Nomimonoya in Takamatsu Adds 2nd Story Ale Works' Ya Dig and Topsy Bananas
Nomimonoya, a beer pub in Besshozan-cho, Takamatsu, Kagawa, has added two guest beers from Tokushima's 2nd Story Ale Works: Ya Dig and Topsy Bananas. The lineup includes a Czech-style dark lager and a pastry stout featuring banana, lactose, and vanilla.
Hop BroHere’s the big topic: 2nd Story Ale Works just landed at Nomimono-ya in Busshozan with “Ya Dig” and “Topsy Bananas.”
MugiWait, a two-beer fresh drop!? Those names already sound wild, so what are we dealing with?
Hop BroFirst up, Ya Dig at 5.5% is a Czech-style dark lager, the kind of beer with calm roast character that you can really settle into.
MugiA dark lager is dark but still crisp kind of thing, right? I get mixed up every single time about how that differs from stout!
Hop BroExactly, and the key is lager yeast with cool fermentation, so even though it’s dark, it drinks pretty smoothly. Think “toasty black beer without the heavy hit.”
MugiOooh, that sounds like black beer for beginners! And 5.5% feels like a nice slow-sipping zone too.
Hop BroThen comes the chaos agent, Topsy Bananas at 9.5%. It’s a pastry stout brewed with banana, lactose, and vanilla beans, with low bitterness and full-on dessert energy.
MugiWhat is that, drinkable banana dessert!? Also, pastry stout sounds like something from a bakery menu!
Hop BroThat’s basically the idea. A pastry stout is a stout pushed toward sweet, dessert-like flavors. Lactose adds creaminess, vanilla builds aroma, and banana sends it straight into treat territory.
MugiAnd Nomimono-ya is that renovated old-house beer pub, right? If I found these two among 600-plus craft options, I’d be fist-pumping at the table.
Hop BroPlus it’s five minutes from Busshozan Station, and they even do draft beer by measured pours, so it’s dangerously easy to stop by after work or during a walk.
MugiSo now the problem is whether I go mellow with Ya Dig or sweet and boozy with Topsy Bananas... I want both immediately!
Nomimonoya, a beer pub in Besshozan-cho, Takamatsu, Kagawa, has added guest beers from 2nd Story Ale Works of Tokushima. The two beers highlighted in the post are Ya Dig and Topsy Bananas.
- Ya Dig / Czech style dark lager / 5.5%
- Topsy Bananas / Pastry Stout / 9.5%
Ya Dig is presented as a Czech-style dark lager, a beer that suggests a smooth, roasted profile with a moderate 5.5% ABV. Topsy Bananas is a pastry stout brewed with banana, lactose, and vanilla beans, and the post notes that it has a low bitterness level. At 9.5% ABV, it should appeal to drinkers looking for a richer, dessert-like stout.
Nomimonoya itself is set in a renovated old house and offers a compact, relaxed space with about eight table seats. The shop lists more than 600 craft beers in stock, along with draft beer by measure, craft mead, craft sake, craft gin, and specialty coffee. It is the kind of place where browsing the beer selection is part of the experience.
Located about a five-minute walk from Besshozan Station, Nomimonoya is an easy stop for locals and visitors alike. For drinkers tracking guest taps in Kagawa, this 2nd Story Ale Works arrival is worth noting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHere’s the big topic: 2nd Story Ale Works just landed at Nomimono-ya in Busshozan with “Ya Dig” and “Topsy Bananas.”
MugiWait, a two-beer fresh drop!? Those names already sound wild, so what are we dealing with?
Hop BroFirst up, Ya Dig at 5.5% is a Czech-style dark lager, the kind of beer with calm roast character that you can really settle into.
MugiA dark lager is dark but still crisp kind of thing, right? I get mixed up every single time about how that differs from stout!
Hop BroExactly, and the key is lager yeast with cool fermentation, so even though it’s dark, it drinks pretty smoothly. Think “toasty black beer without the heavy hit.”
MugiOooh, that sounds like black beer for beginners! And 5.5% feels like a nice slow-sipping zone too.
Hop BroThen comes the chaos agent, Topsy Bananas at 9.5%. It’s a pastry stout brewed with banana, lactose, and vanilla beans, with low bitterness and full-on dessert energy.
MugiWhat is that, drinkable banana dessert!? Also, pastry stout sounds like something from a bakery menu!
Hop BroThat’s basically the idea. A pastry stout is a stout pushed toward sweet, dessert-like flavors. Lactose adds creaminess, vanilla builds aroma, and banana sends it straight into treat territory.
MugiAnd Nomimono-ya is that renovated old-house beer pub, right? If I found these two among 600-plus craft options, I’d be fist-pumping at the table.
Hop BroPlus it’s five minutes from Busshozan Station, and they even do draft beer by measured pours, so it’s dangerously easy to stop by after work or during a walk.
MugiSo now the problem is whether I go mellow with Ya Dig or sweet and boozy with Topsy Bananas... I want both immediately!
