CAMADO BREWERY's "Bon voyage!" and Johana Beer's "Kagayaki E7" tapped at 444 BEYOND
At the beer pub "444 BEYOND" in Higashi-Mizue, Tokyo, CAMADO BREWERY's pale ale "Bon voyage!" and Johana Beer's Cold IPA "Kagayaki E7" have just been tapped. The shop opened at 4:00 p.m. on March 31, offering a lineup perfect for enjoying a spring beer.
Hop BroAt the beer pub "444 BEYOND" in Higashi-Mizue, there are two new taps today. CAMADO BREWERY's "Bon voyage!" and Johana Beer's "Kagayaki E7" are the perfect lineup for a spring tasting, you know.
MugiWhat! So both are new to me? Just hearing the names makes me feel like we're going on a trip, and I'm already excited before even drinking them!
Hop Bro"Bon voyage!" is a Pale Ale brewed by CAMADO BREWERY in Gifu, and it's a collaboration with the liquor store Tamaki Sake Shop for a bonsai exhibition. It layers a toasty malt character with a botanical aroma that feels like a green forest, so it's the kind of beer that settles in gently.
MugiOhhh! But when you say botanical aroma, does it turn into a florist shop when you drink it? Or is it more in the herbal tea direction?
Hop BroIt's a little more restrained than a bouquet, and more like forest bathing. In other words, rather than bursting out with flashy aroma, it softly rides on top of the toasty maltiness, with a faint woody, grassy nuance. The core is that easy-drinking Pale Ale character.
MugiGot it, drinking forest bathing! So what about Johana Beer's "Kagayaki E7"? The name already sounds like a bullet train, so it seems strong!
Hop Bro"Kagayaki E7" is a Cold IPA from Toyama's Johana Beer, and what makes it interesting is that it uses locally grown Koshihikari rice. It combines the mellow character from rice with citrusy hop aroma and bitterness, so you can expect a beer with a really sharp, clear outline.
MugiWait, an IPA with rice!? When rice goes into beer, does it make it softer and gentler? This idea is way too free-form!
Hop BroExactly. Using rice tends to make the mouthfeel feel lighter, and it pairs well with the crisp finish of a Cold IPA. Plus, with an ABV of 7.0%, it still has real depth, which is a nice bonus.
MugiNow I'm even more curious! And on March 31 it opens at 16:00, with last orders at 21:30, right? If I stop by after work, my self-control might close before the bar does!
Hop BroAn evening in Higashi-Mizue comparing two beers with completely different personalities sounds pretty great. Starting with "Bon voyage!" for a relaxed drink, then finishing with "Kagayaki E7" for something snappy would be a nice order too. I'm starting to want to drink along as well.
MugiThen it's settled! We'll start with a Pale Ale as today's spring beer, and finish with the Cold IPA! I want to warp straight to 444 BEYOND right now!
At "444 BEYOND" in Higashi-Mizue, Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, two new taps were announced. The shop is a craft beer stand / beer pub in the Mizue area, and its appeal lies in both the easygoing distance that makes it convenient for everyday use and a lineup that lets you follow each label closely.
The two beers introduced that day were the Pale Ale "Bon voyage!" by Gifu's CAMADO BREWERY and the Cold IPA "Kagayaki E7" by Toyama's Johana Beer.
"Bon voyage!" is a collaboration beer brewed with Tamaki Sake Shop, a liquor store in Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture, for a bonsai exhibition. It is designed with a malty nuance that gives off a toasty impression, layered with a botanical aroma reminiscent of a green forest, making it easy to imagine a calm, easy-drinking beer.
On the other hand, "Kagayaki E7" is an IPA made with locally grown Koshihikari rice. It combines the mellow character derived from rice with the citrusy hop aroma and bitterness that are characteristic of Johana Beer, so as its name suggests, you can expect a flavor with a clear, distinct outline.
The post said the shop would be open on Tuesday, March 31, from 16:00 to 22:00, with last orders at 21:30. For anyone in Higashi-Mizue looking to compare two beers with very different personalities, this is an intriguing lineup.
Beers Served
- CAMADO BREWERY "Bon voyage!" / Pale Ale / ABV 5.0%
- Johana Beer "Kagayaki E7" / Cold IPA / ABV 7.0%
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt the beer pub "444 BEYOND" in Higashi-Mizue, there are two new taps today. CAMADO BREWERY's "Bon voyage!" and Johana Beer's "Kagayaki E7" are the perfect lineup for a spring tasting, you know.
MugiWhat! So both are new to me? Just hearing the names makes me feel like we're going on a trip, and I'm already excited before even drinking them!
Hop Bro"Bon voyage!" is a Pale Ale brewed by CAMADO BREWERY in Gifu, and it's a collaboration with the liquor store Tamaki Sake Shop for a bonsai exhibition. It layers a toasty malt character with a botanical aroma that feels like a green forest, so it's the kind of beer that settles in gently.
MugiOhhh! But when you say botanical aroma, does it turn into a florist shop when you drink it? Or is it more in the herbal tea direction?
Hop BroIt's a little more restrained than a bouquet, and more like forest bathing. In other words, rather than bursting out with flashy aroma, it softly rides on top of the toasty maltiness, with a faint woody, grassy nuance. The core is that easy-drinking Pale Ale character.
MugiGot it, drinking forest bathing! So what about Johana Beer's "Kagayaki E7"? The name already sounds like a bullet train, so it seems strong!
Hop Bro"Kagayaki E7" is a Cold IPA from Toyama's Johana Beer, and what makes it interesting is that it uses locally grown Koshihikari rice. It combines the mellow character from rice with citrusy hop aroma and bitterness, so you can expect a beer with a really sharp, clear outline.
MugiWait, an IPA with rice!? When rice goes into beer, does it make it softer and gentler? This idea is way too free-form!
Hop BroExactly. Using rice tends to make the mouthfeel feel lighter, and it pairs well with the crisp finish of a Cold IPA. Plus, with an ABV of 7.0%, it still has real depth, which is a nice bonus.
MugiNow I'm even more curious! And on March 31 it opens at 16:00, with last orders at 21:30, right? If I stop by after work, my self-control might close before the bar does!
Hop BroAn evening in Higashi-Mizue comparing two beers with completely different personalities sounds pretty great. Starting with "Bon voyage!" for a relaxed drink, then finishing with "Kagayaki E7" for something snappy would be a nice order too. I'm starting to want to drink along as well.
MugiThen it's settled! We'll start with a Pale Ale as today's spring beer, and finish with the Cold IPA! I want to warp straight to 444 BEYOND right now!
