A brewery tour at Dogo Beer Hall to taste Minakuchi Shuzo's Dogo Beer, with five regular varieties and limited brews
Dogo Beer Hall is the beer pub directly operated by Minakuchi Shuzo, located right next to Dogo Onsen Honkan. In addition to Dogo Beer's five standard varieties, you can also enjoy seasonal limited brews, and from May to October the "adult factory tour" with a brewery visit and tasting adds a little extra depth to a trip to Dogo.
Hop BroThe big draw of Dogo Beer Hall is that you can drink right near Dogo Onsen. Because it's a directly operated beer pub by Minakuchi Shuzo, it has that close-to-the-brewer feel even in the middle of sightseeing.
MugiWait, beer right after the bath!? And it's directly run too, so it feels incredibly special!
Hop BroAnd on top of the five regular varieties, there are seasonal limited brews too. The five regulars are really solid, so they're easy to choose even if it's your first time.
MugiFive regular varieties? Are they really that different? Wait, just the names already have so much information, which one am I supposed to drink first!
Hop BroFor example, Kölsch has a crisp finish, Alt has the depth of caramel malt, Stout has the roasty aroma of roasted malt, and Weizen has the softness of wheat.
MugiRoasted malt suddenly sounds like snack territory, but does that mean they roast the barley? This is starting to feel like a barley personality test!
Hop BroExactly. Roasting the malt brings out aroma and color. And what comes with a bright aroma and bitterness is the charm of Yua-gari IPA.
MugiYua-gari IPA already sounds amazing! It feels like it was made on the assumption that you'd drink it after a hot spring bath, with that crisp, pleasantly bitter taste!
Hop BroWhat's more, from May to October there are brewery tours too. In an about 40-minute tour, you look around the main house and factory, and then you can taste the beer at Dogo Ichi-e.
MugiWait, you can drink after the tour!? 1,000 yen for that is huge...! If you hear about how it's made first, the persuasive power of each glass must be totally different!
Hop BroExactly. Once you know the background, the aroma and bitterness become a story. If you enjoy both the hot spring and the beer in Dogo, by the end you'll probably just be wanting to drink right away.
MugiYeah, this is definitely a place to stop by after Dogo Onsen! A post-bath drink, I'm seriously starting to want to go now!
The directly operated beer pub to stop by after a soak in Dogo Onsen
Dogo Beer Hall is the directly operated beer pub where you can taste Minakuchi Shuzo's beer just as it is in the Dogo Onsen area. While it sits in the heart of the sightseeing district, it has an unpretentious atmosphere where you can relax and enjoy a drink, making it an easy stop after a bath. Its appeal lies in the peace of mind that comes with a brewery-run establishment and the close distance that lets you see the maker's face.
Beers available
The regular Dogo Beer lineup includes Kölsch (Botchan Beer), Alt (Madonna Beer), Stout (Soseki Beer), Weizen (Nobosan Beer), and Yua-gari IPA. Kölsch has a crisp finish, Alt has the depth of caramel malt, Stout has the roasty aroma of roasted malt, and Weizen has the softness that comes from wheat. Yua-gari IPA is characterized by its bright aroma and clean bitterness. There are also seasonal limited-edition beers, and the lineup changes depending on when you visit, which is part of the fun.
Paired with the brewery tour
As part of related events, Dogo Beer factory tours are held from May to October. The tour guides you through Minakuchi Shuzo's main house and the Dogo Beer factory, and after the tour you can enjoy a tasting at Dogo Ichi-e. The tour takes about 40 minutes and costs 1,000 yen (tax included). A glass poured after learning the background of how it is made changes the way you take in even the aroma and bitterness. Combining a meal at Dogo Beer Hall with the brewery tour experience makes the character of Dogo Beer come into clearer focus.
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Hop BroThe big draw of Dogo Beer Hall is that you can drink right near Dogo Onsen. Because it's a directly operated beer pub by Minakuchi Shuzo, it has that close-to-the-brewer feel even in the middle of sightseeing.
MugiWait, beer right after the bath!? And it's directly run too, so it feels incredibly special!
Hop BroAnd on top of the five regular varieties, there are seasonal limited brews too. The five regulars are really solid, so they're easy to choose even if it's your first time.
MugiFive regular varieties? Are they really that different? Wait, just the names already have so much information, which one am I supposed to drink first!
Hop BroFor example, Kölsch has a crisp finish, Alt has the depth of caramel malt, Stout has the roasty aroma of roasted malt, and Weizen has the softness of wheat.
MugiRoasted malt suddenly sounds like snack territory, but does that mean they roast the barley? This is starting to feel like a barley personality test!
Hop BroExactly. Roasting the malt brings out aroma and color. And what comes with a bright aroma and bitterness is the charm of Yua-gari IPA.
MugiYua-gari IPA already sounds amazing! It feels like it was made on the assumption that you'd drink it after a hot spring bath, with that crisp, pleasantly bitter taste!
Hop BroWhat's more, from May to October there are brewery tours too. In an about 40-minute tour, you look around the main house and factory, and then you can taste the beer at Dogo Ichi-e.
MugiWait, you can drink after the tour!? 1,000 yen for that is huge...! If you hear about how it's made first, the persuasive power of each glass must be totally different!
Hop BroExactly. Once you know the background, the aroma and bitterness become a story. If you enjoy both the hot spring and the beer in Dogo, by the end you'll probably just be wanting to drink right away.
MugiYeah, this is definitely a place to stop by after Dogo Onsen! A post-bath drink, I'm seriously starting to want to go now!
