Two kegs swapped at Moya Moya Base in Sapporo: Oni Densetsu IPL and Shiga Kogen IPA
At the beer pub Moya Moya Base in Chuo Ward, Sapporo, two guest beer kegs have been rotated. Noboribetsu Ji Beer Oni Densetsu's "YUYA BOYS IPL" and Shiga Kogen Beer’s "SNOW MONKEY IPA" are now on tap, expanding the fun of tasting them side by side.
Hop BroAt Moya Moya Base in Sapporo’s Chuo Ward, two kegs have been swapped, and this time Oni Densetsu and Shiga Kogen are lined up.
MugiWait, you can drink Oni Densetsu and Shiga Kogen at the same time? That alone has decided my plans for today!
Hop BroWhat’s on tap are Noboribetsu Ji Beer Oni Densetsu’s YUYA BOYS IPL and Shiga Kogen Beer’s SNOW MONKEY IPA.
MugiWhat even is IPL! It looks like a relative of IPA, but what does IPL-like crispness mean?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, IPL has the crisp edge of a lager with hop aroma layered on top. So YUYA BOYS IPL should have a light bitterness and feel great with food.
MugiI see, so it’s the kind that hits cleanly the moment you drink it. So it’s a pair-it-with-food kind of beer, huh? I kind of love that!
Hop BroMeanwhile, SNOW MONKEY IPA is a distinctly presence-filled IPA in the Shiga Kogen style, and you can enjoy its aroma and balance at a leisurely pace.
MugiA second beer that’s all about aroma? That’s basically the right answer for a tasting comparison, isn’t it? Start with one to set things up, then melt into the second one!
Hop BroExactly. One of the best things about Moya Moya Base is that it’s easy to drop into in the middle of the city. It’s a beer pub where following the guest rotation is part of the fun.
MugiIt’s decided then! First a refreshing first glass, then I want to finish with the aromatic IPA, and now I’m feeling like we should go right away!
At the beer pub "Moya Moya Base" in Minami 2-jo Higashi 1-chome, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, two guest beer kegs have been swapped out.
This time on tap are Noboribetsu Ji Beer Oni Densetsu's "YUYA BOYS IPL" and Shiga Kogen Beer’s "SNOW MONKEY IPA". Both come from breweries familiar to craft beer fans, and the pairing offers a chance to clearly enjoy their contrasting personalities.
"YUYA BOYS IPL" is a beer that suggests the crisp, clean drinking feel typical of an IPL. It’s the kind of beer you’ll want to savor slowly alongside a meal, with hop aroma and a brisk bitterness. On the other hand, "SNOW MONKEY IPA" is known as a distinctly present IPA in the Shiga Kogen Beer style, and expectations rise for its aromatic lift and excellent balance.
Moya Moya Base is a beer pub that’s easy to drop into in central Sapporo. Following the rotation of guest beers and enjoying that day’s tap lineup is part of its appeal. When two beers with different characters are lined up like this, it becomes easier to build a drinking sequence, such as starting with something clean and finishing with something aroma-forward, and the differences in each beer’s expression come through more clearly.
Beers on Tap
- Noboribetsu Ji Beer Oni Densetsu "YUYA BOYS IPL"
- Shiga Kogen Beer "SNOW MONKEY IPA"
For anyone in Sapporo who wants to keep up with guest beer changes, checking Moya Moya Base’s taps should be interesting. If you visit around a rotation, you should be able to find the day’s pour through both the regular lineup and the guest beers.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Moya Moya Base in Sapporo’s Chuo Ward, two kegs have been swapped, and this time Oni Densetsu and Shiga Kogen are lined up.
MugiWait, you can drink Oni Densetsu and Shiga Kogen at the same time? That alone has decided my plans for today!
Hop BroWhat’s on tap are Noboribetsu Ji Beer Oni Densetsu’s YUYA BOYS IPL and Shiga Kogen Beer’s SNOW MONKEY IPA.
MugiWhat even is IPL! It looks like a relative of IPA, but what does IPL-like crispness mean?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, IPL has the crisp edge of a lager with hop aroma layered on top. So YUYA BOYS IPL should have a light bitterness and feel great with food.
MugiI see, so it’s the kind that hits cleanly the moment you drink it. So it’s a pair-it-with-food kind of beer, huh? I kind of love that!
Hop BroMeanwhile, SNOW MONKEY IPA is a distinctly presence-filled IPA in the Shiga Kogen style, and you can enjoy its aroma and balance at a leisurely pace.
MugiA second beer that’s all about aroma? That’s basically the right answer for a tasting comparison, isn’t it? Start with one to set things up, then melt into the second one!
Hop BroExactly. One of the best things about Moya Moya Base is that it’s easy to drop into in the middle of the city. It’s a beer pub where following the guest rotation is part of the fun.
MugiIt’s decided then! First a refreshing first glass, then I want to finish with the aromatic IPA, and now I’m feeling like we should go right away!
