MOKICHI TRATTORIA's Five Standard Shonan Beers and Sake Lees Hazy IPA
At MOKICHI TRATTORIA in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, you can enjoy not only Shonan Beer brewed on the Kumazawa Brewery grounds, but also seasonal craft beers. Set in a tranquil space created by relocating a 450-year-old farmhouse, it is a place you will want to pair with stone-oven pizza and fresh pasta.
Hop BroMOKICHI TRATTORIA in Chigasaki is a beer pub on the grounds of Kumazawa Brewery, and they relocated a 450-year-old farmhouse there, so even the atmosphere is clearly trying to get you to have a drink.
MugiWhat, a 450-year-old farmhouse? That's way too much history to handle! I feel like I'd get tipsy just looking at the building before I even drink the beer!
Hop BroAt the shop, you can enjoy five standard Shonan Beers year-round: Pilsner, Alt, Schwarz, Golden Ale, and IPA American Style.
MugiOhhh! But aside from Pilsner, the names are a little hard to get. Are Alt and Schwarz beers, or are they spells?
Hop BroGood question. Alt is a deep red top-fermented beer with a fruity character, Schwarz is a black beer with a roasty malt aroma, Golden Ale is light and citrusy, and IPA is a style where the hop character really stands out.
MugiWow, hearing that makes me want to drink them differently! Especially that citrusy IPA - if I pair it with snacks, it's definitely going to be delicious!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, the seasonal Sake Lees Hazy IPA is a strong point. It's brewed with sake lees from their own junmai daiginjo, 'Uka Tencho,' using both sake yeast and beer yeast.
MugiWait, a two-pronged attack with sake yeast and beer yeast!? Hold on, if you pile on that much, won't the flavors fight each other?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting: the citrus and tropical fruit aromas are layered with the smoothness from the sake lees. Even though it's a Hazy IPA, the mouthfeel is gentle, and that's the key point.
MugiI see, that's why it seems like it would go well with food too! Pairing the stone-oven pizza and fresh pasta with the standard pilsner or a fragrant IPA would be the kind of combo you just can't stop eating and drinking!
Hop BroExactly. It's a fun place even as an entry point to beer culture, and if you're going to drink slowly in Chigasaki, it's a top contender. Today, I think we have no choice but to start with the pilsner.
MugiYeah, in the end it's all about a toast in Chigasaki! Shonan Beer in a farmhouse - just imagining it makes my throat start doing warm-up exercises on its own!
A brewery-run beer pub to enjoy in Chigasaki
MOKICHI TRATTORIA in Kagawa, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a beer pub located on the grounds of Kumazawa Brewery. The building, which was created by relocating a 450-year-old farmhouse, has a calm atmosphere that feels in tune with the nature of the nearby back hill, and its appeal lies in being able to relax and enjoy both food and beer.
Beers available
Inside the restaurant, Kumazawa Brewery's Shonan Beer is served year-round. The standard lineup that can be confirmed includes the following labels.
- Pilsner: A classic lager with refreshing hop bitterness and malty sweetness
- Alt: A top-fermented beer with a fruity character and deep red color
- Schwarz: A black beer that brings out the roasty aroma of roasted malt
- Golden Ale: A light, citrus-scented pour
- IPA American Style: An IPA with bright citrus notes made with American hops
In addition, a seasonal offering called Sake Lees Hazy IPA - Sake Yeast - is also featured. This limited-batch beer uses lees from the brewery's junmai daiginjo sake, "Uka Tencho," and is brewed with both sake yeast and beer yeast. Its design layers aromas reminiscent of citrus and tropical fruit with the smoothness derived from the sake lees.
Pairing with food
MOKICHI TRATTORIA also stands out for its lineup of beer-friendly dishes, including stone-oven pizza, special fresh pasta, house-made sausages, and appetizers made with Shonan vegetables. Pairing the classic pilsner with pizza or fried dishes, and the aromatic IPA or sake lees Hazy IPA with carpaccio, salad, ham, or sausages, brings out the strengths of the restaurant's style.
What makes the place special
MOKICHI TRATTORIA is more than just a restaurant; it feels like a place that brings the atmosphere of a brewery right into the dining room. It can be enjoyed not only as a place to eat, but also as an entry point into Kumazawa Brewery's beer culture. It is a spot worth keeping in mind when you want to combine craft beer and food in Chigasaki.
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Hop BroMOKICHI TRATTORIA in Chigasaki is a beer pub on the grounds of Kumazawa Brewery, and they relocated a 450-year-old farmhouse there, so even the atmosphere is clearly trying to get you to have a drink.
MugiWhat, a 450-year-old farmhouse? That's way too much history to handle! I feel like I'd get tipsy just looking at the building before I even drink the beer!
Hop BroAt the shop, you can enjoy five standard Shonan Beers year-round: Pilsner, Alt, Schwarz, Golden Ale, and IPA American Style.
MugiOhhh! But aside from Pilsner, the names are a little hard to get. Are Alt and Schwarz beers, or are they spells?
Hop BroGood question. Alt is a deep red top-fermented beer with a fruity character, Schwarz is a black beer with a roasty malt aroma, Golden Ale is light and citrusy, and IPA is a style where the hop character really stands out.
MugiWow, hearing that makes me want to drink them differently! Especially that citrusy IPA - if I pair it with snacks, it's definitely going to be delicious!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, the seasonal Sake Lees Hazy IPA is a strong point. It's brewed with sake lees from their own junmai daiginjo, 'Uka Tencho,' using both sake yeast and beer yeast.
MugiWait, a two-pronged attack with sake yeast and beer yeast!? Hold on, if you pile on that much, won't the flavors fight each other?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting: the citrus and tropical fruit aromas are layered with the smoothness from the sake lees. Even though it's a Hazy IPA, the mouthfeel is gentle, and that's the key point.
MugiI see, that's why it seems like it would go well with food too! Pairing the stone-oven pizza and fresh pasta with the standard pilsner or a fragrant IPA would be the kind of combo you just can't stop eating and drinking!
Hop BroExactly. It's a fun place even as an entry point to beer culture, and if you're going to drink slowly in Chigasaki, it's a top contender. Today, I think we have no choice but to start with the pilsner.
MugiYeah, in the end it's all about a toast in Chigasaki! Shonan Beer in a farmhouse - just imagining it makes my throat start doing warm-up exercises on its own!
