04 & Beer updates its pilsner-heavy tap list with Plank, Swan Lake, Shiga Kogen, and Minoh
Niigata’s 04 & Beer posted an updated tap list on July 13, leaning into crisp, easy-drinking beers for the humid weather. The lineup includes Pilserl from Plank Brewery and Crystal Ale from Swan Lake Beer, among others.
Hop Bro04 & Beer in Niigata just posted a pilsner-heavy tap list on July 13, and it really works. It feels built to cut through that sticky summer humidity with the first sip.
MugiWait, they picked beers for the weather? A humidity-fighting pint sounds like drinkable air conditioning!
Hop BroThe lineup is basically five ways to drink: Pilserl from Brauerei Plank, Crystal Ale from Swan Lake Beer, SHIGA KOGEN IPA 2.03 Center of the Universe, plus Minoh Beer Pilsner and W-IPA (Real Ale).
MugiWhoa, a new Minoh tap is exciting already. And if the new one is a pilsner, that sounds perfect for a hot, muggy day!
Hop BroPilsner is a crisp lager style with a clean, light body and that refreshing snap going down. Making that the core of the list is a smart move by 04 & Beer.
MugiWhen you say crisp, it sounds weirdly intense... so what even is lager? Like the cool, efficient employee of the beer world?
Hop BroPretty much, yeah. It is cold-fermented beer, which keeps the flavor clean and clear without much muddiness. That is why beers like Plank's Pilserl and Minoh's Pilsner slide down so easily in humid weather.
MugiOkay, got it! So Swan Lake's Crystal Ale is the light and breezy ale on the list? Even the name sounds sparkly.
Hop BroExactly. But it does not stop at easy-drinking stuff, because SHIGA KOGEN IPA 2.03 and Minoh's W-IPA (Real Ale) cover the serious bitter side too. Real ale usually has softer carbonation and a gentler cask-like texture.
MugiAnd it opens at 5 p.m. with a day off after that? That is pure go tonight energy. I can already see myself starting with pilsner, moving to IPA, and accidentally ordering one more.
Hop BroThat flight plan is solid. First pour: Pilserl, then Crystal Ale, and if the mood is right, finish with Shiga Kogen or the W-IPA.
MugiThat is unfairly tempting. My throat is already there in Furumachi. Now I really want to toast away the humidity at 04 & Beer.
04 & Beer, a beer pub in Niigata’s Furumachi area, updated its tap list in a July 13 post. With the muggy, early-summer weather in mind, the shop leaned toward crisp, refreshing beers, especially pilsners, making the list a good fit for a hot day in the city.
The post listed five beers:
- Pilserl / Plank Brewery (Bavaria)
- Crystal Ale / Swan Lake Beer (Niigata)
- SHIGA KOGEN IPA 2.03 Center of the Universe / Shiga Kogen Beer (Nagano)
- MINOHBEER PILSNER / Minoh Beer (Osaka) new
- W-IPA(Real Ale) / Minoh Beer (Osaka)
The highlight is the newly connected Minoh Beer pilsner. The shop’s note makes the intention clear: on a sticky day, a cold, clean pilsner is the right answer. The mix also brings together familiar Japanese breweries like Swan Lake Beer, Shiga Kogen Beer, and Minoh Beer, plus an imported pilsner from Plank Brewery.
The lineup spans light lager-like refreshment, an ale-style option, and hoppier IPA and W-IPA pours, so it works whether you want a quick first pint or something to sip more slowly. The post also noted that the bar would open at 5 p.m. that day and be closed the following day.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop Bro04 & Beer in Niigata just posted a pilsner-heavy tap list on July 13, and it really works. It feels built to cut through that sticky summer humidity with the first sip.
MugiWait, they picked beers for the weather? A humidity-fighting pint sounds like drinkable air conditioning!
Hop BroThe lineup is basically five ways to drink: Pilserl from Brauerei Plank, Crystal Ale from Swan Lake Beer, SHIGA KOGEN IPA 2.03 Center of the Universe, plus Minoh Beer Pilsner and W-IPA (Real Ale).
MugiWhoa, a new Minoh tap is exciting already. And if the new one is a pilsner, that sounds perfect for a hot, muggy day!
Hop BroPilsner is a crisp lager style with a clean, light body and that refreshing snap going down. Making that the core of the list is a smart move by 04 & Beer.
MugiWhen you say crisp, it sounds weirdly intense... so what even is lager? Like the cool, efficient employee of the beer world?
Hop BroPretty much, yeah. It is cold-fermented beer, which keeps the flavor clean and clear without much muddiness. That is why beers like Plank's Pilserl and Minoh's Pilsner slide down so easily in humid weather.
MugiOkay, got it! So Swan Lake's Crystal Ale is the light and breezy ale on the list? Even the name sounds sparkly.
Hop BroExactly. But it does not stop at easy-drinking stuff, because SHIGA KOGEN IPA 2.03 and Minoh's W-IPA (Real Ale) cover the serious bitter side too. Real ale usually has softer carbonation and a gentler cask-like texture.
MugiAnd it opens at 5 p.m. with a day off after that? That is pure go tonight energy. I can already see myself starting with pilsner, moving to IPA, and accidentally ordering one more.
Hop BroThat flight plan is solid. First pour: Pilserl, then Crystal Ale, and if the mood is right, finish with Shiga Kogen or the W-IPA.
MugiThat is unfairly tempting. My throat is already there in Furumachi. Now I really want to toast away the humidity at 04 & Beer.
