Sankt Gallen's Pineapple Ale Tapped at Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa, with Four Draught Beers Available
On April 13, "Chiitoko Shoten, a Shop for Candy, Beer, and Coffee" in Shimosuwa Town was open from 10:00 to 22:00 and tapped Sankt Gallen's "Pineapple Ale." Draught offerings also included beers from Minoh Beer, Kyoto Brewing, and Shiga Kogen Beer.
Hop BroAt Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa, they've tapped some interesting kegs today. Centered on Sankt Gallen's "Pineapple Ale," it's a day made for fun side-by-side tasting.
MugiWait! Does Pineapple Ale actually have pineapple in it? It kind of sounds like a snack, so now I'm curious!
Hop BroExactly. It's a Sankt Gallen beer where the fruit character really comes through. It's not just sweet, though, because the malt backbone keeps it firmly together as beer.
MugiHuh, so four draught beers means they're suddenly in serious mode? I thought this was a dagashi shop, but the lineup is way too strong!
Hop BroThat's the good part. Today they've got Minoh Beer's Pale Ale, Kyoto Brewing's "Reviving Eagle ~Hoppy Kolsch~," and Shiga Kogen Beer's "Sono Juu," so the range of flavors is pretty wide.
MugiWhat! A hoppy kolsch? So even though it's a kolsch, the hops take center stage? Just hearing the name is already too much for my brain!
Hop BroYeah, to put it simply, it's like adding aroma to lightness. It keeps the crisp drinkability of a kolsch, with a soft hop aroma layered on top, so it goes down smoothly but still leaves an impression.
MugiI see! Then the anniversary-bottle-level IPA is the one that goes in hard, right? Sounds like a day where we climb the ladder of flavors step by step!
Hop BroExactly. Sono Juu ~No.10 Anniversary IPA~ sounds like a milestone beer from the name alone, and it should come in strong with bitterness and aroma. If you slip the Pineapple Ale in between, the contrast between sweet fragrance and bitterness comes out beautifully.
MugiAnd it's a place for dagashi, beer, and coffee too, so the space itself sounds fun! It's nice that kids and adults can all hang out together there.
Hop BroIt really is. You can drop in casually while walking around Shimosuwa, and it's perfect whether you're having just one drink or comparing several. Today, once we're standing in front of those taps, both of us are definitely going to have our mouths watering.
Four Draught Beers at the "Candy, Beer, and Coffee" Shop in Shimosuwa
The April 13, Monday business notice was posted for "Chiitoko Shoten, a Shop for Candy, Beer, and Coffee" in Shimosuwa Town, Suwa District, Nagano Prefecture. Business hours were 10:00 to 22:00, and that day Sankt Gallen's "Pineapple Ale" was tapped. Four draught beers were announced, making for a lineup that craft beer fans will not want to miss.
Today's Draught Beers
- Pale Ale (Minoh Beer)
- Reviving Eagle ~Hoppy Kolsch~ (Kyoto Brewing)
- Pineapple Ale (Sankt Gallen)
- Sono Juu ~No.10 Anniversary IPA~ (Shiga Kogen Beer)
Chiitoko Shoten is a beer pub where you can enjoy dagashi, craft beer, coffee, and homemade light meals. According to the Shimosuwa Tourism Association, it is presented as a shop run by a couple who moved from Tokyo, and its warm, homey atmosphere lets children and adults share the same space. The way it brings together people choosing snacks for a quick treat and people taking a breather with a beer in hand is uniquely this shop's style.
In this post, in addition to the fruit-forward "Pineapple Ale," the shop has lined up a classic pale ale, a hoppy kolsch, and even a commemorative-bottle-level IPA, making it a fun day for side-by-side tasting. It looks like a good day both for dropping in for just one casual drink and for following the changing taps.
Shop Information
- Shop Name: Chiitoko Shoten, a Shop for Candy, Beer, and Coffee
- Address: 3217-5 Mitamachi Shimo, Shimosuwa Town, Suwa District, Nagano Prefecture
- Type: Beer pub
Chiitoko Shoten is also one of those places worth remembering as an easy stop while walking around town in Shimosuwa.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa, they've tapped some interesting kegs today. Centered on Sankt Gallen's "Pineapple Ale," it's a day made for fun side-by-side tasting.
MugiWait! Does Pineapple Ale actually have pineapple in it? It kind of sounds like a snack, so now I'm curious!
Hop BroExactly. It's a Sankt Gallen beer where the fruit character really comes through. It's not just sweet, though, because the malt backbone keeps it firmly together as beer.
MugiHuh, so four draught beers means they're suddenly in serious mode? I thought this was a dagashi shop, but the lineup is way too strong!
Hop BroThat's the good part. Today they've got Minoh Beer's Pale Ale, Kyoto Brewing's "Reviving Eagle ~Hoppy Kolsch~," and Shiga Kogen Beer's "Sono Juu," so the range of flavors is pretty wide.
MugiWhat! A hoppy kolsch? So even though it's a kolsch, the hops take center stage? Just hearing the name is already too much for my brain!
Hop BroYeah, to put it simply, it's like adding aroma to lightness. It keeps the crisp drinkability of a kolsch, with a soft hop aroma layered on top, so it goes down smoothly but still leaves an impression.
MugiI see! Then the anniversary-bottle-level IPA is the one that goes in hard, right? Sounds like a day where we climb the ladder of flavors step by step!
Hop BroExactly. Sono Juu ~No.10 Anniversary IPA~ sounds like a milestone beer from the name alone, and it should come in strong with bitterness and aroma. If you slip the Pineapple Ale in between, the contrast between sweet fragrance and bitterness comes out beautifully.
MugiAnd it's a place for dagashi, beer, and coffee too, so the space itself sounds fun! It's nice that kids and adults can all hang out together there.
Hop BroIt really is. You can drop in casually while walking around Shimosuwa, and it's perfect whether you're having just one drink or comparing several. Today, once we're standing in front of those taps, both of us are definitely going to have our mouths watering.
