By-the-Glass Event at Umegaoka's "Neko no Shuukaijo" on March 28-29, Four Yamabushi Brews to Be Opened
The beer pub "Craft Beer & Spice Food Neko no Shuukaijo" in Umegaoka, Tokyo, will hold a by-the-glass event on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29. Centered on the Yamabushi series from Shiga Kogen Beer, four large bottles will be poured by the glass. The tap list for the day has also been released.
Hop BroThere's a weekend event at Neko no Shuukaijo in Umegaoka on March 28 and 29, with by-the-glass pours coming up. The star is Shiga Kogen Beer's Yamabushi series, and the exciting part is that they’re pouring large bottles that are usually hard to open by the glass.
MugiWhoa! Serving large bottles by the glass sounds seriously special! But why is it so hard to open large bottles anyway?
Hop BroThe thing is, with Yamabushi, judging the aging and condition is really important. The bottles going out this time are Yamabushi Ni, Barrel-Aged Yamabushi noir, Yamabushi bramley saison, and Extra Quadrupel. The shop is basically bringing out each bottle's character at the right moment.
MugiWhat is that! Quadrupel sounds like a spell all of a sudden! And barrel-aged too? Is that really beer?
Hop BroIn simple terms, Quadrupel is rich and has a strong alcohol presence, and barrel aging adds aroma and depth from the wood. And since there's even a Mugi Zakkoku collaboration, you should be able to enjoy the sweetness and complexity in detail.
MugiOhhh! Then for someone like me who prefers lighter beers, the taps are interesting too! What kind of things are on the tap list of the day?
Hop BroGood question. For example, there's Mountain Beach, a West Coast Pilsner, Fresh Hop Grisette from Shiga Kogen, Rustic Saison from Mugi Zakkoku Kobo, Another Cut from Ise Kado x VERTERE, and even OBAKE from Faló.
MugiWait, served in three sizes? That's too convenient! If I can taste a little at a time, I won't get lost either!
Hop BroAnd since cups can also be used for takeaway, if you drink something in the shop and like it, you can take it home. They also have canned and bottled sales, so heading straight to at-home drinking is an option too.
MugiWow, that's amazing! Then the weekend plan is to take our time tasting beers in Umegaoka, and take home the ones we like.
Hop BroExactly. There's spice food too, and from the Yamabushi's depth to the crisp tap selections, it's definitely going to be a weekend that makes you want to drink.
A weekend by-the-glass event has been announced at the beer pub "Craft Beer & Spice Food Neko no Shuukaijo" (1F, Earth Umegaoka No. 2, 1-22-12 Umegaoka, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo), near Umegaoka Station.
This time, the spotlight is on the well-regarded Yamabushi series (Shiga Kogen Beer). Large bottles that are usually hard to open at the right time will be opened by the shop and available by the glass. The post lists four bottles in stock:
- Yamabushi Ni
- Barrel-Aged Yamabushi noir
- Limited Edition Yamabushi bramley saison
- Extra Quadrupel Barley & Grain Collaboration Barrel-Aged
Which label is opened, and when, will be announced in Instagram Stories. If you have a bottle you are especially hoping to try, checking before you visit would be the safest option.
The post also shares the "tap list of the day." Draft beer is available in three sizes, and cups can also be used for takeaway, making it convenient for both in-house drinking and takeout. The lineup featured the following six beers:
- Mountain Beach (West Coast Pilsner) / CRAFTROCK
- Fresh Hop Grisette (Grisette) / Shiga Kogen
- Rustic Saison (Saison) / Mugi Zakkoku Kobo
- WEISEN DOPPELBOCK (Weizen) / NOMCRAFT
- Another Cut (Hazy IPA) / Ise Kado x VERTERE
- OBAKE (IPA) / Faló
"Neko no Shuukaijo" is a place where you can enjoy spice food along with craft beer. The post also mentions canned and bottled sales, so you can take home a label you liked after drinking it there. For anyone looking to spend the weekend leisurely tasting beers around the Umegaoka area, this looks like an event worth keeping an eye on.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere's a weekend event at Neko no Shuukaijo in Umegaoka on March 28 and 29, with by-the-glass pours coming up. The star is Shiga Kogen Beer's Yamabushi series, and the exciting part is that they’re pouring large bottles that are usually hard to open by the glass.
MugiWhoa! Serving large bottles by the glass sounds seriously special! But why is it so hard to open large bottles anyway?
Hop BroThe thing is, with Yamabushi, judging the aging and condition is really important. The bottles going out this time are Yamabushi Ni, Barrel-Aged Yamabushi noir, Yamabushi bramley saison, and Extra Quadrupel. The shop is basically bringing out each bottle's character at the right moment.
MugiWhat is that! Quadrupel sounds like a spell all of a sudden! And barrel-aged too? Is that really beer?
Hop BroIn simple terms, Quadrupel is rich and has a strong alcohol presence, and barrel aging adds aroma and depth from the wood. And since there's even a Mugi Zakkoku collaboration, you should be able to enjoy the sweetness and complexity in detail.
MugiOhhh! Then for someone like me who prefers lighter beers, the taps are interesting too! What kind of things are on the tap list of the day?
Hop BroGood question. For example, there's Mountain Beach, a West Coast Pilsner, Fresh Hop Grisette from Shiga Kogen, Rustic Saison from Mugi Zakkoku Kobo, Another Cut from Ise Kado x VERTERE, and even OBAKE from Faló.
MugiWait, served in three sizes? That's too convenient! If I can taste a little at a time, I won't get lost either!
Hop BroAnd since cups can also be used for takeaway, if you drink something in the shop and like it, you can take it home. They also have canned and bottled sales, so heading straight to at-home drinking is an option too.
MugiWow, that's amazing! Then the weekend plan is to take our time tasting beers in Umegaoka, and take home the ones we like.
Hop BroExactly. There's spice food too, and from the Yamabushi's depth to the crisp tap selections, it's definitely going to be a weekend that makes you want to drink.
