Shiga Kogen Beer's "SNOW MONKEY IPA" has been tapped again at the beer pub Onaji Anano Mujina in Kobe's Sannomiya area. As the post title suggests, this is the first introduction in about a year, making it a guest beer worth watching.

Shiga Kogen Beer's SNOW MONKEY IPA is a special IPA created from the SNOW MONKEY BEER LIVE event. The introduction describes it as having the bright yellow appearance typical of a hazy IPA, along with grapefruit-like citrus character and aromas reminiscent of white peach and passion fruit. It also keeps from leaning too far toward sweetness, with firm bitterness and a dry finish as part of its appeal, making it easy to keep drinking glass after glass.

What Makes It Worth Drinking at the Bar


Onaji Anano Mujina is a Kobe beer pub that serves craft beer from Japan and abroad on tap. Conveniently located in the Sannomiya area, its appeal lies in the changing lineup of beers selected by the owner. Being able to enjoy an IPA with a clear hop profile like SNOW MONKEY IPA in a relaxed setting in the middle of the city is a welcome bonus.

Who This Beer Suits


- You want to enjoy both fruitiness and bitterness
- You are looking for an IPA that pairs well with food
- You want to drink a Shiga Kogen Beer staple again after a long time

Because this is a place where part of the fun is following the rotation of guest beers, this time it is worth visiting specifically for SNOW MONKEY IPA. It is a good choice for a day when you want to add Shiga Kogen's signature crispness and hop depth to your usual pint.