Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa posts a June 6 lineup with Oni-Shibori Lager and three more drafts
Chiitoko Shoten, a dagashi, beer, and coffee shop in Shimosuwa, Nagano, shared its June 6 service notice on Instagram. The draft list featured four beers, led by Oni-Shibori Lager alongside releases from Shiga Kogen Beer, Ise Kadoya Brewery, and Kyoto Brewing.
Hop BroToday's topic is Chiitoko Shoten's tap update in Shimosuwa. On June 6, they’re pouring four beers on draft and staying open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
MugiWait, what? Candy, beer, and coffee in one shop? That’s too much power for a single storefront!
Hop BroThat’s exactly the charm. The headline pour is Oni Shibori Lager, a collab between Isekadoya Brewery and Oni Densetsu Beer, built as a lager with a West Coast pilsner mindset.
MugiWhat does West Coast pilsner mindset even mean? The beer has a philosophy now?
Hop BroBasically, it keeps the crisp drinkability of a lager but pushes the hop character a bit more. And because it uses first-run wort only, the flavor stays clean and tidy without extra muddiness.
MugiOoh, and the notes say citrus and white grape aromas? That sounds super fresh. A lager, but dressed like it has plans tonight.
Hop BroThe rest of the lineup is solid too: Shiga Kogen Beer’s KASUMI at 4.5%, Isekadoya’s Sour IPA Strawberry & Raspberry, and Kyoto Brewing’s Juichi Juichi Juichi~TOI TOI TO~ at 8.0%.
MugiTOI TOI TO at 8.0% suddenly sounds like the final boss. One candy snack too many and I’d be giving inspirational speeches to strangers.
Hop BroAnd it’s not just sit-down drinking either. They also mention takeaway drinks and baked goods, so it really feels like easygoing beer time in Shimosuwa done right.
MugiThat settles it. I want to start with a glass of Oni Shibori Lager and snack my way through the rest. Just reading this made me want a beer immediately!
June 6 lineup
Chiitoko Shoten, located in Odamachi Shimo 3217-5 in Shimosuwa, Nagano, posted that it would be open on Saturday, June 6, from 10:00 to 22:00. The shop described the day as one where guests could relax inside and also take drinks and baked sweets to go.
The headline beer was Oni-Shibori Lager (5.0%) from Ise Kadoya Brewery × Onidensetsu Beer. The post describes it as a West Coast pilsner-style lager brewed with only the first runnings of wort, offering a clean finish, a crisp bitterness, and bright citrus and white-grape-like aromas.
The rest of the draft lineup was:
- KASUMI (4.5%) / Shiga Kogen Beer
- Sour IPA ~Strawberry & Raspberry (6.5%) / Ise Kadoya Brewery
- Eleven Eleven Eleven ~TOI TOI TO~ (8.0%) / Kyoto Brewing
Chiitoko Shoten’s appeal is its mix of dagashi, craft beer, and coffee in one casual space. It is the kind of place where a quick pint, a beer-and-snack pairing, or a laid-back tasting stop all fit naturally into a Shimosuwa visit.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is Chiitoko Shoten's tap update in Shimosuwa. On June 6, they’re pouring four beers on draft and staying open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
MugiWait, what? Candy, beer, and coffee in one shop? That’s too much power for a single storefront!
Hop BroThat’s exactly the charm. The headline pour is Oni Shibori Lager, a collab between Isekadoya Brewery and Oni Densetsu Beer, built as a lager with a West Coast pilsner mindset.
MugiWhat does West Coast pilsner mindset even mean? The beer has a philosophy now?
Hop BroBasically, it keeps the crisp drinkability of a lager but pushes the hop character a bit more. And because it uses first-run wort only, the flavor stays clean and tidy without extra muddiness.
MugiOoh, and the notes say citrus and white grape aromas? That sounds super fresh. A lager, but dressed like it has plans tonight.
Hop BroThe rest of the lineup is solid too: Shiga Kogen Beer’s KASUMI at 4.5%, Isekadoya’s Sour IPA Strawberry & Raspberry, and Kyoto Brewing’s Juichi Juichi Juichi~TOI TOI TO~ at 8.0%.
MugiTOI TOI TO at 8.0% suddenly sounds like the final boss. One candy snack too many and I’d be giving inspirational speeches to strangers.
Hop BroAnd it’s not just sit-down drinking either. They also mention takeaway drinks and baked goods, so it really feels like easygoing beer time in Shimosuwa done right.
MugiThat settles it. I want to start with a glass of Oni Shibori Lager and snack my way through the rest. Just reading this made me want a beer immediately!
