04&Beer in Niigata posts a rainy-season tap list with four Japanese beers
Niigata beer pub 04&Beer shared its latest tap list on Instagram on June 20. The lineup features Amber Swan Ale, Senno Sake ni Natte, Kōcha Bitter, and a new pour from MATSUMOTO BREWERY.
Hop Bro04&Beer in Niigata just dropped a rainy-season tap list, and it's a strong one: four kegs led by Swan Lake, perfect for a slow pint on a wet day.
MugiWait, a four-brewery lineup in one pub? That sounds like a mini beer road trip without even leaving the bar!
Hop BroYep: Amber Swan Ale, Sen no Sake ni Natte, Kocha Bitter, and MATSUMOTO Traditional Bitter, all tied together by a bitter-focused lineup.
MugiHold on, when you say bitter-focused, am I entering a contest for making a sour face, or can beginners survive this?
Hop BroThat's the common mix-up. Bitter isn't just a battle of IBUs; it's more like a drinkability-first ale where balance, toastiness, and a clean finish matter.
MugiOhhh! So Minoh Beer's Kocha Bitter isn't dessert, but the name still makes me imagine an afternoon tea pint, and now I'm hungry.
Hop BroProbably more tea-like aroma than sweetness. Swan Lake's amber should bring malt depth, and Matsumoto's new Traditional Bitter sounds like a straight-ahead bitter in the best way.
MugiAnd Ushitora Brewery's Sen no Sake ni Natte is calling to me too. That's a wildly memorable name, but it still fits the whole mood.
Hop BroExactly, and you're crossing Niigata, Tochigi, Osaka, and Nagano in one stop. It's not flashy for the sake of it; it's a great flight of four for side-by-side tasting.
MugiPlus they're open from 1 p.m. on Sundays? Rain outside, early pint inside... that's basically a rainy-day reward.
Hop BroRight, and when the weather turns soft and gray, chasing draft beer like this makes for a perfect wet-day pint.
MugiThat's it, I'm sold. I want to head to 04&Beer, do one full round, and then order my favorite again!
04&Beer, a beer pub in Chuo Ward, Niigata, posted its current tap list on Instagram on June 20. With the rainy season now underway, the selection leans toward calm, easy-drinking pours that fit a slow, weather-proof beer stop.
The beers mentioned in the post are:
- Amber Swan Ale / Swan Lake Beer (Niigata)
- Senno Sake ni Natte / Ushitora Brewery (Tochigi)
- Kōcha Bitter / Minoh Beer (Osaka)
- MATSUMOTO Traditional Bitter / MATSUMOTO BREWERY (Nagano, new)
The list brings together breweries from across Japan and puts a clear focus on bitter-leaning beers. The post also says the shop is keeping the MATSUMOTO bitter on tap and encourages guests to try a simple bitter. That makes the lineup appealing for drinkers who want something steady and unforced rather than a flashy one-off. A Sunday opening time of 1:00 p.m. is also noted, which makes the pub an easy daytime option when the rain sets in.
For beer fans, the appeal here is straightforward: a local Niigata tap, a new bitter from Nagano, and a compact lineup that invites comparison across styles and breweries.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop Bro04&Beer in Niigata just dropped a rainy-season tap list, and it's a strong one: four kegs led by Swan Lake, perfect for a slow pint on a wet day.
MugiWait, a four-brewery lineup in one pub? That sounds like a mini beer road trip without even leaving the bar!
Hop BroYep: Amber Swan Ale, Sen no Sake ni Natte, Kocha Bitter, and MATSUMOTO Traditional Bitter, all tied together by a bitter-focused lineup.
MugiHold on, when you say bitter-focused, am I entering a contest for making a sour face, or can beginners survive this?
Hop BroThat's the common mix-up. Bitter isn't just a battle of IBUs; it's more like a drinkability-first ale where balance, toastiness, and a clean finish matter.
MugiOhhh! So Minoh Beer's Kocha Bitter isn't dessert, but the name still makes me imagine an afternoon tea pint, and now I'm hungry.
Hop BroProbably more tea-like aroma than sweetness. Swan Lake's amber should bring malt depth, and Matsumoto's new Traditional Bitter sounds like a straight-ahead bitter in the best way.
MugiAnd Ushitora Brewery's Sen no Sake ni Natte is calling to me too. That's a wildly memorable name, but it still fits the whole mood.
Hop BroExactly, and you're crossing Niigata, Tochigi, Osaka, and Nagano in one stop. It's not flashy for the sake of it; it's a great flight of four for side-by-side tasting.
MugiPlus they're open from 1 p.m. on Sundays? Rain outside, early pint inside... that's basically a rainy-day reward.
Hop BroRight, and when the weather turns soft and gray, chasing draft beer like this makes for a perfect wet-day pint.
MugiThat's it, I'm sold. I want to head to 04&Beer, do one full round, and then order my favorite again!
