NAMACHA'n Stand Kitaikebukuro Taps "Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan Sakura Smoke Lager"
At NAMACHA'n Stand Kitaikebukuro, NAMACHA'n Brewing's collaboration beer "Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan Sakura Smoke Lager" has been tapped. This smoke-tinged lager, made using pruned cherry branches from the nationally designated Important Cultural Property Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan, can be enjoyed at the Brewpub in Kitaikebukuro.
Hop BroAt NAMACHA'n Stand in Kitaikebukuro, Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan Sakura Smoke Lager has been tapped. It's a beer packed with the kind of local story that feels so very NAMACHA'n Brewing.
MugiWait, they're using pruned cherry branches!? That's way too romantic. At this point it feels less like drinking beer and more like drinking a cultural property!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. They chip the branches from the more-than-70-year-old cherry trees at Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property in Toshima Ward, and use them to smoke the malt, so it really stands out as a Smoke Lager.
MugiSo if it's smoked, is it super smoky? Starting a campfire in my mouth would be kind of a problem!
Hop BroYou can relax on that point. This one doesn't push the smoke too hard; it's designed to balance savory aroma and drinkability, so it goes down smoothly like a lager should.
MugiOhhh! With 5.0% alcohol, it sounds like something I could enjoy casually while taking my time with it. And since it's a lager, it sounds like it'll go down easy, so I feel like it could disappear in no time if I'm not careful!
Hop BroExactly. And since the Kitaikebukuro shop is a brewpub attached to NAMACHA'n Brewing's third brewery, being able to drink it fresh on the spot is a huge advantage.
MugiWhoa, that's amazing! If it pairs great with smoked dishes, then you can't just stop at the beer alone. I want to go all in on the snacks too!
Hop BroPlus, it's not just for dine-in. They also support takeout, so it's nice that it's convenient as a bottle shop too. It's friendly for people who like to drink at home.
MugiNice... just having a drink in Kitaikebukuro already feels like it would make for a special night. The cherry aroma and smoky savoriness alone are making me want to drink it...
Hop BroRight? Collaborations rooted in a place like this are fun because they already have a story before you even take a sip. Tonight, with a beer to savor slowly, I think both of us are going to be eager to drink it in.
A Smoke Lager with Sakura Roots to Enjoy in Kitaikebukuro
At NAMACHA'n Stand Kitaikebukuro, NAMACHA'n Brewing's collaboration beer "Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan Sakura Smoke Lager" has been tapped. The style is Smoke Lager, and the alcohol content is 5.0%. It is a beer finished by chipping the pruning branches of cherry trees more than 70 years old at Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property in Toshima Ward, and using them to smoke the malt.
The Kitaikebukuro shop is a brewpub attached to NAMACHA'n Brewing's third brewery. In addition to serving freshly brewed house beer on site, it is also characterized by pairing well with smoked dishes. Along with dine-in service, it also supports takeout, making it an easy place for beer fans to visit.
This beer is designed not to bring cherry aroma to the forefront, but to combine the savory character from smoking with the drinkability typical of a lager. In the calm atmosphere of the Kitaikebukuro shop, it is the kind of beer suited to savoring one glass at a time.
Beers Available
- Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan Sakura Smoke Lager / NAMACHA'n Brewing
Shop Highlights
- Attached to NAMACHA'n Brewing's third brewery
- Serves freshly brewed craft beer
- Pairs well with smoked dishes
- Also easy to use as a bottle shop
For anyone in Kitaikebukuro who wants to drink a collaboration beer rooted in the local area, this tapping is hard to overlook. Even as a smoke lager made with cherry-derived ingredients, it clearly shows NAMACHA'n's signature direction of "smoke and beer."
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Hop BroAt NAMACHA'n Stand in Kitaikebukuro, Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan Sakura Smoke Lager has been tapped. It's a beer packed with the kind of local story that feels so very NAMACHA'n Brewing.
MugiWait, they're using pruned cherry branches!? That's way too romantic. At this point it feels less like drinking beer and more like drinking a cultural property!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. They chip the branches from the more-than-70-year-old cherry trees at Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property in Toshima Ward, and use them to smoke the malt, so it really stands out as a Smoke Lager.
MugiSo if it's smoked, is it super smoky? Starting a campfire in my mouth would be kind of a problem!
Hop BroYou can relax on that point. This one doesn't push the smoke too hard; it's designed to balance savory aroma and drinkability, so it goes down smoothly like a lager should.
MugiOhhh! With 5.0% alcohol, it sounds like something I could enjoy casually while taking my time with it. And since it's a lager, it sounds like it'll go down easy, so I feel like it could disappear in no time if I'm not careful!
Hop BroExactly. And since the Kitaikebukuro shop is a brewpub attached to NAMACHA'n Brewing's third brewery, being able to drink it fresh on the spot is a huge advantage.
MugiWhoa, that's amazing! If it pairs great with smoked dishes, then you can't just stop at the beer alone. I want to go all in on the snacks too!
Hop BroPlus, it's not just for dine-in. They also support takeout, so it's nice that it's convenient as a bottle shop too. It's friendly for people who like to drink at home.
MugiNice... just having a drink in Kitaikebukuro already feels like it would make for a special night. The cherry aroma and smoky savoriness alone are making me want to drink it...
Hop BroRight? Collaborations rooted in a place like this are fun because they already have a story before you even take a sip. Tonight, with a beer to savor slowly, I think both of us are going to be eager to drink it in.
