...04&Beer taps five beers including Shiga Kogen collaboration "Kind mf Gold"
The beer pub ...04&Beer in Chuo Ward, Niigata City, has announced a five-beer tap list. The lineup includes Hefe weizen, Nagi, Great Blue, Kind mf Gold, and MINOHBEER PALE ALE, with a Shiga Kogen collaboration IPA also on offer. The shop also says it will open at 13:00 on Sunday.
Hop BroNiigata's beer pub, ...04&Beer's five taps are a pretty interesting lineup. Today they've got everything from Hefe weizen to the Shiga Kogen collaboration, and the origins and styles are nicely spread out.
MugiWait, only five beers but they're this fancy? It feels like a small, elite lineup, and now I want to try them all even more!
Hop BroThat's the beauty of the lineup. Plank's Hefe weizen, BET × The Swan × Swan Lake's Nagi, Johana Beer’s Great Blue, the Shiga Kogen-infused Kind mf Gold, and Minoh Beer’s PALE ALE all have clear identities.
MugiBut wait, Hefe weizen? That's hard to say, and it sounds like a spell!
Hop BroIt's a German-style wheat beer made with wheat, and it tends to have a banana-like aroma. It's soft and gentle, and because the bitterness isn't too strong, it's a good first pint.
MugiOhhh! So then Kind mf Gold comes next, and just from the name it sounds strong, right?
Hop BroThis one is a Shiga Kogen collaboration IPA, and the key point is that it uses Carolina Gold and Edisto Gold Honey. It has a smooth mouthfeel, but the bitterness really stays through the finish, so it's the kind of beer that pampers you and then closes hard.
MugiSweet but bitter? That's the kind of thing that looks gentle but comes at you hard! That contrast is unfair!
Hop BroAnd the fact that Nagi is down to just a little bit left is nice too, in a very tap-list way. Because things change so fast, the chance to drink it becomes a once-in-a-lifetime moment.
MugiWow, hearing that makes me feel like if I don't go now, I'll miss out. If I can drink casually in Furumachi starting in the afternoon, I'd want to stop by during a walk.
Hop BroOn Sundays they open at 13:00, and if you go in order from Hefe weizen to PALE ALE, it really feels like a little journey. So today, let's seriously debate what the first glass should be.
MugiAgreed! A day when you can toast from midday is the best, and I'm going to start with Nagi, then go for Kind mf Gold!
Today's Taps
The beer pub ...04&Beer, located on Nishibori-maedori in Chuo Ward, Niigata City, is announcing a five-beer tap list. The lineup is Hefe weizen / Plank Brewery (Bavaria), Nagi / BET × The Swan × Swan Lake Beer (Niigata), Great Blue / Johana Beer (Toyama), Kind mf Gold / DOGFISH HEAD × OXBOW × SHIGA KOGEN, and MINOHBEER PALE ALE (Real Ale) / Minoh Beer (Osaka).
What stands out in this post is the collaboration beer with Shiga Kogen, "Kind mf Gold." It is an IPA made with Carolina Gold rice and wild honey Edisto Gold Honey, and the shop describes it as having a "smooth mouthfeel" and "serious bitterness too." More than just flashy, it is the kind of beer whose bitterness lingers firmly toward the finish, making it one to enjoy slowly.
Also, the "Nagi" that was tapped the day before is said to be down to "just a tiny bit left." The appeal of a beer pub lies partly in this kind of constantly changing tap operation, where the drinking window can be brief and timely. With a white ale style like "Hefe weizen," Hokuriku's "Great Blue," and Kansai's "MINOHBEER PALE ALE," the lineup spans regions and styles, making the differences in each glass easy to appreciate as you work your way through them.
The shop is ...04&Beer in the Furumachi area. The post says, "It's Sunday today, so we're opening at a relaxed 13:00♪," suggesting a laid-back atmosphere for daytime drinking. On a warm day, this is the kind of place suited to working through the tap list one by one, with the light, easygoing feeling of eating lunch outdoors.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNiigata's beer pub, ...04&Beer's five taps are a pretty interesting lineup. Today they've got everything from Hefe weizen to the Shiga Kogen collaboration, and the origins and styles are nicely spread out.
MugiWait, only five beers but they're this fancy? It feels like a small, elite lineup, and now I want to try them all even more!
Hop BroThat's the beauty of the lineup. Plank's Hefe weizen, BET × The Swan × Swan Lake's Nagi, Johana Beer’s Great Blue, the Shiga Kogen-infused Kind mf Gold, and Minoh Beer’s PALE ALE all have clear identities.
MugiBut wait, Hefe weizen? That's hard to say, and it sounds like a spell!
Hop BroIt's a German-style wheat beer made with wheat, and it tends to have a banana-like aroma. It's soft and gentle, and because the bitterness isn't too strong, it's a good first pint.
MugiOhhh! So then Kind mf Gold comes next, and just from the name it sounds strong, right?
Hop BroThis one is a Shiga Kogen collaboration IPA, and the key point is that it uses Carolina Gold and Edisto Gold Honey. It has a smooth mouthfeel, but the bitterness really stays through the finish, so it's the kind of beer that pampers you and then closes hard.
MugiSweet but bitter? That's the kind of thing that looks gentle but comes at you hard! That contrast is unfair!
Hop BroAnd the fact that Nagi is down to just a little bit left is nice too, in a very tap-list way. Because things change so fast, the chance to drink it becomes a once-in-a-lifetime moment.
MugiWow, hearing that makes me feel like if I don't go now, I'll miss out. If I can drink casually in Furumachi starting in the afternoon, I'd want to stop by during a walk.
Hop BroOn Sundays they open at 13:00, and if you go in order from Hefe weizen to PALE ALE, it really feels like a little journey. So today, let's seriously debate what the first glass should be.
MugiAgreed! A day when you can toast from midday is the best, and I'm going to start with Nagi, then go for Kind mf Gold!
