Three new kegs tapped at Beer shop Llama, three refreshing styles debut
At the Beer shop Llama beer pub in Mitaka, Tokyo, three new kegs have been tapped. TAROS's apple sour, NORTH ISLAND's buntan lager, and Shiga Kogen Beer's Hazy IPA are on the lineup, and the tap list inside the shop is also looking strong.
Hop BroBeer shop Llama in Mitaka has three kegs tapped. This time it's TAROS's apple sour, NORTH ISLAND's BUNTAN LAGER, and Shiga Kogen Beer's SNOW MONKEY IPA, a lineup that comes at you in a really refreshing way with fruitiness and citrus.
MugiWait, apple, buntan, and hazy!? That's the kind of lineup that makes you not know where to start!
Hop BroFirst up, TAROS's SUCKER PUNCH #3 is all about that apple-pie vibe. It uses apple juice and wort, soured with Lachancea yeast, then rounded out with vanilla and cinnamon.
MugiLachancea? What even is that! Soured fermentation sounds like the beer is mad because it's sour!
Hop BroPut simply, it's a yeast that produces acid, so it's good at bringing out a clean, lactic-like tartness. That means it's not just sour, but also lets the apple sweetness and aroma shine, coming together like dessert.
MugiI get it now! Then NORTH ISLAND's BUNTAN LAGER sounds perfect for a day when you want something crisp!
Hop BroExactly. It's designed to drink light and easy, with the citrus aroma and juiciness of Tosa buntan, plus a subtle acidity. One sip and you're thinking, 'Oh, I can have another.'
MugiAnd Shiga Kogen Beer's SNOW MONKEY IPA sounds strong just from the name! Is it bitter even though it's hazy?
Hop BroYep. It uses American and Australian hops to bring out citrus and tropical notes, layering in pink grapefruit and white peach-like nuances, plus solid bitterness and a dry finish. On top of that, the tap list is packed, with CYCAD, Nara Brewing, and KUNITACHI all on at the same time.
MugiWow, today is definitely a taste-test day in Mitaka! I'll start with the buntan lager, hop-bro can start with the hazy one, and we'll finish with another round together!
At the beer pub Beer shop Llama in Shimorenjaku, Mitaka City, Tokyo, new taps have been announced. This time, with three kegs tapped, the lineup is easy to drink and centered on fruitiness and citrus character.
Three New Arrivals
- TAROS "SUCKER PUNCH #3"
- Style: Apple Sour Ale / ABV: 5.0%
- Made with apple juice and wort, then soured with Lachancea yeast. Vanilla beans and cinnamon are added to create an apple pie-like aroma.
- NORTH ISLAND "BUNTAN LAGER"
- Style: Fruit Lager / ABV: 5.0%
- A fruit lager made with Tosa buntan. It features citrus aroma, fruit juiciness, and a subtle acidity, designed for a light, easy-drinking finish.
- Shiga Kogen Beer "SNOW MONKEY IPA"
- Style: Hazy IPA / ABV: 6.0%
- Uses American and Australian hops. It delivers citrus notes like pink grapefruit, along with nuances reminiscent of passion fruit and white peach, plus firm bitterness and a dry finish.
The current tap list announced alongside this is also broad. CYCAD "Hanami", Nara Brewing "UNDERWATER :LUMINOUS", KUNITACHI "903", Falò "OBAKE", GOOD HOPS "Lupulin Season", Stoup "Chrome Posies", and Nara Brewing "LIGHTHOUSE" are on tap, forming a lineup that spans saison, sake lees-based beer, altbier, IPA, hazy DIPA, and micro porter.
Beer shop Llama is a beer pub in the station-area of Mitaka where you can take your time choosing craft beer. With the three new taps, as well as the regular lineup, it is easy to find a glass that fits your mood for the day.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer shop Llama in Mitaka has three kegs tapped. This time it's TAROS's apple sour, NORTH ISLAND's BUNTAN LAGER, and Shiga Kogen Beer's SNOW MONKEY IPA, a lineup that comes at you in a really refreshing way with fruitiness and citrus.
MugiWait, apple, buntan, and hazy!? That's the kind of lineup that makes you not know where to start!
Hop BroFirst up, TAROS's SUCKER PUNCH #3 is all about that apple-pie vibe. It uses apple juice and wort, soured with Lachancea yeast, then rounded out with vanilla and cinnamon.
MugiLachancea? What even is that! Soured fermentation sounds like the beer is mad because it's sour!
Hop BroPut simply, it's a yeast that produces acid, so it's good at bringing out a clean, lactic-like tartness. That means it's not just sour, but also lets the apple sweetness and aroma shine, coming together like dessert.
MugiI get it now! Then NORTH ISLAND's BUNTAN LAGER sounds perfect for a day when you want something crisp!
Hop BroExactly. It's designed to drink light and easy, with the citrus aroma and juiciness of Tosa buntan, plus a subtle acidity. One sip and you're thinking, 'Oh, I can have another.'
MugiAnd Shiga Kogen Beer's SNOW MONKEY IPA sounds strong just from the name! Is it bitter even though it's hazy?
Hop BroYep. It uses American and Australian hops to bring out citrus and tropical notes, layering in pink grapefruit and white peach-like nuances, plus solid bitterness and a dry finish. On top of that, the tap list is packed, with CYCAD, Nara Brewing, and KUNITACHI all on at the same time.
MugiWow, today is definitely a taste-test day in Mitaka! I'll start with the buntan lager, hop-bro can start with the hazy one, and we'll finish with another round together!
