Grau Craft beer bar, 6 taps including the new Gekizaka Golden Mild Ale
On April 27, Grau Craft beer bar in Fujimino, Saitama Prefecture, posted an update announcing the opening schedule for the following day along with a new tap opening. The current six-tap lineup includes a collaboration with CAMADO and a sour from Kyoto Brewing.
Hop BroGrau Craft beer bar, the beer pub in Fujimino, updated its post on April 27 and dropped a tap list along with the next day's opening hours.
MugiWait, so it's a current six-tap lineup? That's the kind of setup that makes you start getting restless about what to drink first!
Hop BroAnd the lineup is centered on CAMADO collaborations, with two West Coast IPAs, a Hazy IPA, and even a Lager. It balances intensity and drinkability really well.
MugiWest Coast IPA, huh? Is that just bitter beer? It sounds like the name of some sea breeze from Yokohama or something!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's a style that clearly showcases hop aroma and bitterness. The `CAMADO × Grau : Kiln Ash` and `CAMADO : Ritual of Ignition` here are the kind that sharpen the mood with crisp bitterness.
MugiOhhh. But what I'm most curious about right now is the Gekizaka Golden Mild Ale. The name sounds intense, so maybe it's actually gentle!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Brewed at Matsumoto Brewery and a collaboration with Kanpai! Brewing, it's a mellow ale sold on its malt sweetness and soft mouthfeel.
MugiAnd it says it goes with karaage too, which is amazing! Beer and karaage is basically a guaranteed win, right?
Hop BroExactly. Rather than pushing big aromas, it's the kind of beer you can enjoy while talking and having a few rounds, so it's great as a food-pairing beer. It would sit nicely even between a Lager and a Fruit Sour.
MugiBut `KYOTO : Fruit Life` being down to one-third remaining is a little nerve-racking. It's unfair how it gives you a real reason to get there early!
Hop BroLooking at the upcoming candidates too, you can see the shop's style: using CAMADO as the backbone while briskly linking collaborations and different styles. A night of side-by-side tasting in Fujimino sounds like a lot of fun.
MugiYeah, I want to go! Start with a first drink with karaage in hand, and by the end both me and Hop-nii are going to be in the mood to keep drinking!
Located in Nima, Fujimino City, Saitama Prefecture, Grau Craft beer bar is a beer pub with six taps focused mainly on domestic breweries. In its April 27 post, it updated the tap list while noting that it would be closed on 4/27, open at 5:00 p.m. on 4/28, and operate from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on 4/29.
Current Tap Lineup
- `CAMADO × Grau : Kiln Ash` - West Coast IPA
- `CAMADO : Ritual of Ignition` - West Coast IPA
- `CAMADO : 1HH - Superdelic` - Hazy IPA
- `CAMADO : Anky Lager` - Lager
- `MATSUMOTO × Kanpai! : Gekizaka Golden Mild Ale` - Golden Mild Ale
- `KYOTO : Fruit Life` - Fruit Sour
Among these, the newly tapped beer is the `Gekizaka Golden Mild Ale`, said to have been brewed at Matsumoto Brewery. In the Brewer's note in the post, it is introduced as a gentle ale made in collaboration with Tokyo's Kanpai! Brewing, characterized by the soft sweetness of malt and a smooth mouthfeel. Rather than emphasizing strong bitterness or flashy aromas, it reads as a beer meant for slowly chatting while having a few rounds.
It also seems easy to drink with food, thanks to the mention of karaage. The shop says it pairs perfectly with karaage, and the lineup is designed so that not only brisk IPAs but also mellow ales like Golden Mild go well with meals. `Fruit Life` is said to have about one-third remaining, so if you want the fruit sour, it would be best to visit soon.
Upcoming candidates include `CAMADO : THE DANK LOVERS`, `NARA × VERTERE : TYPHINA`, and `GROUNDTAP : TSUTSUJI`. Even comparing the current taps with the next candidates shows the shop's approach: using CAMADO as the core while moving briskly between collaborations and different styles. For beer fans in Fujimino who want to enjoy a tasting and some light food together, this is an update worth watching.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroGrau Craft beer bar, the beer pub in Fujimino, updated its post on April 27 and dropped a tap list along with the next day's opening hours.
MugiWait, so it's a current six-tap lineup? That's the kind of setup that makes you start getting restless about what to drink first!
Hop BroAnd the lineup is centered on CAMADO collaborations, with two West Coast IPAs, a Hazy IPA, and even a Lager. It balances intensity and drinkability really well.
MugiWest Coast IPA, huh? Is that just bitter beer? It sounds like the name of some sea breeze from Yokohama or something!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's a style that clearly showcases hop aroma and bitterness. The `CAMADO × Grau : Kiln Ash` and `CAMADO : Ritual of Ignition` here are the kind that sharpen the mood with crisp bitterness.
MugiOhhh. But what I'm most curious about right now is the Gekizaka Golden Mild Ale. The name sounds intense, so maybe it's actually gentle!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Brewed at Matsumoto Brewery and a collaboration with Kanpai! Brewing, it's a mellow ale sold on its malt sweetness and soft mouthfeel.
MugiAnd it says it goes with karaage too, which is amazing! Beer and karaage is basically a guaranteed win, right?
Hop BroExactly. Rather than pushing big aromas, it's the kind of beer you can enjoy while talking and having a few rounds, so it's great as a food-pairing beer. It would sit nicely even between a Lager and a Fruit Sour.
MugiBut `KYOTO : Fruit Life` being down to one-third remaining is a little nerve-racking. It's unfair how it gives you a real reason to get there early!
Hop BroLooking at the upcoming candidates too, you can see the shop's style: using CAMADO as the backbone while briskly linking collaborations and different styles. A night of side-by-side tasting in Fujimino sounds like a lot of fun.
MugiYeah, I want to go! Start with a first drink with karaage in hand, and by the end both me and Hop-nii are going to be in the mood to keep drinking!
