Touchdown’s Seasonal "Shirakaba Beet Nama" Tapped at Beer O'clock in Chiba
Beer O'clock, a beer pub in Chiba’s Fujimi district, has tapped Touchdown’s seasonal pilsner, Shirakaba Beet Nama. Brewed with birch sap water, it pairs a clean citrus aroma with a solid malt profile.
Hop BroBeer O'clock in Fujimi just tapped Touchdown's Shirakaba Beat “Nama”. The name alone already pulls you in, right?
MugiWait, birch sap? Like, the clear stuff that comes out of trees? That goes in beer?!
Hop BroExactly. It's a seasonal pilsner that uses birch sap gathered only for a short spring window as part of the brewing water, and it's 5.0% ABV.
MugiHold on, Pilsner w/ Birch Sap sounds like a spell name. If I say it three times, does beer appear?
Hop BroBasically, pilsner means a crisp lager, and Birch Sap means birch tree sap. So it's a crisp lager with an extra twist.
MugiOkay, but the article says malty umami. What is malt even supposed to be? Why does it sound like a final boss?
Hop BroMalt is barley that's been prepared for brewing. It brings body and bready depth, while German Citra and Tango hops add a citrus aroma on top.
MugiSo it's bright and refreshing but still flavorful? That's a two-way player of a beer! Sounds perfect for a first glass.
Hop BroThat's the charm. Beer O'clock stays open straight through the day, and with their weekly salt-lemon cream pasta, I'd already be ordering a pint.
MugiThat is absolutely unfair. Touchdown's Shirakaba Beat “Nama” is making me want to toast right now.
At Beer O'clock in Chuo Ward, Chiba, the new tap is Touchdown’s “Shirakaba Beet Nama.” Listed as a pilsner with birch sap at 5.0% ABV, it uses birch sap collected only for a short season in early spring as part of the brewing water.
The beer is hopped with German Citra and Tango, bringing a gentle citrus aroma. The pub describes it as crisp and highly drinkable, while still carrying the rich malt character that makes it feel like a proper pilsner. That balance makes it an easy first pour, but also a good match for food.
Beer O'clock is currently operating all day from lunch through the evening, with hours set from 12:00 to 22:30 on Mon/Tue/Thu, 12:00 to 23:30 on Fri/Sat, and 12:00 to 22:00 on Sun/holidays. Its lunch service also features a weekly pasta special, including salmon and stick broccoli in a salted lemon cream sauce. It is the kind of beer pub where you can follow the tap list while also settling in for a proper meal.
* Beer: Shirakaba Beet Nama
* Brewery: Touchdown
* Style: Pilsner w/ Birch Sap
* ABV: 5.0%
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer O'clock in Fujimi just tapped Touchdown's Shirakaba Beat “Nama”. The name alone already pulls you in, right?
MugiWait, birch sap? Like, the clear stuff that comes out of trees? That goes in beer?!
Hop BroExactly. It's a seasonal pilsner that uses birch sap gathered only for a short spring window as part of the brewing water, and it's 5.0% ABV.
MugiHold on, Pilsner w/ Birch Sap sounds like a spell name. If I say it three times, does beer appear?
Hop BroBasically, pilsner means a crisp lager, and Birch Sap means birch tree sap. So it's a crisp lager with an extra twist.
MugiOkay, but the article says malty umami. What is malt even supposed to be? Why does it sound like a final boss?
Hop BroMalt is barley that's been prepared for brewing. It brings body and bready depth, while German Citra and Tango hops add a citrus aroma on top.
MugiSo it's bright and refreshing but still flavorful? That's a two-way player of a beer! Sounds perfect for a first glass.
Hop BroThat's the charm. Beer O'clock stays open straight through the day, and with their weekly salt-lemon cream pasta, I'd already be ordering a pint.
MugiThat is absolutely unfair. Touchdown's Shirakaba Beat “Nama” is making me want to toast right now.
