Six taps refreshed at Niigata's ...04&Beer, including a Real Ale version of Kind of Gold
At the beer pub "...04&Beer" on Nishibori-mae-dori in Chuo Ward, Niigata City, the six-tap lineup suited to fluctuating temperatures has been updated. From staples to collaborations, plus a Real Ale version of "Kind of Gold," it's a lineup that invites side-by-side tastings.
Hop BroThere's a six-tap refresh at `...04&Beer` in Niigata City's Chuo Ward. The lineup is tuned to these temperature swings, so it's the kind you want to compare and taste side by side.
MugiWhat, all six updated at once!? With that many on tap, that's the kind of happy problem where you don't know what to start with!
Hop BroFirst up is the classic `Hefe weizen`, then Swan Lake's `Golden Swan Lake Ale`, HINO BREWING and Swan Lake's `Gold Ban!`, and Johana Beer’s `Great Blue`.
MugiWhoa! But `Hefe weizen` already sounds complicated... does that mean wheat beer?
Hop BroExactly. Because it uses a lot of wheat malt, the mouthfeel is soft and the aroma is gentle and fluffy. It's a style where people often notice a banana-like aroma, very much in line with Germany's Plank Brewery.
MugiI see... so a lineup of gold-type beers would feel springlike in both appearance and taste, and that sounds uplifting.
Hop BroAnd the main highlight this time is the `Kind of Gold` comparison. What's exciting is that the regular version is joined by `Kind of Gold (Real Ale)` too.
MugiWhat! Two versions of the same beer!? That's way too luxurious! Of course you'd want to compare them!
Hop BroThe post says the Real Ale version has a stronger sweetness. With gentler carbonation, the aroma and malt depth come through more gradually, so even the same beer shows a different face.
MugiWow, being able to taste the depth of an international collaboration too makes it feel like the fun of a beer pub is all packed in there! It makes me want to stop by after work.
Hop BroAnd since it opens at 5 p.m., it's perfect for a drink in the city center. On days with big temperature swings, it's best to sample beers with different drinking profiles a little at a time.
MugiYeah, it's totally a candidate for tonight's drink! I think I'll start with the Real Ale version, and I'm curious what you'll choose, Hop!
Hop BroI'll start with the Hefeweizen, then compare it with `Kind of Gold`. Seeing a lineup like this makes your throat dry before you even know it.
At the beer pub "...04&Beer" on Nishibori-mae-dori 8-bancho in Chuo Ward, Niigata City, the tap list has been updated. In a post, a lineup was introduced for this time of year, when it gets warm and then cold again, with beers that make you want to sit down and compare them carefully.
The six beers now on tap are `Hefe weizen / Plank Brewery (Bavaria)`, `Golden Swan Lake Ale / Swan Lake Beer (Niigata)`, `Gold Ban! / HINO BREWING (Shiga) × Swan Lake Beer (Niigata)`, `Great Blue / Johana Beer (Toyama)`, `Kind of Gold / DOGFISH HEAD × OXBOW × SHIGA KOGEN`, and `Kind of Gold (Real Ale) / DOGFISH HEAD × OXBOW × SHIGA KOGEN`.
The highlight is that, in addition to the regular `Kind of Gold`, the Real Ale version is also on the list. The post says the Real Ale version comes across as sweeter, creating a setup where you can compare the same label in two forms. From the soft wheat character of the Hefeweizen, to Niigata's Swan Lake Beer, Toyama's Johana Beer, and the international collaboration `Kind of Gold`, there's a wide range of flavors to enjoy all at once.
`...04&Beer` is a beer pub where you can take your time enjoying craft beer in downtown Niigata. The post says it opens at 5 p.m. that day, suggesting an easy stop for an after-work drink. In a season with large temperature swings, it's the kind of place that makes you want to sample beers with different drinking characters a little at a time.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere's a six-tap refresh at `...04&Beer` in Niigata City's Chuo Ward. The lineup is tuned to these temperature swings, so it's the kind you want to compare and taste side by side.
MugiWhat, all six updated at once!? With that many on tap, that's the kind of happy problem where you don't know what to start with!
Hop BroFirst up is the classic `Hefe weizen`, then Swan Lake's `Golden Swan Lake Ale`, HINO BREWING and Swan Lake's `Gold Ban!`, and Johana Beer’s `Great Blue`.
MugiWhoa! But `Hefe weizen` already sounds complicated... does that mean wheat beer?
Hop BroExactly. Because it uses a lot of wheat malt, the mouthfeel is soft and the aroma is gentle and fluffy. It's a style where people often notice a banana-like aroma, very much in line with Germany's Plank Brewery.
MugiI see... so a lineup of gold-type beers would feel springlike in both appearance and taste, and that sounds uplifting.
Hop BroAnd the main highlight this time is the `Kind of Gold` comparison. What's exciting is that the regular version is joined by `Kind of Gold (Real Ale)` too.
MugiWhat! Two versions of the same beer!? That's way too luxurious! Of course you'd want to compare them!
Hop BroThe post says the Real Ale version has a stronger sweetness. With gentler carbonation, the aroma and malt depth come through more gradually, so even the same beer shows a different face.
MugiWow, being able to taste the depth of an international collaboration too makes it feel like the fun of a beer pub is all packed in there! It makes me want to stop by after work.
Hop BroAnd since it opens at 5 p.m., it's perfect for a drink in the city center. On days with big temperature swings, it's best to sample beers with different drinking profiles a little at a time.
MugiYeah, it's totally a candidate for tonight's drink! I think I'll start with the Real Ale version, and I'm curious what you'll choose, Hop!
Hop BroI'll start with the Hefeweizen, then compare it with `Kind of Gold`. Seeing a lineup like this makes your throat dry before you even know it.
