Two barrel-aged Shiga Kogen Beer bottles arrive at GRANDPA FISH & CHIPS in Kameido
GRANDPA FISH & CHIPS, a beer pub in Kameido, Tokyo, announced two bottled releases from Shiga Kogen Beer. The lineup includes Takassy Imperial Stout, aged about 35 months in cognac barrels, and VSOW wheat wine, a second release after 17 years.
Hop BroToday’s topic is GRANDPA FISH & CHIPS in Kameido, where two seriously classy aged bottles from Shiga Kogen Beer just showed up.
MugiWhat! Two aged bottles at a fish-and-chips pub? That sounds like a secret base for grown-up beer nerds!
Hop BroThe first one is Takassy Imperial Stout, aged about 35 months in cognac barrels, so the aroma profile is basically showing off.
MugiThirty-five months!? Cognac barrel-aged makes it sound like the beer is wearing a tuxedo and judging me.
Hop BroThat’s not far off, honestly. Barrel-derived character adds vanilla, wood, and a long finish, making the stout feel even richer and deeper.
MugiNo way! So it’s less a drink and more an aroma fireworks show. My nose is going to need a schedule.
Hop BroThe other bottle is VSOW wheat wine, aged 19 months, and it’s only the second release ever, coming back after 17 years.
MugiWhoa! But what is wheat wine exactly? Is it beer, is it wine, and which personality do I toast with?
Hop BroIt’s a strong wheat-based beer with a wine-like drinking feel, and it should pair beautifully with their fried white fish and chips.
MugiThen it’s settled. We check that they’re not closed on the weekend and go on a weekday, because now I want that tasting flight with fish and chips immediately.
Bottle Arrivals
GRANDPA FISH & CHIPS, a beer pub in Kameido, Tokyo, announced two bottled releases from Shiga Kogen Beer. The post highlights them as `NEW BOTTLE` items, both tied to long barrel aging.
- `Takassy Imperial Stout`
- Aged in cognac barrels for about 35 months
- Listed by the shop as a Shiga Kogen Beer bottle
- `VSOW wheat wine`
- Second release in 17 years
- A wheat wine aged for 19 months
This is a lineup built for drinkers who like to compare mature, barrel-aged beers side by side. At a pub known for fish and chips, the bottles also make a natural companion to fried white fish and chips.
The post also notes that the shop will be closed on Saturday and Sunday, so it is worth checking opening hours before heading out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is GRANDPA FISH & CHIPS in Kameido, where two seriously classy aged bottles from Shiga Kogen Beer just showed up.
MugiWhat! Two aged bottles at a fish-and-chips pub? That sounds like a secret base for grown-up beer nerds!
Hop BroThe first one is Takassy Imperial Stout, aged about 35 months in cognac barrels, so the aroma profile is basically showing off.
MugiThirty-five months!? Cognac barrel-aged makes it sound like the beer is wearing a tuxedo and judging me.
Hop BroThat’s not far off, honestly. Barrel-derived character adds vanilla, wood, and a long finish, making the stout feel even richer and deeper.
MugiNo way! So it’s less a drink and more an aroma fireworks show. My nose is going to need a schedule.
Hop BroThe other bottle is VSOW wheat wine, aged 19 months, and it’s only the second release ever, coming back after 17 years.
MugiWhoa! But what is wheat wine exactly? Is it beer, is it wine, and which personality do I toast with?
Hop BroIt’s a strong wheat-based beer with a wine-like drinking feel, and it should pair beautifully with their fried white fish and chips.
MugiThen it’s settled. We check that they’re not closed on the weekend and go on a weekday, because now I want that tasting flight with fish and chips immediately.
