Half Yard Shiki Serves Black Tide's "Boost Shot" and Two Other Beers
The beer pub Half Yard Shiki in Shiki, Saitama announced new taps in a March 5 post. Black Tide Brewing's "Boost Shot" and SHIKI BEER's "Acai" are now on, offering a chance to compare a high-alcohol IPA and a distinctive Belgian IPA.
Hop BroHalf Yard Shiki, the beer pub in Shiki, is serving a pretty bold new tap lineup. In the March 5 post, Black Tide Brewing's "Boost Shot" and SHIKI BEER's "Acai" are side by side, and it's a lineup that makes both the heft-seekers and the aroma chasers grin.
MugiWhoa! Two beers on at once, and that alone makes today's plans center on beer! But "Boost Shot" already sounds strong... what's the ABV?
Hop BroThat's the first interesting thing: it's a high-alcohol IPA at Alc. 10.5%. The hop aroma comes through strongly, but the bitterness is kept in check and it's easy to drink; it even has a sweet, fresh green nuance, so it's the kind that's dangerous if you go for it too fast.
MugiWhat?! I hear full-bodied a lot, but does that mean it feels heavy in the body? Or does it hit your stomach like a punch?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it means a dense feel on the palate. It has real drinking heft, no watery thinness, and enough presence to stand up to food. That's why Boost Shot shines with meat dishes and other strongly flavored foods.
MugiOhh! So the other one, "Acai", is totally different? An açaí IPA sounds so stylish I want to take a picture before drinking it!
Hop BroThis one's definitely distinctive, with the framework of a Belgian IPA layered with açaí. Cocoa-like flavor, a gently lingering bitterness, and deep berry aromatics are joined by the fruity, spicy character of Belgian yeast, which is what keeps it from being just another fruit IPA.
MugiBelgian yeast sounds suddenly hard! Fruity and spicy makes it sound like you're describing perfume, not beer.
Hop BroFair, the description is a bit perfume-like, but basically it means the aroma has a lot of layers. The post even recommends it as a great match with chocolate, and if you pick up the açaí and cocoa-like notes, it's a lot of fun. The back-and-forth between sweetness and bitterness makes you want the next sip before you know it.
MugiThat's it, I want both! If you can reserve by phone or DM, it's best to secure a seat first. Today I want to start with Boost Shot for something stronger, then finish by chasing the aroma with Acai!
At the beer pub Half Yard Shiki in Honcho, Shiki City, Saitama Prefecture, a March 5 post introduced details on two guest beers.
This time's highlights are two directions: "heft" and "aroma"
The first is Black Tide Brewing's "Boost Shot". In the post, it is introduced as a high-alcohol IPA at Alc. 10.5%, described as having a strong hop aroma, restrained bitterness, and an easy-drinking impression. With a sweet, green, fresh nuance coming to the fore, it also has a full-bodied feel from its strength, making it a pint to pair with hearty dishes.
The second is SHIKI BEER's "Acai". This Belgian IPA uses a superfood that has been popular in recent years, açaí, and its points are a cocoa-like flavor, the taste derived from açaí, a gently lingering bitterness, and deep berry aromatics. It is also said to be built on the fruity, spicy aroma from Belgian yeast, and the post recommends pairing it with chocolate.
The appeal of distinctive taps at Half Yard Shiki
These two beers form a contrast between a stronger-style IPA and a Belgian IPA whose appeal lies in ingredient use. The lineup should appeal both to people looking for something with heft and to those who want to carefully follow overlapping aromas. The post also mentions reservations by phone or DM, so it would be reassuring to secure a seat before visiting. In keeping with the shop's careful way of conveying each beer's character, this is an update that makes choosing tonight's drink easier.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHalf Yard Shiki, the beer pub in Shiki, is serving a pretty bold new tap lineup. In the March 5 post, Black Tide Brewing's "Boost Shot" and SHIKI BEER's "Acai" are side by side, and it's a lineup that makes both the heft-seekers and the aroma chasers grin.
MugiWhoa! Two beers on at once, and that alone makes today's plans center on beer! But "Boost Shot" already sounds strong... what's the ABV?
Hop BroThat's the first interesting thing: it's a high-alcohol IPA at Alc. 10.5%. The hop aroma comes through strongly, but the bitterness is kept in check and it's easy to drink; it even has a sweet, fresh green nuance, so it's the kind that's dangerous if you go for it too fast.
MugiWhat?! I hear full-bodied a lot, but does that mean it feels heavy in the body? Or does it hit your stomach like a punch?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it means a dense feel on the palate. It has real drinking heft, no watery thinness, and enough presence to stand up to food. That's why Boost Shot shines with meat dishes and other strongly flavored foods.
MugiOhh! So the other one, "Acai", is totally different? An açaí IPA sounds so stylish I want to take a picture before drinking it!
Hop BroThis one's definitely distinctive, with the framework of a Belgian IPA layered with açaí. Cocoa-like flavor, a gently lingering bitterness, and deep berry aromatics are joined by the fruity, spicy character of Belgian yeast, which is what keeps it from being just another fruit IPA.
MugiBelgian yeast sounds suddenly hard! Fruity and spicy makes it sound like you're describing perfume, not beer.
Hop BroFair, the description is a bit perfume-like, but basically it means the aroma has a lot of layers. The post even recommends it as a great match with chocolate, and if you pick up the açaí and cocoa-like notes, it's a lot of fun. The back-and-forth between sweetness and bitterness makes you want the next sip before you know it.
MugiThat's it, I want both! If you can reserve by phone or DM, it's best to secure a seat first. Today I want to start with Boost Shot for something stronger, then finish by chasing the aroma with Acai!
