Toyama's NAT.BREW Arrives at Kameari's El Hori, Offering Four Varieties Including Mead
At Tokyo's Kameari "Kokusan Craft Beer to Tacos El Hori," Toyama Prefecture's Nanto City brewery NAT.BREW has arrived for the second time. Four varieties, including mead, are lined up, offering a broad range of styles from a light and crisp weizen to an imperial IPA.
Hop BroAt Kameari's "Kokusan Craft Beer to Tacos El Hori," Toyama's Nanto City-based NAT.BREW has arrived for the second time. And they even brought mead, so this time it's a pretty noteworthy lineup with four varieties.
MugiWhat, what is mead!? I thought I was coming to a beer place, and suddenly this stylish honey liquor shows up!?
Hop BroWell, mead is basically a honey-based sparkling alcohol. This time's "Master Kinko" is a sparkling osmanthus mead, so it should have a floral aroma and a pleasantly sweet impression.
MugiOhhh! Then how about "Whitarian"? If it's described as having a soft mouthfeel, it sounds gentle and easy to drink!
Hop BroExactly. Whitarian is a weizen, so its signature is that soft, fluffy wheat-driven texture. A light and crisp weizen is also a great first drink.
MugiBut wait, what does juicy IPA mean!? It's not like they put fruit in it, so how is it that fruity?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. When hop aroma is pushed to the front, you get citrusy or tropical impressions, and aroma becomes the star. This time's "Bap Mutant" is an IPA that revives an earlier beer under a new name, so there is a bit of playful spirit there too.
MugiIt even has a revival!? Then the last one, "Imaration Death Worm," is already way too strong a name just because it's an imperial IPA!
Hop BroThe name really does hit hard. Imperial IPAs have more body and a stronger alcohol presence than standard IPAs, so they're the kind of beer that lets you enjoy richness. It should really appeal to people who want something substantial.
MugiAnd El Hori is supposed to pair great with tacos, right? It already sounds fun just as beer, but if you drink while eating, it seems like it would be impossible to stop!
Hop BroStock seems to be limited, so if you're interested, you really should check it out early. Start light with the weizen, be surprised by the mead, then get excited with the IPA - it's the kind of lineup that makes you want to go right now.
MugiYeah, this definitely has to be on tonight's shortlist! Drinking NAT.BREW in Kameari and then having tacos sounds absolutely perfect!
Kameari beer pub "Kokusan Craft Beer to Tacos El Hori" has received beer from Toyama Prefecture's Nanto City brewery NAT.BREW. The post describes it as a "second arrival," and since it came in before the recent temporary closure, stock is limited. It's a lineup that beer fans will want to check out early.
The four bottles on tap are each distinctive. In addition to the brewery's recommended weizen, a mead, said to be making its first appearance at El Hori, is also available. Also on offer are an IPA revived under a new name from an earlier beer, and an imperial IPA, making it an interesting lineup that makes it easy to compare differences in aroma and body.
Beers on Offer
- Master Kinko (Sparkling Osmanthus Mead) ¥1,130
- Whitarian (Weizen) ¥1,080
- Bap Mutant (IPA) ¥1,130
- Imaration Death Worm (Imperial IPA) ¥1,230
The highlights are Master Kinko, a honey-based sparkling beverage, and Bap Mutant, which is described as juicy and tropical. If you want a lively aroma, go for the IPA lineup; if you value a softer mouthfeel, the weizen; if you want richness, the imperial IPA. The clear range of drinking options is part of the appeal.
As the name suggests, El Hori is a place where you can enjoy domestic craft beer and tacos at the core. Of course, it is great for savoring beer on its own, but another strength is how easy it is to pair with food and keep drinking. This NAT.BREW arrival is one to watch if you want to broaden the range of domestic craft beer in Kameari.
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Hop BroAt Kameari's "Kokusan Craft Beer to Tacos El Hori," Toyama's Nanto City-based NAT.BREW has arrived for the second time. And they even brought mead, so this time it's a pretty noteworthy lineup with four varieties.
MugiWhat, what is mead!? I thought I was coming to a beer place, and suddenly this stylish honey liquor shows up!?
Hop BroWell, mead is basically a honey-based sparkling alcohol. This time's "Master Kinko" is a sparkling osmanthus mead, so it should have a floral aroma and a pleasantly sweet impression.
MugiOhhh! Then how about "Whitarian"? If it's described as having a soft mouthfeel, it sounds gentle and easy to drink!
Hop BroExactly. Whitarian is a weizen, so its signature is that soft, fluffy wheat-driven texture. A light and crisp weizen is also a great first drink.
MugiBut wait, what does juicy IPA mean!? It's not like they put fruit in it, so how is it that fruity?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. When hop aroma is pushed to the front, you get citrusy or tropical impressions, and aroma becomes the star. This time's "Bap Mutant" is an IPA that revives an earlier beer under a new name, so there is a bit of playful spirit there too.
MugiIt even has a revival!? Then the last one, "Imaration Death Worm," is already way too strong a name just because it's an imperial IPA!
Hop BroThe name really does hit hard. Imperial IPAs have more body and a stronger alcohol presence than standard IPAs, so they're the kind of beer that lets you enjoy richness. It should really appeal to people who want something substantial.
MugiAnd El Hori is supposed to pair great with tacos, right? It already sounds fun just as beer, but if you drink while eating, it seems like it would be impossible to stop!
Hop BroStock seems to be limited, so if you're interested, you really should check it out early. Start light with the weizen, be surprised by the mead, then get excited with the IPA - it's the kind of lineup that makes you want to go right now.
MugiYeah, this definitely has to be on tonight's shortlist! Drinking NAT.BREW in Kameari and then having tacos sounds absolutely perfect!
