GOOD CONDITION STAND posts Aug. 4-5 taps with NICHOU and Ume Saison
GOOD CONDITION STAND in Shinohashi, Tokyo, has posted its Aug. 4 and 5 tap list. The lineup includes BLADE FACTORY BREWING's NICHOU, TIELS Ume Saison, a pilsner, and canned classics from the U.S. and Taiwan.
Hop BroGOOD CONDITION STAND in Shin-Ohashi just dropped its August 4-5 tap list, and it is basically a full summer beer mood board.
MugiWhat! I saw NICHOU on the list and immediately assumed it was about to hit me with maximum hop power.
Hop BroThe headliner is BLADE FACTORY BREWING's Double Hazy IPA, NICHOU. It is juicy, cloudy, and built to throw big aroma right from the first sip.
MugiHold on, what does hazy mean? Is that just about the cloudy look, or does the flavor get all mysterious too?
Hop BroBest shortcut is this: think juice-like drinkability in an IPA. The aroma comes forward, the bitterness usually stays softer, and the mouthfeel tends to be smoother.
MugiThat actually sounds great! And Shall Weat Dance from Gahaha Beer already sounds like a beer that makes people start dancing before the second glass.
Hop BroThat one is a Session Wheat IPA, so lighter and easygoing. Then there's TIELS Brewing's Ume Plum Saison, which is a very summer move with saison character plus plum.
MugiWait, saison character? You slipped into brewery wizard mode again. Is that the kind of beer that feels bright and spicy and super refreshing?
Hop BroExactly. And Ushitora Brewery's MOSAIC EDGE is a SMaSH Golden Ale. That means one malt and one hop, so the ingredients show themselves with nowhere to hide.
MugiSo it's basically a one-on-one showdown inside the glass? And with Orion Draft Pilsner on tap too, I would spend ten minutes pretending I can make a calm decision.
Hop BroPlus the bench lineup has fruit cider, and the cans include Sierra Nevada, Founders, and more, so you get a wide flavor range all in one stop.
MugiThat settles it. Start with NICHOU, detour into the plum saison, finish with pilsner. I want a glass now.
Draft lineup
GOOD CONDITION STAND in Koto-ku, Tokyo, shared its tap list for August 4 and 5 on Instagram. The draft lineup features six beers: NICHOU (Double Hazy IPA) from BLADE FACTORY BREWING, Shall Wheat Dance (Session Wheat IPA) from Gahaha Beer, Anniversary Four (English Pale Ale) from Egre Brewery, TIELS Ume Saison (Ume Plum Saison) from TIELS Brewing, MOSAIC EDGE (SMaSH Golden Ale) from Ushitora Brewery, and Orion Draft Beer in keg form (Pilsner) from Orion Beer.
Backup pours and cans
The backup lineup includes GUAVA WITH PEACH & PASSION FRUIT (Fruit Cider) from Green Neighbors Hard Cider and Lemongrass Saison from Folkways Brewing. The canned section goes broader, with Karl Strauss Aurora Hoppyalis, Sierra Nevada Mango Little Thing IPA, Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA, and Founders All Day IPA, plus TAIHU BREWING's Taihu IPA / 臺虎IPA and Long Island Iced Beer / 長島冰啤.
GOOD CONDITION STAND is open Tuesday through Saturday from 17:00 to 23:30. As a compact beer pub, it offers a range that moves comfortably from hazy IPA to saison, pilsner, and fruit cider, making it a practical stop for drinkers who want variety in one place.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroGOOD CONDITION STAND in Shin-Ohashi just dropped its August 4-5 tap list, and it is basically a full summer beer mood board.
MugiWhat! I saw NICHOU on the list and immediately assumed it was about to hit me with maximum hop power.
Hop BroThe headliner is BLADE FACTORY BREWING's Double Hazy IPA, NICHOU. It is juicy, cloudy, and built to throw big aroma right from the first sip.
MugiHold on, what does hazy mean? Is that just about the cloudy look, or does the flavor get all mysterious too?
Hop BroBest shortcut is this: think juice-like drinkability in an IPA. The aroma comes forward, the bitterness usually stays softer, and the mouthfeel tends to be smoother.
MugiThat actually sounds great! And Shall Weat Dance from Gahaha Beer already sounds like a beer that makes people start dancing before the second glass.
Hop BroThat one is a Session Wheat IPA, so lighter and easygoing. Then there's TIELS Brewing's Ume Plum Saison, which is a very summer move with saison character plus plum.
MugiWait, saison character? You slipped into brewery wizard mode again. Is that the kind of beer that feels bright and spicy and super refreshing?
Hop BroExactly. And Ushitora Brewery's MOSAIC EDGE is a SMaSH Golden Ale. That means one malt and one hop, so the ingredients show themselves with nowhere to hide.
MugiSo it's basically a one-on-one showdown inside the glass? And with Orion Draft Pilsner on tap too, I would spend ten minutes pretending I can make a calm decision.
Hop BroPlus the bench lineup has fruit cider, and the cans include Sierra Nevada, Founders, and more, so you get a wide flavor range all in one stop.
MugiThat settles it. Start with NICHOU, detour into the plum saison, finish with pilsner. I want a glass now.
