Minoh Beer's 'MUGICHA BITTER' is on tap at Craft Beer 2 TAPS
At the beer pub Craft Beer 2 TAPS in Shiomicho, Yokosuka, the seasonal Minoh Beer release 'MUGICHA BITTER' has come on tap. It is an English-style bitter brewed with barley tea, offering a glass with just the right amount of malt character and toasty aroma.
Hop BroAt Craft Beer 2 TAPS in Shiomicho, Yokosuka, Minoh Beer's 'MUGICHA BITTER' is on tap.
MugiWhoa! A barley-tea beer? The stuff you gulp down in summer can become beer?!
Hop BroExactly. And this time it's an English bitter, the kind that invites you to sip slowly rather than jump out of the glass.
MugiWhen I hear English bitter, it sounds a bit astringent... isn't 'bitter' too bitter?
Hop BroThat's the thing: with IBU 20, the bitterness is restrained, and the malt character and toasty aroma take center stage.
MugiOhhh! So it kind of comes in with a soft barley-tea aroma? Just imagining the toasty barley-tea scent makes it sound delicious!
Hop BroExactly. And with Centennial and Cascade as the hops, the aroma balance is nicely dialed in.
MugiCentennial and Cascade... those names suddenly sound intense! Using two hops feels kind of expert-level!
Hop BroBut the mouthfeel is gentle, and at 4.5% ABV it's made for slow, thoughtful drinking, so it's easy to pair with food.
MugiAnd the ideal drinking temperature is 8-12°C, right? If I can enjoy the way the aroma changes with temperature, I want to go now!
Hop BroIt's a beer that really lets the ingredients shine, so if you find it in Shiomicho, don't hesitate.
MugiYep, today's settled! Let's toast at 2 TAPS and soak in the toasty aroma of the barley-tea bitter!
Tap Update
At Craft Beer 2 TAPS, a beer pub in Shiomicho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Minoh Beer's 'MUGICHA BITTER' has been tapped. True to its name, the shop runs on a two-tap setup, making it a place you'd want to visit in hopes of discovering what comes on next.
What Is 'MUGICHA BITTER'?
'MUGICHA BITTER' is one of Minoh Beer's regularly brewed "tea series" beers. This time it is an English-style bitter made with barley tea, with a color that is a little lighter than a typical bitter. It is designed so that a moderate malt presence is layered with the gently spreading toasty aroma of barley tea.
Specs: Alc. 4.5%, IBU 20, color amber. The hops used are Centennial and Cascade, and the bitterness is kept from taking over, resulting in a beer you can sip thoughtfully. It is said to taste best at 8-12°C, so you can also enjoy the gentle shifts in aroma that come through even while it is still cold.
A Beer That Shows Minoh Beer's Character
Minoh Beer is a brewery known for making beers rooted in classic styles while also bringing out ingredients such as yuzu, koji, and, in this case, barley tea. 'MUGICHA BITTER' is the kind of beer that prioritizes drinkability over flash, and it seems like a brew you could pair with a meal or simply spend time with one glass at a time. As a chance to drink a seasonal Minoh Beer release in Yokosuka, this is a tap opening worth watching.
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Hop BroAt Craft Beer 2 TAPS in Shiomicho, Yokosuka, Minoh Beer's 'MUGICHA BITTER' is on tap.
MugiWhoa! A barley-tea beer? The stuff you gulp down in summer can become beer?!
Hop BroExactly. And this time it's an English bitter, the kind that invites you to sip slowly rather than jump out of the glass.
MugiWhen I hear English bitter, it sounds a bit astringent... isn't 'bitter' too bitter?
Hop BroThat's the thing: with IBU 20, the bitterness is restrained, and the malt character and toasty aroma take center stage.
MugiOhhh! So it kind of comes in with a soft barley-tea aroma? Just imagining the toasty barley-tea scent makes it sound delicious!
Hop BroExactly. And with Centennial and Cascade as the hops, the aroma balance is nicely dialed in.
MugiCentennial and Cascade... those names suddenly sound intense! Using two hops feels kind of expert-level!
Hop BroBut the mouthfeel is gentle, and at 4.5% ABV it's made for slow, thoughtful drinking, so it's easy to pair with food.
MugiAnd the ideal drinking temperature is 8-12°C, right? If I can enjoy the way the aroma changes with temperature, I want to go now!
Hop BroIt's a beer that really lets the ingredients shine, so if you find it in Shiomicho, don't hesitate.
MugiYep, today's settled! Let's toast at 2 TAPS and soak in the toasty aroma of the barley-tea bitter!
