Golden Garden taps Kamado Brewery's "Kanko IPA," with Shiga Kogen's "SNOW MONKEY IPA" also on offer
At the beer pub "Golden Garden" in Hiroshima's Shintenchi, Kamado Brewery's "Kanko IPA" from Gifu has been newly tapped. Shiga Kogen Beer's "SNOW MONKEY IPA" and HIROSHIMA NEIGHBORLY BREWING's collaboration and bottled beers are also being highlighted.
Hop BroIn Hiroshima's Shintenchi, Golden Garden has a new tap open, and this time it's Kamado Brewery's "Kanko IPA" from Gifu. IPA fans shouldn't miss this one.
MugiWhat! Kanko IPA already sounds delicious! But does "kanko" mean sightseeing? Or kampo medicine?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. The post described it as woody, bitter, and with just the right amount of body. It feels like a nicely balanced IPA, with a woodsy aroma and bitterness that make it easy to keep drinking.
MugiHuh! I hear body a lot, but that's not about weight, right? It's like a beer's "build"?
Hop BroThat's basically right. It means the thickness of the drinking experience - whether it's neither too light nor too heavy, and whether the malt presence comes through. When bitterness rides on top of that, it really feels like an IPA.
MugiI see! And from the previous day, Shiga Kogen Beer's SNOW MONKEY IPA was tapped too, right? Just the name gets me hyped, and it sounds like even the monkeys are drinking it!
Hop BroExactly. It's being introduced as a Hazy with strong bitterness and haze. It nails both juiciness and a defined bitterness, so it's the kind of beer that hits the spot for people looking for a fuller IPA.
MugiWow, even though they're both IPAs, their characters are completely different! And there's also HNB RED IPA, so the Hiroshima flavor is strong too!
Hop BroExactly. There's still a small amount of the collaboration beer from HIROSHIMA NEIGHBORLY BREWING left, and the bottled "Rinki Sakuhen" has also come in, so the local brewery presence really stands out.
MugiAnd happy hour until 7 p.m.? That's way too strong a reason to drink! If there are snack platters and curry too, then staying a while is a sure thing.
Hop BroThey're open from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., and the tap lineup is only going to get fuller from here, so going now is actually the perfect timing. So, shall we start with Kanko IPA today?
MugiLet's go! I'm also curious about SNOW MONKEY IPA, and I want to enjoy everything from the first drink through the meal!
New tap at Golden Garden in Hiroshima
The beer pub "Golden Garden" in Hiroshima City’s Naka Ward, Shintenchi, updated its tap information in a post on May 7. The post mentioned operations during the latter half of Golden Week; although the number of taps was temporarily lower because of delivery circumstances, beer arrivals were progressing, and the lineup was expected to become fuller from the following day onward.
The lineup for the day
New on tap is "Kanko IPA" from Kamado Brewery in Gifu Prefecture. The post describes it as "an IPA with a pleasant woody character, bitterness, and just the right amount of body," introducing it as a beer suited for those who want to enjoy the balance of aroma and bitterness.
Since the previous day, Shiga Kogen Beer's "SNOW MONKEY IPA" has also been tapped. It is described as a Hazy with pronounced bitterness and haze, making it a compelling choice when you want a fuller, more intense IPA.
In addition, the collaboration beer "HNB RED IPA" from HIROSHIMA NEIGHBORLY BREWING is down to a small remaining amount. On the bottle side, "Rinki Sakuhen" from the same brewery has also arrived in small quantities, giving the selection a strong Hiroshima-brewery presence.
Happy hour until 7 p.m.
Golden Garden runs happy hour every day until 7 p.m., with its own HIROSHIMA NEIGHBORLY BREWING draft beers as the target. Hours are 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., and the post also mentioned snack platters and "Chicken and Bamboo Shoot Tomato Curry." True to a beer pub, it's set up to be enjoyed from the first drink through the meal, making it a great place to follow tap updates while drinking.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIn Hiroshima's Shintenchi, Golden Garden has a new tap open, and this time it's Kamado Brewery's "Kanko IPA" from Gifu. IPA fans shouldn't miss this one.
MugiWhat! Kanko IPA already sounds delicious! But does "kanko" mean sightseeing? Or kampo medicine?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. The post described it as woody, bitter, and with just the right amount of body. It feels like a nicely balanced IPA, with a woodsy aroma and bitterness that make it easy to keep drinking.
MugiHuh! I hear body a lot, but that's not about weight, right? It's like a beer's "build"?
Hop BroThat's basically right. It means the thickness of the drinking experience - whether it's neither too light nor too heavy, and whether the malt presence comes through. When bitterness rides on top of that, it really feels like an IPA.
MugiI see! And from the previous day, Shiga Kogen Beer's SNOW MONKEY IPA was tapped too, right? Just the name gets me hyped, and it sounds like even the monkeys are drinking it!
Hop BroExactly. It's being introduced as a Hazy with strong bitterness and haze. It nails both juiciness and a defined bitterness, so it's the kind of beer that hits the spot for people looking for a fuller IPA.
MugiWow, even though they're both IPAs, their characters are completely different! And there's also HNB RED IPA, so the Hiroshima flavor is strong too!
Hop BroExactly. There's still a small amount of the collaboration beer from HIROSHIMA NEIGHBORLY BREWING left, and the bottled "Rinki Sakuhen" has also come in, so the local brewery presence really stands out.
MugiAnd happy hour until 7 p.m.? That's way too strong a reason to drink! If there are snack platters and curry too, then staying a while is a sure thing.
Hop BroThey're open from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., and the tap lineup is only going to get fuller from here, so going now is actually the perfect timing. So, shall we start with Kanko IPA today?
MugiLet's go! I'm also curious about SNOW MONKEY IPA, and I want to enjoy everything from the first drink through the meal!
