Chiitoko Shoten Opens Shiga Kogen’s Indian Summer Saison in Shimosuwa
Chiitoko Shoten, a beer pub in Shimosuwa, Nagano, will open from 10:00 to 22:00 on September 7, 2026. The tap list features four draft beers, including Shiga Kogen Beer’s Indian Summer Saison.
Hop BroChiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa is tapping Shiga Kogen Beer’s Indian Summer Saison! On September 7, they’ll pour four distinct draft beers from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
MugiWhoa! Indian Summer Saison? Does that mean summer lasts in a glass?
Hop BroThat’s pretty close! At 7.0%, it’s a Belgian IPA made with a generous amount of hops so you can enjoy saison character well into autumn.
MugiBelgian IPA?! What is that, a beer-style international marriage?
Hop BroThink saison-like Belgian spice blended with IPA-style hop aroma and bitterness. You get juicy citrus notes followed by a firm, crisp bitter finish.
MugiNice! That could brighten a rainy day. What about the other three taps?
Hop BroThere’s Yokohama Bay Brewing’s 5.0% Bay Pilsner, a Bohemian Pilsner, plus Field Ales’ 5.5% Nice Pace Pale Ale, delivered from Shinano, Nagano.
MugiBohemian Pilsner sounds like something royalty drinks! So, what does it taste like?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it’s a refreshing lager style rooted in Czech brewing, with clean malt and bitterness. It makes a great palate reset after the saison.
MugiAnd Minoh Beer’s Kokusan Peach Weizen Hakuhou! A peach-forward wheat beer sounds like the dessert champion!
Hop BroExactly—at 5.0%, it highlights peach in a wheat-beer base, a totally different direction from the bitter saison. I’d pair it with sausage rolls and baked treats.
MugiDagashi snacks, beer, and coffee in one place—perfect! At Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa, I want to try all four on draft!
Four draft beers on tap
Chiitoko Shoten, a neighborhood beer pub combining craft beer, coffee, and dagashi sweets, will open from 10:00 to 22:00 on September 7 in Shimosuwa, Nagano. The day’s lineup includes one newly tapped beer: Shiga Kogen Beer’s Indian Summer Saison.
At 7.0% ABV, Indian Summer Saison is a hop-forward saison designed to remain enjoyable into late autumn. The brewery describes it as a saison with an IPA-like character, combining juicy citrus notes, saison-style spice, and a firm bitterness. The listed beer style is Belgian IPA.
The remaining taps offer a broad range of profiles. Yokohama Bay Brewing’s Bay Pilsner is a 5.0% Bohemian Pilsner. Field Ales’ Nice Pace is a 5.5% Pale Ale from Shinano, Nagano. Minoh Beer’s Kokusan Momo Weizen Hakuho is a 5.0% wheat beer brewed with Japanese peach, offering a fruit-led alternative to the hop-driven saison.
Chiitoko Shoten is known for bringing together nostalgic dagashi sweets, carefully selected craft beer, and coffee in a relaxed setting. Beer-friendly baked goods include sausage rolls, banana bread, scones, brownies, cookies, and ice cream. Guests can pair a draft beer with a sweet snack, or settle in with coffee and a pastry.
The shop also provides a nursing and diaper-changing room, and strollers may be brought inside depending on crowd levels. Payment is made in advance by cash or PayPay. The shop is located at 3217-5 Mita-machi-shimo, Shimosuwa, Suwa District, Nagano. Check the shop’s social media before visiting for the latest availability and operating details.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroChiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa is tapping Shiga Kogen Beer’s Indian Summer Saison! On September 7, they’ll pour four distinct draft beers from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
MugiWhoa! Indian Summer Saison? Does that mean summer lasts in a glass?
Hop BroThat’s pretty close! At 7.0%, it’s a Belgian IPA made with a generous amount of hops so you can enjoy saison character well into autumn.
MugiBelgian IPA?! What is that, a beer-style international marriage?
Hop BroThink saison-like Belgian spice blended with IPA-style hop aroma and bitterness. You get juicy citrus notes followed by a firm, crisp bitter finish.
MugiNice! That could brighten a rainy day. What about the other three taps?
Hop BroThere’s Yokohama Bay Brewing’s 5.0% Bay Pilsner, a Bohemian Pilsner, plus Field Ales’ 5.5% Nice Pace Pale Ale, delivered from Shinano, Nagano.
MugiBohemian Pilsner sounds like something royalty drinks! So, what does it taste like?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it’s a refreshing lager style rooted in Czech brewing, with clean malt and bitterness. It makes a great palate reset after the saison.
MugiAnd Minoh Beer’s Kokusan Peach Weizen Hakuhou! A peach-forward wheat beer sounds like the dessert champion!
Hop BroExactly—at 5.0%, it highlights peach in a wheat-beer base, a totally different direction from the bitter saison. I’d pair it with sausage rolls and baked treats.
MugiDagashi snacks, beer, and coffee in one place—perfect! At Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa, I want to try all four on draft!
