Shubou CRAFTMAN Introduces Seared Bonito Tataki and Five Guest Beers
The beer pub "Shubou CRAFTMAN" in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, announced its new food and guest beer lineup on Instagram. Alongside bonito tataki from Kagoshima Prefecture, the selection features five beers with distinct personalities, including Minoh Beer and BLACK TIDE BREWING.
Hop BroThe Kyoto Nakagyo Ward beer pub, Shubou CRAFTMAN's new proposal is interesting. On Instagram, it introduced five guest beers to pair with bonito tataki from Kagoshima Prefecture.
MugiWhat! Beer with bonito tataki? I can't quite picture the fish-and-beer pairing!
Hop BroThat's the thing - the smokiness and umami of bonito can work with a wide range of styles. If you pair it by differences in aroma and bitterness, both lagers and IPAs have their place.
MugiWhoa, but just by the names alone, these beers are really distinctive. Five guest beers feels like a festival.
Hop BroThe lineup is Dragon Lager, Hoppy Weizen, Golden Ale, Papa Zaru Lager, and Mystery IPA. It's also pretty cool to see Egre Brewery, Minoh Beer, Woodmill Brewery Kyoto, and BLACK TIDE BREWING all in one place.
MugiWait, what is a weizen!? It sounds soft and fluffy, and then suddenly a hard word shows up!
Hop BroWeizen is a wheat beer, and it tends to have a soft mouthfeel and fruity aroma. I picture it as something that matches the red meat and condiments on bonito tataki by complementing its aroma.
MugiOh! So lager is the crisp, clean one? Having a beer that's easy to drink makes the first sip feel reassuring.
Hop BroExactly. For lager styles, Dragon Lager and Papa Zaru Lager can create a flow that doesn't overpower the meal, while aroma lovers can brighten things up all at once with Mystery IPA.
MugiWow, the tasting comparison sounds so fun! Being able to try so many different beers in a calm townhouse space is unfair!
Hop BroWhat makes Shubou CRAFTMAN feel so Kyoto-like is that you can enjoy both food and drinks in that atmosphere. The post even mentioned staff recruitment, and it really gives the impression that they keep connecting new beers every day.
MugiI can't take it anymore - just reading this makes my throat go dry! Bonito tataki and a first beer - today, I'm going all in!
A Food-and-Beer Pairing Proposal
Shubou CRAFTMAN, located in Kannoncho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, introduced a new dish and guest beers on Instagram. The shop is known as a place where a wide selection of craft beer and sake can be enjoyed in a relaxed Kyoto townhouse setting.
The dish featured in this post was "katsuo no tataki," made with bonito from Kagoshima Prefecture. The idea is to enjoy how the savory flavor of the seafood pairs with beers that differ in aroma and bitterness.
The beers listed were the following five:
- Dragon Lager / Egre Brewery
- Hoppy Weizen / Minoh Beer
- Golden Ale / Woodmill Brewery Kyoto
- Papa Zaru Lager / Minoh Beer
- Mystery IPA / BLACK TIDE BREWING
With lager, weizen, ale, and IPA represented, the lineup offers a broad range of styles that makes side-by-side tasting easy. Those who want something crisp may gravitate toward the lager styles, those who want to enjoy aroma may prefer the weizen or IPA, and those looking to pair with food may be drawn to the Golden Ale. What makes it interesting is that, rather than focusing only on dependable staples, you can experience a variety of expressions all at once.
Shubou CRAFTMAN has a strong presence as a place where guests can slowly enjoy food and drinks in a townhouse atmosphere that feels distinctly Kyoto. Its balance of putting beer labels in the spotlight while also offering proper meals is likely part of what defines the shop. The post also mentioned recruiting staff, giving the impression that the store continues to connect new beers through its day-to-day operations.
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Hop BroThe Kyoto Nakagyo Ward beer pub, Shubou CRAFTMAN's new proposal is interesting. On Instagram, it introduced five guest beers to pair with bonito tataki from Kagoshima Prefecture.
MugiWhat! Beer with bonito tataki? I can't quite picture the fish-and-beer pairing!
Hop BroThat's the thing - the smokiness and umami of bonito can work with a wide range of styles. If you pair it by differences in aroma and bitterness, both lagers and IPAs have their place.
MugiWhoa, but just by the names alone, these beers are really distinctive. Five guest beers feels like a festival.
Hop BroThe lineup is Dragon Lager, Hoppy Weizen, Golden Ale, Papa Zaru Lager, and Mystery IPA. It's also pretty cool to see Egre Brewery, Minoh Beer, Woodmill Brewery Kyoto, and BLACK TIDE BREWING all in one place.
MugiWait, what is a weizen!? It sounds soft and fluffy, and then suddenly a hard word shows up!
Hop BroWeizen is a wheat beer, and it tends to have a soft mouthfeel and fruity aroma. I picture it as something that matches the red meat and condiments on bonito tataki by complementing its aroma.
MugiOh! So lager is the crisp, clean one? Having a beer that's easy to drink makes the first sip feel reassuring.
Hop BroExactly. For lager styles, Dragon Lager and Papa Zaru Lager can create a flow that doesn't overpower the meal, while aroma lovers can brighten things up all at once with Mystery IPA.
MugiWow, the tasting comparison sounds so fun! Being able to try so many different beers in a calm townhouse space is unfair!
Hop BroWhat makes Shubou CRAFTMAN feel so Kyoto-like is that you can enjoy both food and drinks in that atmosphere. The post even mentioned staff recruitment, and it really gives the impression that they keep connecting new beers every day.
MugiI can't take it anymore - just reading this makes my throat go dry! Bonito tataki and a first beer - today, I'm going all in!
