Want a Beer: Ushitora, Be easy, and Karuizawa Q on the May 24 tap list
The Utsunomiya beer pub Want a Beer will be open on May 24 from 12:00 to 23:00 (L.O. 22:00). It will offer six beers with a wide range of flavors, including brews from Ushitora Brewery, Be easy Brewing, Karuizawa Q, and the shop's own fifth-anniversary beers.
Hop BroToday, Want a Beer's tap list in Utsunomiya is hot. On May 24, they're lining up Ushitora, Be easy, and Karuizawa Q, plus their fifth-anniversary originals too. That's a pretty aggressive lineup.
MugiWait, six kinds on tap? And from afternoon to night too? That's basically, 'today ends with beer' kind of day!
Hop BroThe main draw is Ushitora Brewery's Adult Can Beer Barrel Ver. It's a West Coast style American IPA, golden in color, crisp, and light on malt. It's the kind of IPA that's easy to keep drinking.
MugiHold on, what's West Coast style? It sounds like beach vibes, but beers don't swim, right?
Hop BroRight, they don't swim. Basically, it's an IPA with prominent hop aroma and a sharp bitterness-and-aroma profile. The malt character is kept in check so you can drink it smoothly.
MugiI see! So what about Be easy Brewing's Tohoku 6 Hop? When I hear Hazy IPA, I can tell the look is kind of cloudy!
Hop BroExactly. The star here is the juicy character of NZ hops, with a fruity flavor and a soft mouthfeel. Like a Hazy IPA should, it puts fruitiness and a smooth, almost velvety drinking texture ahead of bitterness.
MugiOhhh, so Karuizawa Q's Michi Sugara is more of a relaxing beer than a gulp-it-down kind of beer?
Hop BroExactly. It's an Irish Red, and the caramel and dried fruit notes come together nicely. And Karuizawa Q's Tomarigi is a Kölsch, with herbal touches and a lemony freshness. It's nice because you can switch moods as you drink.
MugiWow, I'm curious about the fifth-anniversary originals Fresh!!! and SPECIALS too! A sour with five kinds of citrus and lots of juice, plus a Belgian White with coriander? Even the names sound like a party!
Hop BroAnd with caprese made with strawberries and prosciutto, plus oyster spring rolls, that's basically the ultimate daytime drinking setup. This is the kind of day where you taste a little of everything, weave food in between, and end up wanting one more beer at the end.
MugiTotally, it makes me want to do day drinking in Utsunomiya! I can already see the future where I meant to have just one light beer and suddenly I'm aiming to conquer all six!
The beer pub Want a Beer in Motoimaizumi, Utsunomiya City, is scheduled to be open on May 24 from 12:00 to 23:00 (L.O. 22:00). Reservations are accepted via the LINE link in the profile, and the shop notes that replies to Instagram DMs may be delayed.
The tap list for the day spans a wide range, from IPA to tart sour styles and Belgian White. It is a lineup that works both for people who want to compare beers slowly from the afternoon and for those who want to enjoy one glass at a time with a meal.
Tap List
- Adult Can Beer Barrel Ver. / Ushitora Brewery
An American IPA in West Coast style. Golden in color, crisp, and restrained in malt character. It is introduced as an easy-drinking IPA.
- Tohoku 6 Hop / Be easy Brewing
A Hazy IPA made with NZ hops. Fruity and juicy, with a soft mouthfeel.
- Michi Sugara / Karuizawa Q
Irish Red. A calm, well-rounded beer with gentle malt aroma layered with notes of caramel and dried fruit.
- Fresh!!! / Romanchikkumura x Want a Beer
A fifth-anniversary original Fruits Sour Ale. Made with five kinds of citrus, using plenty of juice for a refreshing pour.
- SPECIALS / Romanchikkumura x Want a Beer
Another fifth-anniversary original, this time a Belgian White. Five kinds of citrus peel are paired with coriander, creating a beer with expansive aroma.
- Tomarigi / Karuizawa Q
Kölsch. Soft malt character combines with herbal and lemon-like notes for a light, easy-drinking beer.
Food options include caprese with strawberries and prosciutto, spring rolls with oysters and tomato, spaghetti with Hokkaido clams, bonito carpaccio, squid fritters, and homemade pistachio ice cream. Because the tap lineup has such distinct character, it is easy to pair everything from appetizers to after-dinner drinks. It is a day that works whether you want to sample several beers slowly over daytime drinks or choose one beer carefully with your meal.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, Want a Beer's tap list in Utsunomiya is hot. On May 24, they're lining up Ushitora, Be easy, and Karuizawa Q, plus their fifth-anniversary originals too. That's a pretty aggressive lineup.
MugiWait, six kinds on tap? And from afternoon to night too? That's basically, 'today ends with beer' kind of day!
Hop BroThe main draw is Ushitora Brewery's Adult Can Beer Barrel Ver. It's a West Coast style American IPA, golden in color, crisp, and light on malt. It's the kind of IPA that's easy to keep drinking.
MugiHold on, what's West Coast style? It sounds like beach vibes, but beers don't swim, right?
Hop BroRight, they don't swim. Basically, it's an IPA with prominent hop aroma and a sharp bitterness-and-aroma profile. The malt character is kept in check so you can drink it smoothly.
MugiI see! So what about Be easy Brewing's Tohoku 6 Hop? When I hear Hazy IPA, I can tell the look is kind of cloudy!
Hop BroExactly. The star here is the juicy character of NZ hops, with a fruity flavor and a soft mouthfeel. Like a Hazy IPA should, it puts fruitiness and a smooth, almost velvety drinking texture ahead of bitterness.
MugiOhhh, so Karuizawa Q's Michi Sugara is more of a relaxing beer than a gulp-it-down kind of beer?
Hop BroExactly. It's an Irish Red, and the caramel and dried fruit notes come together nicely. And Karuizawa Q's Tomarigi is a Kölsch, with herbal touches and a lemony freshness. It's nice because you can switch moods as you drink.
MugiWow, I'm curious about the fifth-anniversary originals Fresh!!! and SPECIALS too! A sour with five kinds of citrus and lots of juice, plus a Belgian White with coriander? Even the names sound like a party!
Hop BroAnd with caprese made with strawberries and prosciutto, plus oyster spring rolls, that's basically the ultimate daytime drinking setup. This is the kind of day where you taste a little of everything, weave food in between, and end up wanting one more beer at the end.
MugiTotally, it makes me want to do day drinking in Utsunomiya! I can already see the future where I meant to have just one light beer and suddenly I'm aiming to conquer all six!
