KEG-NAGOYA taps Shiga Kogen Beer’s SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label Ver.
KEG-NAGOYA, a beer pub in Higashisakura, Nagoya, featured Shiga Kogen Beer’s SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label Ver. The latest tap update also adds beers from Minoh and OH!LA!HO, while several other lines are set to rotate to Atsumi Peninsula Brewing, Swan Lake Beer, and more.
Hop BroToday's headline is KEG-NAGOYA in Higashisakura, Nagoya, where Shiga Kogen Beer's SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label ver. just got tapped.
MugiWait, SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label already sounds like a final boss beer!
Hop BroAnd the key detail is that it's a New England IPA at 6% ABV.
MugiWhat even is a New England IPA supposed to mean? Do I need a map before I drink it?
Hop BroNo map needed, just hazy and juicy. They reworked the hop bill around expressive New Zealand hops and added American hops too.
MugiWhoa, lychee and white peach aromas in a beer? That sounds wildly unfair to my self-control.
Hop BroPlus it pours a bright blonde color, with citrus and grapefruit layered on top of that aroma.
MugiHold on, that reworked hop bill sounds smart, but what changed in normal-person language?
Hop BroIt means they redesigned the hop combo to sharpen the aroma profile. And the fresh taps also include Saruyama Shikao and Raiden Kanuki IPA.
MugiSo this isn't just one tempting pour, it's a dangerously stacked tap list for my wallet?
Hop BroExactly. The swaps are loaded too: Lotroa to Crystal Ale, Isekadoya Pale Ale to WHOLE HOP CITRA BLUES, Puple Jet Sky to Merilotus, and Minoh Double IPA to Castle Stout. The rotation is packed.
MugiAnd if they're open from 15:00 to 23:00, that's perfect before work, after work, or instead of being responsible. I want a glass already!
Hop BroThey said reservations are in but seats should still be available, so tonight feels perfect for a full tasting run starting with SNOW MONKEY IPA.
At KEG-NAGOYA in Higashisakura, Nagoya, the latest tap update highlights Shiga Kogen Beer’s "SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label Ver." The beer is listed as a New England IPA at 6% ABV. According to the post, the hop bill has been reworked this year, centering on distinctive New Zealand hops and adding American varieties as well. The result is described as a bright blonde pour with citrus, grapefruit, lychee, and white-peach-like notes, finishing dry rather than sweet.
The bar also notes newly connected beers: Minoh Beer’s "Saruyama Shikao" and OH!LA!HO Beer’s "Raiden Kan' I IPA". In addition, several lines are expected to change soon:
- Atsumi Peninsula Brewing "Rotoroa" → Swan Lake Beer "Crystal Ale"
- Isekadoya Beer "Pale Ale" → Repubrew "WHOLE HOP CITRA BLUES (XPA)"
- Y.Market Brewing "Puple Jet Sky" → VERTERE "Melilotus" (Belgian Pale Ale)
- Minoh Beer "Double IPA" → Matsumoto Brewery "Castle Stout"
Opening hours are listed as 15:00 to 23:00. The post says reservations are on the books, but seating should still be possible, making this a practical stop for a first pint or a small tasting session in central Nagoya.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's headline is KEG-NAGOYA in Higashisakura, Nagoya, where Shiga Kogen Beer's SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label ver. just got tapped.
MugiWait, SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label already sounds like a final boss beer!
Hop BroAnd the key detail is that it's a New England IPA at 6% ABV.
MugiWhat even is a New England IPA supposed to mean? Do I need a map before I drink it?
Hop BroNo map needed, just hazy and juicy. They reworked the hop bill around expressive New Zealand hops and added American hops too.
MugiWhoa, lychee and white peach aromas in a beer? That sounds wildly unfair to my self-control.
Hop BroPlus it pours a bright blonde color, with citrus and grapefruit layered on top of that aroma.
MugiHold on, that reworked hop bill sounds smart, but what changed in normal-person language?
Hop BroIt means they redesigned the hop combo to sharpen the aroma profile. And the fresh taps also include Saruyama Shikao and Raiden Kanuki IPA.
MugiSo this isn't just one tempting pour, it's a dangerously stacked tap list for my wallet?
Hop BroExactly. The swaps are loaded too: Lotroa to Crystal Ale, Isekadoya Pale Ale to WHOLE HOP CITRA BLUES, Puple Jet Sky to Merilotus, and Minoh Double IPA to Castle Stout. The rotation is packed.
MugiAnd if they're open from 15:00 to 23:00, that's perfect before work, after work, or instead of being responsible. I want a glass already!
Hop BroThey said reservations are in but seats should still be available, so tonight feels perfect for a full tasting run starting with SNOW MONKEY IPA.
