Want a Beer adds six beers on June 12, including Hop Kotan x BTB
Want a Beer, a beer pub in Utsunomiya, Tochigi, is set to open from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on June 12. The tap list features six beers, including a Hop Kotan x BLACK TIDE BREWING collaboration, Nara Brewing, Keika Brewing, and two house anniversary releases.
Hop BroWant a Beer in Utsunomiya has six taps pouring on June 12, and the lineup is seriously strong. There's a Hoppokotan x BLACK TIDE BREWING collab, Nara Brewing, Keika Brewing, and even two 5th-anniversary originals.
MugiWhat! Doors open at 3 and they pour until 11 p.m., last call 10? That's a full afternoon plan! Six beers is enough to make my brain line up before I even get there!
Hop BroFirst one I'd target is the yuzu saison, ONE LAP BEHIND. It's a Hoppokotan x BLACK TIDE BREWING collab with yuzu aroma, Sorachi Ace's woody edge, and saison yeast spice at 6.0% ABV.
MugiWait, what is saison yeast? And Sorachi Ace sounds less like a hop and more like some secret finishing move!
Hop BroSaison yeast is a Belgian-style yeast that can bring peppery spice and a dry finish. Sorachi Ace is a hop variety that can feel woody and lemony, so the simple version is: a crisp beer with elegant citrus character.
MugiOhhh! So LOCOMOTION from Nara Brewing is a soft-drinking IPA? Grapefruit and pineapple with restrained bitterness sounds very friendly for IPA beginners!
Hop BroExactly. LOCOMOTION is 6.5% ABV, but it drinks smooth, moving from citrus into tropical fruit. Then Keika Brewing's Hotarubi is a great comparison pour: a flagship Pale Ale with grapefruit, lime, melon, and a proper snap of bitterness.
MugiAnd I need the 5th anniversary originals explained immediately. Fresh!!! and SPECIALS already sound like beers that enter the room louder than I do!
Hop BroFresh!!! is a Fruits Sour Ale built around 60 kilos hand-squeezed worth of five citrus fruits. SPECIALS is a Belgian White using the peels of amanatsu, kiyomi orange, hassaku, mikan, and lemon, plus coriander spice, so it's made for seafood and tomato dishes.
MugiWait, there's more? Unite from Keika is an apple hazy pale? Passion fruit plus Aomori apple juice sounds like a dessert pretending to be a beer!
MugiThen it's settled. Tonight is Want a Beer for yuzu saison, a soft IPA in the middle, and a citrus sour to finish. My stomach and my throat are fully on standby!
Hop BroThat order is solid. Add SPECIALS with food and it turns into a seafood pairing festival. Talking about this already made me thirsty, so a 3 p.m. start sounds dangerously correct.
Tap list for June 12
Want a Beer, the beer pub in Motomiyazumi, Utsunomiya, will be open from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with last orders at 10:00 p.m. The shop's post pairs the lineup with seafood-forward specials and a six-beer tap list.
- `ONE LAP BEHIND` is a collaboration between Hop Kotan and BLACK TIDE BREWING. It is a Saison w/Yuzu, ABV 6.0%, with bright yuzu aroma, woody Sorachi Ace notes, and a spicy saison yeast character.
- `LOCOMOTION` comes from Nara Brewing. This American IPA leans into grapefruit and pineapple, with a soft mouthfeel and restrained bitterness. ABV is 6.5%.
- `蛍火` is Keika Brewing's flagship Pale Ale. Grapefruit, lime, and melon notes lead the profile, while the beer keeps enough bitterness to stay highly drinkable. ABV: 5.5%.
- `Fresh!!!` is a 5th-anniversary original from Romantic Village and Want a Beer. The Fruits Sour Ale was made with hand-squeezed juice from five citrus fruits, totaling 60 kg. ABV: 5.0%.
- `SPECIALS` is the other anniversary original from Romantick Village and Want a Beer. This Belgian White uses the peels of amanatsu, kiyomi orange, hassaku, mikan, and lemon, with coriander adding a spicy finish. ABV: 5.0%.
- `Unite` is Keika Brewing's Hazy Pale Ale w/Apple. Passion fruit and tropical fruit aromas are joined by Aomori apple juice, giving the beer a soft body and a crisp finish. ABV: 5.0%.
Food-wise, the menu includes Kesen-numa bonito carpaccio, sardine sauté with arrabbiata sauce, clam and aonori spaghetti, sakura shrimp marinara pizza, and pork porchetta. The lineup is built around fruit-driven beers and dishes that work well at the table, making it a straightforward stop for drinkers looking for a balanced food-and-beer session.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroWant a Beer in Utsunomiya has six taps pouring on June 12, and the lineup is seriously strong. There's a Hoppokotan x BLACK TIDE BREWING collab, Nara Brewing, Keika Brewing, and even two 5th-anniversary originals.
MugiWhat! Doors open at 3 and they pour until 11 p.m., last call 10? That's a full afternoon plan! Six beers is enough to make my brain line up before I even get there!
Hop BroFirst one I'd target is the yuzu saison, ONE LAP BEHIND. It's a Hoppokotan x BLACK TIDE BREWING collab with yuzu aroma, Sorachi Ace's woody edge, and saison yeast spice at 6.0% ABV.
MugiWait, what is saison yeast? And Sorachi Ace sounds less like a hop and more like some secret finishing move!
Hop BroSaison yeast is a Belgian-style yeast that can bring peppery spice and a dry finish. Sorachi Ace is a hop variety that can feel woody and lemony, so the simple version is: a crisp beer with elegant citrus character.
MugiOhhh! So LOCOMOTION from Nara Brewing is a soft-drinking IPA? Grapefruit and pineapple with restrained bitterness sounds very friendly for IPA beginners!
Hop BroExactly. LOCOMOTION is 6.5% ABV, but it drinks smooth, moving from citrus into tropical fruit. Then Keika Brewing's Hotarubi is a great comparison pour: a flagship Pale Ale with grapefruit, lime, melon, and a proper snap of bitterness.
MugiAnd I need the 5th anniversary originals explained immediately. Fresh!!! and SPECIALS already sound like beers that enter the room louder than I do!
Hop BroFresh!!! is a Fruits Sour Ale built around 60 kilos hand-squeezed worth of five citrus fruits. SPECIALS is a Belgian White using the peels of amanatsu, kiyomi orange, hassaku, mikan, and lemon, plus coriander spice, so it's made for seafood and tomato dishes.
MugiWait, there's more? Unite from Keika is an apple hazy pale? Passion fruit plus Aomori apple juice sounds like a dessert pretending to be a beer!
MugiThen it's settled. Tonight is Want a Beer for yuzu saison, a soft IPA in the middle, and a citrus sour to finish. My stomach and my throat are fully on standby!
Hop BroThat order is solid. Add SPECIALS with food and it turns into a seafood pairing festival. Talking about this already made me thirsty, so a 3 p.m. start sounds dangerously correct.
