers from Japan, the U.S., and the U.K. for April 23
Meguro beer pub BeerPub SCENT has unveiled its tap lineup for April 23. In addition to the regular Heartland and Guinness, a total of eight beers, including Kanpai Brewing, Minoh Beer, and Vertere, are on tap. It opens at 18:00 and serves until 25:00.
Hop BroBeerPub SCENT in Meguro put out its April 23 taps, and the fact that it's 8 beers from Japan, the U.S., and the U.K. makes it really fun.
MugiWhoa, 8 varieties? And in Meguro, too? Isn't that lineup way too luxurious?!
Hop BroThe staples are `Heartland` and `Guinness`, so there's the安心感 of permanent taps; that's why you don't have to hesitate right from the start.
MugiHuh, what's an `Ordinary Bitter`? Isn't a bitter just something that's only bitter?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting: `Kizakabitter` is the kind that brings out malt richness more than bitterness, so the thickness of the grain is the star.
MugiNow I'm curious! And `DOGFISH HEAD x OXBOW x SHIGA KOGEN` sounds so collab-heavy just from the name alone!
Hop BroExactly. `Kind of Gold` is an `Imperial IPA`, with strong hops and body. It's the kind of beer that hits when you want something with real heft.
MugiWow, just the IPAs alone are `Osaru IPA`, `Trap Door Tang`, and `Harland West Coast IPA` - it's like a hop festival!
Hop BroAnd `Tang` is a `Hazy IPA`, so it leans into haze and juiciness, while `West Coast IPA` has a crisp, defined edge. I like that the flavor directions are so contrasting.
MugiWait, the last one, `Vertere Persica`, is a `Peach Gose`? Gose is that salty-sour style, right?
Hop BroThat's right. The peach fruit character layers with the acidity, so it's interesting even as a finisher, and the fact that they're open from `18:00` until `25:00` is great. It really makes you want one drink in Meguro tonight.
April 23 tap lineup
The lineup that BeerPub SCENT (1-6-15 Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo) announced on April 23 ranged widely from classics to more distinctive picks. In its post, `Heartland` and `Guinness` were listed as permanent offerings, alongside labels from Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Hours are `18:00` opening and `25:00` closing.
The lineup for the day is as follows.
- `Kanpai Brewing Kizakabitter / Ordinary Bitter`
- `DOGFISH HEAD x OXBOW x SHIGA KOGEN Kind of Gold / Imperial IPA`
- `Minoh Beer Osaru IPA / IPA`
- `Trap Door Tang / Hazy IPA`
- `Harland West Coast IPA`
- `Vertere Persica / Peach Gose`
What stands out in particular is the mix of collaboration beers like `DOGFISH HEAD x OXBOW x SHIGA KOGEN Kind of Gold` and a fruit-leaning sour such as `Vertere Persica` on the same list. From malt-forward beers like `Kizakabitter` and `Guinness` to hop-forward selections like `Tang` and `West Coast IPA`, the lineup makes it easy to think about the order in which to drink them, starting with the first glass and moving on from there.
In true Meguro beer-pub fashion, this is a lineup that lets you enjoy craft beer casually, while still covering the staples and giving you plenty to ponder over what to drink today. The appeal of this day is that you can choose across a wide range, from bitter to IPA, hazy, and gose, depending on your mood for beer.
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Hop BroBeerPub SCENT in Meguro put out its April 23 taps, and the fact that it's 8 beers from Japan, the U.S., and the U.K. makes it really fun.
MugiWhoa, 8 varieties? And in Meguro, too? Isn't that lineup way too luxurious?!
Hop BroThe staples are `Heartland` and `Guinness`, so there's the安心感 of permanent taps; that's why you don't have to hesitate right from the start.
MugiHuh, what's an `Ordinary Bitter`? Isn't a bitter just something that's only bitter?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting: `Kizakabitter` is the kind that brings out malt richness more than bitterness, so the thickness of the grain is the star.
MugiNow I'm curious! And `DOGFISH HEAD x OXBOW x SHIGA KOGEN` sounds so collab-heavy just from the name alone!
Hop BroExactly. `Kind of Gold` is an `Imperial IPA`, with strong hops and body. It's the kind of beer that hits when you want something with real heft.
MugiWow, just the IPAs alone are `Osaru IPA`, `Trap Door Tang`, and `Harland West Coast IPA` - it's like a hop festival!
Hop BroAnd `Tang` is a `Hazy IPA`, so it leans into haze and juiciness, while `West Coast IPA` has a crisp, defined edge. I like that the flavor directions are so contrasting.
MugiWait, the last one, `Vertere Persica`, is a `Peach Gose`? Gose is that salty-sour style, right?
Hop BroThat's right. The peach fruit character layers with the acidity, so it's interesting even as a finisher, and the fact that they're open from `18:00` until `25:00` is great. It really makes you want one drink in Meguro tonight.
