Shiga Kogen Beer's 'Sono Ju' goes on tap at mayu in Shizuoka
The beer pub mayu in Shichiken-cho, Shizuoka, has tapped Shiga Kogen Beer's 'Sono Ju.' Known for craft beer and onigiri, the compact counter bar adds a familiar Japanese classic to its lineup.
Hop BroBig topic today: at Shizuoka's mayu, Shiga Kogen No. 10 just went on tap.
MugiWait, that name sounds intense! What's No. 10 supposed to be, a beer or a finishing move?
Hop BroPretty close, honestly. It's a staple from Shiga Kogen Beer, and the style is Imperial IPA. Big hop aroma, solid bitterness.
MugiThere it is, the beer jargon! Imperial IPA means regular IPA after leg day?
Hop BroBasically, yeah. In simple terms, it's bolder and stronger than a standard IPA. No. 10 is 7.5%, but it drinks dangerously smooth because it uses sake rice.
MugiHold on, beer with sake rice? That sounds like beer and sake bumped into each other and became best friends.
Hop BroNot a bad description, actually. The sake-rice effect lightens the texture, so the bright hop aroma and crisp bitterness come through really clean.
MugiNo way! And mayu is the place with rice balls and craft beer, right? That combo is unfairly good.
Hop BroExactly. It's a 10-seat counter bar on the second floor in Shichikencho, perfect when you want to drink quietly and really focus on the beer.
MugiOpening from 3 p.m. is nice too! Whether it's after work or mid-stroll, that's a first-beer candidate for sure.
Hop BroRight, and adding No. 10 gives the menu more lineup depth. It's a calm place to enjoy a reliable classic without any fuss.
MugiWell, now I'm doomed. I want one right now, preferably with an onigiri in my other hand.
Hop BroSame here. This feels like a night to toast with No. 10 and chase that bitterness with another bite of rice ball.
At mayu, a beer pub in Shichiken-cho, Shizuoka, Shiga Kogen Beer's 'Sono Ju' has gone on tap. The shop announced it on Instagram with the message that a favorite beer had connected, signaling the arrival of a well-known Japanese craft beer at a central Shizuoka venue.
mayu is a craft-beer-and-onigiri spot on the second floor of Iris Building at 8-5 Shichiken-cho, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City. It opened on May 31, 2024 and runs with just 10 counter seats, giving it a compact and relaxed feel. Business hours are 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with Sunday service until 8:30 p.m. The shop is closed on Mondays and Thursdays, making it an easy stop after work or while walking around downtown.
The bar's appeal is its selection of craft beers gathered from across Japan, and Shiga Kogen's 'Sono Ju' now adds more depth to that lineup. This is the kind of place that invites you to slow down and focus on the beer, especially with an onigiri in hand. For drinkers looking for a quiet, beer-focused stop in Shizuoka, mayu is one to remember.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBig topic today: at Shizuoka's mayu, Shiga Kogen No. 10 just went on tap.
MugiWait, that name sounds intense! What's No. 10 supposed to be, a beer or a finishing move?
Hop BroPretty close, honestly. It's a staple from Shiga Kogen Beer, and the style is Imperial IPA. Big hop aroma, solid bitterness.
MugiThere it is, the beer jargon! Imperial IPA means regular IPA after leg day?
Hop BroBasically, yeah. In simple terms, it's bolder and stronger than a standard IPA. No. 10 is 7.5%, but it drinks dangerously smooth because it uses sake rice.
MugiHold on, beer with sake rice? That sounds like beer and sake bumped into each other and became best friends.
Hop BroNot a bad description, actually. The sake-rice effect lightens the texture, so the bright hop aroma and crisp bitterness come through really clean.
MugiNo way! And mayu is the place with rice balls and craft beer, right? That combo is unfairly good.
Hop BroExactly. It's a 10-seat counter bar on the second floor in Shichikencho, perfect when you want to drink quietly and really focus on the beer.
MugiOpening from 3 p.m. is nice too! Whether it's after work or mid-stroll, that's a first-beer candidate for sure.
Hop BroRight, and adding No. 10 gives the menu more lineup depth. It's a calm place to enjoy a reliable classic without any fuss.
MugiWell, now I'm doomed. I want one right now, preferably with an onigiri in my other hand.
Hop BroSame here. This feels like a night to toast with No. 10 and chase that bitterness with another bite of rice ball.
