GROUNDTAP BREWERY's MISEN arrives at Craft Beer Shop Triangle in Kobe
Craft Beer Shop Triangle in Kobe's Minatogawa has added MISEN from GROUNDTAP BREWERY, based in Saijo, Ehime. The 7.0% IPA is built in a West Coast style, with citrus, pine-resin aromatics, and a clear, juicy bitterness.
Hop BroThe big story in Kobe's Minatogawa today is MISEN on tap at Triangle. It's an IPA from GROUNDTAP BREWERY in Saijo, Ehime, and it sounds seriously tempting.
MugiWait, Ehime beer in Kobe? That already sounds like a fun little beer trip! What kind of beer is MISEN?
Hop BroIt's a West Coast IPA at 7.0% ABV. It uses Simcoe and Simcoe Cryo, so you get bright citrus character and a pine-resin edge.
MugiHold on, what is Simcoe Cryo? That sounds like a frozen-hop super move!
Hop BroDramatic name, but it's basically a concentrated hop format. It helps push the aroma forward while keeping some of the greener roughness in check.
MugiOooh! So juicy bitterness doesn't mean it just punches my face and runs away?
Hop BroExactly. The bitterness is firm, but the clean, crisp finish keeps it from feeling heavy. It's the kind of beer where you can follow the flavor design.
MugiFlavor design? This became science class fast! But if the hop profile pops, even a beginner could notice what's going on, right?
Hop BroRight, and GROUNDTAP BREWERY also brews with Saijo's water culture in mind, especially uchinuki spring water. In Triangle's casual standing setup, that kind of IPA really shines.
MugiThat sounds perfect! A pint at Triangle feels like something both regulars and beer travelers would remember.
Hop BroI agree. Tonight's beer pick is basically settled already. If you like a proper bitter West Coast IPA, MISEN is an easy yes.
MugiThen it's settled! I want to chase that pine-and-citrus aroma all the way to Minatogawa right now!
Craft Beer Shop Triangle in Kobe's Minatogawa has put GROUNDTAP BREWERY's MISEN on tap. GROUNDTAP BREWERY is a brewery in Saijo, Ehime, known for working with the area's natural spring water, Uchinuki. MISEN is a 7.0% IPA brewed with Simcoe and Simcoe Cryo, and it is described as a West Coast-style beer with bright citrus, pine-resin notes, and a punchy, juicy bitterness.
Triangle is a beer pub that focuses on craft beer from Japan and abroad. Alongside bottled and canned beers, it also pours draft selections, so the tap list changes whenever a guest beer comes in. The space has a casual, standing-room feel, making it a good stop for drinkers who want to check out a hop-forward IPA without overcomplicating the experience.
For fans of West Coast IPA, MISEN is the kind of beer that makes its intent easy to read: firm bitterness, a clean finish, and a hop profile that stays focused. It fits Triangle's role well as a shop where beer lovers can meet a brewery's character in a direct, approachable way.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe big story in Kobe's Minatogawa today is MISEN on tap at Triangle. It's an IPA from GROUNDTAP BREWERY in Saijo, Ehime, and it sounds seriously tempting.
MugiWait, Ehime beer in Kobe? That already sounds like a fun little beer trip! What kind of beer is MISEN?
Hop BroIt's a West Coast IPA at 7.0% ABV. It uses Simcoe and Simcoe Cryo, so you get bright citrus character and a pine-resin edge.
MugiHold on, what is Simcoe Cryo? That sounds like a frozen-hop super move!
Hop BroDramatic name, but it's basically a concentrated hop format. It helps push the aroma forward while keeping some of the greener roughness in check.
MugiOooh! So juicy bitterness doesn't mean it just punches my face and runs away?
Hop BroExactly. The bitterness is firm, but the clean, crisp finish keeps it from feeling heavy. It's the kind of beer where you can follow the flavor design.
MugiFlavor design? This became science class fast! But if the hop profile pops, even a beginner could notice what's going on, right?
Hop BroRight, and GROUNDTAP BREWERY also brews with Saijo's water culture in mind, especially uchinuki spring water. In Triangle's casual standing setup, that kind of IPA really shines.
MugiThat sounds perfect! A pint at Triangle feels like something both regulars and beer travelers would remember.
Hop BroI agree. Tonight's beer pick is basically settled already. If you like a proper bitter West Coast IPA, MISEN is an easy yes.
MugiThen it's settled! I want to chase that pine-and-citrus aroma all the way to Minatogawa right now!
