Want a Beer features six beers including HOP KOTAN and Black Tide Brewing in the 5/1 tap list
The beer pub Want a Beer in Motoimaizumi, Utsunomiya City, will be open from 12:00 to 23:00 on May 1. The caption introduces a six-beer tap list, including collaborations with HOP KOTAN, Black Tide Brewing, Onidensetsu, and Romantic Village, along with a variety of spring-like food items.
Hop BroWant a Beer’s 5/1 tap list in Utsunomiya looks really interesting. They’re open from 12:00 to 23:00, and they’ve said there are no reservations because of the rain. If you’re going, it’s safer to call ahead.
MugiWhoa! No reservations on a rainy day? That actually makes it feel more special! Usually you’d think it would be empty, but it sounds like I should contact them before going.
Hop BroExactly. It’s a calm beer pub in Motoimaizumi, Utsunomiya City, and you can enjoy not only craft beer but also natural wine and homemade Italian food. The small interior and terrace seats make it a great place to really take your time with a drink.
MugiOh wow! They have so much beyond beer, that makes me ridiculously happy! That’s the kind of place that makes your stomach growl before you even start drinking.
Hop BroThere are six beers on tap, and first up is HOP KOTAN’s Full Throttle. It’s an American IPA at ABV 6.0%, hoppy and bitter, meaning you get a solid hop-driven bitterness with a tropical finish afterward.
MugiHoppy and bitter? So it’s not just bitter? If they’re saying tropical, it almost sounds like there’s a hint of southern fruit in there!
Hop BroThat’s what makes IPA so interesting. The next one, Black Tide Brewing’s Heaven's Age, is a Milky Hazy IPA, so it combines a milky character, fruity aroma, and firm bitterness. It’s hazy, but the mouthfeel is soft.
MugiWhat the! A milky IPA? I thought it had actual milk in it! But it sounds fluffy and sweet, so now I’m curious.
Hop BroOn top of that, Onidensetsu’s Kinki Pale Ale is the Krush single-hop version, with bright citrus and stone-fruit aromas. Romantic Village x Want a Beer’s Flesh!!! is a Fruits Sour Ale made with five kinds of citrus squeezed by hand, so acidity and juiciness take center stage.
MugiWait, five kinds of citrus hand-squeezed? That’s basically a fruit shop going all out! I love sour beers, so I definitely want to drink this one.
Hop BroIf you’re finishing with a strong choice, Romantic Village x Want a Beer’s SPECIALS is a Belgian White with a bright aromatic peel character, and THE KICHI’s Getsuho ~Moonwalk~ is a West Coast Pilsner that cleanly brings together citrus notes and sharp bitterness. Pair those with spring bonito or pizza, and it’s perfect.
MugiWow! Beer and spring food together sounds like it would make both my stomach and my throat complain at the same time! Today I want to go all out from the very first drink at Want a Beer!
Want a Beer: six beers on tap on 5/1
The beer pub Want a Beer in Motoimaizumi, Utsunomiya City, will be open on May 1 from 12:00 to 23:00 (last order 22:00). In its Instagram post, it says there are "no reservations because of the rain," and recommends contacting the shop in advance before visiting. Its appeal lies in a calm space with a small interior and terrace seating, where you can enjoy craft beer, natural wine, and homemade Italian dishes.
The tap list for the day features a total of six beers. From IPA with hop bitterness to juicy sours and pilsners, the lineup stands out for its range.
- Full Throttle / HOP KOTAN
- American IPA, ABV 6.0%
- "Hoppy & bitter," a beer with crisp bitterness and a tropical finish.
- Heaven's Age / Black Tide Brewing
- Milky Hazy IPA, ABV 6.5%
- A collaboration with Teenage Brewing that combines milky texture, fruity aroma, and firm bitterness.
- Kinki Pale Ale Krush single ver. / Onidensetsu
- American Pale Ale, ABV 5.5%
- Characterized by aromas reminiscent of citrus and stone fruit.
- Flesh!!! / Romantic Village x Want a Beer
- Fruits Sour Ale, ABV 5.0%
- An original beer for Want a Beer’s 5th anniversary, this sour uses five kinds of citrus hand-squeezed for the brew.
- SPECIALS / Romantic Village x Want a Beer
- Belgian White, ABV 5.0%
- A fragrant, expressive beer made with the peels of amanatsu, kiyomi oranges, hassaku, mandarin oranges, and lemon.
- Getsuho ~Moonwalk~ / THE KICHI
- West Coast Pilsner, ABV 5.6%
- An original collaboration beer with Want a Beer, neatly balancing citrus character and crisp bitterness.
The food selection is also extensive, with dishes such as smoked mackerel with homemade ricotta cheese, horse mackerel and lemon carpaccio, as well as horse meat carpaccio, sakura shrimp zeppoline, spring bonito carpaccio, wagyu bolognese spaghetti, and pizza with pistachio and mortadella. It is a lineup that pairs well with the unique character of each beer, from appetizers to pizza and pasta.
Want a Beer offers not only craft beer but also pairings with food. If you are looking for your first drink in Utsunomiya, tap list update days like this are not to be missed.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroWant a Beer’s 5/1 tap list in Utsunomiya looks really interesting. They’re open from 12:00 to 23:00, and they’ve said there are no reservations because of the rain. If you’re going, it’s safer to call ahead.
MugiWhoa! No reservations on a rainy day? That actually makes it feel more special! Usually you’d think it would be empty, but it sounds like I should contact them before going.
Hop BroExactly. It’s a calm beer pub in Motoimaizumi, Utsunomiya City, and you can enjoy not only craft beer but also natural wine and homemade Italian food. The small interior and terrace seats make it a great place to really take your time with a drink.
MugiOh wow! They have so much beyond beer, that makes me ridiculously happy! That’s the kind of place that makes your stomach growl before you even start drinking.
Hop BroThere are six beers on tap, and first up is HOP KOTAN’s Full Throttle. It’s an American IPA at ABV 6.0%, hoppy and bitter, meaning you get a solid hop-driven bitterness with a tropical finish afterward.
MugiHoppy and bitter? So it’s not just bitter? If they’re saying tropical, it almost sounds like there’s a hint of southern fruit in there!
Hop BroThat’s what makes IPA so interesting. The next one, Black Tide Brewing’s Heaven's Age, is a Milky Hazy IPA, so it combines a milky character, fruity aroma, and firm bitterness. It’s hazy, but the mouthfeel is soft.
MugiWhat the! A milky IPA? I thought it had actual milk in it! But it sounds fluffy and sweet, so now I’m curious.
Hop BroOn top of that, Onidensetsu’s Kinki Pale Ale is the Krush single-hop version, with bright citrus and stone-fruit aromas. Romantic Village x Want a Beer’s Flesh!!! is a Fruits Sour Ale made with five kinds of citrus squeezed by hand, so acidity and juiciness take center stage.
MugiWait, five kinds of citrus hand-squeezed? That’s basically a fruit shop going all out! I love sour beers, so I definitely want to drink this one.
Hop BroIf you’re finishing with a strong choice, Romantic Village x Want a Beer’s SPECIALS is a Belgian White with a bright aromatic peel character, and THE KICHI’s Getsuho ~Moonwalk~ is a West Coast Pilsner that cleanly brings together citrus notes and sharp bitterness. Pair those with spring bonito or pizza, and it’s perfect.
MugiWow! Beer and spring food together sounds like it would make both my stomach and my throat complain at the same time! Today I want to go all out from the very first drink at Want a Beer!
