Entrance to Beer NOVICE introduces Honjo Ginza Brewery's 'Kyoji - Pride -'
The beer pub Entrance to Beer NOVICE in Kawagoe updated its tap lineup on Instagram. The five beers on tap included Honjo Ginza Brewery's Pilsner w/ rice 'Kyoji - Pride -' and Tokorozawa Beer’s 'Smoking'.
Hop BroKawagoe’s beer pub Entrance to Beer NOVICE updated its taps on Instagram. Honjo Ginza Brewery’s 'Kyoji - Pride -' is the highlight, and it’s quite an intriguing lineup.
MugiWhoa, 'Kyoji - Pride -' already sounds strong! But what kind of beer is it, really?
Hop BroThe style is Pilsner w/ rice, and the ABV is 5.0%. It’s a clean pilsner with a light drinking impression, where elegant hop aroma and malt sweetness come together softly.
MugiI get pilsner, but does w/ rice mean they put rice in it? Wait, is beer becoming Japanese food now?!
Hop BroExactly, that’s pretty much it. It tends to bring out lightness from the rice, so the mouthfeel comes together crisp and smooth. Because it isn’t heavy, it’s good as a first drink and easy to pair with food.
MugiHuh! Then Tokorozawa Beer’s 'Smoking' sounds like the opposite. House-smoked malt already sounds like a snack just from the aroma!
Hop BroThat’s right. It’s a smoke ale with smoky aroma pushed to the forefront, and its crisp body is another defining trait. Compared with the pilsner’s clean character, this one pushes hard with savory, toasty depth.
MugiIf I tasted them side by side, I’d probably laugh at how different they are! And with five beers on tap in total, I’d be tipsy just from deciding before I even order!
Hop BroThere are also 'Yamagobu Stout', 'BIG BRIDGE IPA', and 'Fukusou~Fukusou~', so the range goes all the way from lager to IPA to stout. Because there’s such a wide range, one of the fun things about NOVICE is that you can match your mood for the day.
MugiAnd it’s only 3 minutes from the station, plus it’s open from 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 3 p.m. on weekends and holidays. A drink of 'Kyoji - Pride -' after work, tasting flights on the weekend... honestly, that’s reason enough to go!
Hop BroRight, it’s the kind of place you can put on your tonight’s drink list. I want to check out the crisp finish of 'Kyoji - Pride -', and Mugi-chan probably wants to see the look on your face when you try Smoking, so let’s hurry up and toast.
The beer pub “Entrance to Beer NOVICE” in Wakita-cho, Kawagoe City, shares its daily tap lineup on Instagram. In this post, Honjo Ginza Brewery (Honjo)’s 'Kyoji - Pride -' was featured at the center. The style is Pilsner w/ rice, and the ABV is 5.0%. The caption describes it as a crisp, refreshing beer with a light drinking impression, where the elegant aroma of hops and the sweetness of malt layer together.
Also listed was Tokorozawa Beer (Tokorozawa)’s 'Smoking'. This is a smoke ale in which malt is smoked in-house at “Onigurumi no Ki,” and it is said to feature a sharp body and a distinctive smoky aroma. In contrast to the purity of the pilsner, this is a beer that brings savoriness to the forefront, and a side-by-side tasting would likely make the difference in character stand out clearly.
In addition, 'Yamagobu Stout' (Otonari), 'BIG BRIDGE IPA' (Grow Brew House), and 'Fukusou~Fukusou~' (NOMENDO Brew Stand) were also on tap, creating a lineup that spans lager, IPA, and stout. For anyone who wants to choose while comparing the personalities of craft beer, it is a lineup that is fun to look at.
The shop is on the second floor of the PONO Building, 3 minutes on foot from Kawagoe Station and 5 minutes on foot from Hon-Kawagoe Station. It is introduced as a beer pub where the owner, a beer sommelier, carefully guides guests through beer selection and food pairings. Hours are Monday through Friday 17:00–24:00, and Saturday, Sunday, and holidays 15:00–24:00. It is an easy place to stop by for a drink after work or for weekend tastings.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKawagoe’s beer pub Entrance to Beer NOVICE updated its taps on Instagram. Honjo Ginza Brewery’s 'Kyoji - Pride -' is the highlight, and it’s quite an intriguing lineup.
MugiWhoa, 'Kyoji - Pride -' already sounds strong! But what kind of beer is it, really?
Hop BroThe style is Pilsner w/ rice, and the ABV is 5.0%. It’s a clean pilsner with a light drinking impression, where elegant hop aroma and malt sweetness come together softly.
MugiI get pilsner, but does w/ rice mean they put rice in it? Wait, is beer becoming Japanese food now?!
Hop BroExactly, that’s pretty much it. It tends to bring out lightness from the rice, so the mouthfeel comes together crisp and smooth. Because it isn’t heavy, it’s good as a first drink and easy to pair with food.
MugiHuh! Then Tokorozawa Beer’s 'Smoking' sounds like the opposite. House-smoked malt already sounds like a snack just from the aroma!
Hop BroThat’s right. It’s a smoke ale with smoky aroma pushed to the forefront, and its crisp body is another defining trait. Compared with the pilsner’s clean character, this one pushes hard with savory, toasty depth.
MugiIf I tasted them side by side, I’d probably laugh at how different they are! And with five beers on tap in total, I’d be tipsy just from deciding before I even order!
Hop BroThere are also 'Yamagobu Stout', 'BIG BRIDGE IPA', and 'Fukusou~Fukusou~', so the range goes all the way from lager to IPA to stout. Because there’s such a wide range, one of the fun things about NOVICE is that you can match your mood for the day.
MugiAnd it’s only 3 minutes from the station, plus it’s open from 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 3 p.m. on weekends and holidays. A drink of 'Kyoji - Pride -' after work, tasting flights on the weekend... honestly, that’s reason enough to go!
Hop BroRight, it’s the kind of place you can put on your tonight’s drink list. I want to check out the crisp finish of 'Kyoji - Pride -', and Mugi-chan probably wants to see the look on your face when you try Smoking, so let’s hurry up and toast.
