Craft Beer Bar & Bottle Shop Progress taps three beers; takeout draft beer 20% off on Wednesdays and Thursdays
Craft Beer Bar & Bottle Shop Progress in Nakahara Ward, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, released its tap list for April 9. TKBrewing, Ise Kadoya Beer, and NomCraft are featured, with weekday opening at 4 p.m., weekend opening at 1 p.m., and 20% off takeout draft beer on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Hop BroThree beers have been tapped at Progress in Musashi-Kosugi. TKBrewing, Ise Kadoya Beer, and NomCraft are lined up, so today is shaping up to be a really fun tasting session.
MugiWhat, three? So it's basically a tasting paradise? And just from the names, they already sound delicious, so I can't decide where to start!
Hop BroFirst up is TKBrewing's Amesta Berry. It's an American Stout w/Black Berry, with a roasted backbone and bitterness under a soft layer of berry, so it's the kind of beer dark-beer fans will love.
MugiAmerican stout, what is that? Does roasted depth mean that toasted, almost burnt-bread kind of aroma?
Hop BroPretty much. You roast the malt thoroughly, and that brings out coffee-like and bitter-chocolate-like notes. That's the appeal of dark beer, and here it is layered with the fruitiness of blackberry.
MugiWow, that already sounds stylish just imagining it! Next I'm curious about Ise Kadoya Beer's West Coast Pilsner. Pilsner means something light and breezy, right?
Hop BroExactly. Then you get the bright hop character typical of a West Coast beer, with a crisp mouthfeel and a dry finish that leaves it nice and sharp. It's really good when you want a light, brisk finish.
MugiBeing sharp and flashy at the same time is unfair! So what’s NomCraft's Octopus King like? Just the name, king of octopuses, already sounds powerful!
Hop BroIt's a Dip Hop IPA made with Simcoe and Citra, aiming to balance juiciness and clarity. It's an aroma-forward IPA that makes it fun to follow the moment when the scent starts to bloom.
MugiI see, it's amazing that the flavor directions are completely different in one place! And with 20% off on Wednesdays and Thursdays, I'd definitely be tempted to get some to take home too.
Hop BroIt's open at 4 p.m. on weekdays and 1 p.m. on weekends and holidays, and it's convenient that you can take beer home in a growler, a cup, or even a plastic bottle. Having one drink at the shop and another on the way home, a two-step setup, makes you want to go, doesn't it?
MugiYeah, I'm totally in the mood to go drink now! I want to have a drink while out for a stroll, then keep drinking at home afterward!
On April 9, the taps were refreshed at Craft Beer Bar & Bottle Shop Progress in the Musashi-Kosugi area. This time, the lineup is TKBrewing's "Amesta Berry", Ise Kadoya Beer's "West Coast Pilsner", and NomCraft's "Octopus King". Their flavor directions are clearly distinct, making this a good day to compare beers with very different personalities in a single stop.
"Amesta Berry" is an American Stout w/Black Berry. It is built around a rich roasted base and bitterness, with a subtle fruit aroma layered on top, making it a beer that dark-beer fans will want to try. Ise Kadoya Beer's "West Coast Pilsner" is characterized by bright hop character and a crisp drinking feel, and it is easy to enjoy all the way through its dry finish. NomCraft's "Octopus King" is a Dip Hop IPA made with Simcoe and Citra. Designed to balance juiciness and clarity, it is the kind of beer that makes you want to take your time and follow the aroma as it opens up.
Progress is a beer pub on the first floor of Hikari Building in Kosugicho. It is open from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on weekdays, and from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, takeout draft beer is 20% off, and they accept growlers as well as cups and plastic bottles from inside the shop. Cashless payments only, and the outdoor seating allows pets and includes leash hooks, so it is easy to use not only for a drink inside, but also for takeaway or a casual stop during a walk. Including its bottle shop function, it is a place that expands the everyday enjoyment of choosing craft beer.
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Hop BroThree beers have been tapped at Progress in Musashi-Kosugi. TKBrewing, Ise Kadoya Beer, and NomCraft are lined up, so today is shaping up to be a really fun tasting session.
MugiWhat, three? So it's basically a tasting paradise? And just from the names, they already sound delicious, so I can't decide where to start!
Hop BroFirst up is TKBrewing's Amesta Berry. It's an American Stout w/Black Berry, with a roasted backbone and bitterness under a soft layer of berry, so it's the kind of beer dark-beer fans will love.
MugiAmerican stout, what is that? Does roasted depth mean that toasted, almost burnt-bread kind of aroma?
Hop BroPretty much. You roast the malt thoroughly, and that brings out coffee-like and bitter-chocolate-like notes. That's the appeal of dark beer, and here it is layered with the fruitiness of blackberry.
MugiWow, that already sounds stylish just imagining it! Next I'm curious about Ise Kadoya Beer's West Coast Pilsner. Pilsner means something light and breezy, right?
Hop BroExactly. Then you get the bright hop character typical of a West Coast beer, with a crisp mouthfeel and a dry finish that leaves it nice and sharp. It's really good when you want a light, brisk finish.
MugiBeing sharp and flashy at the same time is unfair! So what’s NomCraft's Octopus King like? Just the name, king of octopuses, already sounds powerful!
Hop BroIt's a Dip Hop IPA made with Simcoe and Citra, aiming to balance juiciness and clarity. It's an aroma-forward IPA that makes it fun to follow the moment when the scent starts to bloom.
MugiI see, it's amazing that the flavor directions are completely different in one place! And with 20% off on Wednesdays and Thursdays, I'd definitely be tempted to get some to take home too.
Hop BroIt's open at 4 p.m. on weekdays and 1 p.m. on weekends and holidays, and it's convenient that you can take beer home in a growler, a cup, or even a plastic bottle. Having one drink at the shop and another on the way home, a two-step setup, makes you want to go, doesn't it?
MugiYeah, I'm totally in the mood to go drink now! I want to have a drink while out for a stroll, then keep drinking at home afterward!
