Want a Beer to Serve Five Drafts and Anniversary Originals on May 30 Only
The beer pub Want a Beer in Utsunomiya, Tochigi, has released the tap list for its May 30 service from 12:00 to 23:00. Alongside Ushitora Brewery, Be easy Brewing, and Karuizawa Q, the lineup also includes two original beers for the shop's 5th anniversary, with a substantial food menu as well.
Hop BroUtsunomiya's Want a Beer has put out a tap list for its May 30 only service. With five drafts plus two anniversary originals, they're clearly going all in.
MugiWhat! Even just five draft beers is a lot, and they have anniversary beers too!? That's basically a tasting event!
Hop BroFirst up to watch is Ushitora Brewery's Otona no Can Beer, Keg Ver.. It's an American IPA, and the post highlights a crisp West Coast style feel.
MugiWest Coast style? What does that mean? A crisp IPA?
Hop BroExactly. It keeps the malt character restrained and brings out the hop bitterness and aroma. In short, it's the kind that goes down smoothly, the type that makes you want another sip the moment you taste it.
MugiI love that! And Be easy Brewing's Tohoku 6 Hop is a Hazy IPA, right? That soft, juicy kind!
Hop BroExactly. It's a fruity Hazy loaded with NZ hops, and the soft mouthfeel is part of the appeal. It's an easy-drinking one, the kind where before you know it, the glass is gone.
MugiScary, a beer that makes the glass disappear! But Karuizawa Q's Along the Way sounds interesting too. What does an Irish Red taste like?
Hop BroIt has a biscuit-like toasted aroma, with caramel and a hint of dried fruit layered in. It's not too heavy, so it's perfect as a beer to reset your mood.
MugiThe anniversary originals are too strong too! Fresh!!! hand-squeezing 60 kg of citrus? That's some serious fruit power!
Hop BroAnd the other one, SPECIALS, is a Belgian White with the peels of five citrus fruits plus coriander. The balance of bright aroma and easy drinkability is spot on, and it really gives off the shop's anniversary vibe.
MugiThe food lineup with braised pork shoulder and carpaccio is built to pair with beer too, that's unfair! I want to go all the way to Utsunomiya and enjoy everything together!
Hop BroThey take reservations via LINE, and since they're open until 23:00, it's nice that you can take your time comparing beers. This is definitely one where one drink tonight won't be enough.
MugiYeah, a tasting session is a must! With anniversary beers too, this is definitely one to go hungry for!
The beer pub Want a Beer in Motoimaizumi, Utsunomiya, Tochigi, announced on Instagram what it will be serving on May 30, 12:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:00). This tap list features distinctive beers from breweries inside and outside the prefecture, along with original beers commemorating the shop's 5th anniversary.
All six beers are planned for service. The first is "Otona no Can Beer, Keg Ver." / Ushitora Brewery. It is an American IPA at ABV 6.5%, and the post introduces it as a 'golden West Coast style IPA.' It is low on malt character and marked by a crisp finish that goes down smoothly.
The second is "Tohoku 6 Hop" / Be easy Brewing. It is a Hazy IPA brewed with plenty of NZ hops, at ABV 6.0%. It is finished to be fruity and juicy with a soft mouthfeel, making it an easy-drinking beer.
The third is "Along the Way" / Karuizawa Q. It is an Irish Red at ABV 5.0%. Gentle biscuit-like malt aroma is layered with caramel and subtle dried-fruit notes. It is not too heavy, making it an easy choice when you want to change pace.
There are two anniversary originals from the shop. "Fresh!!!" / Romantic Village x Want a Beer is a Want a Beer 5th anniversary original Fruits Sour Ale. It reportedly hand-squeezes five kinds of citrus totaling 60 kg and uses all of the juice without waste. The recipe is built around fresh acidity and aroma.
The other anniversary beer, "SPECIALS" / Romantic Village x Want a Beer, is a Belgian White made with the peels of five citrus fruits: amanatsu, kiyomi orange, hassaku, mandarin orange, and lemon. Coriander spice adds another layer, balancing citrus brightness with easy drinkability.
The sixth beer is "Tomarigi" / Karuizawa Q. It is a Kolsch inspired by the style enjoyed in Cologne, Germany, at ABV 5.0%. Its appeal is a light drinkability with gentle aromas reminiscent of herbs and lemon.
The food lineup is also easy to pair with beer. Dishes centered on seafood and vegetables include pork shoulder braised in sparkling wine, cold Genovese pasta, true pufferfish fritters, and carpaccio of hirame, isaki, and bonito. It is a format where beer is the star while you can still fully enjoy the meal.
Reservations are accepted via LINE from the profile page, and the notice also says Instagram DMs may take time to get a reply. If you want to compare draft beers in Utsunomiya, this is one place worth checking out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroUtsunomiya's Want a Beer has put out a tap list for its May 30 only service. With five drafts plus two anniversary originals, they're clearly going all in.
MugiWhat! Even just five draft beers is a lot, and they have anniversary beers too!? That's basically a tasting event!
Hop BroFirst up to watch is Ushitora Brewery's Otona no Can Beer, Keg Ver.. It's an American IPA, and the post highlights a crisp West Coast style feel.
MugiWest Coast style? What does that mean? A crisp IPA?
Hop BroExactly. It keeps the malt character restrained and brings out the hop bitterness and aroma. In short, it's the kind that goes down smoothly, the type that makes you want another sip the moment you taste it.
MugiI love that! And Be easy Brewing's Tohoku 6 Hop is a Hazy IPA, right? That soft, juicy kind!
Hop BroExactly. It's a fruity Hazy loaded with NZ hops, and the soft mouthfeel is part of the appeal. It's an easy-drinking one, the kind where before you know it, the glass is gone.
MugiScary, a beer that makes the glass disappear! But Karuizawa Q's Along the Way sounds interesting too. What does an Irish Red taste like?
Hop BroIt has a biscuit-like toasted aroma, with caramel and a hint of dried fruit layered in. It's not too heavy, so it's perfect as a beer to reset your mood.
MugiThe anniversary originals are too strong too! Fresh!!! hand-squeezing 60 kg of citrus? That's some serious fruit power!
Hop BroAnd the other one, SPECIALS, is a Belgian White with the peels of five citrus fruits plus coriander. The balance of bright aroma and easy drinkability is spot on, and it really gives off the shop's anniversary vibe.
MugiThe food lineup with braised pork shoulder and carpaccio is built to pair with beer too, that's unfair! I want to go all the way to Utsunomiya and enjoy everything together!
Hop BroThey take reservations via LINE, and since they're open until 23:00, it's nice that you can take your time comparing beers. This is definitely one where one drink tonight won't be enough.
MugiYeah, a tasting session is a must! With anniversary beers too, this is definitely one to go hungry for!
