Two New Shiga Kogen Beer Kegs Opened at Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa; Minoh Beer and Kyoto Brewing Also on Tap
Chiitoko Shoten, “The Shop for Dagashi, Beer, and Coffee” in Shimosuwa Town, Nagano, announced two new Shiga Kogen Beer kegs on tap in its May 17 business hours. Inside the shop, you can enjoy rotating draft beers alongside dagashi, coffee, and lemonade.
Hop BroAt Chiitoko Shoten, “The Shop for Dagashi, Beer, and Coffee” in Shimosuwa, 2 new kegs on tap just arrived. Going straight from the dagashi shelf into draft beer is pretty interesting, isn’t it?
MugiWhoa! So it’s a straight line from dagashi to beer!? That’s like the dream of childhood and the reality of adulthood combining!
Hop BroThe main star this time is Shiga Kogen Beer’s from scratch. As a blond ale, it has a soft malt character, and finishes with a crisp bitterness. It’s a really clean pour.
MugiWhat makes a blond ale blond? Is it because it looks golden? Or are we talking about Mugi’s hairstyle?
Hop BroIt’s the image of a light color. It drinks lightly, but there’s a proper malt sweetness, and a gentle bitterness supports it from behind. In more technical terms, it’s an elegant, balanced beer.
MugiI get it! Then the other keg, Kind of Gold, sounds sparkly just from the name, right? I have a feeling it’s coming in loud and flashy!
Hop BroWell, this one is a collaboration between Shiga Kogen Beer, Dogfish Head, and Oxbow, and it’s an IPA made with rice and honey. It has citrus character, a fresh green bitterness that stretches through, and a dry finish.
MugiWait, an IPA with honey!? It sounds sweet, but it’s dry? My brain can’t handle this! But that makes me want to drink it even more!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, there were four draft beers in total that day, including Minoh Beer’s Spring Lager and Kyoto Brewing’s Summer Whim. They even added a note saying it might appeal to people who like Shiga Kogen’s “Sono Ju,” so you can tell the shop is seriously backing its favorites.
MugiHaving spring lager and summer vibes at the same time is such a season-glitch, in the best way! If there are dagashi and scones too, I’d want to stay there all day!
Hop BroThere’s coffee and lemonade too, so it naturally connects from a daytime break to a drink. It’s a really convenient place, whether you’re dropping by while sightseeing in Shimosuwa or casually stopping in for a drink as a local.
MugiI can’t take it anymore, I want to drink right now! First I’d settle in with from scratch, then go wow with Kind of Gold!
Draft Lineup Updated at a Shimosuwa “Shop”
Chiitoko Shoten, “The Shop for Dagashi, Beer, and Coffee” in Shimosuwa Town, Suwa District, Nagano Prefecture, announced that it would be open on Sunday, May 17, from 10:00 to 22:00, and also shared news of an update to its draft beer lineup. As its name suggests, it is a beer pub where you can casually enjoy dagashi and coffee, while the changing selection of craft beer is also one of its highlights.
In that day’s post, the shop introduced “2 new kegs on tap”: Shiga Kogen Beer’s “from scratch” and the Shiga Kogen Beer × Dogfish Head × Oxbow collaboration “Kind of Gold.” The former was described as a blond ale with soft malt character and a crisp bitterness, while the latter is an IPA made with rice and honey, featuring citrus notes, grassy bitterness, and a dry finish.
The draft beers listed for the day were:
- Spring Lager 5.0% / Minoh Beer
- Summer Whim 4.5% / Kyoto Brewing
- from scratch 5.0% / Shiga Kogen Beer
- Kind of Gold 8.0% / Shiga Kogen Beer × Dogfish Head × Oxbow
The post also included a comment that it would likely appeal to fans of Shiga Kogen Beer’s “Sono Ju.”
Beyond beer, the shop also offers dagashi, shortbread, banana bread, scones, brownies, and sausage rolls. With coffee and lemonade as well, it is set up for everything from a daytime break to a drink later in the evening. The announcement also noted usage rules such as allowing food and drinks purchased from nearby shops to be brought in, payment by cash or PayPay, and use of the Yotsukado parking lot.
A place in Shimosuwa where you can move straight from the dagashi shelf into craft beer. It seems like a shop worth following for its rotating taps, whether you stop by between sightseeing spots or relax there for a drink as a local.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Chiitoko Shoten, “The Shop for Dagashi, Beer, and Coffee” in Shimosuwa, 2 new kegs on tap just arrived. Going straight from the dagashi shelf into draft beer is pretty interesting, isn’t it?
MugiWhoa! So it’s a straight line from dagashi to beer!? That’s like the dream of childhood and the reality of adulthood combining!
Hop BroThe main star this time is Shiga Kogen Beer’s from scratch. As a blond ale, it has a soft malt character, and finishes with a crisp bitterness. It’s a really clean pour.
MugiWhat makes a blond ale blond? Is it because it looks golden? Or are we talking about Mugi’s hairstyle?
Hop BroIt’s the image of a light color. It drinks lightly, but there’s a proper malt sweetness, and a gentle bitterness supports it from behind. In more technical terms, it’s an elegant, balanced beer.
MugiI get it! Then the other keg, Kind of Gold, sounds sparkly just from the name, right? I have a feeling it’s coming in loud and flashy!
Hop BroWell, this one is a collaboration between Shiga Kogen Beer, Dogfish Head, and Oxbow, and it’s an IPA made with rice and honey. It has citrus character, a fresh green bitterness that stretches through, and a dry finish.
MugiWait, an IPA with honey!? It sounds sweet, but it’s dry? My brain can’t handle this! But that makes me want to drink it even more!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, there were four draft beers in total that day, including Minoh Beer’s Spring Lager and Kyoto Brewing’s Summer Whim. They even added a note saying it might appeal to people who like Shiga Kogen’s “Sono Ju,” so you can tell the shop is seriously backing its favorites.
MugiHaving spring lager and summer vibes at the same time is such a season-glitch, in the best way! If there are dagashi and scones too, I’d want to stay there all day!
Hop BroThere’s coffee and lemonade too, so it naturally connects from a daytime break to a drink. It’s a really convenient place, whether you’re dropping by while sightseeing in Shimosuwa or casually stopping in for a drink as a local.
MugiI can’t take it anymore, I want to drink right now! First I’d settle in with from scratch, then go wow with Kind of Gold!
