Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa lines up four draft beers for June 11, led by a new Field Ales tap
Chiitoko Shoten, a dagashi, beer, and coffee shop in Shimosuwa, Nagano, posted its June 11 (Thu) service notice. The lineup includes a new Field Ales keg, Hardboiled~well boiled pale ale~, alongside four draft beers in total.
Hop BroToday's topic is Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa. Their June 11 update says they're open from 10:00 to 22:00, and the new keg is Field Ales' Hardboiled~well boiled pale ale~.
MugiWhat, one fresh keg and it's Field Ales? That name sounds so hard-boiled I can picture a detective sipping it in total silence!
Hop BroAnd the style is well boiled pale ale. It uses a simple malt bill to bring out a crisp sweetness, then stacks on citrusy and grassy hop aroma.
MugiHold on, malt bill and crisp? That was a full jargon ambush. What does it actually taste like in normal-person language?
Hop BroBasically, it's light but still satisfying. You get gentle grain sweetness first, then lemony notes and a fresh green, grassy hop finish.
MugiOhhh, and better in a bigger pour? That's the beer itself saying, 'Please do not reduce me to a tiny sample glass.'
Hop BroThe full list is four taps on deck: Oni Shibori Lager, the new Field Ales beer, Isekadoya's Sour IPA Strawberry & Raspberry, and Kyoto Brewing's Ichigo Ichie.
MugiSeriously? A berry sour IPA plus a lager and Ichigo Ichie too? That's not a casual tap list, that's a miniature beer festival.
Hop BroWhat makes the place special is dagashi and coffee too. They even mentioned the hops growing fast behind the shop, so the whole post feels rooted in the season.
MugiThat sounds dangerously good. A tasting day like this is exactly how a quick stop turns into me hanging around for way too long.
Hop BroHonestly, I already want Hardboiled in a big glass. After that, I could easily drift into Oni Shibori Lager and then Ichigo Ichie.
MugiSame here, I want a drink now. A detour to Shimosuwa sounds completely justified, because my throat is officially waiting for craft beer.
Draft beer lineup for June 11
Chiitoko Shoten, a beer pub in Shimosuwa, Nagano, posted its service notice for Thursday, June 11. The shop is open from 10:00 to 22:00, and the taproom is operating as usual. The post also notes that the hops growing behind the shop are flourishing, adding a seasonal feel to the update.
One new keg was tapped that day: Field Ales' Hardboiled~well boiled pale ale~. In the post, it is described as a pale ale with a simple malt bill that brings out a crisp sweetness, layered with citrus and grassy hop notes. It is light on the palate but still substantial enough to work well in a larger pour.
The full draft lineup for the day is:
- Oni-Shibori Lager / Ise Kadoya Beer × Oni Densetsu Beer
- Hardboiled~well boiled pale ale~ / Field Ales
- Sour IPA ~Strawberry & Raspberry / Ise Kadoya Beer
- Ichigo Ichie / Kyoto Brewing
Chiitoko Shoten stands out for combining dagashi, coffee, and craft beer under one roof. That makes it easy to drop in for a beer-focused visit, or to pair a pint with something sweet or a short break. In this corner of Shimosuwa, the shop offers a place where beer and everyday life meet naturally.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa. Their June 11 update says they're open from 10:00 to 22:00, and the new keg is Field Ales' Hardboiled~well boiled pale ale~.
MugiWhat, one fresh keg and it's Field Ales? That name sounds so hard-boiled I can picture a detective sipping it in total silence!
Hop BroAnd the style is well boiled pale ale. It uses a simple malt bill to bring out a crisp sweetness, then stacks on citrusy and grassy hop aroma.
MugiHold on, malt bill and crisp? That was a full jargon ambush. What does it actually taste like in normal-person language?
Hop BroBasically, it's light but still satisfying. You get gentle grain sweetness first, then lemony notes and a fresh green, grassy hop finish.
MugiOhhh, and better in a bigger pour? That's the beer itself saying, 'Please do not reduce me to a tiny sample glass.'
Hop BroThe full list is four taps on deck: Oni Shibori Lager, the new Field Ales beer, Isekadoya's Sour IPA Strawberry & Raspberry, and Kyoto Brewing's Ichigo Ichie.
MugiSeriously? A berry sour IPA plus a lager and Ichigo Ichie too? That's not a casual tap list, that's a miniature beer festival.
Hop BroWhat makes the place special is dagashi and coffee too. They even mentioned the hops growing fast behind the shop, so the whole post feels rooted in the season.
MugiThat sounds dangerously good. A tasting day like this is exactly how a quick stop turns into me hanging around for way too long.
Hop BroHonestly, I already want Hardboiled in a big glass. After that, I could easily drift into Oni Shibori Lager and then Ichigo Ichie.
MugiSame here, I want a drink now. A detour to Shimosuwa sounds completely justified, because my throat is officially waiting for craft beer.
