Entrance to Beer NOVICE Adds Two American IPAs, Refreshes Five-Tap Lineup
The tap lineup at the beer pub Entrance to Beer NOVICE in Kawagoe City has been updated, with Kazo Beer’s "Hop Magic IPA" and Aquwa Brew House’s "Minami-Urawa Golden Street" added to the rotation. The bar also offers beers from Mugi Zakkoku Kobo, Nobody Brewing, and Honjo Ginza Brewery.
Hop BroA beer pub in Kawagoe just updated its five taps at Entrance to Beer NOVICE. This time, the new arrivals are Hop Magic IPA from Kazo Beer and Minami-Urawa Golden Street from Aquwa Brew House.
MugiWhoa! Two new beers joined the lineup sounds kind of intense! But "new beers" just means different styles of beer, right?
Hop BroExactly, that’s the basic idea. The current lineup runs from IPA to lager, with Creek Lager, THE FOLK, Hop Magic IPA, Minami-Urawa Golden Street, and DOLCE making up the five taps.
MugiHuh, Hop Magic IPA sounds magical just from the name, but what does it taste like?
Hop BroThis one is an American IPA with a clear toasted malt aroma and bitterness. It has a sweet fragrance, a thick and smooth mouthfeel, moderate bitterness, and a rich drinking feel, all at ABV 7.0%.
MugiA thick and smooth IPA!? So it’s not just bitter after all, that’s totally different from what I imagined!
Hop BroIPA usually stands out for hop bitterness, but the way it delivers body and drinkability can vary a lot. This Kazo Beer one leans into the balance between aroma and body.
MugiThen I’m curious about Minami-Urawa Golden Street too! Golden strong ale sounds like it could get you buzzed just from the name!
Hop BroI know what you mean. It has a dry finish and goes down easily, yet still has depth and a gentle sweetness. What’s interesting is that even at ABV 8.0%, it doesn’t feel too heavy.
MugiWait, 8.0% and easy-drinking sounds dangerously good! If I drank that without thinking, I’d probably end up staggering into Golden Street myself!
Hop BroAnd it’s easy to get to, just a 3-minute walk from Kawagoe Station and a 5-minute walk from Hon-Kawagoe Station, plus there’s still room during Golden Week. Being able to drop in casually and choose from the taps is part of NOVICE’s appeal.
MugiNow I’m sold! I want to have a drink in Kawagoe and try the lager, the IPA, and the strong ale all at once!
Entrance to Beer NOVICE, a beer pub located a 3-minute walk from Kawagoe Station and a 5-minute walk from Hon-Kawagoe Station, has updated its tap list. In a post, the bar introduced the additions as "two new beers joining the lineup," namely the American IPA "Hop Magic IPA" from Kazo Beer and the golden strong ale "Minami-Urawa Golden Street" from Aquwa Brew House.
Of the two new additions, Hop Magic IPA is introduced as an American IPA that lets you enjoy the toasted aroma of malt and a firm bitterness. It is characterized by a sweet aroma, a thick and smooth mouthfeel, moderate bitterness, and a rich drinking experience. With an ABV of 7.0%, it is a beer that will appeal to anyone looking for a solid, full-bodied pour.
Meanwhile, Minami-Urawa Golden Street is a golden strong ale with depth and a gentle sweetness. Despite its ABV of 8.0%, it is described as having a dry finish and going down easily, making it a beer built to balance alcoholic strength with drinkability.
Today's lineup consists of the following five beers:
- Creek Lager (Mugi Zakkoku Kobo)
- THE FOLK (Nobody Brewing)
- Hop Magic IPA (Kazo Beer)
- Minami-Urawa Golden Street (Aquwa Brew House)
- DOLCE (Honjo Ginza Brewery)
The post also notes that there is still room for seating during the Golden Week holiday period, making this an easy place to drop by when looking for craft beer in the Kawagoe area. With a tap selection that spans IPA, strong ale, and lager, the bar’s appeal is that groups with different tastes can all find something they want to drink.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA beer pub in Kawagoe just updated its five taps at Entrance to Beer NOVICE. This time, the new arrivals are Hop Magic IPA from Kazo Beer and Minami-Urawa Golden Street from Aquwa Brew House.
MugiWhoa! Two new beers joined the lineup sounds kind of intense! But "new beers" just means different styles of beer, right?
Hop BroExactly, that’s the basic idea. The current lineup runs from IPA to lager, with Creek Lager, THE FOLK, Hop Magic IPA, Minami-Urawa Golden Street, and DOLCE making up the five taps.
MugiHuh, Hop Magic IPA sounds magical just from the name, but what does it taste like?
Hop BroThis one is an American IPA with a clear toasted malt aroma and bitterness. It has a sweet fragrance, a thick and smooth mouthfeel, moderate bitterness, and a rich drinking feel, all at ABV 7.0%.
MugiA thick and smooth IPA!? So it’s not just bitter after all, that’s totally different from what I imagined!
Hop BroIPA usually stands out for hop bitterness, but the way it delivers body and drinkability can vary a lot. This Kazo Beer one leans into the balance between aroma and body.
MugiThen I’m curious about Minami-Urawa Golden Street too! Golden strong ale sounds like it could get you buzzed just from the name!
Hop BroI know what you mean. It has a dry finish and goes down easily, yet still has depth and a gentle sweetness. What’s interesting is that even at ABV 8.0%, it doesn’t feel too heavy.
MugiWait, 8.0% and easy-drinking sounds dangerously good! If I drank that without thinking, I’d probably end up staggering into Golden Street myself!
Hop BroAnd it’s easy to get to, just a 3-minute walk from Kawagoe Station and a 5-minute walk from Hon-Kawagoe Station, plus there’s still room during Golden Week. Being able to drop in casually and choose from the taps is part of NOVICE’s appeal.
MugiNow I’m sold! I want to have a drink in Kawagoe and try the lager, the IPA, and the strong ale all at once!
