Bucket Coffee&CraftBeer taps Shiga Kogen-style 'SNOW MONKEY IPA'
At the beer pub Bucket Coffee&CraftBeer in Musashi-Kosugi, Kanagawa, Tamamura Honten's SNOW MONKEY IPA has been tapped. The silver label version is 6.0% ABV and 21 IBU, with aromas reminiscent of grapefruit and white peach. Draft beer is also available inside the shop.
Hop BroAt Bucket Coffee&CraftBeer in Musashi-Kosugi, Tamamura Honten's SNOW MONKEY IPA has been tapped. This time it's the silver label, and it's a pretty exciting finish.
MugiWhat, SNOW MONKEY IPA? The regular one everyone knows? And I can drink it at a beer pub? That's so great!
Hop BroExactly. This one is 6.0% and 21 IBU. It's not too bitter, but it still has that proper IPA presence, which is a nice balance.
MugiIBU? What's that? Is it the bitterness scale? Does a lower number mean it's easier to drink?
Hop BroBasically, yes. It's a bitterness indicator, and at 21 this one isn't aggressively punchy; it balances aroma and drinkability.
MugiI see! So what does it smell like? I saw that it has grapefruit notes, and just imagining it makes me thirsty!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It also has a tropical layer like lychee and white peach. With the hop combination, the citrus and sweetness overlap beautifully.
MugiThe hop talk suddenly got hard! Are NZ hops really that different?
Hop BroThey are. They tend to bring out distinctive aromas, and since this one also uses two American varieties, the aroma has a clear outline while the mouthfeel stays cohesive.
MugiEven the malt names sound stylish! So adding a little oats and wheat changes the mouthfeel too.
Hop BroRight. The base is mostly Maris Otter, with a small amount of oats and wheat. That makes it light and dry, while still leaving a touch of softness.
MugiAnd you can drink it on draft, plus take home cans and bottles? That's perfect. I feel like having a pint at the counter today!
Hop BroRight? And hearing that it's more bitter than last year makes me want to compare vintages too. I already want to drink that silver label lined up on the counter right now.
MugiDeal! Let's go check the balance of aroma and bitterness properly while having a drink in Musashi-Kosugi!
At the beer pub Bucket Coffee&CraftBeer in Musashi-Kosugi, Kanagawa, Tamamura Honten's SNOW MONKEY IPA has been tapped. The post introduces this year's version along with the business information for Sunday, May 10.
This SNOW MONKEY IPA is the silver label. It is listed at 6.0% ABV and 21 IBU. The malt bill centers on Low Color Maris Otter and Pilsner malt, with a small addition of oats and wheat. The hops combine distinctive NZ varieties with two American varieties, striking a balance between aroma and drinkability.
The flavor description is specific as well. Citrusy grapefruit notes are joined by a tropical impression reminiscent of lychee and white peach. On the other hand, the bitterness is not pushed too hard, leaving some sweetness while the overall beer feels lighter and drier. The post says it was 'finished more bitter than last year,' while also noting that the balance with the hop-derived sweetness comes through well.
Bucket Coffee&CraftBeer is a beer pub with coffee and craft beer as its signature. The post said that draft beer can be enjoyed inside the shop, canned and bottled beer can be taken home, and outside draft beer is also accepted. It is an easy place to stop in for a casual drink or to check out a label you are curious about.
SNOW MONKEY IPA is one of the staple beers that draws attention from fans every time it appears. This time, the silver label version has landed on the counter in Musashi-Kosugi. If you're looking for an IPA with a clearly defined aroma, this is one to visit early for.
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Hop BroAt Bucket Coffee&CraftBeer in Musashi-Kosugi, Tamamura Honten's SNOW MONKEY IPA has been tapped. This time it's the silver label, and it's a pretty exciting finish.
MugiWhat, SNOW MONKEY IPA? The regular one everyone knows? And I can drink it at a beer pub? That's so great!
Hop BroExactly. This one is 6.0% and 21 IBU. It's not too bitter, but it still has that proper IPA presence, which is a nice balance.
MugiIBU? What's that? Is it the bitterness scale? Does a lower number mean it's easier to drink?
Hop BroBasically, yes. It's a bitterness indicator, and at 21 this one isn't aggressively punchy; it balances aroma and drinkability.
MugiI see! So what does it smell like? I saw that it has grapefruit notes, and just imagining it makes me thirsty!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It also has a tropical layer like lychee and white peach. With the hop combination, the citrus and sweetness overlap beautifully.
MugiThe hop talk suddenly got hard! Are NZ hops really that different?
Hop BroThey are. They tend to bring out distinctive aromas, and since this one also uses two American varieties, the aroma has a clear outline while the mouthfeel stays cohesive.
MugiEven the malt names sound stylish! So adding a little oats and wheat changes the mouthfeel too.
Hop BroRight. The base is mostly Maris Otter, with a small amount of oats and wheat. That makes it light and dry, while still leaving a touch of softness.
MugiAnd you can drink it on draft, plus take home cans and bottles? That's perfect. I feel like having a pint at the counter today!
Hop BroRight? And hearing that it's more bitter than last year makes me want to compare vintages too. I already want to drink that silver label lined up on the counter right now.
MugiDeal! Let's go check the balance of aroma and bitterness properly while having a drink in Musashi-Kosugi!
