Golden Garden Kicks Off BEER WEEK TOKAI, New WCB Tap Opens
At the beer pub Golden Garden in Hiroshima's Shintenchi, a rollout tied to BEER WEEK TOKAI has begun. In addition to the tapping of West Coast Brewing's "after_dawn," Bishu Brewing's first-ever arrival of Hoppy Kölsch also makes an appearance, and the Tokai-themed lineup will be expanded step by step.
Hop BroAt Golden Garden in Shintenchi, Hiroshima, things are getting underway for BEER WEEK TOKAI. The first wave is the new taps of West Coast Brewing's after_dawn and Bishu Brewing's Hoppy Kölsch, and that's a pretty exciting start.
MugiWait, you're drinking a Tokai-themed lineup in Hiroshima? That kind of feels like traveling!
Hop BroExactly. And after_dawn is a 7.5% WIPA. It's packed with bitterness and umami, with the strong outline you'd expect from a West Coast IPA.
MugiWIPA? What is that! Can you really tell bitterness and umami from beer?
Hop BroWIPA is short for West Coast IPA, a style where hop aroma and bitterness come forward. This after_dawn also brings some umami on top of that, so it's more like a full-bodied glass than just something crisp.
MugiI see! So Bishu Brewing's Hoppy Kölsch sounds gentle from the name, but is it actually hoppy?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Kölsch is usually a clean, easy-drinking style. Here they've added hop aroma to give it 4.5% lightness along with fruitiness and a dry finish. The fact that it's a first-time arrival at Golden Garden makes it even better.
MugiWow, a first-time beer on tap does feel special. That's definitely one you don't want to miss!
Hop BroAnd the stock situation is worth watching too. Among the OK!! Hiroshima collab beers, HIROSHIMA RED LAGER is sold out, while HIROSHIMA RED IPA is still available in cans. The lineup is moving fast, so it's something to keep an eye on.
MugiSold out that fast! But at least the cans are there... RED IPA cans still on sale is kind to the home-drinking crowd.
Hop BroAnd until 7 p.m. every day, the happy hour also gets you discounted draft pours of HIROSHIMA NEIGHBORLY BREWING. Golden Garden's strength is that you can sit down and compare beers at your own pace right in the city center.
MugiWhoa, that's a beer comparison paradise! If I can follow both the Tokai flow and the Hiroshima-local side at once, I want to head there right now with a glass in hand!
Hop BroExactly. And this time it's fun because it's still an in-progress lineup, with not all of the beers being Tokai-themed yet. I want to start with after_dawn while watching the lineup come together.
MugiYeah, yeah, this kind of right-now-only rollout is exciting! Today I want to drink at Golden Garden and get bitterness, aroma, and local character all together!
In an Instagram post, Golden Garden in Shintenchi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City shared its latest tap information. The post says the bar plans to gradually add beers and food related to the Tokai area, and anticipation is building for future taps.
The highlights this time are the two labels introduced as new taps of the day.
- West Coast Brewing "after_dawn"
A 7.5% West Coast IPA. In the post, it is described as a glass packed with bitterness and umami.
- Bishu Brewing "Hoppy Kölsch"
First time stocked at Golden Garden. At 4.5%, it is said to combine fruitiness with a dry, crisp finish.
The inventory update also noted that among the OK!! Hiroshima collaboration beers, HIROSHIMA RED LAGER is sold out and HIROSHIMA RED IPA is available in cans. In addition, during the happy hour every day until 7 p.m., the pub is offering discounted draft pours from its local HIROSHIMA NEIGHBORLY BREWING.
Golden Garden is a beer pub where you can take your time comparing a wide range of draft beers in the city center. While following the added Tokai-themed taps, it is also a chance to enjoy the familiar Hiroshima-local context at the same time. At the time of the post, it was explicitly stated that "not all of the beers are Tokai-themed yet," making the process of the lineup coming together part of the appeal.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Golden Garden in Shintenchi, Hiroshima, things are getting underway for BEER WEEK TOKAI. The first wave is the new taps of West Coast Brewing's after_dawn and Bishu Brewing's Hoppy Kölsch, and that's a pretty exciting start.
MugiWait, you're drinking a Tokai-themed lineup in Hiroshima? That kind of feels like traveling!
Hop BroExactly. And after_dawn is a 7.5% WIPA. It's packed with bitterness and umami, with the strong outline you'd expect from a West Coast IPA.
MugiWIPA? What is that! Can you really tell bitterness and umami from beer?
Hop BroWIPA is short for West Coast IPA, a style where hop aroma and bitterness come forward. This after_dawn also brings some umami on top of that, so it's more like a full-bodied glass than just something crisp.
MugiI see! So Bishu Brewing's Hoppy Kölsch sounds gentle from the name, but is it actually hoppy?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Kölsch is usually a clean, easy-drinking style. Here they've added hop aroma to give it 4.5% lightness along with fruitiness and a dry finish. The fact that it's a first-time arrival at Golden Garden makes it even better.
MugiWow, a first-time beer on tap does feel special. That's definitely one you don't want to miss!
Hop BroAnd the stock situation is worth watching too. Among the OK!! Hiroshima collab beers, HIROSHIMA RED LAGER is sold out, while HIROSHIMA RED IPA is still available in cans. The lineup is moving fast, so it's something to keep an eye on.
MugiSold out that fast! But at least the cans are there... RED IPA cans still on sale is kind to the home-drinking crowd.
Hop BroAnd until 7 p.m. every day, the happy hour also gets you discounted draft pours of HIROSHIMA NEIGHBORLY BREWING. Golden Garden's strength is that you can sit down and compare beers at your own pace right in the city center.
MugiWhoa, that's a beer comparison paradise! If I can follow both the Tokai flow and the Hiroshima-local side at once, I want to head there right now with a glass in hand!
Hop BroExactly. And this time it's fun because it's still an in-progress lineup, with not all of the beers being Tokai-themed yet. I want to start with after_dawn while watching the lineup come together.
MugiYeah, yeah, this kind of right-now-only rollout is exciting! Today I want to drink at Golden Garden and get bitterness, aroma, and local character all together!
