LANA Beer taps THE BLISS BREWERY's Nap in the Shade, with an ice serve option
LANA Beer in Mizonokuchi has opened THE BLISS BREWERY's "Nap in the Shade" as a guest beer. The Schwarz is described as an iced-coffee-like dark lager, and the brewer has even suggested trying it with ice.
Hop BroLANA Beer just tapped an interesting guest beer: Nap in the Shade from THE BLISS BREWERY.
MugiWhat, that name already makes me want a nap in the shade! Now I’m ridiculously curious about what it tastes like!
Hop BroIt’s a Schwarz lager, dark in color but surprisingly crisp, kind of like an iced coffee in beer form.
MugiHold on, Schwarz lager sounds like a spell from a fantasy movie! How is something black also light?
Hop BroBasically, it’s a dark lager. You get the roasted look and flavor, but not the heavy weight, and it finishes clean.
MugiOhhh, so it’s not a heavyweight black beer lecture, it’s more of a smooth-sipping type!
Hop BroExactly. It also has a gentle acidity and bitterness, with a black coffee vibe, so it sounds easy to pair with food too.
MugiWhat is this drink even doing to my brain? Beer, coffee, and now they’re suggesting adding ice cubes too?
Hop BroYep. The brewer suggested trying it that way: taste it straight first, then with ice, so the flavor shift becomes really obvious and even more iced-coffee-like.
MugiI want that. I usually get nervous around dark beer, but if there’s a coffee-like gateway, I could totally get into this!
Hop BroLANA Beer is good at showcasing guest beers like this. That dark but breezy character makes this one stand out.
MugiThen it’s settled: first neat, then over ice. I need this two-step tasting nap beer immediately!
Guest Beer
LANA Beer has tapped "Nap in the Shade" from THE BLISS BREWERY. The beer is a Schwarz, introduced in the post as a crisp dark lager with an iced-coffee character. Even though it pours dark, the emphasis is on a clean, easy-drinking profile rather than heavy roast.
Flavor Notes
According to the post, the beer offers moderate acidity and bitterness, with a black-coffee-like impression. That combination suggests a drink that can work well on its own, but also alongside food. For drinkers who are not used to dark beers, the coffee-like angle gives it a familiar entry point while still keeping the lager refreshment intact.
The Ice-Glass Idea
The interesting detail here is the suggested serving with ice. LANA Beer does not normally serve beer that way, but after trying the brewer's recommendation, the shop found that the flavor shifts clearly and leans even more toward iced coffee. A sensible approach would be to taste it once in its standard form, then try the ice version to compare the change.
About LANA Beer
LANA Beer is a beer pub in Mizonokuchi, Kawasaki, Kanagawa. The post reflects a shop that highlights guest beers with care, and this release shows a playful but grounded approach to presentation. For beer fans who enjoy exploring how a beer changes with temperature and serving style, this is a noteworthy tap.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroLANA Beer just tapped an interesting guest beer: Nap in the Shade from THE BLISS BREWERY.
MugiWhat, that name already makes me want a nap in the shade! Now I’m ridiculously curious about what it tastes like!
Hop BroIt’s a Schwarz lager, dark in color but surprisingly crisp, kind of like an iced coffee in beer form.
MugiHold on, Schwarz lager sounds like a spell from a fantasy movie! How is something black also light?
Hop BroBasically, it’s a dark lager. You get the roasted look and flavor, but not the heavy weight, and it finishes clean.
MugiOhhh, so it’s not a heavyweight black beer lecture, it’s more of a smooth-sipping type!
Hop BroExactly. It also has a gentle acidity and bitterness, with a black coffee vibe, so it sounds easy to pair with food too.
MugiWhat is this drink even doing to my brain? Beer, coffee, and now they’re suggesting adding ice cubes too?
Hop BroYep. The brewer suggested trying it that way: taste it straight first, then with ice, so the flavor shift becomes really obvious and even more iced-coffee-like.
MugiI want that. I usually get nervous around dark beer, but if there’s a coffee-like gateway, I could totally get into this!
Hop BroLANA Beer is good at showcasing guest beers like this. That dark but breezy character makes this one stand out.
MugiThen it’s settled: first neat, then over ice. I need this two-step tasting nap beer immediately!
