Want a Beer Releases 5/29 Limited Tap List: 6 Beers Including a Romantic Village Collaboration
The Utsunomiya, Tochigi beer pub Want a Beer will be open from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on May 29, with last orders at 10:00 p.m., and has released its tap list. Six beers are on tap, including collaborations with Ushitora, Be easy Brewing, Karuizawa Q, and Romantic Village.
Hop BroThe Utsunomiya beer pub Want a Beer has released its 5/29 limited tap list. It’s open from 15:00 to 23:00, with L.O. at 22:00, and the highlight is six beers including collaborations with Ushitora and Romantic Village.
MugiWhoa, all six are distinct!? And there are collaborations too? It sounds like you could take a trip through all kinds of flavors in one go!
Hop BroFirst up is Ushitora Brewery’s Adult Can Beer Barrel Ver. It’s an American IPA at ABV 6.5%, with the firm bitterness and sharp finish you’d expect from a West Coast style beer, so the hop character really stands out.
MugiWest Coast style means the bitterness is the star, right? Beer having a whole ocean direction attached to it makes the scale feel huge all of a sudden!
Hop BroMore or less, yes. On the other hand, Be easy Brewing’s Tohoku 6 Hop is a Hazy IPA, and its appeal is the fruity character from New Zealand hops and its soft mouthfeel; even though it’s an IPA, it’s rounded and easy to drink.
MugiOhhh! I’m kind of curious about the softness of a Hazy IPA! But when I hear IPA, I think strong, so it’s interesting that some can be that rounded!
Hop BroWhat makes this lineup interesting is Karuizawa Q’s Michi Sugara. It’s an Irish Red, and the biscuit-like malt character is layered with caramel and dried-fruit notes, so it really appeals to people who enjoy toasty flavors.
MugiBiscuit and dried fruit sounds like a snack-like aroma! And if you imagine what a red beer looks like, it feels a little like a sunset, which is stylish.
Hop BroAnd you can’t miss Want a Beer’s 5th-anniversary Fresh!!!. It’s a Fruits Sour Ale made in collaboration with Romantic Village, and the fresh acidity from hand-squeezed citrus juice really makes it pop and whets the appetite.
MugiWhat? Just being a 5th-anniversary original makes it special, but it even has sour citrus in it? That sounds amazing. Pair that with the fugu fritters or carpaccio and it would be impossible to stop!
Hop BroExactly. With the Belgian White from SPECIALS and even the Kölsch from Tomarigi on the list, it’s a lineup that will satisfy even people who prefer lighter beers. Reservations are through LINE, so if you’re going, lock it in early and then spend the night debating which of the six to drink while snacking on seafood.
MugiNow I really want to go drinking! There are so many candidate beers for tonight that it’s hard to choose, but this is the kind of thing where even the time spent deciding is fun.
The tap list for May 29 was announced at the beer pub "Want a Beer" in Motoimaizumi, Utsunomiya. Business hours are 15:00-23:00, with last orders at 22:00. Reservations are accepted through the LINE link in the profile, and replies to Instagram DMs may be delayed.
The lineup for the day ranges widely from IPA to sour, Belgian white, and Kölsch. It is a selection that caters both to people who want to enjoy hop character and to those looking for a softer, easier-drinking pint.
- Adult Can Beer Barrel Ver. / Ushitora Brewery: American IPA, ABV 6.5%. A golden West Coast style IPA with firm bitterness and a crisp finish as its strengths.
- Tohoku 6 Hop / Be easy Brewing: Hazy IPA, ABV 6.0%. Characterized by fruity notes from New Zealand hops and a soft mouthfeel.
- Michi Sugara / Karuizawa Q: Irish Red, ABV 5.0%. Gentle biscuit-like malt character layered with hints of caramel and dried fruit.
- Fresh!!! / Romantic Village x Want a Beer: Fruits Sour Ale, ABV 5.0%. A Want a Beer 5th-anniversary original with fresh acidity built around hand-squeezed citrus juice.
- SPECIALS / Romantic Village x Want a Beer: Belgian White, ABV 5.0%. Uses the peels of five kinds of citrus, with coriander spice adding to its bright aroma.
- Tomarigi / Karuizawa Q: Kölsch, ABV 5.0%. An easy-drinking finish that layers Kölsch-like lightness with gentle aromas reminiscent of herbs and lemon.
Food offerings are broad and seafood-focused, including fugu fritters, carpaccio of flatfish, grunt, and bonito, house-smoked mackerel with ricotta cheese, sakura shrimp bruschetta and margherita pizza, and spaghetti with squid and bottarga. Another appeal of the day is that the beer styles make it easy to choose dishes ranging from light appetizers to more substantial plates.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Utsunomiya beer pub Want a Beer has released its 5/29 limited tap list. It’s open from 15:00 to 23:00, with L.O. at 22:00, and the highlight is six beers including collaborations with Ushitora and Romantic Village.
MugiWhoa, all six are distinct!? And there are collaborations too? It sounds like you could take a trip through all kinds of flavors in one go!
Hop BroFirst up is Ushitora Brewery’s Adult Can Beer Barrel Ver. It’s an American IPA at ABV 6.5%, with the firm bitterness and sharp finish you’d expect from a West Coast style beer, so the hop character really stands out.
MugiWest Coast style means the bitterness is the star, right? Beer having a whole ocean direction attached to it makes the scale feel huge all of a sudden!
Hop BroMore or less, yes. On the other hand, Be easy Brewing’s Tohoku 6 Hop is a Hazy IPA, and its appeal is the fruity character from New Zealand hops and its soft mouthfeel; even though it’s an IPA, it’s rounded and easy to drink.
MugiOhhh! I’m kind of curious about the softness of a Hazy IPA! But when I hear IPA, I think strong, so it’s interesting that some can be that rounded!
Hop BroWhat makes this lineup interesting is Karuizawa Q’s Michi Sugara. It’s an Irish Red, and the biscuit-like malt character is layered with caramel and dried-fruit notes, so it really appeals to people who enjoy toasty flavors.
MugiBiscuit and dried fruit sounds like a snack-like aroma! And if you imagine what a red beer looks like, it feels a little like a sunset, which is stylish.
Hop BroAnd you can’t miss Want a Beer’s 5th-anniversary Fresh!!!. It’s a Fruits Sour Ale made in collaboration with Romantic Village, and the fresh acidity from hand-squeezed citrus juice really makes it pop and whets the appetite.
MugiWhat? Just being a 5th-anniversary original makes it special, but it even has sour citrus in it? That sounds amazing. Pair that with the fugu fritters or carpaccio and it would be impossible to stop!
Hop BroExactly. With the Belgian White from SPECIALS and even the Kölsch from Tomarigi on the list, it’s a lineup that will satisfy even people who prefer lighter beers. Reservations are through LINE, so if you’re going, lock it in early and then spend the night debating which of the six to drink while snacking on seafood.
MugiNow I really want to go drinking! There are so many candidate beers for tonight that it’s hard to choose, but this is the kind of thing where even the time spent deciding is fun.
