Two New Nara Brewing Arrivals at CATARATAS BOTTLE SHOP: LIGHTHOUSE and PHILHARMONY
Two new arrivals from Nara Brewing have landed at CATARATAS BOTTLE SHOP on the 3rd floor of Shibuya Sakura Stage. We introduce the 3.0% micro porter "LIGHTHOUSE" and the Belgian wit "PHILHARMONY," made with Japanese citrus and lemongrass.
Hop BroTwo new arrivals from Nara Brewing have come to CATARATAS BOTTLE SHOP on the 3rd floor of Shibuya Sakura Stage. This time it's LIGHTHOUSE and PHILHARMONY, an interesting pairing because their styles are complete opposites.
MugiWait, what do you mean by two opposites? You mean one is a proper dark, full-bodied one and the other is a refreshing style?
Hop BroExactly. LIGHTHOUSE is a micro porter with 3.0% ABV. Even though it's light, aromas of cacao and coffee rise softly, and the oats make the mouthfeel smooth.
MugiDoes micro porter mean something like a small porter? And smooth from oats? It sounds almost like beer with breakfast!
Hop BroThat's a good question. It's easiest to think of it as a light black beer. It's not too heavy, so it goes down smoothly as a nightcap or even after a meal, and the way nutty notes appear as it warms up is what makes it so appealing.
MugiWhoa, changing with temperature is the best! And creamy foam from a nitro can sounds like something that would make it feel a little luxurious!
Hop BroThe other one, PHILHARMONY, is a Belgian wit. It uses Yamatotachibana from Nara Prefecture and lemongrass, and the malt's gentle sweetness, citrus acidity, and coriander finish come together beautifully.
MugiYamatotachibana is a citrus from Nara Prefecture? And with lemongrass in there too, it sounds so refreshing it could practically become the summer breeze itself!
Hop BroWhat's more, wit beers are easy to pair with food, which is a big strength. They're lively but have depth, so they work well with appetizers, fish, or even something light to snack on later.
MugiThis is tough, I want to drink both! The move is to slowly enjoy the dark one and then switch to the refreshing one to reset your palate. That's a total win!
Hop BroWith this lineup just a two-minute walk from Shibuya Station's New South Exit, it's perfect for a drink while out strolling. Relax with LIGHTHOUSE, then refresh with PHILHARMONY. I say we go for both today.
CATARATAS BOTTLE SHOP is a beer pub and bottle shop located on SAKURA Side 3F, a two-minute walk from Shibuya Station's New South Exit. It is one of the more approachable stops within Shibuya Sakura Stage, and its appeal lies in being able to pick out a beer that catches your eye while strolling around.
In this post, two new arrivals from Nara Brewing are being introduced.
- LIGHTHOUSE
A micro porter with 3.0% ABV. The aroma of cacao and coffee is layered with the smooth mouthfeel and gentle sweetness derived from oats. As the temperature rises, nutty notes open up, and you can also enjoy the creamy foam characteristic of a nitro can.
- PHILHARMONY
A Belgian wit. Made with Yamatotachibana from Nara Prefecture and lemongrass, this beer brings together the malt's gentle sweetness, citrusy acidity, and a light coriander finish. Designed with food pairings in mind, it is lively yet full of depth.
A porter that can be sipped slowly at low ABV, and a wit with a beautifully defined citrus character. With two bottles of different styles side by side, the joy of choosing that is so characteristic of CATARATAS BOTTLE SHOP really stands out. If you're looking for craft beer in Shibuya, this is a lineup worth remembering as a drink before or after a meal.
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Hop BroTwo new arrivals from Nara Brewing have come to CATARATAS BOTTLE SHOP on the 3rd floor of Shibuya Sakura Stage. This time it's LIGHTHOUSE and PHILHARMONY, an interesting pairing because their styles are complete opposites.
MugiWait, what do you mean by two opposites? You mean one is a proper dark, full-bodied one and the other is a refreshing style?
Hop BroExactly. LIGHTHOUSE is a micro porter with 3.0% ABV. Even though it's light, aromas of cacao and coffee rise softly, and the oats make the mouthfeel smooth.
MugiDoes micro porter mean something like a small porter? And smooth from oats? It sounds almost like beer with breakfast!
Hop BroThat's a good question. It's easiest to think of it as a light black beer. It's not too heavy, so it goes down smoothly as a nightcap or even after a meal, and the way nutty notes appear as it warms up is what makes it so appealing.
MugiWhoa, changing with temperature is the best! And creamy foam from a nitro can sounds like something that would make it feel a little luxurious!
Hop BroThe other one, PHILHARMONY, is a Belgian wit. It uses Yamatotachibana from Nara Prefecture and lemongrass, and the malt's gentle sweetness, citrus acidity, and coriander finish come together beautifully.
MugiYamatotachibana is a citrus from Nara Prefecture? And with lemongrass in there too, it sounds so refreshing it could practically become the summer breeze itself!
Hop BroWhat's more, wit beers are easy to pair with food, which is a big strength. They're lively but have depth, so they work well with appetizers, fish, or even something light to snack on later.
MugiThis is tough, I want to drink both! The move is to slowly enjoy the dark one and then switch to the refreshing one to reset your palate. That's a total win!
Hop BroWith this lineup just a two-minute walk from Shibuya Station's New South Exit, it's perfect for a drink while out strolling. Relax with LIGHTHOUSE, then refresh with PHILHARMONY. I say we go for both today.
