Want a Beer: BLACK TIDE Collaboration and 5th-Anniversary Originals on Tap on June 1
Want a Beer, a beer pub in Motoimaizumi, Utsunomiya, will be open from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on June 1 (last order 9:30 p.m.). From a collaboration saison with BLACK TIDE BREWING to an IPA from Shiga Kogen Beer and two original beers for the shop's 5th anniversary, six kegs with very different personalities will line the taps.
Hop BroWant a Beer in Motoimaizumi, Utsunomiya, is celebrating its 5th anniversary on June 1, open from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with six characterful kegs on tap, right?
MugiWait, six kegs all at once!? And even though it's a beer pub, the seafood dishes are strong too, so that's a lot to take in!
Hop BroFirst up is the highlight: ONE LAP BEHIND, a yuzu-infused saison from Shibukotan and BLACK TIDE BREWING. The citrus aroma layers onto the complexity of the saison yeast, making it perfect as the first glass.
MugiSaison yeast gives you complexity? That sounds hard to understand, but it definitely sounds delicious!
Hop BroTo put it simply, it's like adding another layer of aroma during fermentation. With yuzu in the mix, the scent really stands out, but the drink still feels light.
MugiI get it! Then SNOW MONKEY IPA from Shiga Kogen Beer is the one hop lovers would be happy about, right?
Hop BroExactly. It has nuances like grapefruit, lychee, and white peach, and the bitterness is light and well-balanced, so it doesn't wear you out.
MugiWow, now I want a beer that goes well with food after that IPA too. The Irish Red and Kölsch-style beer sound gentle!
Hop BroThat's covered too. Karuizawa Q's Michisugara has a biscuit-like malt character, while Tomarigi is a Kölsch-style beer with a soft wave of herbs and lemon, making it easy to move on to the next glass.
MugiAnd they even have Fresh!!! and SPECIALS as 5th-anniversary originals!? Five kinds of citrus, coriander, all of that... I want to line them all up and taste them side by side!
Hop BroOn top of that, there are flounder and yellowstriped horse mackerel carpaccio, house-smoked mackerel with ricotta, and fried mekikari, so the pairing with seafood is incredibly fun.
MugiBeing able to secure a seat reliably through LINE is helpful too, so now we just have to book early and go drink!
Want a Beer in Motoimaizumi, Utsunomiya, is a beer pub with a strong seafood menu. On June 1, it will be open from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (last order 9:30 p.m.), and reservations are accepted through the LINE link in the profile. The shop notes that replies to Instagram DMs may be delayed, so LINE is the easiest way to secure a seat.
On the taps that day, six different styles were lined up, ranging from saison, IPA, Irish red, fruit sour, Belgian white, to a Kölsch-style beer. The selection has a broad range, from a glass that highlights hop aroma to one that pairs with meals through acidity and spice.
* ONE LAP BEHIND / Shibukotan × BLACK TIDE BREWING
* Saison w/ Yuzu. As you bring the glass close, citrus aromas rise, and on the palate the complexity from the saison yeast unfolds. ABV 6.0%.
* SNOW MONKEY IPA / Shiga Kogen Beer
* An IPA with notes reminiscent of grapefruit, lychee, and white peach. Its light bitterness keeps the fruitiness crisp and clean. ABV 6.0%.
* Michisugara / Karuizawa Q
* An Irish Red with gentle biscuit-like malt aroma layered with caramel and dried fruit notes. The more you drink, the more a calm savoriness emerges. ABV 5.0%.
* Fresh!!! / Romantic Village × Want a Beer
* Want a Beer's 5th-anniversary original Fruits Sour Ale. Brewed with 60 kg of five kinds of citrus and made to use all of the juice, this beer puts fresh acidity at center stage. ABV 5.0%.
* SPECIALS / Romantic Village × Want a Beer
* Another 5th-anniversary original. A Belgian White with the zest of five kinds of citrus and coriander, leaving a spicy note after its bright, floral character. ABV 5.0%.
* Tomarigi / Karuizawa Q
* A Kölsch-style beer where soft malt is overlaid with aromas reminiscent of herbs and lemon. It is brisk and easy to follow with another glass. ABV 5.0%.
The food menu stands out for its seafood lineup. Dishes such as flounder and yellowstriped horse mackerel carpaccio, house-smoked mackerel with ricotta cheese, and fried mekikari are on offer, making it fun to change up pairings depending on the beer style. If you want to bring out hop aroma, go for the IPA; if you want to start with appetizers, choose the sour or white; and if you want something to go with the meal, the Irish Red or Kölsch-style beer is an easy pick. Building your order around both the tap list and the food makes this place's character especially clear.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroWant a Beer in Motoimaizumi, Utsunomiya, is celebrating its 5th anniversary on June 1, open from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with six characterful kegs on tap, right?
MugiWait, six kegs all at once!? And even though it's a beer pub, the seafood dishes are strong too, so that's a lot to take in!
Hop BroFirst up is the highlight: ONE LAP BEHIND, a yuzu-infused saison from Shibukotan and BLACK TIDE BREWING. The citrus aroma layers onto the complexity of the saison yeast, making it perfect as the first glass.
MugiSaison yeast gives you complexity? That sounds hard to understand, but it definitely sounds delicious!
Hop BroTo put it simply, it's like adding another layer of aroma during fermentation. With yuzu in the mix, the scent really stands out, but the drink still feels light.
MugiI get it! Then SNOW MONKEY IPA from Shiga Kogen Beer is the one hop lovers would be happy about, right?
Hop BroExactly. It has nuances like grapefruit, lychee, and white peach, and the bitterness is light and well-balanced, so it doesn't wear you out.
MugiWow, now I want a beer that goes well with food after that IPA too. The Irish Red and Kölsch-style beer sound gentle!
Hop BroThat's covered too. Karuizawa Q's Michisugara has a biscuit-like malt character, while Tomarigi is a Kölsch-style beer with a soft wave of herbs and lemon, making it easy to move on to the next glass.
MugiAnd they even have Fresh!!! and SPECIALS as 5th-anniversary originals!? Five kinds of citrus, coriander, all of that... I want to line them all up and taste them side by side!
Hop BroOn top of that, there are flounder and yellowstriped horse mackerel carpaccio, house-smoked mackerel with ricotta, and fried mekikari, so the pairing with seafood is incredibly fun.
MugiBeing able to secure a seat reliably through LINE is helpful too, so now we just have to book early and go drink!
