...04&Beer updates its taps with Helles, sour IPA and five beers
...04&Beer, a beer pub in Niigata City, updated its tap list ahead of August. The lineup spans a German Helles, local Niigata ales, a Nagano favorite, and a real ale, offering a broad range of styles for beer fans.
Hop BroToday’s topic is ...04&Beer’s fresh taps. This Niigata City beer pub updated its lineup just before August with five beers on offer.
MugiWait, five beers to compare already sounds fun! What’s on the list?
Hop BroFirst up is Helles Dulsita from Plank Brewery in Bavaria. It’s a Helles, a lager where the soft malt character really shines.
MugiWhoa, what even is Helles? When I hear lager, I just picture something ice-cold and chuggable.
Hop BroThat’s the fun part: it’s a malt-forward lager. Instead of pushing bitterness, it leans into bready aroma and a rounded, easy mouthfeel.
MugiWhat is that, liquid fresh bread? That description made me hungry and thirsty at the same time!
Hop BroThe Niigata beers are strong too. There’s Swan Lake Beer’s new Amber Swan Ale, plus Tsumari Beer’s summer mikan Sour IPA for a real local feel.
MugiThat name alone sounds delicious! Summer Mikan Sour IPA doesn’t sound like it should work, so does the sourness fight the IPA bitterness?
Hop BroActually, that’s the appeal. Acidity and hop aroma lift each other, so the citrus character pops even more. And they also have Shiga Kogen Beer’s SNOW MONKEY IPA orange ver.
MugiOkay, this is a full citrus festival. But I’m also curious about MATSUMOTO Traditional Bitter being listed as real ale!
Hop BroThat’s a highlight too. Real ale service keeps the carbonation gentler, giving it a softer texture, and even the pour feels different from standard draft beer.
MugiWow, even the pour matters? Trying all that in Furumachi’s calm little setting sounds kind of luxurious.
Hop BroThat’s what I like about ...04&Beer: the beer of the moment gets introduced carefully, without flashy gimmicks. They open at 3 p.m., and they’re closed the next day, so today feels right.
MugiThen it’s settled! From Helles to real ale, I want to drink straight through the lineup. Reading this made me genuinely crave a pint.
...04&Beer, a beer pub in Nishibori-mae 8-bancho, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, updated its tap list ahead of August. In the post, the shop writes, "It's August. Time flies," and introduces five beers along with the day's opening information.
- Helles Dorsita / Plank Brewery (Bavaria)
- Amber Swan Ale / Swan Lake Beer (Niigata) ← new!
- Natsumikan Sour IPA / Tsumari Beer (Niigata)
- SNOW MONKEY IPA "orange ver." / Shiga Kogen Beer (Nagano)
- MATSUMOTO Traditional Bitter (Real Ale) / MATSUMOTO BREWERY (Nagano) ← new!
The list spans styles from a German Helles to local Niigata beers and well-known Nagano labels. Amber Swan Ale is newly added on the Niigata side, while Natsumikan Sour IPA gives the lineup a summer-friendly sour option. The real ale slot now goes to MATSUMOTO Traditional Bitter, adding a different pour and texture to the mix.
...04&Beer is known as a place to enjoy craft beer on draft and real ale in a calm alley setting near Furumachi. Rather than leaning on flashy promotion, the shop focuses on clearly sharing what is drinking well right now. The post also notes that the shop will be closed the following day and opens at 3:00 p.m. on the day of posting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is ...04&Beer’s fresh taps. This Niigata City beer pub updated its lineup just before August with five beers on offer.
MugiWait, five beers to compare already sounds fun! What’s on the list?
Hop BroFirst up is Helles Dulsita from Plank Brewery in Bavaria. It’s a Helles, a lager where the soft malt character really shines.
MugiWhoa, what even is Helles? When I hear lager, I just picture something ice-cold and chuggable.
Hop BroThat’s the fun part: it’s a malt-forward lager. Instead of pushing bitterness, it leans into bready aroma and a rounded, easy mouthfeel.
MugiWhat is that, liquid fresh bread? That description made me hungry and thirsty at the same time!
Hop BroThe Niigata beers are strong too. There’s Swan Lake Beer’s new Amber Swan Ale, plus Tsumari Beer’s summer mikan Sour IPA for a real local feel.
MugiThat name alone sounds delicious! Summer Mikan Sour IPA doesn’t sound like it should work, so does the sourness fight the IPA bitterness?
Hop BroActually, that’s the appeal. Acidity and hop aroma lift each other, so the citrus character pops even more. And they also have Shiga Kogen Beer’s SNOW MONKEY IPA orange ver.
MugiOkay, this is a full citrus festival. But I’m also curious about MATSUMOTO Traditional Bitter being listed as real ale!
Hop BroThat’s a highlight too. Real ale service keeps the carbonation gentler, giving it a softer texture, and even the pour feels different from standard draft beer.
MugiWow, even the pour matters? Trying all that in Furumachi’s calm little setting sounds kind of luxurious.
Hop BroThat’s what I like about ...04&Beer: the beer of the moment gets introduced carefully, without flashy gimmicks. They open at 3 p.m., and they’re closed the next day, so today feels right.
MugiThen it’s settled! From Helles to real ale, I want to drink straight through the lineup. Reading this made me genuinely crave a pint.
