Ushitora Ichigoten introduces Ushitora Brewery's 'Hatopoppo Ale Nitro Version'
Shimokitazawa's Ushitora Ichigoten announced on Instagram Ushitora Brewery's 'Hatopoppo Ale Nitro Version.' As a directly operated beer pub, this draft-focused spot is drawing attention as a glass that lets people enjoy a familiar label from a slightly different angle.
Hop BroAt Ushitora Ichigoten in Shimokitazawa, you can drink Ushitora Brewery's 'Hatopoppo Ale Nitro Version.' The direct-shop serving style is what makes it interesting, because even the same label shows a different expression.
MugiWhat! A Nitro version? That suddenly sounds so cool. How is it different from regular beer?
Hop BroWith Nitro, nitrogen is often used instead of carbon dioxide when pouring, which makes the foam much finer. So with something like Hatopoppo Ale, that smooth mouthfeel comes through even more clearly.
MugiOhhh! But when I hear nitrogen, I suddenly think of science class and get sleepy... so basically it means less fizz?
Hop BroBasically, yes. The foam is soft and fluffy, the carbonation is gentle, and that makes it easier to pick up the hop aroma and malt toastiness. In other words, it is a way to enjoy the aroma and malty character of a pale ale more slowly.
MugiI see! So 'Hatopoppo Ale' is Ushitora Brewery's signature pale ale, then. The name is cute, and it sounds really approachable too!
Hop BroExactly. And this time the point is that they are serving the same beer with a different expression, not a guest beer. It is a kind of enjoyment only a directly operated shop can offer, and it makes a standard beer feel a little special.
MugiWait, the same beer can change that much?! That's basically at different-person level. Beer is way deeper than I thought...!
Hop BroAnd having counter seating makes it easy to drop by alone, which is very Ushitora Ichigoten. A draft-focused place in Shimokitazawa already gives off a strong sense of trust.
MugiWow, now I kind of want to stop by on my way home today! If it's a calm, smooth drinking finish, it could work before or after a meal, so I really want to try it for myself!
Hop BroThen it's settled. If you can drink Ushitora Brewery's 'Hatopoppo Ale Nitro Version' in Shimokitazawa, let's say tonight is for a soft-foam toast.
MugiAgreed! I'm completely in the mood now too, so this is officially my drink-of-the-day candidate.
Nitro Served at Ushitora Ichigoten
The Shimokitazawa beer pub, Ushitora Ichigoten, announced on Instagram that Ushitora Brewery's 'Hatopoppo Ale Nitro Version' was available. In the post, it noted that the beer could be enjoyed today.
'Hatopoppo Ale' is one of Ushitora Brewery's signature pale ales. In the Nitro version, the way the carbonation rises changes, giving it a smoother mouthfeel. It suits people who want to enjoy hop aroma and malt toastiness with a calmer drinking finish.
Ushitora Ichigoten is a beer pub in the Shimokitazawa area, located in Daita, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo. As a directly operated Ushitora Brewery shop, it offers a lineup centered on draft beer, and with counter seating, it is easy to stop by alone. For beer lovers, it is a place worth remembering for the chance to find a glass that seems to reflect the shop's character itself.
This time, rather than a guest beer, the announcement was that you could enjoy a Ushitora Brewery label on Nitro. It is an interesting way of serving it that only a directly operated shop can offer, because even the same label can leave a different impression.
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Hop BroAt Ushitora Ichigoten in Shimokitazawa, you can drink Ushitora Brewery's 'Hatopoppo Ale Nitro Version.' The direct-shop serving style is what makes it interesting, because even the same label shows a different expression.
MugiWhat! A Nitro version? That suddenly sounds so cool. How is it different from regular beer?
Hop BroWith Nitro, nitrogen is often used instead of carbon dioxide when pouring, which makes the foam much finer. So with something like Hatopoppo Ale, that smooth mouthfeel comes through even more clearly.
MugiOhhh! But when I hear nitrogen, I suddenly think of science class and get sleepy... so basically it means less fizz?
Hop BroBasically, yes. The foam is soft and fluffy, the carbonation is gentle, and that makes it easier to pick up the hop aroma and malt toastiness. In other words, it is a way to enjoy the aroma and malty character of a pale ale more slowly.
MugiI see! So 'Hatopoppo Ale' is Ushitora Brewery's signature pale ale, then. The name is cute, and it sounds really approachable too!
Hop BroExactly. And this time the point is that they are serving the same beer with a different expression, not a guest beer. It is a kind of enjoyment only a directly operated shop can offer, and it makes a standard beer feel a little special.
MugiWait, the same beer can change that much?! That's basically at different-person level. Beer is way deeper than I thought...!
Hop BroAnd having counter seating makes it easy to drop by alone, which is very Ushitora Ichigoten. A draft-focused place in Shimokitazawa already gives off a strong sense of trust.
MugiWow, now I kind of want to stop by on my way home today! If it's a calm, smooth drinking finish, it could work before or after a meal, so I really want to try it for myself!
Hop BroThen it's settled. If you can drink Ushitora Brewery's 'Hatopoppo Ale Nitro Version' in Shimokitazawa, let's say tonight is for a soft-foam toast.
MugiAgreed! I'm completely in the mood now too, so this is officially my drink-of-the-day candidate.
