Shibuya Dogenzaka's Taki〜AKANE〜 taps Shiga Kogen Beer "Miyama Blonde" on April 24
The beer pub "Taki〜AKANE〜JapaneseBeer&SakeDining" in Shibuya's Dogenzaka announced its April 24 hours. On draft, it newly taps Shiga Kogen Beer "Miyama Blonde," serving three beers alongside Shirohonoka and Bay Dark.
Hop BroShibuya Dogenzaka's Taki〜AKANE〜 updated its taps on April 24. The draft lineup is White Honoka, Miyama Blonde, and Bay Dark, so it's a pretty wide-ranging selection.
MugiWhoa! So it's only three kinds, but they're full of personality? Today sounds fun, with both lighter and more robust options!
Hop BroThe one to watch is definitely Shiga Kogen Beer Miyama Blonde. It is inspired by Belgian saison, and what's interesting is that it is brewed with homegrown sake rice, Miyamanishiki, and homegrown hops, Shinshu Wase.
MugiWhat is that! What is a saison anyway? It sounds stylish, but I honestly don't really get it...
Hop BroBroadly speaking, saison is a fragrant, refreshing style of beer. Miyama Blonde has a lemon-like hop aroma, and even at 7% ABV it drinks lightly, which is the point.
MugiHuh, 7% and still refreshing? That's kind of unfair, isn't it? It really does sound easy to drink, but I bet it sneaks up on you later...
Hop BroAnd what's more, it pairs really well with Japanese food. If you match it with white fish or drinking snacks, the aroma and umami connect smoothly, and it should go really well with the restaurant's dishes.
MugiOh, then I want to go with fresh fish! Captain Ishikawa's hachibiki and buri alone are enough to make me hungry...
Hop BroThat day also has plenty of fresh fish from Captain Ishikawa. With charcoal grilling, tempura, and vinegared miso dishes, plus snacks like iburigakko with sake-lees cream cheese, it's perfect for a day when you want to drink slowly.
MugiWhat is that, heaven! The drinking snacks are too strong, and they're clearly trying to make you keep drinking beer... This is definitely going to be a long stay!
Hop BroAnd for the first two hours after opening, there's Akane Happy Time with 100 yen off. Being able to drink slowly like that right in the middle of Shibuya is so like Taki〜AKANE〜.
MugiAlright, decision made! April 24 is tap day, so I want to start with Miyama Blonde and then finish up with fish and drinking snacks for a mellow end!
The April 24 tap list has been updated
"Taki〜AKANE〜JapaneseBeer&SakeDining" in Shibuya Dogenzaka announced that it will be open on Thursday, April 24, from 5:00 p.m. to midnight. For the first two hours after opening, it also offers its signature "Akane Happy Time," where drinks are 100 yen off the regular price.
The draft lineup for the day consists of three beers: Sapporo Beer Shirohonoka, Shiga Kogen Beer Miyama Blonde, and Yokohama Bay Brewing Bay Dark. It is a well-rounded lineup, ranging from easy-drinking options to beers with a fuller flavor.
The spotlight is on Shiga Kogen Beer "Miyama Blonde"
The newly tapped "Miyama Blonde" is a beer inspired by Belgian saison, brewed with homegrown sake rice "Miyamanishiki" and homegrown hops "Shinshu Wase." It is described as having a lemon-like hop aroma, a refreshing drinkability that does not betray its 7% alcohol content, and a subtle balance of sweetness. It is also said to pair well with Japanese cuisine, making it easy to imagine alongside the restaurant's dishes.
The food centers on fresh fish and drinking snacks
That day also features a strong selection of fresh fish delivered by Captain Ishikawa. Large hachibiki, buri, red sea bream, octopus, umeiro, grunt, and kitsunedai are lined up, along with seasonal dishes such as charcoal grilling, tempura, and vinegared miso dressing. Other items include iburigakko with sake-lees cream cheese, firefly squid and udo with vinegared miso, fried oysters, and delicacies such as ume suisho and oyster shiokara, all of which are snacks that make you want to keep drinking beer slowly.
The restaurant, which champions "Japanese craft beer and sake," sits in the heart of Shibuya's nightlife district, yet it is the kind of place that suits slow, attentive drinking. It is a good choice for a night when you want to follow the character of each tap while pairing the beers with fresh fish and drinking snacks.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroShibuya Dogenzaka's Taki〜AKANE〜 updated its taps on April 24. The draft lineup is White Honoka, Miyama Blonde, and Bay Dark, so it's a pretty wide-ranging selection.
MugiWhoa! So it's only three kinds, but they're full of personality? Today sounds fun, with both lighter and more robust options!
Hop BroThe one to watch is definitely Shiga Kogen Beer Miyama Blonde. It is inspired by Belgian saison, and what's interesting is that it is brewed with homegrown sake rice, Miyamanishiki, and homegrown hops, Shinshu Wase.
MugiWhat is that! What is a saison anyway? It sounds stylish, but I honestly don't really get it...
Hop BroBroadly speaking, saison is a fragrant, refreshing style of beer. Miyama Blonde has a lemon-like hop aroma, and even at 7% ABV it drinks lightly, which is the point.
MugiHuh, 7% and still refreshing? That's kind of unfair, isn't it? It really does sound easy to drink, but I bet it sneaks up on you later...
Hop BroAnd what's more, it pairs really well with Japanese food. If you match it with white fish or drinking snacks, the aroma and umami connect smoothly, and it should go really well with the restaurant's dishes.
MugiOh, then I want to go with fresh fish! Captain Ishikawa's hachibiki and buri alone are enough to make me hungry...
Hop BroThat day also has plenty of fresh fish from Captain Ishikawa. With charcoal grilling, tempura, and vinegared miso dishes, plus snacks like iburigakko with sake-lees cream cheese, it's perfect for a day when you want to drink slowly.
MugiWhat is that, heaven! The drinking snacks are too strong, and they're clearly trying to make you keep drinking beer... This is definitely going to be a long stay!
Hop BroAnd for the first two hours after opening, there's Akane Happy Time with 100 yen off. Being able to drink slowly like that right in the middle of Shibuya is so like Taki〜AKANE〜.
MugiAlright, decision made! April 24 is tap day, so I want to start with Miyama Blonde and then finish up with fish and drinking snacks for a mellow end!
