Five beers from Gunma's OCTONE arrive at BEER COLONY; cans from Revision and WCB are also well stocked
The beer pub BEER COLONY in Ushijima Honmachi, Toyama City, posted its latest arrivals on Instagram. Five beers, including the flagship, have arrived from OCTONE, a brewery in Minakami Town, Gunma. The can selection is also diverse, with brands like Revision and Beachwood well represented.
Hop BroBEER COLONY, the beer pub in Toyama City, has some seriously hot new arrivals. Five beers from OCTONE in Gunma's Minakami Town have finally come in.
MugiWait, OCTONE is making its first appearance? That already feels special, and the fact that the owner has been curious about them for ages is so exciting!
Hop BroExactly. It's a brewery that uses Minakami water and local crops, so the regional character really comes through. The lineup is five beers including the flagship, and it's a fun setup for side-by-side tasting.
MugiWhat is that! It says the styles are broad, but Wheat ale and Farm House Ale just look like spells to me!
Hop BroTo put it simply, Octone Ale has a soft wheat character, Yamabito Ale leans more classic, and Kayaba Saison brings out a wilder, drier profile. In other words, you can compare the distinct drinking characters.
MugiOh wow! So River Neighbor IPA is more crisp, right? Hearing that River Neighbor tastes 'nostalgic' and 'warm' makes me want to try it!
Hop BroRight, and even though it's an IPA, it's interesting because it has a gentle side rather than just hitting hard. And with Yu-Zon in the mix, you can expect a sweet, fruity note too.
MugiWhoa, and that's just the five beers - there are that many cans too!? Revision and WCB are also well stocked, which means I'm definitely going to freeze up in front of the shelf!
Hop BroRevision, Beachwood, WCB, LA Ale Works, North Island Beer, Threes, Varietal, Burnt Mill, Trap Door, Faction, KCBC, and Grimm are all lined up. And some labels are already sold out or down to the last can, so things move fast there.
MugiWow, I'm going to start reacting before I even choose! So checking what's on the floor is important - it's the best place to see what's open in Toyama right now!
Hop BroExactly. BEER COLONY's strength is that it keeps you up to date on both new taps and can replenishments, and tonight I'm in the mood to start with the five from Minakami.
MugiI can't take it, I want to drink too! Tonight I'm going to BEER COLONY and peek at everything from OCTONE to the cans!
At BEER COLONY, the beer pub in Ushijima Honmachi, Toyama City, the lineup has been updated. In an Instagram post, it announced that five beers had arrived from OCTONE in Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture.
The highlight this time is OCTONE's tap lineup, introduced by BEER COLONY as a first-time arrival. It is a brewery that makes beer rooted in the region, using Minakami's water and agricultural products, and the post also explains that it had been on their mind for quite a while before they decided to bring it in.
The five beers on display are the flagship Octone Ale, along with Yamabito Ale, Kayaba Saison, River Neighbor IPA, and Yu-Zon. The styles are wide-ranging too, from Wheat ale and Pale ale to Farm House Ale, West Coast IPA, and Fruit Saison, making it a lineup that invites side-by-side tastings. The post especially describes River Neighbor as having a nostalgic, warm character.
The can arrivals are just as strong. Revision, Beachwood, WCB, LA Ale Works, North Island Beer, Threes, Varietal, Burnt Mill, Trap Door, Faction, KCBC, Grimm, and others are all on the shelves, with popular breweries from Japan and overseas well represented. Some labels are already sold out or down to the last can, which shows how quickly things move.
BEER COLONY stands out for sharing not only new tap arrivals but also detailed updates on can stock. For anyone looking for craft beer in Toyama, this is a useful update for checking what is currently on offer in the shop.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBEER COLONY, the beer pub in Toyama City, has some seriously hot new arrivals. Five beers from OCTONE in Gunma's Minakami Town have finally come in.
MugiWait, OCTONE is making its first appearance? That already feels special, and the fact that the owner has been curious about them for ages is so exciting!
Hop BroExactly. It's a brewery that uses Minakami water and local crops, so the regional character really comes through. The lineup is five beers including the flagship, and it's a fun setup for side-by-side tasting.
MugiWhat is that! It says the styles are broad, but Wheat ale and Farm House Ale just look like spells to me!
Hop BroTo put it simply, Octone Ale has a soft wheat character, Yamabito Ale leans more classic, and Kayaba Saison brings out a wilder, drier profile. In other words, you can compare the distinct drinking characters.
MugiOh wow! So River Neighbor IPA is more crisp, right? Hearing that River Neighbor tastes 'nostalgic' and 'warm' makes me want to try it!
Hop BroRight, and even though it's an IPA, it's interesting because it has a gentle side rather than just hitting hard. And with Yu-Zon in the mix, you can expect a sweet, fruity note too.
MugiWhoa, and that's just the five beers - there are that many cans too!? Revision and WCB are also well stocked, which means I'm definitely going to freeze up in front of the shelf!
Hop BroRevision, Beachwood, WCB, LA Ale Works, North Island Beer, Threes, Varietal, Burnt Mill, Trap Door, Faction, KCBC, and Grimm are all lined up. And some labels are already sold out or down to the last can, so things move fast there.
MugiWow, I'm going to start reacting before I even choose! So checking what's on the floor is important - it's the best place to see what's open in Toyama right now!
Hop BroExactly. BEER COLONY's strength is that it keeps you up to date on both new taps and can replenishments, and tonight I'm in the mood to start with the five from Minakami.
MugiI can't take it, I want to drink too! Tonight I'm going to BEER COLONY and peek at everything from OCTONE to the cans!
