BEER NOVA reveals April 8-only tap list, bringing together West Coast U.S. beers and Saitama labels
The beer pub BEER NOVA in Urawa has announced its tap list for Wednesday, April 8, from 16:00 to 23:00. In addition to U.S. brands such as Fremont, Knee Deep, and Georgetown, domestic breweries including Shiga Kogen Beer, Oni Densetsu, COEDO, and Chichibu Beer are also on the list.
Hop BroThe limited tap list at BEER NOVA near Urawa Station's east exit for Wednesday, April 8, from 16:00 to 23:00 is seriously strong. I like that it centers on West Coast U.S. styles and also includes domestic and Saitama labels.
MugiWait, you can drink both American and local beers at once!? That kind of greedy lineup exists? That's unfair!
Hop BroThe highlight is the lineup of IPAs with clearly defined hop character, like Fremont's 'B-Bomb ~ Coconut Edition' and Knee Deep's 'Midnight Hoppiness.'
MugiWhat do you mean, hop character? Are they drawing lines in your mouth?
Hop BroSimply put, it means the aroma and bitterness come through clearly. And with Sound's 'Tripel Entendre' and 'Stautero' in the mix, the range for side-by-side tasting opens up all at once.
MugiWhoa! Just from the name, Tripel sounds strong, and with stout too, the night is going to be long!
Hop BroThe domestic lineup is impressive too, with Shiga Kogen's 'Pale Ale,' Oni Densetsu's 'Akaoni Red Ale' and 'VIANOVA IPA,' and Minoh's 'Imperial Stout ~ Hand Pump ver.,' so Japanese breweries are leading players too.
MugiWhat the heck! If Saitama's COEDO 'Ruri' and Chichibu Beer 'Shirokuma Lv.7' are there too, locals are basically not going home!
Hop BroExactly. And with food like coriander Genovese-style cocotte caprese and tandoori chicken, the snack pairings are solid too. IPA bitterness goes well with jingisukan, too.
MugiJust hearing that makes my throat work! Tonight starts with the first drink, and I want to work my way through BEER NOVA in order!
Tap List for April 8
At the beer pub "BEER NOVA" in the Urawa Station east exit area, a tap list has been announced for business hours on Wednesday, April 8, from 16:00 to 23:00. The lineup for the day is centered on West Coast U.S. beers, with domestic breweries and Saitama labels woven in as well.
From the U.S. side, the list includes Fremont's "B-Bomb ~ Coconut Edition," Sound's "Tripel Entendre," Knee Deep's "Stautero," "Midnight Hoppiness," and "Slow Mo IPA," and Georgetown's "Body Zaffa IPA." From clearly hop-forward IPAs to tripels and stouts, the lineup offers a wide range for side-by-side tasting.
From Japan, the selection includes Minami Shinshu Beer's "IPA," Shiga Kogen Beer's "Pale Ale," Shiga Kogen's "Baby Blonde Miyama," Oni Densetsu's "Akaoni Red Ale," "Sweet Berry," and "VIANOVA IPA," Kinshachi Beer's "Bloody Orca," Revolution's "Freedom of Speech," Hop Kotan Brewing's "New Generation Pils," Chuckanut's "Kelsch," Mugizakkoku Kobo Microbrewery's "Cereal Box," and Minoh Beer’s "Imperial Stout ~ Hand Pump ver.".
In addition, Saitama labels include COEDO Brewery's "Ruri" and Chichibu Beer’s "Shirokuma Lv.7 ~ Fully Ripe...". It is a lineup with plenty to choose from for both local drinkers and visitors from outside the prefecture.
On the food side, items such as coriander Genovese-style cocotte caprese, Margherita pizza, tandoori chicken, and thick-cut jingisukan are on offer, making it an easy setup for pairing with beer. It looks like a night that will be easy to enjoy with beer and food side by side, very much in BEER NOVA's style.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe limited tap list at BEER NOVA near Urawa Station's east exit for Wednesday, April 8, from 16:00 to 23:00 is seriously strong. I like that it centers on West Coast U.S. styles and also includes domestic and Saitama labels.
MugiWait, you can drink both American and local beers at once!? That kind of greedy lineup exists? That's unfair!
Hop BroThe highlight is the lineup of IPAs with clearly defined hop character, like Fremont's 'B-Bomb ~ Coconut Edition' and Knee Deep's 'Midnight Hoppiness.'
MugiWhat do you mean, hop character? Are they drawing lines in your mouth?
Hop BroSimply put, it means the aroma and bitterness come through clearly. And with Sound's 'Tripel Entendre' and 'Stautero' in the mix, the range for side-by-side tasting opens up all at once.
MugiWhoa! Just from the name, Tripel sounds strong, and with stout too, the night is going to be long!
Hop BroThe domestic lineup is impressive too, with Shiga Kogen's 'Pale Ale,' Oni Densetsu's 'Akaoni Red Ale' and 'VIANOVA IPA,' and Minoh's 'Imperial Stout ~ Hand Pump ver.,' so Japanese breweries are leading players too.
MugiWhat the heck! If Saitama's COEDO 'Ruri' and Chichibu Beer 'Shirokuma Lv.7' are there too, locals are basically not going home!
Hop BroExactly. And with food like coriander Genovese-style cocotte caprese and tandoori chicken, the snack pairings are solid too. IPA bitterness goes well with jingisukan, too.
MugiJust hearing that makes my throat work! Tonight starts with the first drink, and I want to work my way through BEER NOVA in order!
