MATSUMOTO "Traditional Bitter" tapped at Grau in Fujimino, with next taps previewed too
Grau Craft beer bar in Fujimino City, Saitama Prefecture, has released its latest tap information and newly tapped MATSUMOTO's "Traditional Bitter." In addition to the current six taps, the bar also announced the next planned connections from CAMADO and NARA. The lineup spans a wide range, from IPA to barley wine, making it ideal for side-by-side comparisons.
Hop BroAt Grau Craft beer bar in Fujimino, MATSUMOTO "Traditional Bitter" is now on tap. The malt aroma and gentle bitterness take center stage, and it really is like adult barley tea.
MugiWait, what is this adult barley tea thing? Is it tea? Is it beer? Now I'm totally confused!
Hop BroThe thing is, a Bitter doesn't let the hops run wild. It's a style that highlights the toasty malt character while presenting the bitterness cleanly. It's easy to drink, but the finish lingers, and that's what gives it such a classic charm.
MugiOhhh, so it's not a big punch like an IPA, but more of a slow-blooming delicious kind of beer? Wow, you're suddenly making such a craft-beer-nerd face!
Hop BroExactly. And the current six taps at Grau Craft beer bar are really interesting too, because they range from IPA to barley wine. From NAMACHAん's New Journey IPA, BLACK TIDE's TOHOKU PRIDE, and VERTERE's Passiflora, all the way to CAMADO's Belle Foncé Barley Wine and Kinka no Itadaki, the lineup has real range.
MugiWhat is that, a tasting paradise? It's like you can transform into a different person from start to finish!
Hop BroAnd the food pairing suggestion is solid too. If you pair it with spicy cheese sticks, the Bitter's toasty character and the saltiness lock together perfectly. They really understand what makes drinking at a pub fun.
MugiWait, you can transform with a snack? Then I want to try every combination and decide which one is the champion!
Hop BroAnd the next tap preview is strong too. Super SMaSH IPA SIMCOE and NARA's DAYLONG, a German Pilsner, are coming up next, so hop fans and lager fans alike have something to look forward to.
MugiThis means I really do have to go have a drink in Fujimino! Today I want to take it slow with a Bitter, and next time I want to finish crisp and clean with a Pilsner!
The beer pub Grau Craft beer bar in Fujimino, Saitama, announced its latest tap lineup on Instagram. The star this time is MATSUMOTO "Traditional Bitter". In the post, it is described as "adult barley tea you'd want to drink again and again," suggesting a beer designed to let you slowly enjoy the aroma of malt and a gentle bitterness.
The shop also suggested pairing it with spicy cheese sticks, making it easy to imagine a pub-style experience that brings together the bitter beer's toasty character with the food's saltiness and spice.
On Tap
- NAMACHAん: New Journey IPA (American IPA) ※ almost gone
- BLACK TIDE: TOHOKU PRIDE (IPL)
- VERTERE: Passiflora (Hazy IPA)
- MATSUMOTO: Traditional Bitter (Bitter)
- CAMADO: Belle Foncé Barley Wine (Raisin Barley Wine) ※ almost gone
- CAMADO: Kinka no Itadaki (Strong Ale)
Next Tap
- CAMADO: Super SMaSH IPA SIMCOE (SMaSH IPA)
- NARA: DAYLONG (German Pilsner)
The current taps combine hop-forward IPAs with malt-rich bitter, strong ale, and barley wine offerings. From a bright, easygoing first pint to a slow, satisfying final pour, the selection makes it easy to build a tasting sequence. For craft beer fans in the Fujimino area who want to decide what to drink on the spot, this is a meaningful update with a clear reason to stop by.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Grau Craft beer bar in Fujimino, MATSUMOTO "Traditional Bitter" is now on tap. The malt aroma and gentle bitterness take center stage, and it really is like adult barley tea.
MugiWait, what is this adult barley tea thing? Is it tea? Is it beer? Now I'm totally confused!
Hop BroThe thing is, a Bitter doesn't let the hops run wild. It's a style that highlights the toasty malt character while presenting the bitterness cleanly. It's easy to drink, but the finish lingers, and that's what gives it such a classic charm.
MugiOhhh, so it's not a big punch like an IPA, but more of a slow-blooming delicious kind of beer? Wow, you're suddenly making such a craft-beer-nerd face!
Hop BroExactly. And the current six taps at Grau Craft beer bar are really interesting too, because they range from IPA to barley wine. From NAMACHAん's New Journey IPA, BLACK TIDE's TOHOKU PRIDE, and VERTERE's Passiflora, all the way to CAMADO's Belle Foncé Barley Wine and Kinka no Itadaki, the lineup has real range.
MugiWhat is that, a tasting paradise? It's like you can transform into a different person from start to finish!
Hop BroAnd the food pairing suggestion is solid too. If you pair it with spicy cheese sticks, the Bitter's toasty character and the saltiness lock together perfectly. They really understand what makes drinking at a pub fun.
MugiWait, you can transform with a snack? Then I want to try every combination and decide which one is the champion!
Hop BroAnd the next tap preview is strong too. Super SMaSH IPA SIMCOE and NARA's DAYLONG, a German Pilsner, are coming up next, so hop fans and lager fans alike have something to look forward to.
MugiThis means I really do have to go have a drink in Fujimino! Today I want to take it slow with a Bitter, and next time I want to finish crisp and clean with a Pilsner!
