Himitsu Beer’s “Rice and Barley” Introduced at Hatagaya Yakiniku Stand Niku to Mugi
At Hatagaya’s Yakiniku Stand Niku to Mugi, Himitsu Beer’s farmhouse ale “Rice and Barley” is being featured. Designed with the soft sweetness of rice and the aroma of beni hassaku and lemongrass, it stands out as a beer that pairs especially well with yakiniku.
Hop BroToday, the Himitsu Beer “Rice and Barley” being featured at Hatagaya’s Yakiniku Stand Niku to Mugi is really interesting.
MugiWhoa, the name already sounds delicious! Is it made to go with yakiniku?
Hop BroExactly. The base is a farmhouse ale, and it was born out of an anniversary beer consultation with the Niku Mugi team.
MugiFarmhouse ale kind of makes me picture someone in a straw hat out in the fields. What does it taste like?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it’s crisp with a little spiciness, and because it uses plenty of homegrown new-season Koshihikari rice, the mouthfeel is soft.
MugiRice too!? So even though it’s beer, is it plump and sweet?
Hop BroIt has sweetness, but the key is that it isn’t heavy. The aroma of green beni hassaku and lemongrass layers in, helping cut through the richness while keeping the palate light.
MugiWow, that sounds perfect for yakiniku! Can it handle fattier cuts too?
Hop BroDefinitely. It works with lean meat, of course, but it also pairs well with fatty cuts like kalbi, and with acidic sides like water kimchi.
MugiAnd with an alcohol content of 5.0%, I’d probably end up ordering another one!
Hop BroThe atmosphere of the place is relaxed too, with that nice feel of taking off your shoes before going in. Because it’s a shop where the distance between meat and beer feels so close, this one really shines.
MugiJust reading this makes me hungry! Tonight, I’d want to toast with yakiniku!
Himitsu Beer’s “Rice and Barley”
At Hatagaya’s Yakiniku Stand Niku to Mugi, Himitsu Beer’s farmhouse ale “Rice and Barley” is being featured. A post on Instagram showed someone holding a glass bearing the shop’s logo, conveying the close relationship between the restaurant and the brewery.
According to the product information, “Rice and Barley” is a collaboration brewed with the idea of pairing meat and beer, inspired by an anniversary beer consultation from the Niku Mugi team. Built on a farmhouse ale base, it uses plenty of homegrown new-season Koshihikari rice and is layered with green beni hassaku and lemongrass. The alcohol content is 5.0%. The soft sweetness from the rice and the fresh acidity of beni hassaku help cut through the richness of grilled meat while keeping the palate light.
A Beer Meant to Be Enjoyed with Meat
Yakiniku Stand Niku to Mugi is known as a place that offers Japanese craft beer on a daily-changing basis, and Hot Pepper also highlights a lineup chosen with meat pairings in mind. Retty describes the homey atmosphere of taking off your shoes before stepping inside, along with an open, welcoming feel that even makes it easy to visit with pets, giving the impression of a relaxed place to enjoy meat and beer without pretense.
Tasting Notes
“Rice and Barley” offers the spicy character typical of a farmhouse ale, along with a clean finish of lemongrass and hops. Because it emphasizes drinkability over heaviness, it pairs well not only with lean cuts of yakiniku, but also with richer fatty cuts and acidic snacks such as water kimchi. It is a beer for people who want the grilled meat to remain the star while giving the glass an extra layer of flavor definition.
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Hop BroToday, the Himitsu Beer “Rice and Barley” being featured at Hatagaya’s Yakiniku Stand Niku to Mugi is really interesting.
MugiWhoa, the name already sounds delicious! Is it made to go with yakiniku?
Hop BroExactly. The base is a farmhouse ale, and it was born out of an anniversary beer consultation with the Niku Mugi team.
MugiFarmhouse ale kind of makes me picture someone in a straw hat out in the fields. What does it taste like?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it’s crisp with a little spiciness, and because it uses plenty of homegrown new-season Koshihikari rice, the mouthfeel is soft.
MugiRice too!? So even though it’s beer, is it plump and sweet?
Hop BroIt has sweetness, but the key is that it isn’t heavy. The aroma of green beni hassaku and lemongrass layers in, helping cut through the richness while keeping the palate light.
MugiWow, that sounds perfect for yakiniku! Can it handle fattier cuts too?
Hop BroDefinitely. It works with lean meat, of course, but it also pairs well with fatty cuts like kalbi, and with acidic sides like water kimchi.
MugiAnd with an alcohol content of 5.0%, I’d probably end up ordering another one!
Hop BroThe atmosphere of the place is relaxed too, with that nice feel of taking off your shoes before going in. Because it’s a shop where the distance between meat and beer feels so close, this one really shines.
MugiJust reading this makes me hungry! Tonight, I’d want to toast with yakiniku!
