Two New Shiga Kogen Beer Arrivals at Izuyashoten: Kind of Gold and HOUSE LAGER
Izuyashoten (Nakanobu, Tokyo) announced new arrivals from Shiga Kogen Beer on April 24. This time, two beers are on the lineup: the IPA collaboration with DOGFISH HEAD and OXBOW, "Kind of Gold," and "HOUSE LAGER ver2.02 Kinmon Nishiki."
Hop BroToday’s feature is the two Shiga Kogen Beer releases that arrived at Izuyashoten in Nakanobu, Tokyo. Kind of Gold, the IPA, and HOUSE LAGER ver2.02 Kinmon Nishiki are polar opposites in character, which makes them interesting.
MugiWhoa! Both of them sound interesting right away! Putting an IPA and a lager side by side makes it easy for even beginners to choose.
Hop BroExactly. And Izuyashoten isn’t just a place to buy beer; it’s a beer pub and liquor shop where you can drink on-site too. I like that you can try it there and take home what you enjoy.
MugiThat’s amazing! First, Kind of Gold sounds flashy just from the name, but it’s a three-way collaboration IPA?
Hop BroYep. It’s a beer that brings together Shiga Kogen Beer, DOGFISH HEAD, and OXBOW, a legendary collaboration. It also uses Carolina Gold rice and Edisto Gold Honey, and with 8% ABV and 80 IBU, it’s definitely a bitter one.
MugiIBU 80!? Just seeing that makes my mouth pucker up. Is that the bitterness number?
Hop BroThat’s right. IBU is a measure of bitterness, and 80 is pretty assertive. So Kind of Gold is an IPA that puts aroma and bitterness up front, with a focus on full-bodied impact.
MugiI see! Then HOUSE LAGER ver2.02 Kinmon Nishiki seems like it would be great when you want a little break. It feels like a calm, easygoing pint.
Hop BroExactly. At 5.5% ABV and 22 IBU, it’s presented by Shiga Kogen Beer as the lager they themselves want to drink, so the drinkability is really well dialed in.
MugiSo today, you start big with Kind of Gold and finish by settling in with HOUSE LAGER. It’s made for side-by-side tasting; I can already feel my stomach learning beer.
Hop BroThat’s a perfect closer. The appeal here is being able to casually compare the character of Shiga Kogen Beer at Izuyashoten. If you go, it sounds like both of us will need a glass.
New Arrivals
On April 24, Izuyashoten announced two Shiga Kogen Beer releases. Located in Nakanobu, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, this beer pub has the appealing feel of a liquor shop where you can also drink on the premises.
Beers in Stock
- `Kind of Gold`
- An IPA created as a three-way collaboration with `DOGFISH HEAD` and `OXBOW`, legends of the American craft beer scene
- Made with `Carolina Gold` rice and `Edisto Gold Honey`; alcohol content is 8%, IBU is 80
- `HOUSE LAGER ver2.02 Kinmon Nishiki`
- Introduced as a beer made for "the lager we ourselves want to drink, unique to this region"
- Alcohol content is 5.5%, IBU is 22
This lineup lets you enjoy an IPA that puts aroma and bitterness front and center, alongside a lager with a well-rounded drinkability. Those looking for a bold flavor will likely reach for `Kind of Gold`, while those who want to start with a calm, easygoing pint can choose `HOUSE LAGER ver2.02 Kinmon Nishiki`. At a beer pub like Izuyashoten, where you can do more than just buy bottles and take them home, there's the enjoyment of comparing two beers with very different characters. It is the kind of arrival suited to anyone who wants to experience the individuality of Shiga Kogen Beer as part of everyday life.
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Hop BroToday’s feature is the two Shiga Kogen Beer releases that arrived at Izuyashoten in Nakanobu, Tokyo. Kind of Gold, the IPA, and HOUSE LAGER ver2.02 Kinmon Nishiki are polar opposites in character, which makes them interesting.
MugiWhoa! Both of them sound interesting right away! Putting an IPA and a lager side by side makes it easy for even beginners to choose.
Hop BroExactly. And Izuyashoten isn’t just a place to buy beer; it’s a beer pub and liquor shop where you can drink on-site too. I like that you can try it there and take home what you enjoy.
MugiThat’s amazing! First, Kind of Gold sounds flashy just from the name, but it’s a three-way collaboration IPA?
Hop BroYep. It’s a beer that brings together Shiga Kogen Beer, DOGFISH HEAD, and OXBOW, a legendary collaboration. It also uses Carolina Gold rice and Edisto Gold Honey, and with 8% ABV and 80 IBU, it’s definitely a bitter one.
MugiIBU 80!? Just seeing that makes my mouth pucker up. Is that the bitterness number?
Hop BroThat’s right. IBU is a measure of bitterness, and 80 is pretty assertive. So Kind of Gold is an IPA that puts aroma and bitterness up front, with a focus on full-bodied impact.
MugiI see! Then HOUSE LAGER ver2.02 Kinmon Nishiki seems like it would be great when you want a little break. It feels like a calm, easygoing pint.
Hop BroExactly. At 5.5% ABV and 22 IBU, it’s presented by Shiga Kogen Beer as the lager they themselves want to drink, so the drinkability is really well dialed in.
MugiSo today, you start big with Kind of Gold and finish by settling in with HOUSE LAGER. It’s made for side-by-side tasting; I can already feel my stomach learning beer.
Hop BroThat’s a perfect closer. The appeal here is being able to casually compare the character of Shiga Kogen Beer at Izuyashoten. If you go, it sounds like both of us will need a glass.
