BEER HUNTING URAWA to Tap Shiga Kogen's Africa Pale Ale and Shadow on May 1
On Friday, May 1, BEER HUNTING URAWA will be open from 17:00 to 23:30 and has updated its tap list, including real ale served with a hand pump. Shiga Kogen Beer’s Africa Pale Ale and U.B.P BREWERY’s Shadow Real Ale ver. are on the lineup, making it a great place in Kita-Urawa to enjoy a wide range of Japanese craft beer.
Hop BroToday's tap update at BEER HUNTING URAWA is hot. On Friday, May 1, it's open from 17:00 to 23:30, so it's one of those days when you can really take your time with Japanese craft beer in Kita-Urawa.
MugiWhat! They have that much on tap in Kita-Urawa? And with that calm, wood-toned interior, it feels like they're practically inviting you in to drink from the entrance!
Hop BroExactly. The big highlight is the double real-ale lineup on the hand pump. The point is that Shiga Kogen Beer’s Africa Pale Ale and U.B.P BREWERY’s Shadow Real Ale ver. are on the list together.
MugiWhat's real ale? How is it different from regular beer? Serving it with a hand pump sounds like a lot of work!
Hop BroSimply put, instead of being forcefully pushed out with carbon dioxide, it's poured gently using air pressure. That gives it a softer aroma and mouthfeel, and a dark ale like Shadow is well suited to drinking at a relaxed pace.
MugiI see. So Shadow is a beer you can sip at a relaxed pace. It has a cool name, but a gentle personality!
Hop BroOn top of that, they also have their own brewed Kick Off Pils, Step Over, and Bombonera. From pilsner to IPA, hazy SIPA, and saison, it's a lineup that really shows the range of U.B.P BREWERY.
MugiWhat is that, it sounds like a soccer match just from the names! And now there’s Cat's Drink and even Rockin' Monkey IPA too? There's so much information my brain can't keep up!
Hop BroThat's part of the fun: distinctive brews from all over Japan are all gathered here at once. There are saisons, honey ales, and fruit IPAs too, so whether you're here for one light drink or a full tasting, it's a lineup that works for both.
MugiAnd they even have lemon sours, oni-oroshi sours, and a chef's assorted appetizer plate, right? My stomach is already entering the venue before the beer does!
Hop BroExactly. Since they also have food and the liquor-shop corner, it's nice that you can drink, choose, and take something home. I'm also curious about the May Sunday Roast and Nose Curry days, so this is definitely the kind of place that makes both of us want to go.
MugiYeah, it's decided for today! I want to start with the Africa Pale Ale and wind down with Shadow!
On Friday, May 1, BEER HUNTING URAWA will be open from 17:00 to 23:30. With food last order at 22:45 and drinks last order at 23:00, the wood-toned interior near the west exit of Kita-Urawa Station was stocked with craft beers from all over Japan. The calm, lodge-like atmosphere is part of what makes this place ideal for taking your time and drinking slowly.
The highlight of the day is the update to the hand-pumped real ales. In addition to Shiga Kogen Beer’s Africa Pale Ale, U.B.P BREWERY (Urawa)’s Shadow Real Ale ver. has arrived. The dark ale Shadow is presented as a beer you can "sip at a relaxed pace," making it well suited to a slow, contemplative drinking style.
The tap list also included U.B.P BREWERY’s own brewed Kick Off Pils, Step Over, and Bombonera. Other selections included Cat's Drink (Ise Kadoya Beer), OTAMA SAISON (HOPDOG BREWING), Rockin' Monkey IPA (Minoh Beer), Earl Grey (Johana Brewery), HAOTO, and YAMASACHI 1-Year Aged ver. (both from Brasserie Knot), offering a broad range from pilsner and IPA to hazy SIPA, saison, honey ale, and fruit IPA.
The non-beer options are also well stocked, with lemon sours made using non-wax lemons and oni-oroshi sours available. The food menu features items that are easy to snack on while drinking, such as a chef’s assorted appetizer plate, steamed shrimp tom yum salad, gizzard ethnic fried chicken, Sichuan-style drool chicken, and various shumai. The liquor-shop corner is also operating, so one of the nice touches is that you can choose a favorite beer to take home.
The May business schedule also includes Sunday Roast and Nose Curry days, so the experience changes depending on when you visit. Anchored by Japanese craft beer, it is a spot well suited to sitting down for a meal and enjoying a serious drink.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's tap update at BEER HUNTING URAWA is hot. On Friday, May 1, it's open from 17:00 to 23:30, so it's one of those days when you can really take your time with Japanese craft beer in Kita-Urawa.
MugiWhat! They have that much on tap in Kita-Urawa? And with that calm, wood-toned interior, it feels like they're practically inviting you in to drink from the entrance!
Hop BroExactly. The big highlight is the double real-ale lineup on the hand pump. The point is that Shiga Kogen Beer’s Africa Pale Ale and U.B.P BREWERY’s Shadow Real Ale ver. are on the list together.
MugiWhat's real ale? How is it different from regular beer? Serving it with a hand pump sounds like a lot of work!
Hop BroSimply put, instead of being forcefully pushed out with carbon dioxide, it's poured gently using air pressure. That gives it a softer aroma and mouthfeel, and a dark ale like Shadow is well suited to drinking at a relaxed pace.
MugiI see. So Shadow is a beer you can sip at a relaxed pace. It has a cool name, but a gentle personality!
Hop BroOn top of that, they also have their own brewed Kick Off Pils, Step Over, and Bombonera. From pilsner to IPA, hazy SIPA, and saison, it's a lineup that really shows the range of U.B.P BREWERY.
MugiWhat is that, it sounds like a soccer match just from the names! And now there’s Cat's Drink and even Rockin' Monkey IPA too? There's so much information my brain can't keep up!
Hop BroThat's part of the fun: distinctive brews from all over Japan are all gathered here at once. There are saisons, honey ales, and fruit IPAs too, so whether you're here for one light drink or a full tasting, it's a lineup that works for both.
MugiAnd they even have lemon sours, oni-oroshi sours, and a chef's assorted appetizer plate, right? My stomach is already entering the venue before the beer does!
Hop BroExactly. Since they also have food and the liquor-shop corner, it's nice that you can drink, choose, and take something home. I'm also curious about the May Sunday Roast and Nose Curry days, so this is definitely the kind of place that makes both of us want to go.
MugiYeah, it's decided for today! I want to start with the Africa Pale Ale and wind down with Shadow!
