BEER NOVA Announces 22 Draft Beers for Sunday Service on April 19
Urawa beer pub BEER NOVA posted its service notice for Sunday, April 19, from 11:30 to 22:00. Centered on Saitama breweries, the lineup includes 22 draft beers from Onidensetsu, Shiga Kogen, and breweries in Japan and abroad, making it a menu to enjoy alongside food.
Hop BroUrawa's BEER NOVA is lining up 22 draft beers for its Sunday service on April 19. It runs from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., so you can go from lunch straight through to a final drink.
MugiWhoa, 22 taps? Just looking at the menu feels like my memory is about to get put to the test!
Hop BroAnd the stars are the Saitama breweries: COEDO's Ruri, Chichibu Beer’s "Shirokuma Lv.7 ~Ripe...", and Bakuzokkoubo's "Cereal Box." That's a lineup full of local pride.
MugiHuh! But what is it about draft beer that's so great? Is it just me, or does beer somehow look way tastier the moment it comes from a keg?
Hop BroIt's not just you. Draft beer is all about freshness, and with beers like Onidensetsu's VIANOVA IPA and Shiga Kogen on the list, you can even enjoy how the aromas open up.
MugiBut IPA and pils just sound familiar without the difference really clicking for me. Which one should I drink so my brain doesn't get lost?
Hop BroVery roughly, IPA tends to put the hop character up front, while pils is crisp and easy to drink. So a good flow would be to reset with Hopkotan's New Generation Pils and then go bold with Nanjo Shinshu Beer's IPA.
MugiWhat is that, a tasting trap? And names like "Red Ogre Red Ale" and "Bloody Orca" sound so strong I might get tipsy just from the photos!
Hop BroExactly, and then you also get Blue Magic's Setsuna no Mai, Fremont's "B-Bomb ~ Coconut Edition," and Minoh Beer’s imperial stout, so the range stretches from IPA all the way to stout.
MugiAnd the food is jingisukan and nachos, right? They're clearly ready to take on the personality of the beer. My stomach is already lining up first!
Hop BroThat's exactly what makes BEER NOVA feel like BEER NOVA. The strength is that you can enjoy everything paired with food. Tonight in Urawa, it feels like one drink will turn into two, then three before you know it.
MugiYeah, it's totally the right answer for Sunday. I'll start with Ruri and finish with a rich stout!
Hop BroThat's settled. Then tonight in Urawa, let's make it a night of tasting side by side.
BEER NOVA is a beer pub in the east exit area of Urawa Station. The venue's website says it has 35 seats and offers lunch service, making it easy to use for anything from a daytime pint to a full meal. In an Instagram post on Sunday, April 19, the shop announced its hours from 11:30 to 22:00 along with that day's tap list.
This time, the lineup features 22 beers. Among the Saitama breweries, COEDO Brewery's "Ruri," Chichibu Beer’s "Shirokuma Lv.7 ~Ripe...," and Bakuzokkoubo Microbrewery’s tap and "Cereal Box" stand out. Alongside local breweries, there are a range of distinctive labels: Onidensetsu's "VIANOVA IPA," "Red Ogre Red Ale," and "Sweet Berry"; Shiga Kogen's "Baby Blonde Miyama" and "Pale Ale"; Nanjo Shinshu Beer’s "IPA"; Hopkotan Brewing's "New Generation Pils"; and Kinshachi Beer’s "Bloody Orca."
Also on tap are Blue Magic's "Setsuna no Mai," Revolution's "Freedom of Speech," Chakanut's "Kelsch," Knee Deep's "Slow Mo IPA," "Bodhisafa IPA," "Midnight Hoppiness," and "Stoutter," Sound's "Tripel Entendre," Fremont's "B-Bomb ~ Coconut Edition," and Minoh Beer’s "Imperial Stout ~ Hand Pump ver." The range spans IPA, pilsner, stout, and kölsch, making it easy to set up a tasting lineup.
The food menu also includes many dishes that pair well with beer, such as thick-cut jingisukan, Ezo deer roast, special juicy tandoori chicken, Margherita pizza, and nachos. It is a Sunday service very much in BEER NOVA's style, where you can enjoy the character of each draft beer together with the food.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroUrawa's BEER NOVA is lining up 22 draft beers for its Sunday service on April 19. It runs from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., so you can go from lunch straight through to a final drink.
MugiWhoa, 22 taps? Just looking at the menu feels like my memory is about to get put to the test!
Hop BroAnd the stars are the Saitama breweries: COEDO's Ruri, Chichibu Beer’s "Shirokuma Lv.7 ~Ripe...", and Bakuzokkoubo's "Cereal Box." That's a lineup full of local pride.
MugiHuh! But what is it about draft beer that's so great? Is it just me, or does beer somehow look way tastier the moment it comes from a keg?
Hop BroIt's not just you. Draft beer is all about freshness, and with beers like Onidensetsu's VIANOVA IPA and Shiga Kogen on the list, you can even enjoy how the aromas open up.
MugiBut IPA and pils just sound familiar without the difference really clicking for me. Which one should I drink so my brain doesn't get lost?
Hop BroVery roughly, IPA tends to put the hop character up front, while pils is crisp and easy to drink. So a good flow would be to reset with Hopkotan's New Generation Pils and then go bold with Nanjo Shinshu Beer's IPA.
MugiWhat is that, a tasting trap? And names like "Red Ogre Red Ale" and "Bloody Orca" sound so strong I might get tipsy just from the photos!
Hop BroExactly, and then you also get Blue Magic's Setsuna no Mai, Fremont's "B-Bomb ~ Coconut Edition," and Minoh Beer’s imperial stout, so the range stretches from IPA all the way to stout.
MugiAnd the food is jingisukan and nachos, right? They're clearly ready to take on the personality of the beer. My stomach is already lining up first!
Hop BroThat's exactly what makes BEER NOVA feel like BEER NOVA. The strength is that you can enjoy everything paired with food. Tonight in Urawa, it feels like one drink will turn into two, then three before you know it.
MugiYeah, it's totally the right answer for Sunday. I'll start with Ruri and finish with a rich stout!
Hop BroThat's settled. Then tonight in Urawa, let's make it a night of tasting side by side.
