Want a Beer presents a six-beer tap list featuring Hop Kotan for its May 7 service
Want a Beer in Motoimaizumi, Utsunomiya, announced its operating details for May 7, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (last order 9:30 p.m.). The lineup includes six beers from Hop Kotan, Black Tide Brewing, Oni Densetsu, and Romanchikku Mura x Want a Beer, while the food menu is equally substantial, ranging from bamboo shoot fritters to red sea bream carpaccio.
Hop BroWant a Beer in Motoimaizumi, Utsunomiya, has put out its tap list for May 7, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
MugiWhoa! With six beers on tap, I was already lost before I even started choosing!
Hop BroThe first highlight is AKIRA no Kyujitsu, a Bohemian Pilsner from Hop Kotan brewed with decoction mashing.
MugiWhat even is that! Decoction mashing sounds like a spell!
Hop BroIt’s a traditional method where part of the mash is boiled and returned, which really brings out the malty sweetness and aroma.
MugiOhh, so it’s like a Bohemian Pilsner with bread- and biscuit-like aromas.
Hop BroExactly. And TOHOKU PRIDE, the IPL, combines lager-like lightness with bitterness, while Kinki Pale Ale hits you with Krush’s citrus-tropical character.
MugiWow, the aroma directions are totally different! And Romanchikku Mura x Want a Beer’s Fresh!!! is hand-squeezed with five kinds of citrus, which is seriously committed!
Hop BroOn top of that, there’s an easy-drinking American Wheat like Be Easy Brewing’s Aomori Ale, and Ushitora’s Yozora no Shimukou really nails that dark roasted bitterness and aroma.
MugiIf the food goes all the way up to bamboo shoot fritters and red sea bream carpaccio, then I guess we just have to sink into the pairing rabbit hole!
Hop BroIncluding the practical detail that reservations are via LINE, this is definitely a night for drinking slowly.
MugiYeah, I want to start with the Pilsner and finish with a dark beer. I’m already itching to toast right now!
The beer pub Want a Beer in Motoimaizumi, Utsunomiya, has announced its operating details for May 7, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (last order 9:30 p.m.). Reservations are accepted via LINE through the profile link, and the shop notes that replies to Instagram DMs may be delayed. Centered on craft beer and natural wine, it is the kind of place that invites you to drink slowly alongside the food, and this is a straightforward tap-list update.
The food for the day is broad in range, with bamboo shoot fritters, spaghetti with squid and bottarga, fried squid, mortadella Bismarck pizza, red sea bream carpaccio, torta fritta, spaghetti with white fish and oregano, medai and lemon carpaccio, oyster butter omelet, assorted carpaccio, and homemade pistachio ice cream. The menu is built to keep beer in the spotlight while encouraging you to keep drinking through the food pairings.
The taps feature six beers with clearly different flavor profiles.
- AKIRA no Kyujitsu / Hop Kotan
- A Bohemian Pilsner brewed with decoction mashing. Its malt character evokes honey, bread, biscuits, and toast.
- TOHOKU PRIDE / Black Tide Brewing
- An IPL aimed at balancing lager-like lightness with a moderate bitterness.
- Kinki Pale Ale Krush Single Ver. / Oni Densetsu
- An American Pale Ale with citrus, stone fruit, and tropical aromatics.
- Fresh!!! / Romanchikku Mura x Want a Beer
- An original beer for Want a Beer's 5th anniversary. This fruit sour ale is hand-squeezed with five kinds of citrus, bringing fruit-derived aroma and acidity to the fore.
- Aomori Ale / Be Easy Brewing
- An easy-drinking flagship American Wheat.
- Yozora no Shimukou / Ushitora Brewery
- A Black IPA that layers roasted malt aroma with hop aromas reminiscent of pineapple and grapefruit.
The lineup runs from crisp, lager-leaning beers to aromatic pale ales, tart sours, and darker styles, making it a day to enjoy both the beers themselves and how they pair with the food.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroWant a Beer in Motoimaizumi, Utsunomiya, has put out its tap list for May 7, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
MugiWhoa! With six beers on tap, I was already lost before I even started choosing!
Hop BroThe first highlight is AKIRA no Kyujitsu, a Bohemian Pilsner from Hop Kotan brewed with decoction mashing.
MugiWhat even is that! Decoction mashing sounds like a spell!
Hop BroIt’s a traditional method where part of the mash is boiled and returned, which really brings out the malty sweetness and aroma.
MugiOhh, so it’s like a Bohemian Pilsner with bread- and biscuit-like aromas.
Hop BroExactly. And TOHOKU PRIDE, the IPL, combines lager-like lightness with bitterness, while Kinki Pale Ale hits you with Krush’s citrus-tropical character.
MugiWow, the aroma directions are totally different! And Romanchikku Mura x Want a Beer’s Fresh!!! is hand-squeezed with five kinds of citrus, which is seriously committed!
Hop BroOn top of that, there’s an easy-drinking American Wheat like Be Easy Brewing’s Aomori Ale, and Ushitora’s Yozora no Shimukou really nails that dark roasted bitterness and aroma.
MugiIf the food goes all the way up to bamboo shoot fritters and red sea bream carpaccio, then I guess we just have to sink into the pairing rabbit hole!
Hop BroIncluding the practical detail that reservations are via LINE, this is definitely a night for drinking slowly.
MugiYeah, I want to start with the Pilsner and finish with a dark beer. I’m already itching to toast right now!
