From the beer pub 'Half Yard Shiki' (5-25-12 Honcho, Hayashi Building 3F) in Honcho, Shiki City, Saitama, a post introducing HAKUBA CRAFT's Hikage Cold IPA was published. The title begins with 'Good evening, it's Hikage ∠( ˙-˙ )/✨⁡...', and its lightness, as if the beer name had been used directly as the greeting, leaves a strong impression.

HAKUBA CRAFT is a brewery in the Hakuba area of Nagano that offers a lineup shaped by a snowy-country atmosphere and an emphasis on drinkability. This Hikage Cold IPA, too, is a style for people who want to enjoy an IPA that drinks clean and refreshing when chilled, with hop aroma and a crisp finish. It still has the presence you expect from an IPA, while also being easy to pair with food, which is another strength of a Cold IPA.

Half Yard Shiki is a beer pub that's easy to reach from the station, and its appeal lies in being able to take your time and savor the character of each glass you encounter on tap. It's a place that's comfortable for a relaxed drink inside, and it also seems like a good match for choosing as your first drink alongside food. If you're looking for new craft beer around Shiki, posts like this make you want to head over and check it out.