Hangout in Hiroshima taps new SWOOSH on August 29
Hangout, a beer pub in Hiroshima’s Shintenchi area, will open from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 29. The tap list features SWOOSH, a new 5.0% ABV West Coast Pilsner from TAROS BREWING.
Hop Brohangout in Hiroshima has a pretty good reason to pay attention today: doors open at 4 PM, and they are tapping a single keg of TAROS BREWING's new SWOOSH.
MugiWait, just one keg? That instantly sounds rare. Also, SWOOSH already sounds like something I'd accidentally finish too fast.
Hop BroAnd SWOOSH is a West Coast Pilsner, with 5.0% ABV. It looks easygoing, but the build is seriously sharp.
MugiOkay but West Coast Pilsner means what exactly? Is it a pilsner that went surfing?
Hop BroBasically, it's lager crispness with a bigger hop aroma on top. Clean and snappy, but still expressive.
MugiOh, I kind of get it now. So what are those four hops actually doing?
Hop BroNelson Sauvin, Riwaka, Cryo Citra, and Chinook are pushing white grape and lime vibes, plus a little passion fruit.
MugiThat sounds fancy. And it's juicy, but still leaves a firm bitterness at the end? My mouth is going to need a meeting.
Hop BroThat's the smart part. The recipe uses Canadian pilsner malt only, then a bit of sugar to tune the body, so it stays dry and low on muddiness.
MugiSo it can handle food too? If it's good as aperitif or table beer, that's a sneaky all-rounder.
Hop BroExactly. And since today is closing at 10 PM, I'm already picturing my first glass before someone else beats me to it.
MugiSame, I want a pour now. I need to chase that aroma-to-bitterness arc at hangout with my own taste buds.
August 29 service
Hangout, a beer pub in Hiroshima’s Naka Ward, will be open on Saturday, August 29 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The earlier opening time is set because the team will be out at an event that day.
Beer on tap
The featured release is SWOOSH, a new beer from TAROS BREWING. It is a West Coast Pilsner with 5.0% ABV, hopped with Nelson Sauvin, Riwaka, Cryo Citra, and Chinook.
Flavor profile
According to the post, the beer is built around aromas of white grape, lime, and passion fruit, with a clean, juicy palate and a firm, lingering bitterness. The recipe uses Canadian pilsner malt only, with added sugars to keep the body lean. The result is a dry, bright beer that should work both as a first pint and alongside a meal.
Hangout sits in the Shintenchi nightlife district of Hiroshima, and it is the kind of beer pub where a single keg release can anchor the whole day’s lineup. For drinkers who like the shape of a West Coast Pilsner, or simply want to check how aroma and bitterness land in a clean finish, this is a straightforward stop. It also fits the room well: a casual beer pub, but one that keeps the beer front and center.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop Brohangout in Hiroshima has a pretty good reason to pay attention today: doors open at 4 PM, and they are tapping a single keg of TAROS BREWING's new SWOOSH.
MugiWait, just one keg? That instantly sounds rare. Also, SWOOSH already sounds like something I'd accidentally finish too fast.
Hop BroAnd SWOOSH is a West Coast Pilsner, with 5.0% ABV. It looks easygoing, but the build is seriously sharp.
MugiOkay but West Coast Pilsner means what exactly? Is it a pilsner that went surfing?
Hop BroBasically, it's lager crispness with a bigger hop aroma on top. Clean and snappy, but still expressive.
MugiOh, I kind of get it now. So what are those four hops actually doing?
Hop BroNelson Sauvin, Riwaka, Cryo Citra, and Chinook are pushing white grape and lime vibes, plus a little passion fruit.
MugiThat sounds fancy. And it's juicy, but still leaves a firm bitterness at the end? My mouth is going to need a meeting.
Hop BroThat's the smart part. The recipe uses Canadian pilsner malt only, then a bit of sugar to tune the body, so it stays dry and low on muddiness.
MugiSo it can handle food too? If it's good as aperitif or table beer, that's a sneaky all-rounder.
Hop BroExactly. And since today is closing at 10 PM, I'm already picturing my first glass before someone else beats me to it.
MugiSame, I want a pour now. I need to chase that aroma-to-bitterness arc at hangout with my own taste buds.
