Want a Beer Updates Tap List for May 31: Six Beers Including Ushitora, Shiga Kogen, and Karuizawa Q
The Utsunomiya beer pub Want a Beer has released its tap list for business hours on May 31, from 12:00 to 23:00 (last order 22:00). In addition to beers from Ushitora Brewery, Shiga Kogen Beer, and Karuizawa Q, the lineup includes two 5th-anniversary collaboration beers with Romantic Village.
Hop BroThe tap list at Utsunomiya beer pub Want a Beer is a pretty interesting lineup on May 31. Ushitora, Shiga Kogen, Karuizawa Q, and even the 5th-anniversary collab with Romantic Village are all in there.
MugiWhoa! Even though there are only six beers, the names alone are enough to fill me up! Is it even fair to line up so many famous breweries at once?
Hop BroFirst up is Ushitora's Adult Canned Beer, Barrel Ver.. It's a West Coast style IPA, the kind that keeps the malt restrained and goes down crisp, so the bitterness has a really clean edge.
MugiWest Coast style means an IPA from the coast? That suddenly makes me picture a surfer showing up!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it is an IPA where bitterness and dryness come to the front. Rather than flashy sweetness, it drinks with aroma and sharpness.
MugiI see! Then what is Shiga Kogen's SNOW MONKEY IPA like? The name already sounds fun!
Hop BroThis one is an IPA where citrus like grapefruit is layered with hints of lychee and white peach. It is light and dry, so the charm is how smoothly it goes down.
MugiSo it has lots of fruit character, but it is not heavy. Then Karuizawa Q's Michisugara is a red beer, right?
Hop BroRight, it is an Irish Red with biscuit-like malt at the center. It has notes of caramel and dried fruit, and after an IPA it makes for a calming beer to slip in between.
MugiWow, like a taste rest stop! And they even have two 5th-anniversary collaboration beers? They really went all out, didn't they?
Hop BroThat's the real headliner. Fresh!!! and SPECIALS are commemorative beers from Romantic Village × Want a Beer. The first is a Fruits Sour Ale made with hand-squeezed juice from five kinds of citrus, and the second is a Belgian White where amanatsu and hassaku are layered with coriander.
MugiWhoa, two citrus-forward beers sound amazing! And if they also have pork shoulder stew and carpaccio, one stop definitely won't be enough!
Hop BroExactly. It is set up so you can have several drinks with food, which makes it perfect for a relaxed drinking day in Utsunomiya.
MugiAll right, decision made. I'm going to Want a Beer on May 31 and start with the IPA! Hop, you're coming too, right? This is the kind of place that makes you want to drink today!
Tap List for May 31
The beer pub Want a Beer in Motoimaizumi, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, announced its May 31 business information on Instagram. Business hours are 12:00 to 23:00, with last order at 22:00. Reservations are accepted via LINE from the profile link, and the shop notes that replies to Instagram DMs may be delayed.
There are six beers on tap that day. For craft beer fans, it is a lineup you can enjoy simply by appreciating the range of origins and styles.
- Adult Canned Beer, Barrel Ver. / Ushitora Brewery
A golden West Coast style IPA. It keeps the malt presence restrained, making it crisp and easy to keep drinking.
- SNOW MONKEY IPA / Shiga Kogen Beer
An IPA with grapefruit-like citrus layered with hints of lychee and white peach. Light and dry on the palate.
- Michisugara / Karuizawa Q
An Irish Red with notes of biscuit, caramel, and dried fruit. Its gentle malt character is the hallmark.
- Fresh!!! / Romantic Village × Want a Beer
A Want a Beer 5th-anniversary original Fruits Sour Ale. Made with hand-squeezed juice from five kinds of citrus, it puts fresh aroma and acidity front and center.
- SPECIALS / Romantic Village × Want a Beer
Another 5th-anniversary original, this time a Belgian White. Using amanatsu, kiyo mi orange, hassaku, mandarin, and lemon peel, it layers citrus aroma with the spicy character of coriander.
- Tomarigi / Karuizawa Q
A beer with the light, easy-drinking quality typical of a kölsch, along with gentle aromas reminiscent of herbs and lemon.
On the food side, the menu is broad, ranging from sparkling-wine-braised pork shoulder, assorted seafood carpaccio, house-smoked mackerel with ricotta cheese, and a mixed seafood fritto platter to spring rolls, pizza, and pasta. It is a setup designed to let beer take center stage while making it easy to enjoy a meal alongside it.
On May 31, Want a Beer offers a lineup that lets you choose with temperature and food pairings in mind, from a classic easy-drinking IPA to juicy sour beers and collaboration Belgian whites. It is the kind of selection suited to spending a relaxed evening in Utsunomiya with a drink, or enjoying several beers with food.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe tap list at Utsunomiya beer pub Want a Beer is a pretty interesting lineup on May 31. Ushitora, Shiga Kogen, Karuizawa Q, and even the 5th-anniversary collab with Romantic Village are all in there.
MugiWhoa! Even though there are only six beers, the names alone are enough to fill me up! Is it even fair to line up so many famous breweries at once?
Hop BroFirst up is Ushitora's Adult Canned Beer, Barrel Ver.. It's a West Coast style IPA, the kind that keeps the malt restrained and goes down crisp, so the bitterness has a really clean edge.
MugiWest Coast style means an IPA from the coast? That suddenly makes me picture a surfer showing up!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it is an IPA where bitterness and dryness come to the front. Rather than flashy sweetness, it drinks with aroma and sharpness.
MugiI see! Then what is Shiga Kogen's SNOW MONKEY IPA like? The name already sounds fun!
Hop BroThis one is an IPA where citrus like grapefruit is layered with hints of lychee and white peach. It is light and dry, so the charm is how smoothly it goes down.
MugiSo it has lots of fruit character, but it is not heavy. Then Karuizawa Q's Michisugara is a red beer, right?
Hop BroRight, it is an Irish Red with biscuit-like malt at the center. It has notes of caramel and dried fruit, and after an IPA it makes for a calming beer to slip in between.
MugiWow, like a taste rest stop! And they even have two 5th-anniversary collaboration beers? They really went all out, didn't they?
Hop BroThat's the real headliner. Fresh!!! and SPECIALS are commemorative beers from Romantic Village × Want a Beer. The first is a Fruits Sour Ale made with hand-squeezed juice from five kinds of citrus, and the second is a Belgian White where amanatsu and hassaku are layered with coriander.
MugiWhoa, two citrus-forward beers sound amazing! And if they also have pork shoulder stew and carpaccio, one stop definitely won't be enough!
Hop BroExactly. It is set up so you can have several drinks with food, which makes it perfect for a relaxed drinking day in Utsunomiya.
MugiAll right, decision made. I'm going to Want a Beer on May 31 and start with the IPA! Hop, you're coming too, right? This is the kind of place that makes you want to drink today!
