Niigata: Five kegs tapped at ...04&Beer, including Plank's Hefeweizen
The beer pub "...04&Beer" in Chuo Ward, Niigata City updated its tap list in a post on May 20. The lineup includes a Hefeweizen from Plank Brewery, along with beers from Swan Lake, Shiga Kogen, and Minoh, and the post says the pub opens at 5:00 p.m.
Hop BroA beer pub in Niigata City’s Chuo Ward opening five kegs at ...04&Beer is a pretty bold lineup.
MugiWait, five kegs!? And it was updated on May 20 too? That really feels like today’s pick!
Hop BroThe one to watch is definitely Plank’s Hefeweizen. It’s that soft wheat body and yeast-driven aroma that bloom gently, and it makes a strong first beer.
MugiHefeweizen? What is that, some kind of spell!? I’ve heard it has a banana-like aroma, but is it really beer?
Hop BroYep, it’s definitely beer. It’s a Bavarian staple that lets you enjoy the aroma created by wheat malt and weizen yeast.
MugiI see! But then Swan Lake Porter comes next, which seems suddenly dark and surprising, doesn’t it?
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. The post also mentions that there are many people who like dark beer, so it builds the flow with roasted aroma and a satisfying body. And since it’s listed as new!, it’s definitely one not to miss.
MugiOhhh! So from scratch / a blonde ale is like a little break in between?
Hop BroExactly. It feels great to go into the Yuzu Tripel after something light and crisp. The yuzu really gives shape to the Belgian-style depth, so the aroma leaves a strong impression.
MugiIf it ends with Osaru IPA (Real Ale), I’m completely in the mood to drink...! If it opens at 5 p.m., I’d want to stop by after work and follow this whole lineup.
The beer pub "...04&Beer," located on Nishibori-maedori in Chuo Ward, Niigata City, revealed its latest tap list in an Instagram post on May 20.
The lineup consists of Hefe weizen / Plank Brewery (Bavaria), Swan Lake Porter / Swan Lake Beer (Niigata), from scratch / a blonde ale / Shiga Kogen Beer (Nagano), Yuzu Tripel / Minoh Beer (Osaka), and Osaru IPA (Real Ale) / Minoh Beer (Osaka), for a total of five beers. In the post, Swan Lake Porter was introduced as "new!"
Looking at the selection, the range of flavors is quite broad, spanning weizen, porter, blonde ale, tripel, and IPA. The post also notes, "We connected it because there are many people who like dark beer," and the lineup is centered around a porter with roasted aroma and bitterness, while also offering a refreshing wheat-style beer and a hop-forward IPA.
In particular, the Belgian-style Yuzu Tripel, made with yuzu, stands out as a beer with a clearly defined aroma. By contrast, Osaru IPA (Real Ale) should deliver the satisfying depth expected of a classic IPA, while from scratch / a blonde ale is a good option for balancing the palate. Starting with the weizen or porter and then moving on to the tripel and IPA in the later rounds would make it easier to appreciate the character of the pub's taps.
...04&Beer is a beer pub in central Niigata where you can take your time enjoying craft beer. Following the rotation of taps while choosing a style based on your mood of the day is part of its appeal. The post says the pub opens at 5:00 p.m. today, making it an easy place to stop by after work.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA beer pub in Niigata City’s Chuo Ward opening five kegs at ...04&Beer is a pretty bold lineup.
MugiWait, five kegs!? And it was updated on May 20 too? That really feels like today’s pick!
Hop BroThe one to watch is definitely Plank’s Hefeweizen. It’s that soft wheat body and yeast-driven aroma that bloom gently, and it makes a strong first beer.
MugiHefeweizen? What is that, some kind of spell!? I’ve heard it has a banana-like aroma, but is it really beer?
Hop BroYep, it’s definitely beer. It’s a Bavarian staple that lets you enjoy the aroma created by wheat malt and weizen yeast.
MugiI see! But then Swan Lake Porter comes next, which seems suddenly dark and surprising, doesn’t it?
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. The post also mentions that there are many people who like dark beer, so it builds the flow with roasted aroma and a satisfying body. And since it’s listed as new!, it’s definitely one not to miss.
MugiOhhh! So from scratch / a blonde ale is like a little break in between?
Hop BroExactly. It feels great to go into the Yuzu Tripel after something light and crisp. The yuzu really gives shape to the Belgian-style depth, so the aroma leaves a strong impression.
MugiIf it ends with Osaru IPA (Real Ale), I’m completely in the mood to drink...! If it opens at 5 p.m., I’d want to stop by after work and follow this whole lineup.
