Shiga Kogen Beer's "SNOW MONKEY IPA" Tapped at Beer House Hobbit, with Today-Only Food Too
On March 30, the beer pub Beer House Hobbit in Hirakata, Osaka, tapped Shiga Kogen Beer's "SNOW MONKEY IPA." A today-only "tandoori chicken-style fried chicken" also appeared, making it a lineup that can be enjoyed alongside the guest beers.
Hop BroAt Beer House Hobbit in Hirakata, today is SNOW MONKEY IPA tapping day. When that Shiga Kogen Beer crispness and aroma come through, the energy jumps all at once.
MugiWhoa, the name sounds cute! What does SNOW MONKEY IPA taste like? Is it like little monkeys bouncing around?
Hop BroThat is a pretty cute interpretation, but the beer itself is serious. The article described it as a Hazy IPA with tropical nuances of pink grapefruit, a hint of passion fruit, and white peach.
MugiOhh, Hazy is the cloudy one, right? Why is it dry and bitter but still fruity?
Hop BroGood question. Hazy is not just about the cloudy look; it is a style that lets hop aroma stand out. And this one has a firm bitterness, so it is not just sweet, it has shape.
MugiI get it! So it is juicy at first, but finishes clean. That is the kind of beer that never gets old!
Hop BroExactly. And the draft lineup today is interesting too, with Beer House Hobbit x Shima Brewing's AOSORA Refresh Lager, Shiga Kogen Beer's IPA, Nanshinshu Beer's Cask Red, Nomcraft Brewing's Nomcraft IPA, and Hirakata Beer's Session Citra White all on tap. The side-by-side tasting across regions is the exciting part.
MugiWait, Nagano, Mie, Wakayama, and Osaka are all here!? That is basically a little trip, the draft lineup is way too luxurious!
Hop BroAnd the food is great too. The today-only tandoori chicken-style fried chicken is here, so pairing it with an aromatic IPA is definitely going to be delicious.
MugiWow, that is unfair! The German potatoes and bone-in frankfurters sound tempting too, and you can do everything from the first drink to the meal!
Hop BroExactly. It is the kind of place where you can drop in casually, choose the beer of the day, and that is what makes Beer House Hobbit special. Today is definitely a day that makes you want to raise a glass in Hirakata.
MugiIt is decided! I am going with SNOW MONKEY IPA! Big brother, get the tandoori chicken-style one, I will add the potatoes too, I want to drink right now!
On March 30, the beer pub "Beer House Hobbit" in Kawaramachi, Hirakata, Osaka, tapped Shiga Kogen Beer's "SNOW MONKEY IPA." In its post, the shop introduced this Hazy IPA as having tropical notes reminiscent of pink grapefruit, a subtle hint of passion fruit, and white peach, and described it as a dry pint with firm bitterness.
That day's draft lineup at the shop also included Beer House Hobbit x Shima Brewing's "AOSORA Refresh Lager," Shiga Kogen Beer's "IPA," Nanshinshu Beer's "Cask Red," Nomcraft Brewing's "Nomcraft IPA," and Hirakata Beer's "Session Citra White." With labels from Nagano, Mie, Wakayama, and Osaka all represented, it is a lineup that makes comparing guest beers especially enjoyable.
On the food side, the shop is serving a today-only "tandoori chicken-style fried chicken." Other items on offer include German potatoes, beer fritters with eggplant and snap peas, freshly harvested morning salad vegetables, bone-in frankfurters, and sweet potato chips, all easy to pair with beer. It is the kind of place where you can casually build a meal from your first pint onward. If you want to drink while checking out the day's drafts in Hirakata, this is one to keep on your radar.
Original post: Instagram post
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Beer House Hobbit in Hirakata, today is SNOW MONKEY IPA tapping day. When that Shiga Kogen Beer crispness and aroma come through, the energy jumps all at once.
MugiWhoa, the name sounds cute! What does SNOW MONKEY IPA taste like? Is it like little monkeys bouncing around?
Hop BroThat is a pretty cute interpretation, but the beer itself is serious. The article described it as a Hazy IPA with tropical nuances of pink grapefruit, a hint of passion fruit, and white peach.
MugiOhh, Hazy is the cloudy one, right? Why is it dry and bitter but still fruity?
Hop BroGood question. Hazy is not just about the cloudy look; it is a style that lets hop aroma stand out. And this one has a firm bitterness, so it is not just sweet, it has shape.
MugiI get it! So it is juicy at first, but finishes clean. That is the kind of beer that never gets old!
Hop BroExactly. And the draft lineup today is interesting too, with Beer House Hobbit x Shima Brewing's AOSORA Refresh Lager, Shiga Kogen Beer's IPA, Nanshinshu Beer's Cask Red, Nomcraft Brewing's Nomcraft IPA, and Hirakata Beer's Session Citra White all on tap. The side-by-side tasting across regions is the exciting part.
MugiWait, Nagano, Mie, Wakayama, and Osaka are all here!? That is basically a little trip, the draft lineup is way too luxurious!
Hop BroAnd the food is great too. The today-only tandoori chicken-style fried chicken is here, so pairing it with an aromatic IPA is definitely going to be delicious.
MugiWow, that is unfair! The German potatoes and bone-in frankfurters sound tempting too, and you can do everything from the first drink to the meal!
Hop BroExactly. It is the kind of place where you can drop in casually, choose the beer of the day, and that is what makes Beer House Hobbit special. Today is definitely a day that makes you want to raise a glass in Hirakata.
MugiIt is decided! I am going with SNOW MONKEY IPA! Big brother, get the tandoori chicken-style one, I will add the potatoes too, I want to drink right now!
