Beer Bar Festa Shimokitazawa Announces 11 Beers for April 11, Including Shiga Kogen's "Fresh Hop Grisette"
Beer Bar Festa (Festa) Shimokitazawa revealed its draft beer lineup for today in an Instagram post on April 11. Centered on a fresh tap opening from Shiga Kogen Beer, the lineup features 11 labels in total from Japan and abroad, making it a place where visitors can take their time and compare beers on a weekend night.
Hop BroIn the April 11 post, the draft beer lineup for today was announced. Beer Bar Festa in Shimokitazawa is putting together a pretty serious tap list, centered on a new Shiga Kogen opening.
MugiWhat, six domestic labels? And with the overseas beers included, that lineup is basically a little beer expo!
Hop BroExactly. There are 11 beers in total. The exciting part is that it includes Shiga Kogen's "Fresh Hop Grisette" and Isekadoya's "Fresh Pressed Beyond the Pacific."
MugiWhat is that! Grisette sounds strong just from the name, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroBroadly speaking, a grisette is a style that follows the saison family, with a light, dry profile. And this one uses fresh hops, so the key point is the green citrus character and refreshing finish.
MugiWait, the freshness from fresh hops makes that much of a difference? Just imagining green citrus already makes my throat feel cool!
Hop BroOn top of that, the spiciness from the saison yeast gives it more depth, so it's not just light and easy. As a beer for a warm day, it makes a lot of sense.
MugiThen I want to know about the other beers too! Cherry & Strawberry already sounds way too tasty just from the name!
Hop BroThe domestic lineup also has "Bonfire Dunkel" and "Hamburg's Black Mist," while the overseas side includes DDC!'s "Don de Lucan," plus Silver City's "Hefeweizen" and "Range West IPA." There's a wide range of flavors, so it's a fun lineup for tasting side by side.
MugiAnd it's on the 5th floor of the Daishin Building near Shimokitazawa Station, right? Drink beer, throw some darts, then drink again. That's completely a stay-awhile course!
Hop BroExactly. With unlimited darts, the "Beer Lovers' Society," and even house tournaments, it's strong as a beer pub where you can also play. And since it's open until 4 a.m. on weekends, this is definitely not just one drink and done.
MugiWow, open until 4 a.m. on weekends is amazing... I can totally imagine toasting with Fresh Hop Grisette and then ending up going all out on both darts and beer!
Beer Bar Festa (Festa) Shimokitazawa announced its "draft beer lineup for today" in a post on April 11, alongside its 6 p.m. opening time. A total of 11 beers were on offer, with 6 domestic labels and 5 imported ones. Shiga Kogen Beer's "Fresh Hop Grisette" and Isekadoya's "Fresh Pressed Beyond the Pacific" were also highlighted in the announcement.
Domestic
- Shiga Kogen Beer "Fresh Hop Grisette"
- Isekadoya "Fresh Pressed Beyond the Pacific"
- Setouchi "Cherry & Strawberry"
- Forest "Bonfire Dunkel"
- Repubrew "Hamburg's Black Mist"
- Heartland
Overseas
- DDC! "Don de Lucan"
- Burnt Mill "Diamond Lake"
- Silver City "Hefeweizen"
- Silver City "Range West IPA"
- Thornbridge "Double Green Mountain"
In the post, Shiga Kogen Beer's "Fresh Hop Grisette" was described as having the refreshing character of fresh hops, a greenish citrus note, and the spicy character typical of saison yeast. It was suggested as a beer for warmer days, and the shop noted that, because it was the weekend, opening hours would run until 4 a.m.
The shop is a beer pub on the 5th floor of the Daishin Building near Shimokitazawa Station, and it has a strong darts element in addition to beer. The post also mentioned unlimited darts play, the bi-monthly "Beer Lovers' Society," the Shimokitazawa darts exchange match, and house tournaments, suggesting a place where guests can stay for a long time while drinking craft beer. Even if you visit just for the beer, it is a spot where you can enjoy the extra entertainment as well.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIn the April 11 post, the draft beer lineup for today was announced. Beer Bar Festa in Shimokitazawa is putting together a pretty serious tap list, centered on a new Shiga Kogen opening.
MugiWhat, six domestic labels? And with the overseas beers included, that lineup is basically a little beer expo!
Hop BroExactly. There are 11 beers in total. The exciting part is that it includes Shiga Kogen's "Fresh Hop Grisette" and Isekadoya's "Fresh Pressed Beyond the Pacific."
MugiWhat is that! Grisette sounds strong just from the name, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroBroadly speaking, a grisette is a style that follows the saison family, with a light, dry profile. And this one uses fresh hops, so the key point is the green citrus character and refreshing finish.
MugiWait, the freshness from fresh hops makes that much of a difference? Just imagining green citrus already makes my throat feel cool!
Hop BroOn top of that, the spiciness from the saison yeast gives it more depth, so it's not just light and easy. As a beer for a warm day, it makes a lot of sense.
MugiThen I want to know about the other beers too! Cherry & Strawberry already sounds way too tasty just from the name!
Hop BroThe domestic lineup also has "Bonfire Dunkel" and "Hamburg's Black Mist," while the overseas side includes DDC!'s "Don de Lucan," plus Silver City's "Hefeweizen" and "Range West IPA." There's a wide range of flavors, so it's a fun lineup for tasting side by side.
MugiAnd it's on the 5th floor of the Daishin Building near Shimokitazawa Station, right? Drink beer, throw some darts, then drink again. That's completely a stay-awhile course!
Hop BroExactly. With unlimited darts, the "Beer Lovers' Society," and even house tournaments, it's strong as a beer pub where you can also play. And since it's open until 4 a.m. on weekends, this is definitely not just one drink and done.
MugiWow, open until 4 a.m. on weekends is amazing... I can totally imagine toasting with Fresh Hop Grisette and then ending up going all out on both darts and beer!
