Craft Beer Kitchen Kokoro no Tsuki: Four Distinctive Beers in the May 1 Guide
Tap information announced on May 1 from the Yokohama-Noge beer pub "Craft beer kitchen Kokoro no Tsuki." Centered on draft craft beers that pair well with Chinese cuisine, the lineup is designed to be enjoyed alongside the bar's calm atmosphere.
Hop BroToday, let's take a look at the May 1 guide for Craft beer kitchen 心の月, the beer pub in Yokohama's Noge district. It's a small counter-centered place, and what's interesting is that the draft beers are lined up with Chinese food in mind.
MugiWait, you're going to a beer place with Chinese food as the premise? That sounds like the kind of place that makes your stomach growl before you even start drinking!
Hop BroExactly. Owner Atsushi Tanaka has a long background in Chinese cuisine, so the way he builds flavors is very precise. The strength of this place is that you can choose with food pairing first in mind.
MugiWhoa! And with six taps of wide variety, it sounds fun just to choose. So what kinds of beers are there?
Hop BroThe first one that stands out is Yang Guifei from Odawara Garage Brewing. It has a lychee-like fruitiness, and it's the kind of beer that slips right alongside light dishes like appetizers and dim sum.
MugiA lychee beer!? That's basically cheating on aroma. It's sneaky how it looks like dessert even though it's beer!
Hop BroOn the other hand, Fremont Brewing's Hustle has a solid roasted malt depth. If you match it with a dish that has the richness of black vinegar or a strongly savory plate, it really just clicks.
MugiRoasted malt? What is that! Hearing that it pairs with black-vinegar sweet-and-sour pork suddenly sounds very pro, but I still want to know how it's different from barley tea!
Hop BroPut simply, it's the toasty aroma of roasted barley. And then there's Kurotoki from Hoppukotan Brewing in Hokkaido, which, just like its name suggests, has a calm dark character that makes it easy to pair with richly flavored food.
MugiWhat is that, Kurotoki's presence is already strong! If Brasserie Knot's YAMASACHI is there too, that means you can lean into fruitiness depending on your mood, or go for deeper flavors, right?
Hop BroThat's right. When you drink slowly in Noge's relaxed atmosphere with special shumai and stir-fried greens, it feels like the temperature of the beer and the food comes into sync.
MugiI like that, and it's reassuring that it's non-smoking throughout too. It seems easy to drop in even for solo drinking. At this point, I'm already imagining black-vinegar sweet-and-sour pork paired with draft beer!
Hop BroThat's settled then. Let's go enjoy the happiness of Chinese food and draft beer. Today, we're basically bound to go drink a pint at this place.
"Craft beer kitchen Kokoro no Tsuki," located on the second floor in Miyakawacho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, is a small beer pub centered around the counter, where guests can enjoy a drink while watching the kitchen in action. Owner Atsushi Tanaka spent many years honing his skills at a Chinese restaurant in the Shiba Park Hotel, and he is the kind of person who makes you want to choose not just for the beer, but for how it works with the food.
The appeal of this place lies in the wide range of craft beers served on six taps. In past announcements, you could find `Yang Guifei` from Odawara Garage Brewing, notable for its lychee-derived fruitiness; `Hustle` from Fremont Brewing, with its substantial roasted malt character; `Kurotoki` from Hoppukotan Brewing in Hokkaido; and `Yamasachi` from Brasserie Knot. Each beer has a clearly defined personality and pairs naturally with the flavors of Chinese cuisine.
The food focuses on Chinese staples such as `square black-vinegar sweet-and-sour pork`, `special shumai`, and stir-fried greens. Dishes with the richness of black vinegar or the savory depth of meat pair well with beers that have malt sweetness or roast character, while beers with citrus or fruity notes go well with appetizers and dim sum. The entire interior is non-smoking, making it suitable for solo drinking or small groups. In Noge, this is a place worth considering on days when you want to enjoy food and beer at the same pace.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, let's take a look at the May 1 guide for Craft beer kitchen 心の月, the beer pub in Yokohama's Noge district. It's a small counter-centered place, and what's interesting is that the draft beers are lined up with Chinese food in mind.
MugiWait, you're going to a beer place with Chinese food as the premise? That sounds like the kind of place that makes your stomach growl before you even start drinking!
Hop BroExactly. Owner Atsushi Tanaka has a long background in Chinese cuisine, so the way he builds flavors is very precise. The strength of this place is that you can choose with food pairing first in mind.
MugiWhoa! And with six taps of wide variety, it sounds fun just to choose. So what kinds of beers are there?
Hop BroThe first one that stands out is Yang Guifei from Odawara Garage Brewing. It has a lychee-like fruitiness, and it's the kind of beer that slips right alongside light dishes like appetizers and dim sum.
MugiA lychee beer!? That's basically cheating on aroma. It's sneaky how it looks like dessert even though it's beer!
Hop BroOn the other hand, Fremont Brewing's Hustle has a solid roasted malt depth. If you match it with a dish that has the richness of black vinegar or a strongly savory plate, it really just clicks.
MugiRoasted malt? What is that! Hearing that it pairs with black-vinegar sweet-and-sour pork suddenly sounds very pro, but I still want to know how it's different from barley tea!
Hop BroPut simply, it's the toasty aroma of roasted barley. And then there's Kurotoki from Hoppukotan Brewing in Hokkaido, which, just like its name suggests, has a calm dark character that makes it easy to pair with richly flavored food.
MugiWhat is that, Kurotoki's presence is already strong! If Brasserie Knot's YAMASACHI is there too, that means you can lean into fruitiness depending on your mood, or go for deeper flavors, right?
Hop BroThat's right. When you drink slowly in Noge's relaxed atmosphere with special shumai and stir-fried greens, it feels like the temperature of the beer and the food comes into sync.
MugiI like that, and it's reassuring that it's non-smoking throughout too. It seems easy to drop in even for solo drinking. At this point, I'm already imagining black-vinegar sweet-and-sour pork paired with draft beer!
Hop BroThat's settled then. Let's go enjoy the happiness of Chinese food and draft beer. Today, we're basically bound to go drink a pint at this place.
