Hop Kotan Brewing and BLADE FACTORY BREWING tapped at Beer Cellar Ichinomiya
At the craft beer pub Beer Cellar Ichinomiya in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture, two new kegs have been tapped. Hop Kotan Brewing's "nonno-NONNO-" from Kamifurano, Hokkaido, and BLADE FACTORY BREWING's "PINK ZEST CUT - Pink Lemonade Sour Ale" from Seki City are now on offer, with business hours from 15:00 to 21:00.
Hop BroAt the Ichinomiya beer pub Beer Cellar Ichinomiya, two new kegs have been put on tap. Today’s lineup brings together Hokkaido’s Hop Kotan Brewing and Gifu’s BLADE FACTORY BREWING, which makes for a pretty intriguing pair.
MugiWhoa, two taps at once!? And Hokkaido and Gifu are so far apart too. It really feels like beer on a journey!
Hop BroFirst up is Hop Kotan Brewing’s nonno-NONNO-. It’s a Pale Ale with 5.0% ABV and 33 IBU, so it’s a well-balanced beer that lets you enjoy the aroma while still being easy to drink.
MugiWait, what’s IBU? I’ve heard it’s a measure of bitterness, but how bitter is 33?
Hop BroGood question. IBU 33 means it’s not extremely bitter, but it still has a solid hop presence and goes down smoothly. It also uses 100% Kamifurano hops harvested in 2023, which gives it a clean citrus-like aroma.
MugiOhhh! 100% Kamifurano hops already sounds delicious just from the place name. And that rich aroma sounds like it would make even your nose happy!
Hop BroThe other tap is BLADE FACTORY BREWING’s PINK ZEST CUT. It’s a Pink Lemonade Sour Ale with 6.0% ABV, and it layers raspberry, strawberry, orange peel, and lemon acidity into a beer that’s perfect for summer.
MugiA Pink Lemonade sour ale!? The fact that it’s not too sweet makes it feel grown-up, but the name is super cute!
Hop BroExactly. And because it’s light and dry, it’s perfect for hot days. The balance of fruitiness and acidity, without too much sweetness, makes it the kind of beer you can keep sipping.
MugiAnd it’s open 15:00 to 21:00, so it’s easy to stop by, right? I’d love to swing by after work and compare the pale ale and the sour ale!
Hop BroWhether you go for the aroma-focused nonno-NONNO- or the fruit-and-acid-driven PINK ZEST CUT, it’s a lineup that even makes the choice itself fun. Yep, this is the kind of day that makes you want to have both in Ichinomiya.
At Beer Cellar Ichinomiya on Ushinodori in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture, two new kegs have been put on tap. The post also notes that this week's business hours are 15:00 to 21:00, making it an easy stop after work or around dinner time.
The first tap is "nonno-NONNO-" from Hop Kotan Brewing (Kamifurano, Hokkaido). It is a Pale Ale with 5.0% ABV and 33 IBU. According to the description, it features citrus-like hop flavors and the rich aroma typical of top fermentation. Another point not to miss is that it uses 100% Kamifurano hops harvested in 2023. This is a beer for anyone who wants to carefully enjoy hop-driven aromatics.
The second is "PINK ZEST CUT - Pink Lemonade Sour Ale" from BLADE FACTORY BREWING (Seki City). This one is a Sour Ale with 6.0% ABV. It layers the fruitiness of raspberry, strawberry, and orange peel with lemon acidity, while keeping sweetness restrained. The beer is finished light and dry, and is introduced as the kind of sour ale that goes down easily in hot weather.
Beer Cellar Ichinomiya is a beer pub known as a craft beer specialty shop. This time, it has lined up two beers with very different personalities: a pale ale that highlights hop aroma, and a sour ale that balances fruitiness and acidity. Whether you choose by aroma or by tart, refreshing drinkability, the clear contrast makes this lineup especially interesting.
Beers on Tap
- nonno-NONNO- / Hop Kotan Brewing
- PINK ZEST CUT - Pink Lemonade Sour Ale / BLADE FACTORY BREWING
This should appeal not only to people who want to follow the character of each beer, but also to anyone interested in the combination of a local Aichi brewery and Hokkaido-grown hops.
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Hop BroAt the Ichinomiya beer pub Beer Cellar Ichinomiya, two new kegs have been put on tap. Today’s lineup brings together Hokkaido’s Hop Kotan Brewing and Gifu’s BLADE FACTORY BREWING, which makes for a pretty intriguing pair.
MugiWhoa, two taps at once!? And Hokkaido and Gifu are so far apart too. It really feels like beer on a journey!
Hop BroFirst up is Hop Kotan Brewing’s nonno-NONNO-. It’s a Pale Ale with 5.0% ABV and 33 IBU, so it’s a well-balanced beer that lets you enjoy the aroma while still being easy to drink.
MugiWait, what’s IBU? I’ve heard it’s a measure of bitterness, but how bitter is 33?
Hop BroGood question. IBU 33 means it’s not extremely bitter, but it still has a solid hop presence and goes down smoothly. It also uses 100% Kamifurano hops harvested in 2023, which gives it a clean citrus-like aroma.
MugiOhhh! 100% Kamifurano hops already sounds delicious just from the place name. And that rich aroma sounds like it would make even your nose happy!
Hop BroThe other tap is BLADE FACTORY BREWING’s PINK ZEST CUT. It’s a Pink Lemonade Sour Ale with 6.0% ABV, and it layers raspberry, strawberry, orange peel, and lemon acidity into a beer that’s perfect for summer.
MugiA Pink Lemonade sour ale!? The fact that it’s not too sweet makes it feel grown-up, but the name is super cute!
Hop BroExactly. And because it’s light and dry, it’s perfect for hot days. The balance of fruitiness and acidity, without too much sweetness, makes it the kind of beer you can keep sipping.
MugiAnd it’s open 15:00 to 21:00, so it’s easy to stop by, right? I’d love to swing by after work and compare the pale ale and the sour ale!
Hop BroWhether you go for the aroma-focused nonno-NONNO- or the fruit-and-acid-driven PINK ZEST CUT, it’s a lineup that even makes the choice itself fun. Yep, this is the kind of day that makes you want to have both in Ichinomiya.
