BREWPUB OZONE's 'KENZO IPA' is tapped at CHICKEN BOY
BREWPUB OZONE's 'KENZO IPA' has arrived as a guest beer at CHICKEN BOY, a beer pub in Imaike, Nagoya. The shop, where you can enjoy charcoal-grilled yakitori alongside craft beer, now offers a lineup that lets you savor a hop-forward IPA.
Hop BroKENZO IPA has been tapped at CHICKEN BOY in Imaike. It's a guest beer from BREWPUB OZONE, and the nice thing is that you can enjoy it with yakitori.
MugiReally? Does yakitori and IPA go that well together? Is it more of a beer for snacking than for drinking on its own?
Hop BroWhat happens is, when the char-grilled aroma meets the hop aroma and bitterness of the IPA, the flavor really comes alive. I like how the umami of the chicken and the hops complement each other without clashing.
MugiWhat do you mean? Are hops only bitter? When you say hops-derived aroma, I still can't quite picture it.
Hop BroOf course it has bitterness, but it can also bring out citrusy, grassy, or fruity notes. That balance of aroma and bitterness is one of the best things about IPA.
MugiOh, I see! So KENZO IPA is fun just to drink, and it's also a glass for checking out the aroma.
Hop BroExactly. And since it's one of BREWPUB OZONE's signature beers, being able to drink a proper IPA in Imaike is the best part.
MugiAmazing that you can drink something like that in Imaike! CHICKEN BOY is also nice because it's a beer pub you can casually drop into.
Hop BroIt's the kind of place where you can stop by after work, grab a few skewers, and settle in. It's a pairing that makes nighttime in Imaike feel instantly more fun.
MugiI'm already completely in the mood to drink! Charcoal-grilled yakitori and KENZO IPA - that's the combo for tonight!
Guest Beer Information
BREWPUB OZONE's 'KENZO IPA' has been tapped as a guest beer at CHICKEN BOY, the beer pub in Imaike. In an Instagram post, the shop introduced it with a note saying it was from "@brewpubozone," and the staff shared, "We are tapping KENZO IPA. Please give it a try."
CHICKEN BOY is a yakitori restaurant in the Imaike area of Chikusa Ward, Nagoya. It is known as a place where you can enjoy charcoal-grilled yakitori together with craft beer, balancing the casual feel of a beer pub with the satisfying appeal of a yakitori restaurant. With an IPA added to the mix, you can enjoy how the aroma and bitterness from the hops interact with the savory char of the skewers and the rich flavor of the chicken.
The star of this latest offering, 'KENZO IPA,' is one of BREWPUB OZONE's signature beers. Being able to drink a solid IPA in Imaike is part of the appeal of this pint. Of course, it is enjoyable on its own as you take in the aroma, but it is also interesting to keep drinking it alongside yakitori and watch how the shape of the flavor changes.
When a guest beer comes to a yakitori spot like CHICKEN BOY, the distance between the meal and the drink becomes much shorter. It is a pairing that works whether you stop by casually after work or sit down to linger over a few skewers and a few glasses, making it easy to picture a night out in Imaike.
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Hop BroKENZO IPA has been tapped at CHICKEN BOY in Imaike. It's a guest beer from BREWPUB OZONE, and the nice thing is that you can enjoy it with yakitori.
MugiReally? Does yakitori and IPA go that well together? Is it more of a beer for snacking than for drinking on its own?
Hop BroWhat happens is, when the char-grilled aroma meets the hop aroma and bitterness of the IPA, the flavor really comes alive. I like how the umami of the chicken and the hops complement each other without clashing.
MugiWhat do you mean? Are hops only bitter? When you say hops-derived aroma, I still can't quite picture it.
Hop BroOf course it has bitterness, but it can also bring out citrusy, grassy, or fruity notes. That balance of aroma and bitterness is one of the best things about IPA.
MugiOh, I see! So KENZO IPA is fun just to drink, and it's also a glass for checking out the aroma.
Hop BroExactly. And since it's one of BREWPUB OZONE's signature beers, being able to drink a proper IPA in Imaike is the best part.
MugiAmazing that you can drink something like that in Imaike! CHICKEN BOY is also nice because it's a beer pub you can casually drop into.
Hop BroIt's the kind of place where you can stop by after work, grab a few skewers, and settle in. It's a pairing that makes nighttime in Imaike feel instantly more fun.
MugiI'm already completely in the mood to drink! Charcoal-grilled yakitori and KENZO IPA - that's the combo for tonight!
