South Aizu Mountain Brewing's "MILLS" Newly Tapped at Magic Hour Shimotakaido Main Store
At the beer pub "Magic Hour Shimotakaido Main Store" in Shimotakaido, Setagaya Ward, South Aizu Mountain Brewing's new lager "MILLS" has been tapped. The style is Helles, and the ABV is 5.0%. With malt sweetness and a crisp finish in mind, it looks like a beer that would suit early spring well.
Hop BroAt Magic Hour in Shimotakaido, South Aizu Mountain Brewing's MILLS has been newly tapped. It's a Helles at 5.0% ABV, so it really feels like a perfect springtime lager has arrived.
MugiHuh, what's a Helles!? I've heard the name before, but it sounds so intimidatingly sophisticated that it's unfair how suddenly beer expert you seem!
Hop BroBasically, it's a light-colored German lager, right? It's the kind that focuses on a clean malt sweetness and crisp finish rather than flashiness, and what's interesting about MILLS is that it layers in a herbal aroma on top of that.
MugiI see... but herbal aroma sounds like I'm going to be drinking a field of grass, and that worries me!
Hop BroDon't worry, you're not drinking grass. It uses two German hop varieties, and the point is that you get a herbal character with notes like apple and honey underneath it.
MugiOhhh! So it's not just sweet, it's also clean on the finish. That sounds like one of those dangerously easy-to-drink beers!
Hop BroExactly. And the shop is even recommending that you enjoy it by the pint. It also works in a mug or stein, and if you start with the drinkability, this beer's good points come through more clearly.
MugiWait, this is its second appearance! So they must really like it, right? Magic Hour and South Aizu Mountain Brewing seem like a great match!
Hop BroExactly. Since it's a shop in the Shimotakaido shopping street where you can relax and drink without any pretense, it's a great fit for a lager style. The fact that it's easy to enjoy before or after a meal is a strong point.
MugiAll right, the decision is made! I really want to go have a glass right now and check out that malt sweetness and crisp finish!
New Tap Info
At the beer pub "Magic Hour Shimotakaido Main Store" in the Akatsutsumi area of Setagaya Ward, near Shimotakaido Station, South Aizu Mountain Brewing's "MILLS" has been newly tapped. In an Instagram post, the shop introduced it as the brewery's beer appearing there "for the second time," making this a move worth watching as a brewery that seems set to be enjoyed repeatedly.
Beer on Offer
- MILLS / South Aizu Mountain Brewing
- Style: Helles
- ABV: 5.0%
According to the post, MILLS is a bright, pale golden Helles. It uses two varieties of German hops, layering a slightly herbal aroma with notes reminiscent of apple and honey. The body is firm and crisp, while the fullness and sweetness of the malt still come through, and the finish is clean. The shop also says, "Please enjoy it by the pint while savoring the malt sweetness and umami," making this the kind of beer you'd want to enjoy first for its smooth drinkability rather than sip slowly.
Atmosphere and Pairing
Magic Hour Shimotakaido Main Store is a beer pub in the shopping street area of Shimotakaido. Its unpretentious setup makes it easy to reach for craft beer, and a lager-style new tap like this seems to be a great fit. Helles is easy to drink as the season warms up, and it pairs well both before and after a meal. Since they suggest enjoying it not only in a glass but also in a jug or mug, it's interesting how the impression changes depending on how you drink it.
South Aizu Mountain Brewing describes MILLS as a beer made to let you feel the "taste of malt." Rather than pushing with flashy aromas or strong bitterness, it goes for the soft umami of grains and a clean finish. If you're looking for a relaxed Helles to drink in Shimotakaido, this is one to try.
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Hop BroAt Magic Hour in Shimotakaido, South Aizu Mountain Brewing's MILLS has been newly tapped. It's a Helles at 5.0% ABV, so it really feels like a perfect springtime lager has arrived.
MugiHuh, what's a Helles!? I've heard the name before, but it sounds so intimidatingly sophisticated that it's unfair how suddenly beer expert you seem!
Hop BroBasically, it's a light-colored German lager, right? It's the kind that focuses on a clean malt sweetness and crisp finish rather than flashiness, and what's interesting about MILLS is that it layers in a herbal aroma on top of that.
MugiI see... but herbal aroma sounds like I'm going to be drinking a field of grass, and that worries me!
Hop BroDon't worry, you're not drinking grass. It uses two German hop varieties, and the point is that you get a herbal character with notes like apple and honey underneath it.
MugiOhhh! So it's not just sweet, it's also clean on the finish. That sounds like one of those dangerously easy-to-drink beers!
Hop BroExactly. And the shop is even recommending that you enjoy it by the pint. It also works in a mug or stein, and if you start with the drinkability, this beer's good points come through more clearly.
MugiWait, this is its second appearance! So they must really like it, right? Magic Hour and South Aizu Mountain Brewing seem like a great match!
Hop BroExactly. Since it's a shop in the Shimotakaido shopping street where you can relax and drink without any pretense, it's a great fit for a lager style. The fact that it's easy to enjoy before or after a meal is a strong point.
MugiAll right, the decision is made! I really want to go have a glass right now and check out that malt sweetness and crisp finish!
