Myoko Kogen Beer’s "Ripe Tomato Spice Ale" is now on tap at Tsumugi, the craft beer bar on the second floor
At the beer pub "2階のクラフトビール屋つむぎ" in Minamikashiwa, Myoko Kogen Beer’s "完熟トマトのスパイスエール ベイクドトマトスパイシーエール" has just been newly tapped. Made with roasted tomato, coriander seed, and basil, it is a distinctive beer that pairs well with food.
Hop BroA new keg of Myoko Kogen Beer has been tapped at Tsumugi, the craft beer bar on the second floor in Minamikashiwa.
MugiWhat? Even the name is intriguing! Ripe Tomato Spice Ale? There’s tomato in the beer!?
Hop BroExactly. The key is that they roast the tomatoes to bring out the umami, then combine them with coriander seed and basil.
MugiWhat is that, it suddenly sounds like food! If they call it drinking pizza, my brain can’t keep up!
Hop BroThe description is flashy, but the concept makes sense. Calling it a beer like tomato soup makes it easier to imagine.
MugiWow, beer can get that food-like? A spicy but tomato-forward one sounds kind of interesting.
Hop BroAnd Tsumugi is just a one-minute walk from the west exit of Minamikashiwa Station, with eight draft beers on hand, so it’s easy to compare them.
MugiReally, that convenient? And the owner is a certified beer taster too, so they take the selection seriously.
Hop BroRight, and the great thing is that even unfamiliar labels can be sampled and checked before ordering. It’s perfect for a day when you just want one light drink.
MugiThen I’d want to try it with food! Add salt and pepper for even more spice? I kind of want to test that!
Hop BroAll right, then today’s choice is made. A beer you can enjoy like a dish is exactly what this is.
MugiYeah, just imagining it makes me hungry! I want to toast right now and go check out that tomato aroma!
Tap Info
Located a one-minute walk from the west exit of Minamikashiwa Station, "2階のクラフトビール屋つむぎ" is a beer pub offering eight draft beers, centered on Japanese craft beer. The owner, a beer taster certified by the Japan Craft Beer Association, selects beers from breweries across the country, and the shop’s appeal is that even unfamiliar labels can be sampled and checked before ordering. It is an easy place to use whether you want just one quick drink or want to compare flavors.
This new tap is Myoko Kogen Beer’s "完熟トマトのスパイスエール ベイクドトマトスパイシーエール." In the post, it is introduced as a "beer like tomato soup," with the tomatoes roasted in an oven to bring out their umami, and coriander seed and basil added. The shop describes it as a "drinking pizza," making it clear that this is a beer where the presence of tomato and the outline of the spices both stand out.
What stands out about the flavor is that it is more than just a novelty beer. The post says that although the overall impression is spicy, you can still clearly taste the tomato, and it also suggests adding salt and pepper to enjoy it in an even spicier way. Paired with food, the changes in aroma and aftertaste should become even easier to notice.
At a shop that carefully selects domestic craft beer, being able to try such a distinctive keg is very much in Tsumugi’s style. For anyone looking not just for easy-to-drink classics, but for beers whose flavor structure can be enjoyed like a dish, this is a tap worth paying attention to.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA new keg of Myoko Kogen Beer has been tapped at Tsumugi, the craft beer bar on the second floor in Minamikashiwa.
MugiWhat? Even the name is intriguing! Ripe Tomato Spice Ale? There’s tomato in the beer!?
Hop BroExactly. The key is that they roast the tomatoes to bring out the umami, then combine them with coriander seed and basil.
MugiWhat is that, it suddenly sounds like food! If they call it drinking pizza, my brain can’t keep up!
Hop BroThe description is flashy, but the concept makes sense. Calling it a beer like tomato soup makes it easier to imagine.
MugiWow, beer can get that food-like? A spicy but tomato-forward one sounds kind of interesting.
Hop BroAnd Tsumugi is just a one-minute walk from the west exit of Minamikashiwa Station, with eight draft beers on hand, so it’s easy to compare them.
MugiReally, that convenient? And the owner is a certified beer taster too, so they take the selection seriously.
Hop BroRight, and the great thing is that even unfamiliar labels can be sampled and checked before ordering. It’s perfect for a day when you just want one light drink.
MugiThen I’d want to try it with food! Add salt and pepper for even more spice? I kind of want to test that!
Hop BroAll right, then today’s choice is made. A beer you can enjoy like a dish is exactly what this is.
MugiYeah, just imagining it makes me hungry! I want to toast right now and go check out that tomato aroma!
