Namachan Stand Shiina-machi Branch updates its six house brews; taps Shiokaze JUICY IPA
At Namachan Stand Shiina-machi, the NAMACHA Brewing tap list has been updated. It now features six house-brewed beers, including the official collaboration beer "Shiokaze JUICY IPA," which first went on tap in Kashiwazaki, Niigata, along with a lager, IPA, hojicha ale, Rauch, and a herb-and-spice Hazy IPA.
Hop BroThe taps in Shiina-machi have been refreshed. At Namachan Stand, a whole new lineup from NAMACHA Brewing is now on display.
MugiWait, all at once? Six house brews sounds like the shelves turned into a party venue.
Hop BroThe main attraction is, of course, Shiokaze JUICY IPA. It’s an official collaboration beer that first went on tap at "The Beer Expo in Kashiwazaki" in Kashiwazaki, Niigata, and it’s a Juicy IPA at 6.5% ABV.
MugiI get the JUICY part, but is 6.5% ABV pretty strong? The name makes it sound like fruit juice!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. It carries aromas of passion fruit and citrus, with a silky mouthfeel on top. Wheat and oats tend to bring out that smoothness.
MugiOh wow! So if juicy aromas like peach and mango come through, my brain is basically at a tropical resort!
Hop BroAnd the other taps have a huge range too. Takenoko Lager is a Vienna Lager with a pleasantly malty toastiness, while Keyaki Hajimari no IPA is a West Coast IPA with crisp hop definition.
MugiHold on, hold on, what is a West Coast IPA? Are we drinking the sea breeze? And now there’s bamboo shoots too? That’s way too much seasonal information!
Hop BroTo put it simply, West Coast is a style of IPA with sharper bite and bitterness, while the lager is clean and crisp, and hojicha ale and Rauch lean into more distinctive character. It’s a lineup where you can also enjoy tea aromas and smoky notes.
MugiWow, it feels like an overcrowded lane of distinctive beers in the best way. If I can drink casually in Shiina-machi, of course I’d want to compare them side by side!
Hop BroExactly. Since the shop is both a bottle store and a standing bar, the nice thing is that you can try it with just one relaxed glass. Start with Shiokaze JUICY IPA today, and by the end everyone will want another round.
MugiDeal! I’ll start with Shiokaze JUICY IPA, Hop Brother can go classy with the Rauch, and then let’s each add one more glass at the end!
At Namachan Stand Shiina-machi, the NAMACHA Brewing taps have been refreshed. The highlight this time is "Shiokaze JUICY IPA." In the post, it is introduced as an official collaboration beer that first went on tap at "The Beer Expo in Kashiwazaki," and it is a Juicy IPA with an ABV of 6.5%.
As you bring the glass close, aromas reminiscent of passion fruit and citrus rise up, while a silky mouthfeel from the wheat and oats is layered with juicy flavors that bring peach and mango to mind. It has a light, easy-drinking character and is a beer that pairs well with the hotter season ahead.
The rest of the tap list also spans a wide range. "Takenoko Lager" is a Vienna Lager, "Keyaki Hajimari no IPA" is a West Coast IPA, "Namachan no Hojicha Ale" is a Japanese Tea Beer, "Namachan no Rauch" is a Rauch, and "Michinoku Silky Monster" is a Herb & Spice Hazy IPA, making the differences in style very clear. It is a lineup that makes it easy to start with a lager, confirm the hop character with an IPA, and then move on to more distinctive tea- and smoke-driven beers.
The shop is a brewpub in the Shiinanomachi area of Nagasaki, Toshima Ward, Tokyo. It combines a beer bottle shop with a small standing bar, making it suitable both for grabbing a quick drink at the counter and for comparing different taps. It is the kind of place you would want to stop by when you want to casually check out the personality of house-brewed beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe taps in Shiina-machi have been refreshed. At Namachan Stand, a whole new lineup from NAMACHA Brewing is now on display.
MugiWait, all at once? Six house brews sounds like the shelves turned into a party venue.
Hop BroThe main attraction is, of course, Shiokaze JUICY IPA. It’s an official collaboration beer that first went on tap at "The Beer Expo in Kashiwazaki" in Kashiwazaki, Niigata, and it’s a Juicy IPA at 6.5% ABV.
MugiI get the JUICY part, but is 6.5% ABV pretty strong? The name makes it sound like fruit juice!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. It carries aromas of passion fruit and citrus, with a silky mouthfeel on top. Wheat and oats tend to bring out that smoothness.
MugiOh wow! So if juicy aromas like peach and mango come through, my brain is basically at a tropical resort!
Hop BroAnd the other taps have a huge range too. Takenoko Lager is a Vienna Lager with a pleasantly malty toastiness, while Keyaki Hajimari no IPA is a West Coast IPA with crisp hop definition.
MugiHold on, hold on, what is a West Coast IPA? Are we drinking the sea breeze? And now there’s bamboo shoots too? That’s way too much seasonal information!
Hop BroTo put it simply, West Coast is a style of IPA with sharper bite and bitterness, while the lager is clean and crisp, and hojicha ale and Rauch lean into more distinctive character. It’s a lineup where you can also enjoy tea aromas and smoky notes.
MugiWow, it feels like an overcrowded lane of distinctive beers in the best way. If I can drink casually in Shiina-machi, of course I’d want to compare them side by side!
Hop BroExactly. Since the shop is both a bottle store and a standing bar, the nice thing is that you can try it with just one relaxed glass. Start with Shiokaze JUICY IPA today, and by the end everyone will want another round.
MugiDeal! I’ll start with Shiokaze JUICY IPA, Hop Brother can go classy with the Rauch, and then let’s each add one more glass at the end!
