Black Tide Brewing’s “Second Breath” and ISEKADO’s “West Coast Pilsner” tapped at Half Yard Shiki
At the beer pub Half Yard Shiki near Shiki Station, Black Tide Brewing’s “Second Breath” and ISEKADO’s “West Coast Pilsner” have arrived. The tap board also features BrewDog, West Coast Brewing, Guinness, and Hoegaarden, making for a lineup that invites tasting side by side.
Hop BroAt Half Yard Shiki near Shiki Station, two fresh kegs have been tapped. Black Tide Brewing’s Second Breath and ISEKADO’s West Coast Pilsner make quite the talk-worthy pairing, don’t they?
MugiWhat! Two beers tapped at once feels instantly like a feast! And just the names already sound so stylish, I might be a little left behind!
Hop BroSecond Breath is Black Tide Brewing’s IPA commemorating the second brewery facility. It moves from citrus to pine-like aromas, and even at 6.5% ABV it finishes dry, so it’s the kind that goes down easily.
MugiCitrus to pine? Is that like the aroma moving to the forest? So if I drink it, does my mood turn into a park halfway through?
Hop BroThat’s pretty close. Basically, it means a gradient of aroma where the bright citrus comes first, then resinous bitterness follows.
MugiOhh! So ISEKADO’s West Coast Pilsner is one of those brightly hopped even though it’s lager yeast beers? That sounds contradictory, which makes me curious!
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: it’s a new-style pilsner that layers West Coast hops over the clean character of lager yeast. At 4.5% ABV it’s light, but it still keeps that pilsner-like crispness.
MugiAt 4.5% it sounds easy to drink! But having both crispness and aroma means it somehow delivers satisfaction despite being light, which feels unfair.
Hop BroAnd the tap board is strong too. BrewDog’s DIPA, West Coast Brewing’s Hazy DIPA, Guinness, and Hoegaarden are all on tap too, so it’s a paradise for side-by-side tasting.
MugiWhat is that, the kind where you can’t choose! Today I want to start with Second Breath for something bright and finish with West Coast Pilsner, as a planned beer-crawling lineup!
Hop BroThat’s the right move. On the 3rd floor of Hayashi Building in Shiki, being able to try draft beers that catch your eye little by little is what gives Half Yard Shiki its beer pub character.
MugiI’m completely in the mood to drink now! Following the current draft lineup at Half Yard Shiki makes me want to have a pint too!
Freshly Tapped Beers
On Half Yard Shiki’s Instagram, two newly connected beers are being introduced. One is Black Tide Brewing’s Second Breath. Brewed to commemorate the completion of the brewery’s second factory, this special IPA is said to be characterized by a refreshing profile that moves from citrus aromas to pine-like notes. At 6.5% ABV, its dry finish makes it an easy drinker.
The other is ISEKADO’s West Coast Pilsner. A new-style pilsner that layers West Coast hop aromas onto the clean drinkability of lager yeast, it stands out for its light 4.5% ABV. It is presented as a beer that lets you enjoy the hop-forward aromatics while still retaining the crisp snap characteristic of a pilsner.
The Tap Lineup
Looking at the tap board inside the shop, you can also spot BrewDog’s DIPA, West Coast Brewing’s Hazy DIPA, Ground Tap Brewery’s Hazy IPA, SHIKI BEER’s “Peach,” Guinness’s Dry Stout, Heartland’s Pilsner, and Hoegaarden’s Belgian White. From new craft releases to classic imported beers, the appeal of this place is that you can choose from a wide range of styles at the same counter.
Half Yard Shiki is a beer pub on the 3rd floor of the Hayashi Building in Honcho, Shiki City, Saitama Prefecture. Built around beer, it works well for people who want to sample a few interesting draft beers little by little as well as those who want a solid pint. If you’re looking for craft beer in Shiki, this is the place whose tap updates you’ll want to keep an eye on first.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Half Yard Shiki near Shiki Station, two fresh kegs have been tapped. Black Tide Brewing’s Second Breath and ISEKADO’s West Coast Pilsner make quite the talk-worthy pairing, don’t they?
MugiWhat! Two beers tapped at once feels instantly like a feast! And just the names already sound so stylish, I might be a little left behind!
Hop BroSecond Breath is Black Tide Brewing’s IPA commemorating the second brewery facility. It moves from citrus to pine-like aromas, and even at 6.5% ABV it finishes dry, so it’s the kind that goes down easily.
MugiCitrus to pine? Is that like the aroma moving to the forest? So if I drink it, does my mood turn into a park halfway through?
Hop BroThat’s pretty close. Basically, it means a gradient of aroma where the bright citrus comes first, then resinous bitterness follows.
MugiOhh! So ISEKADO’s West Coast Pilsner is one of those brightly hopped even though it’s lager yeast beers? That sounds contradictory, which makes me curious!
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: it’s a new-style pilsner that layers West Coast hops over the clean character of lager yeast. At 4.5% ABV it’s light, but it still keeps that pilsner-like crispness.
MugiAt 4.5% it sounds easy to drink! But having both crispness and aroma means it somehow delivers satisfaction despite being light, which feels unfair.
Hop BroAnd the tap board is strong too. BrewDog’s DIPA, West Coast Brewing’s Hazy DIPA, Guinness, and Hoegaarden are all on tap too, so it’s a paradise for side-by-side tasting.
MugiWhat is that, the kind where you can’t choose! Today I want to start with Second Breath for something bright and finish with West Coast Pilsner, as a planned beer-crawling lineup!
Hop BroThat’s the right move. On the 3rd floor of Hayashi Building in Shiki, being able to try draft beers that catch your eye little by little is what gives Half Yard Shiki its beer pub character.
MugiI’m completely in the mood to drink now! Following the current draft lineup at Half Yard Shiki makes me want to have a pint too!
