Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa Taps Uchouten Brewing's "Stormy"
Chiitoko Shoten, the dagashi, beer, and coffee shop in Shimosuwa, Nagano, opened at 10:00 on Wednesday, April 29 (national holiday). The new tap was a barrel-aged saison from Uchouten Brewing, and the draft lineup also included staples from Repubrew and Oni Densetsu Beer.
Hop BroOn Wednesday, April 29 (national holiday) in Shimosuwa, Uchouten Brewing 'Stormy' is going on tap at Chiitoko Shoten.
MugiWhat, red wine barrel-aged? What is that!
Hop BroIt's a barrel-aged saison, where the popular saison Stormy has been rested in red wine barrels, and the fruity character is layered with spice and barrel aroma.
MugiA saison, that's like a farmer's beer?
Hop BroExactly. It's a style where fermentation aroma tends to come through, and this time you can enjoy a slightly softer mouthfeel and even a wine-like finish.
MugiAnd they even have Repubrew and Oni Densetsu on draft? That's too strong, isn't it?
Hop BroThe lineup is Super CAMPai Hazy Pale Ale, 69IPA, Stormy, and Aooni Pilsner - a cast that satisfies both people who want something light and people who want to go bold.
MugiDrinking with dagashi, and they even have shortbread? That's unfair!
Hop BroChiitoko Shoten is easygoing with cash or PayPay prepayment, and the nice part is you can hop between beer, coffee, and sweets.
MugiThis makes me want to make the first drink in Shimosuwa here!
Hop BroYep, it's a lineup that makes you want to drink, so my throat is already in craft-beer mode!
Open from 10:00 on Wednesday, April 29 (national holiday)
Chiitoko Shoten, a shop in Shimosuwa Town, Suwa District, Nagano Prefecture, opened at 10:00 on April 29 (Wednesday, national holiday). It normally has shortened hours on Wednesdays, but on this holiday it was slated to stay open until 22:00. True to a store where dagashi, beer, and coffee coexist, the atmosphere made it easy to stop in casually and choose your first drink.
New tap is Uchouten Brewing's barrel-aged saison
The highlight of the day was Uchouten Brewing 'Stormy Red Wine Barrel Aged Saison', announced as a new keg. According to the shop's description, it is a special version of the popular saison "Stormy" matured in red wine barrels, with fruity character layered with a subtle spiciness. Compared with the original Stormy, it has a slightly softer mouthfeel and is introduced as a beer that lets you enjoy wine-derived nuances and barrel character as well. Since barrel-aged beers are not tapped very often, it sounds like one to try if the timing works out.
Today's draft lineup
Chiitoko Shoten's "Today's Beer" listed the following four:
- Super CAMPai Hazy Pale Ale (5.0%) / Repubrew
- 69IPA (6.9%) / Repubrew
- Stormy Red Wine Barrel Aged Saison (6.0%) / Uchouten Brewing
- Aooni Pilsner (5.0%) / Oni Densetsu Beer
A hazy pale ale, a hop-forward IPA, a barrel-aged saison, and a pilsner make for a broad mix. It was a lineup that made it easy to choose whether you want to start with something light or take your time exploring aroma and finish.
This shop's charm is drinking with dagashi
Chiitoko Shoten's appeal is that you can walk in like it's a dagashi shop and also enjoy beer and coffee. The post also introduced menu items such as shortbread, banana bread, chocolate banana bread, whole-wheat scones, chilled chocolate brownies, oat chocolate chip cookies, sausage rolls, cream ice cream, and strawberry tart. Because you can spend time with sweets and light snacks instead of stopping at beer alone, it's an easy place to use for a midday drink or a break in the middle of a bar-hopping stroll.
For in-store use, one drink order per person is the basic rule, and payment is cash or PayPay in advance. It's a place to stop by in Shimosuwa when you want to enjoy craft beer without any fuss.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOn Wednesday, April 29 (national holiday) in Shimosuwa, Uchouten Brewing 'Stormy' is going on tap at Chiitoko Shoten.
MugiWhat, red wine barrel-aged? What is that!
Hop BroIt's a barrel-aged saison, where the popular saison Stormy has been rested in red wine barrels, and the fruity character is layered with spice and barrel aroma.
MugiA saison, that's like a farmer's beer?
Hop BroExactly. It's a style where fermentation aroma tends to come through, and this time you can enjoy a slightly softer mouthfeel and even a wine-like finish.
MugiAnd they even have Repubrew and Oni Densetsu on draft? That's too strong, isn't it?
Hop BroThe lineup is Super CAMPai Hazy Pale Ale, 69IPA, Stormy, and Aooni Pilsner - a cast that satisfies both people who want something light and people who want to go bold.
MugiDrinking with dagashi, and they even have shortbread? That's unfair!
Hop BroChiitoko Shoten is easygoing with cash or PayPay prepayment, and the nice part is you can hop between beer, coffee, and sweets.
MugiThis makes me want to make the first drink in Shimosuwa here!
Hop BroYep, it's a lineup that makes you want to drink, so my throat is already in craft-beer mode!
