04and&Beer Updates Its Spring Tap List; Niigata Also Has a 2011 Swan Lake Beer
The beer pub "...04&Beer" in Chuo Ward, Niigata City, has shared its latest tap list on Instagram. The lineup features the Heller Weizenbock from Plank Brewery, Sankt Gallen’s Shonan Gold, and Swan Lake Beer’s 2011 Imperial Stout, bringing together both seasonal freshness and well-aged depth.
Hop BroNiigata City’s 04&Beer spring tap update is pretty interesting. They’ve got Plank’s Heller Weizenbock, Shonan Gold, and even a 2011 vintage on the board.
MugiWait, a 2011 vintage? They really let beer age that long!? It feels like it would be having conversations while waiting in the fridge!
Hop BroThat instinct is actually pretty close. A well-aged beer has aromas and depth shaped by time, and Swan Lake’s Imperial Stout is exactly that.
MugiImperial Stout sounds powerful, but does that just mean it’s dark and heavy? It’s basically giving final boss energy!
Hop BroExactly. Its hallmark is the roasty aroma and dense richness of roasted malt, and when age is added, it becomes even deeper. And since there are only a few left, if you want one, it’s best to go soon.
MugiWow, then I need to hurry! But Shonan Gold sounds like an orange-based fruit ale from the name alone, right? Just hearing that makes it sound refreshing!
Hop BroThat’s right. Sankt Gallen’s Shonan Gold is a fruit ale with clean orange aroma, perfect for the brightness of spring.
MugiSo what’s up with that collaboration beer in the photo? A saison-style beer with fresh lime? That’s a lot of information to process!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it fun: the briskness of a saison paired with the sharpness of lime makes it easy to drink yet distinctive. And there’s also the real ale service for Africa Pale Ale, so you can enjoy the way it’s poured too.
MugiWow, the lineup balances lightness and aged depth so well. If it opens at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, that’s exactly the kind of place I’d want to stop by after work!
Hop BroWhen you see an update like this in Furumachi, it makes you want to head over right away. Tonight is the kind of place where even the first pint is hard to choose, so I’d start with Shonan Gold and finish with the 2011 stout.
The beer pub "...04&Beer" on Nishiborimaedori in Chuo Ward, Niigata City, updated its tap list on Instagram. The post lists Heller Weizenbock (Plank Brewery / Bavaria), Shonan Gold (Sankt Gallen / Kanagawa), Collaboration Beer (see photo), Swanlake Imperial Stout 2011 (Swan Lake Beer / Niigata), and Africa Pale Ale (Real Ale) (Shiga Kogen Beer / Nagano).
According to the owner’s comments, the lineup has changed significantly from this point. Shonan Gold is being served as a fruit ale made with oranges, true to the beer’s name. The collaboration beer shown in the photo is being introduced as a saison-style beer with fresh lime character. In addition, the long-unseen AfPA, or Africa Pale Ale, is available as a real ale, making this an appealing lineup for anyone looking for a light, crisp bitterness.
Meanwhile, Swanlake Imperial Stout 2011 is said to be down to its last few servings, so if you want an aged beer, it would be best to visit soon. The post notes a "fun lineup Wednesday, opening at 5 p.m.," which also makes it convenient for stopping by after work. For beer fans in the Furumachi area who like to follow rotating tap offerings, this is an update worth not missing.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNiigata City’s 04&Beer spring tap update is pretty interesting. They’ve got Plank’s Heller Weizenbock, Shonan Gold, and even a 2011 vintage on the board.
MugiWait, a 2011 vintage? They really let beer age that long!? It feels like it would be having conversations while waiting in the fridge!
Hop BroThat instinct is actually pretty close. A well-aged beer has aromas and depth shaped by time, and Swan Lake’s Imperial Stout is exactly that.
MugiImperial Stout sounds powerful, but does that just mean it’s dark and heavy? It’s basically giving final boss energy!
Hop BroExactly. Its hallmark is the roasty aroma and dense richness of roasted malt, and when age is added, it becomes even deeper. And since there are only a few left, if you want one, it’s best to go soon.
MugiWow, then I need to hurry! But Shonan Gold sounds like an orange-based fruit ale from the name alone, right? Just hearing that makes it sound refreshing!
Hop BroThat’s right. Sankt Gallen’s Shonan Gold is a fruit ale with clean orange aroma, perfect for the brightness of spring.
MugiSo what’s up with that collaboration beer in the photo? A saison-style beer with fresh lime? That’s a lot of information to process!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it fun: the briskness of a saison paired with the sharpness of lime makes it easy to drink yet distinctive. And there’s also the real ale service for Africa Pale Ale, so you can enjoy the way it’s poured too.
MugiWow, the lineup balances lightness and aged depth so well. If it opens at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, that’s exactly the kind of place I’d want to stop by after work!
Hop BroWhen you see an update like this in Furumachi, it makes you want to head over right away. Tonight is the kind of place where even the first pint is hard to choose, so I’d start with Shonan Gold and finish with the 2011 stout.
