Four New Arrivals from NEIGHBORLY BREWING and Nara Brewing at Awa Store
At Awa Store -OUR STORE- in Noborimachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, guest beers from NEIGHBORLY BREWING and Nara Brewing have arrived. The lineup includes an IPA made with Hiroshima ingredients, a citrusy golden ale, a raspberry sour, and an American Belgo-style beer to enjoy for its layered aromas.
Hop BroGuest beers from NEIGHBORLY BREWING and Nara Brewing have arrived at Awa Store -OUR STORE- in Noborimachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City. This time, it’s a lineup that makes you want to settle in and choose carefully rather than just drink on the go.
MugiWhoa! They’ve got that many!? Four guest beers sounds like the kind of place where you end up standing in front of the shelf for a good hour!
Hop BroFirst up is NEIGHBORLY BREWING’s Hondori Westside Classic IPA. It’s a solid, well-defined IPA with the herbal character and bitterness of American hops, plus the maltiness of crystal malt on top.
MugiCrystal malt, huh! When you say the malt character is front and center, does that mean the grain punch is that strong!? Sounds kind of sweet, too!
Hop BroBasically, it’s a malt that’s roasted to bring out a caramel-like richness. So instead of just bitterness, you get aroma and depth, and the IPA doesn’t end up being sharp and one-dimensional.
MugiGot it! So the next one, Lemoble GO HIROSHIMA, is the refreshing one, right? Just hearing lemon and navel orange already makes my nose drink first!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a golden ale made with pesticide-free lemons and navel oranges from citrusfarms Tatemichiya in Setoda, and the citrus aroma and clean acidity are really refreshing.
MugiWait, Nara Brewing’s STUDY IN ROUGE is raspberry!? And it’s got vanilla too? That’s basically the beer world’s dessert department!
Hop BroRight, this is a fruit sour with the sweet-tart flavor of raspberries layered with vanilla aromatics. It looks glamorous, but the carbonation keeps it surprisingly light on the palate.
MugiAnd the last one, SPIRAL, is that American Belgo-style ale thing? Belgo sounds like some kind of combo move, so the name alone already feels powerful!
Hop BroIt really is all about combining aromas. With the scent of ripe melon plus tropical and citrus notes, and then yeast-driven spiciness on top, it’s the kind of beer that’s fun to follow layer by layer.
MugiAh, I already want to go for a second round tonight! Start with the IPA, then play around with the lemon or raspberry, and finish by getting lost in SPIRAL!
Hop BroThat’s the good thing about Awa Store: you can leisurely drink distinctive beers from all over Japan in Hiroshima. Once you stop by, one drink probably won’t be enough.
New guest beers arrive at Awa Store in Noborimachi, Hiroshima
At Awa Store -OUR STORE- in Noborimachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, new beers from NEIGHBORLY BREWING and Nara Brewing have arrived. True to its identity as a select shop and beer pub centered on craft beer, it’s appealing as a place where you can relax and drink in the shop, or take home a bottle you like.
Among the new arrivals, the first beers that stand out are the two from NEIGHBORLY BREWING. "Hondori Westside Classic IPA" is an IPA that brings forward the herbal character and assertive bitterness of American hops, along with the malty depth of crystal malt. It’s a local-leaning beer in the style this Hiroshima brewery is known for, using ingredients from Hiroshima Prefecture. The other beer, "Lemoble GO HIROSHIMA", is a golden ale brewed with pesticide-free lemons and navel oranges from Setoda’s citrusfarms Tatemichiya, and it features bright citrus aromatics and a crisp acidity.
From Nara Brewing, two beers with different personalities are lined up. "STUDY IN ROUGE" is a fruit sour that layers the sweet-tart flavor of raspberries with vanilla aromatics. It has a dessert-like impression, yet the lively carbonation keeps it drinking light. "SPIRAL" is an American Belgo-style ale that layers hop aromas reminiscent of ripe melon with tropical and citrus notes, plus yeast-derived spiciness. It’s a beer for people who want to slowly trace each layer of aroma.
Awa Store’s strength is that you can choose your beer in a calm atmosphere. It has the easygoing feel of a standing-drink spot, while also offering a strong selection that ranges from local breweries to distinctive breweries from across Japan. If you’re looking for guest beer in Hiroshima, this is one place worth following for the latest arrivals.
This time’s guest beers
- Hondori Westside Classic IPA / NEIGHBORLY BREWING
- Lemoble GO HIROSHIMA / NEIGHBORLY BREWING
- STUDY IN ROUGE / Nara Brewing
- SPIRAL / Nara Brewing
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroGuest beers from NEIGHBORLY BREWING and Nara Brewing have arrived at Awa Store -OUR STORE- in Noborimachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City. This time, it’s a lineup that makes you want to settle in and choose carefully rather than just drink on the go.
MugiWhoa! They’ve got that many!? Four guest beers sounds like the kind of place where you end up standing in front of the shelf for a good hour!
Hop BroFirst up is NEIGHBORLY BREWING’s Hondori Westside Classic IPA. It’s a solid, well-defined IPA with the herbal character and bitterness of American hops, plus the maltiness of crystal malt on top.
MugiCrystal malt, huh! When you say the malt character is front and center, does that mean the grain punch is that strong!? Sounds kind of sweet, too!
Hop BroBasically, it’s a malt that’s roasted to bring out a caramel-like richness. So instead of just bitterness, you get aroma and depth, and the IPA doesn’t end up being sharp and one-dimensional.
MugiGot it! So the next one, Lemoble GO HIROSHIMA, is the refreshing one, right? Just hearing lemon and navel orange already makes my nose drink first!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a golden ale made with pesticide-free lemons and navel oranges from citrusfarms Tatemichiya in Setoda, and the citrus aroma and clean acidity are really refreshing.
MugiWait, Nara Brewing’s STUDY IN ROUGE is raspberry!? And it’s got vanilla too? That’s basically the beer world’s dessert department!
Hop BroRight, this is a fruit sour with the sweet-tart flavor of raspberries layered with vanilla aromatics. It looks glamorous, but the carbonation keeps it surprisingly light on the palate.
MugiAnd the last one, SPIRAL, is that American Belgo-style ale thing? Belgo sounds like some kind of combo move, so the name alone already feels powerful!
Hop BroIt really is all about combining aromas. With the scent of ripe melon plus tropical and citrus notes, and then yeast-driven spiciness on top, it’s the kind of beer that’s fun to follow layer by layer.
MugiAh, I already want to go for a second round tonight! Start with the IPA, then play around with the lemon or raspberry, and finish by getting lost in SPIRAL!
Hop BroThat’s the good thing about Awa Store: you can leisurely drink distinctive beers from all over Japan in Hiroshima. Once you stop by, one drink probably won’t be enough.
