Three kegs tapped at Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa, including Minoh Beer's "MUGICHA Bitter"
"Dagashi, Beer, and Coffee Shop Chiitoko Shoten" in Shimosuwa Town, Nagano Prefecture, will be open from 10:00 to 22:00 on April 12. An Instagram post shared tap information featuring three newly tapped beers from Minoh Beer, Field Ales, and Y.Market Brewing, along with one bottle from Nara Brewing.
Hop BroToday's tap update at Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa is hot. They're open from 10:00 to 22:00 on April 12, and it's a really fun place where dagashi, coffee, and beer all coexist.
MugiWait! Dagashi and beer in the same place? Just that alone sounds like my brain would short-circuit the moment I walk in!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, this day's new taps total 3 kegs. The lineup of Minoh Beer's "MUGICHA Bitter," Field Ales' "Blend Pale," and Y.Market Brewing's "Inabu Vintage" has such a neat range of character.
MugiWhat is that! MUGICHA Bitter sounds like barley tea? Or beer? Just the name is making me thirsty!
Hop BroJust like the name suggests, it's a bitter ale with a toasty, barley-tea-like aroma. It has bitterness, but it's not flashy; instead, the roasted aroma slips through softly, so it seems really easy to drink.
MugiOhhh! So Blend Pale sounds like it's got a strong "blended" vibe, huh?
Hop BroYou're onto something. It uses two kinds of yeast, so the idea is that it layers aroma and flavor. What makes it interesting is the little bit of complexity you get within the easy-drinking character of a pale ale.
MugiWait, yeast works that much!? It's basically the ultimate unsung hero of the beer world!
Hop BroThere's also "Inabu Vintage," made with hops from Inabu. Local character comes through strongly in the aroma, so even though it's a lager, it still has a real "reason to drink it here" feel, which is great.
MugiAnd if both in-store and takeout are OK, then being able to have one during a break or take it home is awesome! I feel like the back-and-forth between snacks and beer would never stop!
Hop BroExactly. The tap list also includes Nara Brewing's CHARM, and the lineup feels nicely rounded. I can picture the flow: nibble a bit, have some coffee in between, then finish with a beer.
MugiIf it's this fun in Shimosuwa, then I already want to go drink today! MUGICHA Bitter with dagashi in hand sounds so happy just imagining it!
At the "Dagashi, Beer, and Coffee Shop Chiitoko Shoten" in Shimosuwa Town, Suwa District, Nagano Prefecture, the shop will be open on Sunday, April 12, from 10:00 to 22:00. On Instagram, tap updates were posted along with a notice that the shop can be enjoyed both in-store and as takeout.
This day's new taps total 3 kegs. The lineup is Minoh Beer's "MUGICHA Bitter", Field Ales' "Blend Pale", and Y.Market Brewing's "Inabu Vintage". In the post, they are introduced respectively as a bitter ale reminiscent of barley tea, a pale ale made with two kinds of yeast, and a lager using hops from Inabu, making the direction of each flavor very clear.
This day's tap list
- MUGICHA Bitter / Minoh Beer
- Blend Pale / Field Ales
- Inabu Vintage / Y.Market Brewing
- CHARM / Nara Brewing
As a shop where dagashi, coffee, and craft beer coexist, the setup makes it easy not only to drink beer on its own, but also to use it as a light snack companion or a drink during a break. Even from the tap update, you can sense a lineup that emphasizes drinkability and character over flashiness. If you're looking for a place to have a drink in Shimosuwa, this is one to stop by after checking the business day.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's tap update at Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa is hot. They're open from 10:00 to 22:00 on April 12, and it's a really fun place where dagashi, coffee, and beer all coexist.
MugiWait! Dagashi and beer in the same place? Just that alone sounds like my brain would short-circuit the moment I walk in!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, this day's new taps total 3 kegs. The lineup of Minoh Beer's "MUGICHA Bitter," Field Ales' "Blend Pale," and Y.Market Brewing's "Inabu Vintage" has such a neat range of character.
MugiWhat is that! MUGICHA Bitter sounds like barley tea? Or beer? Just the name is making me thirsty!
Hop BroJust like the name suggests, it's a bitter ale with a toasty, barley-tea-like aroma. It has bitterness, but it's not flashy; instead, the roasted aroma slips through softly, so it seems really easy to drink.
MugiOhhh! So Blend Pale sounds like it's got a strong "blended" vibe, huh?
Hop BroYou're onto something. It uses two kinds of yeast, so the idea is that it layers aroma and flavor. What makes it interesting is the little bit of complexity you get within the easy-drinking character of a pale ale.
MugiWait, yeast works that much!? It's basically the ultimate unsung hero of the beer world!
Hop BroThere's also "Inabu Vintage," made with hops from Inabu. Local character comes through strongly in the aroma, so even though it's a lager, it still has a real "reason to drink it here" feel, which is great.
MugiAnd if both in-store and takeout are OK, then being able to have one during a break or take it home is awesome! I feel like the back-and-forth between snacks and beer would never stop!
Hop BroExactly. The tap list also includes Nara Brewing's CHARM, and the lineup feels nicely rounded. I can picture the flow: nibble a bit, have some coffee in between, then finish with a beer.
MugiIf it's this fun in Shimosuwa, then I already want to go drink today! MUGICHA Bitter with dagashi in hand sounds so happy just imagining it!
