...04&Beer updates 5 taps, serving Plank's "Helles" and more
The beer pub ...04&Beer on Nishiborimae-dori in Chuo Ward, Niigata City, posted its Saturday tap list on Instagram. From Bavaria's "Helles" to Niigata's "Amber Swan Ale" and labels from Miyagi and Nagano, five wide-ranging beers are on tap.
Hop BroThe Saturday lineup at ...04&Beer in Nishiborimae-dori, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, looks pretty great with this 5-tap update.
MugiWhoa! Five beers on tap? That alone decides today's detour spot!
Hop BroThe highlight this time is Plank's "Helles" from Bavaria. It's a clean, refreshing lager, perfect as a first drink.
MugiHuh? What's a Helles? It sounds like a spell or something strong!
Hop BroPut simply, it's a light-colored lager. The bitterness is gentle, and the malt sweetness and crispness come through nicely, so it's easy to drink.
MugiI get it! Then it's perfect for the first beer. And they have a Niigata label too, which makes it feel even more local and nice!
Hop BroExactly. Amber Swan Ale is a Niigata-style beer from Swan Lake Beer, and it's an amber style that really brings out malt depth. Add Miyagi's Tsubame Draught, Nagano's Kizashi, and MATSUMOTO Traditional Bitter, and it becomes a fun cross-regional tasting.
MugiWait, they even have real ale? This isn't just a tap list, it's starting to feel like a lab in here!
Hop BroYeah, and since it opens at 3 p.m. on Saturdays, you can ease into it from the afternoon. Starting with lager, moving through ale, and finishing with real ale is a pretty solid flow.
MugiI can't help it, I want to have a drink downtown now! Today at ...04&Beer, let's start with the Helles, then the amber, and finish slowly with something bitter!
The beer pub ...04&Beer, located on Nishiborimae-dori in Chuo Ward, Niigata City, shared its Saturday tap list on Instagram. In the post, it announced, "We open at 3 p.m. today," and lined up five beers that convey the fun of comparing styles, from lager and ale to real ale.
The five beers on tap are:
- Helles / Plank Brewery (Bavaria)
- Amber Swan Ale / Swan Lake Beer (Niigata) ← new!
- Tsubame Draught / Falo Brewing (Miyagi)
- Kizashi / Karuizawa Q (Nagano)
- MATSUMOTO Traditional Bitter (Real Ale) / MATSUMOTO Brewery (Nagano)
The post also notes that the Swan Lake slot has been replaced by a regular amber, creating a lineup that lets you enjoy a cross-regional tasting, with a local Niigata beer in the mix alongside Bavaria's Helles, Miyagi's Tsubame Draught, and two distinctive beers from Nagano. Because the selection ranges from a light lager to an amber that highlights malt depth, and even includes a real ale, it works well for both people who want to start with something crisp and those who want to take their time and savor each glass.
...04&Beer is a beer pub tucked into an alley in the Furumachi area, and its easygoing location makes it a convenient place to drop in for another drink in the city center. With taps that keep changing and a lineup you can match to your mood that day, it is an appealing spot for craft beer fans to keep on their radar.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Saturday lineup at ...04&Beer in Nishiborimae-dori, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, looks pretty great with this 5-tap update.
MugiWhoa! Five beers on tap? That alone decides today's detour spot!
Hop BroThe highlight this time is Plank's "Helles" from Bavaria. It's a clean, refreshing lager, perfect as a first drink.
MugiHuh? What's a Helles? It sounds like a spell or something strong!
Hop BroPut simply, it's a light-colored lager. The bitterness is gentle, and the malt sweetness and crispness come through nicely, so it's easy to drink.
MugiI get it! Then it's perfect for the first beer. And they have a Niigata label too, which makes it feel even more local and nice!
Hop BroExactly. Amber Swan Ale is a Niigata-style beer from Swan Lake Beer, and it's an amber style that really brings out malt depth. Add Miyagi's Tsubame Draught, Nagano's Kizashi, and MATSUMOTO Traditional Bitter, and it becomes a fun cross-regional tasting.
MugiWait, they even have real ale? This isn't just a tap list, it's starting to feel like a lab in here!
Hop BroYeah, and since it opens at 3 p.m. on Saturdays, you can ease into it from the afternoon. Starting with lager, moving through ale, and finishing with real ale is a pretty solid flow.
MugiI can't help it, I want to have a drink downtown now! Today at ...04&Beer, let's start with the Helles, then the amber, and finish slowly with something bitter!
