04&Beer taps Tamamura Honten’s Bramley Saison with Obuse apples
At 04&Beer in Niigata’s Chuo Ward, Tamamura Honten’s limited Yama-Bushi “Bramley Saison” has been added as a guest beer. Brewed with Bramley apples from Obuse, it is also available in bottles and looks well suited to a hot Thursday night.
Hop BroThere’s a guest tap worth talking about today. At ...04&Beer in Niigata, Tamamura Honten’s bramley saison just went on tap.
MugiWhat! Even the name sounds cool! This limited Yamabushi already feels like a boss-level beer!
Hop BroPretty much. It’s a Bramley apple brew made with green apples from Obuse, Nagano, and that soft apple acidity comes through beautifully.
MugiOoh! But what exactly is a fruit saison? Is it basically fancy apple juice?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. Saison tends to have expressive fermentation character, and this one has a dry, crisp finish, so it doesn’t drink sugary.
MugiNo way! Bright apple and that snap? My mouth is basically in summer festival mode!
Hop BroAnd it’s 6.5% ABV. You get light fruitiness, but it still has enough structure to work as a first pint or with food.
MugiThat is wildly versatile. It feels perfect for an after-work stop, especially with Thursday at 5 p.m. as opening time!
Hop BroIt was also popular at events, and the pub has bottles for sale too. So the first dilemma is drink it there or take one home.
MugiThat’s not a dilemma, that’s both. For Yamabushi regulars and Bramley first-timers, this is a we have to go situation!
At ...04&Beer, a beer pub tucked into a side street in Nishibori-mae-dori 8-bancho, Niigata, Tamamura Honten’s bramley saison (limited Yama-Bushi) has arrived as a guest beer. The bar is known for offering craft beer in a relaxed setting, making it a place where you can stop by after work and focus on one pint at a time.
This beer is a fruit saison made with generous amounts of Bramley apples, an English apple grown in Obuse, Nagano, close to Tamamura Honten. According to the brewery’s official information, it is a Fruits Saison at 6.5% ABV. The apple-driven acidity and the dry, crisp saison character come together in a beer that should stay easy to drink even in the summer heat.
The Instagram post describes it as a beer that was popular at events, and notes that it is also being sold in bottles. That makes it a versatile pick: light enough for a first pour, but still structured enough to pair with food. With Thursday opening from 5 p.m., it is a practical choice for anyone looking to explore a guest tap in Niigata’s city center.
For drinkers seeking a saison with an apple note, or anyone who wants to revisit the Yama-Bushi lineup, this is an easy one to notice.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a guest tap worth talking about today. At ...04&Beer in Niigata, Tamamura Honten’s bramley saison just went on tap.
MugiWhat! Even the name sounds cool! This limited Yamabushi already feels like a boss-level beer!
Hop BroPretty much. It’s a Bramley apple brew made with green apples from Obuse, Nagano, and that soft apple acidity comes through beautifully.
MugiOoh! But what exactly is a fruit saison? Is it basically fancy apple juice?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. Saison tends to have expressive fermentation character, and this one has a dry, crisp finish, so it doesn’t drink sugary.
MugiNo way! Bright apple and that snap? My mouth is basically in summer festival mode!
Hop BroAnd it’s 6.5% ABV. You get light fruitiness, but it still has enough structure to work as a first pint or with food.
MugiThat is wildly versatile. It feels perfect for an after-work stop, especially with Thursday at 5 p.m. as opening time!
Hop BroIt was also popular at events, and the pub has bottles for sale too. So the first dilemma is drink it there or take one home.
MugiThat’s not a dilemma, that’s both. For Yamabushi regulars and Bramley first-timers, this is a we have to go situation!
