Entrance to Beer NOVICE introduces five beers including Hoshino Seisakusho (Kawaguchi)
On April 19, the beer pub "Entrance to Beer NOVICE" in Kawagoe City introduced Hoshino Seisakusho (Kawaguchi)'s "Pale Ale (E)" and Nutori Brewing's "Cho Nutope" in an Instagram post, sharing the day's tap lineup of five beers including three already on offer.
Hop BroThe Entrance to Beer NOVICE near Kawagoe Station increased its taps to five in an April 19 post. It's a beer pub that gives beginner-friendly guidance, so today's lineup is really intriguing.
MugiWait, five taps!? And it's beginner-friendly too? That sounds like a place even I could walk into!
Hop BroThe new additions are Hoshino Seisakusho (Kawaguchi)'s Pale Ale (E) and Nutori Brewing's Cho Nutope. When breweries from within the prefecture line up like that, the excitement of comparing them really goes up.
MugiI get pale ale, but isn't Cho Nutope a pretty intense name? It sounds more like a special move than a beer!
Hop BroThat's what makes it fun. Hoshino Seisakusho (Kawaguchi)'s malt richness is matched with hop brightness and bitterness in the pale ale, while Nutori Brewing's fruity IPA stands out for its aroma and bitterness.
MugiSo that's what malt means, but doesn't that sound kind of technical all of a sudden? Like if someone just said, 'It means barley,' I'd be like, oh, okay!
Hop BroIn broad terms, it's the rich flavor of malted barley. The pale ale uses that sweetness and toasty aroma as its base, with hops sending off a fireworks show of fragrance, so the flavor is easy to understand.
MugiWow, just imagining it makes me want to drink one! The other three sound like a lineup full of characters too, and it's hard to decide where to start!
Hop BroToday's lineup also includes Pride, Fukusou~, and Smokin', so the range goes from malt richness to a smoky character. Another strong point is that the owner carefully suggests food pairings too.
MugiHaving food pairings is the best! So that's what good for tasting side by side means. Even I could play around with it and say, 'Today I'll start with this one!'
Hop BroExactly. If you're following Saitama craft beer in Kawagoe, you don't want to miss tap rotations like this. Places that are easy for beginners to enter but get more fun the more you go are the best, aren't they?
MugiOkay, I want to try Pale Ale (E) first! But by the end, I know I'll probably end up ordering Cho Nutope too, just because I listened to Hop-bro talk!
Located in unit B on the second floor of the PONO Building near Kawagoe Station, "Entrance to Beer NOVICE" is a beer pub that carefully guides even craft beer beginners through its selections. In this Instagram post, two beers joined the taps, bringing today's lineup to five.
The new additions are Hoshino Seisakusho (Kawaguchi)'s "Pale Ale (E)" (ABV 5.0%) and Nutori Brewing (Kawaguchi)'s "Cho Nutope" (ABV 6.0%). The former is introduced as a pale ale that balances malt richness with the bright aroma and bitterness of hops, while the latter is presented as an IPA that layers barley flavor over hop-driven fruitiness and bitterness.
The tap lineup for the day was:
- Pride / Honjo Ginza Brewery
- Pale Ale (E) / Hoshino Seisakusho (Kawaguchi)
- Cho Nutope / Nutori Brewing (Kawaguchi)
- Fukusou~ / NOMENDO Brew Stand
- Smokin' / Tokorozawa Beer
With each brewery in the prefecture bringing its own character, the lineup offers a wide range for side-by-side tasting, from beers where you can really feel the umami of the malt to ones you can enjoy for their hop aroma. The owner carefully guides guests not only through beer choices but also through food pairings, making this the kind of place you want to visit slowly while comparing the differences between labels. If you're following Saitama craft beer in Kawagoe, this is one spot worth checking, including its rotating taps.
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Hop BroThe Entrance to Beer NOVICE near Kawagoe Station increased its taps to five in an April 19 post. It's a beer pub that gives beginner-friendly guidance, so today's lineup is really intriguing.
MugiWait, five taps!? And it's beginner-friendly too? That sounds like a place even I could walk into!
Hop BroThe new additions are Hoshino Seisakusho (Kawaguchi)'s Pale Ale (E) and Nutori Brewing's Cho Nutope. When breweries from within the prefecture line up like that, the excitement of comparing them really goes up.
MugiI get pale ale, but isn't Cho Nutope a pretty intense name? It sounds more like a special move than a beer!
Hop BroThat's what makes it fun. Hoshino Seisakusho (Kawaguchi)'s malt richness is matched with hop brightness and bitterness in the pale ale, while Nutori Brewing's fruity IPA stands out for its aroma and bitterness.
MugiSo that's what malt means, but doesn't that sound kind of technical all of a sudden? Like if someone just said, 'It means barley,' I'd be like, oh, okay!
Hop BroIn broad terms, it's the rich flavor of malted barley. The pale ale uses that sweetness and toasty aroma as its base, with hops sending off a fireworks show of fragrance, so the flavor is easy to understand.
MugiWow, just imagining it makes me want to drink one! The other three sound like a lineup full of characters too, and it's hard to decide where to start!
Hop BroToday's lineup also includes Pride, Fukusou~, and Smokin', so the range goes from malt richness to a smoky character. Another strong point is that the owner carefully suggests food pairings too.
MugiHaving food pairings is the best! So that's what good for tasting side by side means. Even I could play around with it and say, 'Today I'll start with this one!'
Hop BroExactly. If you're following Saitama craft beer in Kawagoe, you don't want to miss tap rotations like this. Places that are easy for beginners to enter but get more fun the more you go are the best, aren't they?
MugiOkay, I want to try Pale Ale (E) first! But by the end, I know I'll probably end up ordering Cho Nutope too, just because I listened to Hop-bro talk!
