Three Tap Updates at Progress in Musashi-Kosugi with Field Ales, WCB, and Ise Kadoya Beer
At Craft Beer Bar & Bottle Shop Progress in Musashi-Kosugi, Kanagawa, three taps were updated starting at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1. The lineup featured Field Ales Brewery, West Coast Brewing, and Ise Kadoya Beer, offering a range from classic styles to a hoppy pour.
Hop BroAt Progress in Musashi-Kosugi, there was a three-tap update. The lineup started pouring at 4:00 p.m. on May 1, and today's selection is a pretty fun one.
MugiWhoa! They change that many all at once? A three-beer lineup is the kind of thing that gets you excited at a glance.
Hop BroFirst up is Field Ales Brewery's City Ale, a Pale Ale at 5.5%. It has malty toastiness topped with hop bitterness, the kind of beer that's easy to drink every day while still having a clear shape.
MugiI get the toastiness, but do people use 'clear shape' for beer too? You mean it's not fuzzy?
Hop BroExactly. It means the flavor doesn't blur, and you can tell where this beer begins and ends. Progress is a beer pub and bottle shop, so it's nice that you can sample a beer with that sort of dependable appeal while also looking for something to take home next.
MugiThat's too convenient! And I heard it's growler-friendly too, but what is that exactly? Like, you can take the beer home with you?
Hop BroNice reaction. A growler is a container for takeout, a way to enjoy draft beer at home just as it is. And since the outdoor seating welcomes pets, it also fits the image of stopping by while out on a walk.
MugiOhhh! So what about West Coast Brewing's Dark Crispi Boi? The name sounds tough, but what does a Czech Amber Lager taste like?
Hop BroWhat's interesting is that it doesn't lean too heavily into dark-beer weight. It's a Czech-style amber lager with biscuit and nut notes, so it's toasty but still finishes crisp.
MugiI see, so even though it looks dark, it's actually a crisp style. The name is a little jokey, but the beer itself is serious. That's unfair!
Hop BroAnd last is Ise Kadoya Beer's DDH Citra Hazy IPA, the bright, expressive one with citrus and tropical notes up front. DDH means it's brewed with plenty of dry hopping, which really brings the aroma forward.
MugiGot it, so it's the one that explodes with aroma! Since the three beers each have totally different personalities, drinking them in order would feel like a beer concert in my head.
Hop BroExactly. Today Progress is the kind of place where you want to enjoy what's on tap, so it makes you want to plan for maybe one beer, or maybe three.
MugiI can't take it anymore, I want a drink just from reading this! A beer in Musashi-Kosugi, and if I like it, I want to take home a bottle too.
Progress's Three Tap Update on May 1
At Craft Beer Bar & Bottle Shop Progress in Musashi-Kosugi, Nakahara Ward, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, three taps were rotated in to match the Friday, May 1, 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. business hours. The shop is a beer pub and bottle shop, accepts cashless payments only, offers growler takeout, and welcomes pets in its outdoor seating area.
The lineup for the day consisted of three beers, each with a clearly distinct style.
- Field Ales Brewery / City Ale - Pale Ale, 5.5%
- West Coast Brewing / Dark Crispi Boi - Czech Amber Lager, 5.0%
- Ise Kadoya Beer / DDH Citra Hazy IPA - DDH Hazy IPA, 7.0%
Field Ales Brewery's City Ale is a pale ale that layers hop bitterness over a light, toasted malt aroma. It is easy to enjoy as an everyday beer, yet still has a clearly defined beer character. West Coast Brewing's Dark Crispi Boi is introduced as a beer that does not lean too heavily into the weight of dark beer, instead letting you enjoy the biscuit and nut notes typical of a Czech amber lager. Ise Kadoya Beer's DDH Citra Hazy IPA is a hazy IPA with Citra-driven citrus and tropical notes front and center, and among the three it has the most expressive aroma.
Progress is the kind of place you enjoy for what is on tap today rather than for flash. It also functions as a bottle shop, so it is a good place to have a beer on tap and then choose something to take home. If you want to casually keep up with tap updates in Musashi-Kosugi, it is an easy place to stop by.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Progress in Musashi-Kosugi, there was a three-tap update. The lineup started pouring at 4:00 p.m. on May 1, and today's selection is a pretty fun one.
MugiWhoa! They change that many all at once? A three-beer lineup is the kind of thing that gets you excited at a glance.
Hop BroFirst up is Field Ales Brewery's City Ale, a Pale Ale at 5.5%. It has malty toastiness topped with hop bitterness, the kind of beer that's easy to drink every day while still having a clear shape.
MugiI get the toastiness, but do people use 'clear shape' for beer too? You mean it's not fuzzy?
Hop BroExactly. It means the flavor doesn't blur, and you can tell where this beer begins and ends. Progress is a beer pub and bottle shop, so it's nice that you can sample a beer with that sort of dependable appeal while also looking for something to take home next.
MugiThat's too convenient! And I heard it's growler-friendly too, but what is that exactly? Like, you can take the beer home with you?
Hop BroNice reaction. A growler is a container for takeout, a way to enjoy draft beer at home just as it is. And since the outdoor seating welcomes pets, it also fits the image of stopping by while out on a walk.
MugiOhhh! So what about West Coast Brewing's Dark Crispi Boi? The name sounds tough, but what does a Czech Amber Lager taste like?
Hop BroWhat's interesting is that it doesn't lean too heavily into dark-beer weight. It's a Czech-style amber lager with biscuit and nut notes, so it's toasty but still finishes crisp.
MugiI see, so even though it looks dark, it's actually a crisp style. The name is a little jokey, but the beer itself is serious. That's unfair!
Hop BroAnd last is Ise Kadoya Beer's DDH Citra Hazy IPA, the bright, expressive one with citrus and tropical notes up front. DDH means it's brewed with plenty of dry hopping, which really brings the aroma forward.
MugiGot it, so it's the one that explodes with aroma! Since the three beers each have totally different personalities, drinking them in order would feel like a beer concert in my head.
Hop BroExactly. Today Progress is the kind of place where you want to enjoy what's on tap, so it makes you want to plan for maybe one beer, or maybe three.
MugiI can't take it anymore, I want a drink just from reading this! A beer in Musashi-Kosugi, and if I like it, I want to take home a bottle too.
