Niigata's 04&Beer taps Pilserl and four Japanese craft beers
The beer pub 04&Beer in Nishi-Horimae-dori, Chuo Ward, Niigata, updated its tap list in a July 6 post. The lineup includes Pilserl from Plank Brewery in Bavaria, Amber Swan Ale from Swan Lake Beer, SHIGAKOGEN Helles!? from Shiga Kogen Beer, Grand Saison from Daisen G Beer, and Red Ale (Real Ale) from Iwate Kura Beer.
Hop Bro04&Beer in Niigata just refreshed five fresh taps this week, with Plank's Pilserl leading the list. That is a very convincing way to start a Monday.
MugiWait, the name Pilserl already sounds powerful. What kind of beer is that?
Hop BroIt's from Brauerei Plank in Bavaria, and it's basically a pils-leaning lager. Think snappy bitterness and a crisp finish that makes it perfect for the first glass.
MugiOooh. Then what is Helles in SHIGAKOGEN Helles!? Is Helles a spell or a beer style?
Hop BroBeer style, not magic. Helles is a pale German lager where malty roundness takes the lead instead of loud hops. The little question mark makes the Shiga Kogen version feel playful too.
MugiAnd then you've got Amber Swan Ale, Grand Saison, and that Red Ale from Iwate Kura? The tasting range here is ridiculous. My stomach is scheduling meetings.
Hop BroThat's the 04&Beer move. It runs from easy lagers to classic ales to saison territory, basically a full style tour on one tap list. Saison just means a drier, more aromatic ale.
MugiAnd the Yamabushi series that was popular at the anniversary is now by the glass? That is small-pour salvation for people who want to try everything.
Hop BroExactly. They also listed ore no sake ga no me ne no ka, and prices vary by beer. Plus Monday starts at 5 p.m. opening, so it's lined up perfectly for an after-work Pilserl detour into Yamabushi.
MugiThat's it, I'm in. I'll wake up my throat with a lager, then hit the saison and start making delighted noises. One stop in Furumachi suddenly sounds necessary.
04&Beer, a beer pub in Nishi-Horimae-dori, Chuo Ward, Niigata, shared its latest pours in a July 6 post. The message began with thanks for the many congratulations received over the weekend, then moved on to this week's tap list.
Current lineup
- `Pilserl` / Plank Brewery (Bavaria)
- `Amber Swan Ale` / Swan Lake Beer (Niigata)
- `SHIGAKOGEN Helles!?` / Shiga Kogen Beer (Nagano)
- `Grand Saison` / Daisen G Beer (Tottori)
- `Red Ale (Real Ale)` / Iwate Kura Beer (Iwate)
The selection ranges from a clean lager to classic ale and saison styles, making it easy to compare different expressions in one visit. The bar also switched the Yamabushi series from Shiga Kogen's Tamamura Honten to glass pours after it went over well during the anniversary period. The post also mentions `ore no sake ga no me ne no ka`, with pricing varying by beer.
As a Furumachi-area beer pub, 04&Beer is set up for slow, selective drinking rather than a rushed one-and-done stop. It opens at 5 p.m. on Monday, so it should work well for an after-work pint or a small tasting session.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop Bro04&Beer in Niigata just refreshed five fresh taps this week, with Plank's Pilserl leading the list. That is a very convincing way to start a Monday.
MugiWait, the name Pilserl already sounds powerful. What kind of beer is that?
Hop BroIt's from Brauerei Plank in Bavaria, and it's basically a pils-leaning lager. Think snappy bitterness and a crisp finish that makes it perfect for the first glass.
MugiOooh. Then what is Helles in SHIGAKOGEN Helles!? Is Helles a spell or a beer style?
Hop BroBeer style, not magic. Helles is a pale German lager where malty roundness takes the lead instead of loud hops. The little question mark makes the Shiga Kogen version feel playful too.
MugiAnd then you've got Amber Swan Ale, Grand Saison, and that Red Ale from Iwate Kura? The tasting range here is ridiculous. My stomach is scheduling meetings.
Hop BroThat's the 04&Beer move. It runs from easy lagers to classic ales to saison territory, basically a full style tour on one tap list. Saison just means a drier, more aromatic ale.
MugiAnd the Yamabushi series that was popular at the anniversary is now by the glass? That is small-pour salvation for people who want to try everything.
Hop BroExactly. They also listed ore no sake ga no me ne no ka, and prices vary by beer. Plus Monday starts at 5 p.m. opening, so it's lined up perfectly for an after-work Pilserl detour into Yamabushi.
MugiThat's it, I'm in. I'll wake up my throat with a lager, then hit the saison and start making delighted noises. One stop in Furumachi suddenly sounds necessary.
