Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa lists four draft beers on July 19
Chiitoko Shoten, a beer, coffee and dagashi pub in Shimosuwa, Nagano, opened from 10:00 to 22:00 on July 19 and highlighted four draft beers, including a pilsner from Baird Brewing and a schwarz from Baeren.
Hop BroThe July 19 Chiitoko draft lineup caught my eye. Their Shimosuwa shop was open 10:00-22:00 and pouring four beers on tap.
MugiWhat! Candy and beer in the same place? That's like a field trip and happy hour crashing into each other.
Hop BroAnd it doesn't stop there, because coffee is in the mix too. You can do beer, baked sweets, then a coffee break all in one stop.
MugiOkay, but what is Session IPA? It sounds like IPA went to a study group.
Hop BroFair question. Ushitora Brewery's Seiryo Inryosui 4.5% is a Session IPA, so it's lighter in alcohol but still gives you bright hop aroma and an easy-drinking finish.
MugiThat is outrageous, that sneaky name. It sounds innocent and then quietly steals your balance.
Hop BroThe range is solid too: Baird Brewing's Cool Breeze Pils is a 5.5% Pilsner, Baeren's Schwarz is 5.5%, and Minoh Beer's Osaru IPA is 6.0%, so it's basically from crisp lager to IPA.
MugiHold on, the Schwarz thing... is that a beer or a boss battle? It sounds dark and dramatic.
Hop BroSchwarz just means black, so it's a dark lager. You get roasty notes without it feeling too heavy, which should work great with brownies or whole wheat scones.
MugiNo way, snack pairing power too? From sausage rolls to chocolate banana bread, my stomach is filing requests.
Hop BroAnd with one-drink food carry-in, plus stroller and nursing-room support, cash or PayPay, it feels easy to use. I'm already picturing a first pint of Cool Breeze Pils.
MugiThen I'm going Pils first and Osaru IPA next. I want that flight now.
The Shimosuwa, Nagano venue `Chiitoko Shoten` operated on Sunday, July 19 from 10:00 to 22:00 and posted a fresh tap list with four beers. The lineup spans a pilsner, a schwarz, a session IPA and an IPA, giving drinkers a compact but varied set of choices.
Draft beer lineup for July 19
- Cool Breeze Pils (5.5%): Pilsner / Baird Brewing (Shizuoka, Shuzenji)
- Schwarz (5.5%): Schwartz / Baeren Brewery (Iwate, Morioka)
- Seiryo Inryo Sui (4.5%): Session IPA / Ushitora Brewery (Tochigi, Shimotsuke)
- Osaru IPA (6.0%): IPA / Minoh Beer (Osaka, Minoh)
True to its name, the shop mixes dagashi, beer and coffee in one place. The post also mentions pastries and snacks served alongside beer and coffee, including sausage rolls, banana bread, chocolate banana bread, whole-wheat scones, chilled chocolate brownies, shortbread cookies, oat chocolate chip cookies, cream ice cream and carrot spice tart. It is a casual setup where a beer stop can easily turn into a coffee break.
The post adds practical details as well: one drink per person allows outside food from nearby shops, the venue is stroller-friendly, and a nursing/diaper-changing room is available. Payment is cash or PayPay in advance, and drivers are directed to the Yotsukado parking area. That makes the place feel more like a neighborhood beer room than a standard taproom.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe July 19 Chiitoko draft lineup caught my eye. Their Shimosuwa shop was open 10:00-22:00 and pouring four beers on tap.
MugiWhat! Candy and beer in the same place? That's like a field trip and happy hour crashing into each other.
Hop BroAnd it doesn't stop there, because coffee is in the mix too. You can do beer, baked sweets, then a coffee break all in one stop.
MugiOkay, but what is Session IPA? It sounds like IPA went to a study group.
Hop BroFair question. Ushitora Brewery's Seiryo Inryosui 4.5% is a Session IPA, so it's lighter in alcohol but still gives you bright hop aroma and an easy-drinking finish.
MugiThat is outrageous, that sneaky name. It sounds innocent and then quietly steals your balance.
Hop BroThe range is solid too: Baird Brewing's Cool Breeze Pils is a 5.5% Pilsner, Baeren's Schwarz is 5.5%, and Minoh Beer's Osaru IPA is 6.0%, so it's basically from crisp lager to IPA.
MugiHold on, the Schwarz thing... is that a beer or a boss battle? It sounds dark and dramatic.
Hop BroSchwarz just means black, so it's a dark lager. You get roasty notes without it feeling too heavy, which should work great with brownies or whole wheat scones.
MugiNo way, snack pairing power too? From sausage rolls to chocolate banana bread, my stomach is filing requests.
Hop BroAnd with one-drink food carry-in, plus stroller and nursing-room support, cash or PayPay, it feels easy to use. I'm already picturing a first pint of Cool Breeze Pils.
MugiThen I'm going Pils first and Osaru IPA next. I want that flight now.
