Niigata’s 04&Beer Reopens with 5 Taps, Featuring a New Shiga Kogen Beer and Real Ale
The beer pub "...04&Beer" in Niigata City’s Chuo Ward, Nishi-Bori Maedori, announced that it will resume business after a brief closure. The taps feature a total of five beers: a hefeweizen from Brauerei Plank, Swan Lake Beer, Shiga Kogen Beer, and Ushitora Brewery, with the day’s service starting at 5:00 p.m.
Hop BroIn Furumachi, Niigata, ...04&Beer has reopened. It was closed until yesterday, and now it’s starting to turn the taps again today. That’s great news for beer bar fans.
MugiWhat, it’s reopening today!? And right after being closed, too. It totally feels like an “welcome back beer” kind of place, and now I want to go!
Hop BroAnd it opens at 5:00 p.m., which is perfect after work. There are five beers on tap, so you can take your time choosing, which is exactly what you’d expect from a neighborhood beer pub.
MugiWhoa, Hefe weizen already sounds difficult... Is it bread? Wheat? Which one is it!?
Hop BroGood question. Hefeweizen is basically a wheat beer with yeast-driven aromas, so it often brings out banana-like and clove-like notes. If it’s the one from Brauerei Plank, you can probably expect a soft, fluffy mouthfeel too.
MugiSo it’s kind of like drinking pancakes! Then does Koshihikari rice-brewed beer mean a crisp, rice-based style?
Hop BroExactly. Swan Lake Beer’s Koshihikari-brewed beer really shows off Niigata character. The lightness that comes from rice makes it easy to pair with food too.
MugiWait, from scratch / a blonde ale is a new release!? The name sounds stylish, and it really gives off a “nice to meet you” vibe!
Hop BroRight, and the bar is promoting it as Shiga Kogen’s new release on tap. Blonde ale is light in both color and flavor, so it’s easy to drink as a first pint or your next one.
MugiBut wait, what is Real Ale anyway!? It sounds like “true ale,” and that makes me think all beer should be that way!
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. Real Ale usually refers to a serving method where the beer is finished in the cask. If you can drink Shiga Kogen Pale Ale that way, it’s fun because the foam, temperature, and other details all change the impression.
MugiWhat is that? This sounds way too fun to compare! And Cho, Latte yo! catches my eye too, so today feels like Furumachi’s first stop is decided!
Hop BroOn days like this, the changing taps are the star. If there’s Shiga Kogen’s new release, Real Ale, and even local Swan Lake Beer, then both of us are definitely not stopping at just one glass.
MugiYeah, I can’t hold back anymore! I want to go toast at 5:00 p.m. right away, and now I’m craving a drink!
The beer pub "...04&Beer" in Niigata’s Furumachi area said it was closed until yesterday and announced that it will reopen today. The post says it opens at 5:00 p.m., making it an easy stop after work.
The following five beers are on tap today:
- Hefe Weizen / Brauerei Plank (Bavaria)
- Koshihikari rice-brewed beer / Swan Lake Beer (Niigata)
- from scratch / a blonde ale / Shiga Kogen Beer (Nagano)
- Cho, Latte yo! / Ushitora Brewery (Tochigi)
- Shiga Kogen Pale Ale (Real Ale) / Shiga Kogen Beer (Nagano)
Of particular note is from scratch / a blonde ale, introduced as a new release from Shiga Kogen Beer. The bar is also promoting it with the line, "We’re tapping Shiga Kogen’s new release," highlighting the light, easy-drinking blonde ale. Together with Shiga Kogen Pale Ale served as Real Ale, the lineup lets guests compare different beers from the same brewery.
The range runs from locally brewed Niigata favorite Swan Lake Beer to the uniquely named Cho, Latte yo!, plus the classic hefeweizen. Rather than a large beer hall near the station, this is the kind of neighborhood beer pub where you can carefully choose from the taps of the day and enjoy each pint at your own pace.
...04&Beer is a beer pub located in Nishi-Bori Maedori 8-bancho, Chuo Ward, Niigata City. It’s a place well suited to a Furumachi night when you want to follow the tap changes and enjoy the beers one by one.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIn Furumachi, Niigata, ...04&Beer has reopened. It was closed until yesterday, and now it’s starting to turn the taps again today. That’s great news for beer bar fans.
MugiWhat, it’s reopening today!? And right after being closed, too. It totally feels like an “welcome back beer” kind of place, and now I want to go!
Hop BroAnd it opens at 5:00 p.m., which is perfect after work. There are five beers on tap, so you can take your time choosing, which is exactly what you’d expect from a neighborhood beer pub.
MugiWhoa, Hefe weizen already sounds difficult... Is it bread? Wheat? Which one is it!?
Hop BroGood question. Hefeweizen is basically a wheat beer with yeast-driven aromas, so it often brings out banana-like and clove-like notes. If it’s the one from Brauerei Plank, you can probably expect a soft, fluffy mouthfeel too.
MugiSo it’s kind of like drinking pancakes! Then does Koshihikari rice-brewed beer mean a crisp, rice-based style?
Hop BroExactly. Swan Lake Beer’s Koshihikari-brewed beer really shows off Niigata character. The lightness that comes from rice makes it easy to pair with food too.
MugiWait, from scratch / a blonde ale is a new release!? The name sounds stylish, and it really gives off a “nice to meet you” vibe!
Hop BroRight, and the bar is promoting it as Shiga Kogen’s new release on tap. Blonde ale is light in both color and flavor, so it’s easy to drink as a first pint or your next one.
MugiBut wait, what is Real Ale anyway!? It sounds like “true ale,” and that makes me think all beer should be that way!
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. Real Ale usually refers to a serving method where the beer is finished in the cask. If you can drink Shiga Kogen Pale Ale that way, it’s fun because the foam, temperature, and other details all change the impression.
MugiWhat is that? This sounds way too fun to compare! And Cho, Latte yo! catches my eye too, so today feels like Furumachi’s first stop is decided!
Hop BroOn days like this, the changing taps are the star. If there’s Shiga Kogen’s new release, Real Ale, and even local Swan Lake Beer, then both of us are definitely not stopping at just one glass.
MugiYeah, I can’t hold back anymore! I want to go toast at 5:00 p.m. right away, and now I’m craving a drink!
