Two Kagawa guest kegs tapped at LANA Beer
At LANA Beer in Mizonokuchi, Kawasaki, guest beers from two breweries in Kagawa Prefecture are on offer. The lineup pairs Shirosuzume's Schwarzbier "Senkoe" and Miroku Beer's "Ajikan IPL," giving guests a tasting comparison tied to the owner's home prefecture of Kagawa.
Hop BroAt LANA Beer in Mizonokuchi, this weekend two Kagawa-connected kegs are on tap. Shirosuzume and Miroku Beer - that hometown connection from the owner is the exciting part.
MugiWhat! Beer becomes hometown love!? The owner's Kagawa obsession is pretty intense!
Hop BroFirst up is Shirosuzume of Takamatsu City, the "Senkoe" Schwarzbier. Dark, but not heavy - it has that calm richness and crisp finish.
MugiSchwarzbier, what is that, a spell!? "Easy to drink even though it's dark" feels almost unfair, doesn't it?
Hop BroIt has roasted notes from the dark malt, but the key is that it doesn't get too burnt. It feels like a slow-sipping beer that won't get in the way even with food.
MugiI see, that sounds like it'd go great with a meal! So next is Marugame City's Ajikan IPL - even the name sounds strong!
Hop BroIPL stands for India Pale Lager, a style that layers hop character onto the drinkability of a lager. In other words, it's the balance of hop expression and easy, smooth drinkability.
MugiSo it's a lager with hops taking more of the spotlight!? That's basically the best of both worlds - kind of unfair!
Hop BroAnd because LANA Beer is also famous for its Swing Kran, you can enjoy the pour as part of the experience. It has the feel of a bier hall & beer stand, with an atmosphere that doesn't end at just one glass.
MugiStopping by after work for a quick drink, and hopping between staples and guests sounds amazing! It's great that you can drink while getting into Kagawa talk too.
Hop BroThe deep richness of the dark beer and the crisp bite of the lager are contrasting, which is exactly why comparative tasting is fun. I want to check it out at LANA Beer right now.
MugiYeah, I'm completely in! I won't be able to sleep tonight trying to decide whether my next pour should be Senkoe or Ajikan IPL!
A weekend lineup of guest beers with ties to Kagawa
At LANA Beer (Ranabia), this weekend's guest beers are Shirosuzume's "Senkoe" Schwarzbier from Takamatsu, Kagawa, and Miroku Beer's "Ajikan IPL" India Pale Lager from Marugame, Kagawa. The key point is that both kegs are brewer-recommended picks, assembled into a lineup of beers from the owner's home prefecture of Kagawa.
"Senkoe" is a glass that suggests the composed richness and crisp finish typical of a dark style. It's the kind of beer that's easy to keep sipping alongside a meal, one you want to slowly work your way through. By contrast, "Ajikan IPL" should appeal for balancing hop expression with drinkability in the manner of an India Pale Lager, and it should also make for a nice contrast with the Schwarzbier. With two distinctly different kegs side by side, the lineup lets you take a broad look at Kagawa's craft beer scene.
LANA Beer is a place that operates as a bier hall & beer stand, and one of its signature traits is the Swing Kran pour system, a house specialty. While guest beers take center stage, there are also staple beers and food available, making it easy to stay for more than one drink and pause for a meal along the way. Since it's within walking distance of Mizonokuchi Station, it's convenient for an after-work stop or a weekend pint.
The shop says it hopes people will enjoy Kagawa's beers while also talking about Kagawa itself. What makes these guest kegs interesting is that you can enjoy not just the beer names, but also the background of the place and the brewer behind them. The deep darkness of the schwarzbier and the crisp bite of the lager: tasting the two side by side is a way to confirm the next pour in LANA Beer's own style.
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Hop BroAt LANA Beer in Mizonokuchi, this weekend two Kagawa-connected kegs are on tap. Shirosuzume and Miroku Beer - that hometown connection from the owner is the exciting part.
MugiWhat! Beer becomes hometown love!? The owner's Kagawa obsession is pretty intense!
Hop BroFirst up is Shirosuzume of Takamatsu City, the "Senkoe" Schwarzbier. Dark, but not heavy - it has that calm richness and crisp finish.
MugiSchwarzbier, what is that, a spell!? "Easy to drink even though it's dark" feels almost unfair, doesn't it?
Hop BroIt has roasted notes from the dark malt, but the key is that it doesn't get too burnt. It feels like a slow-sipping beer that won't get in the way even with food.
MugiI see, that sounds like it'd go great with a meal! So next is Marugame City's Ajikan IPL - even the name sounds strong!
Hop BroIPL stands for India Pale Lager, a style that layers hop character onto the drinkability of a lager. In other words, it's the balance of hop expression and easy, smooth drinkability.
MugiSo it's a lager with hops taking more of the spotlight!? That's basically the best of both worlds - kind of unfair!
Hop BroAnd because LANA Beer is also famous for its Swing Kran, you can enjoy the pour as part of the experience. It has the feel of a bier hall & beer stand, with an atmosphere that doesn't end at just one glass.
MugiStopping by after work for a quick drink, and hopping between staples and guests sounds amazing! It's great that you can drink while getting into Kagawa talk too.
Hop BroThe deep richness of the dark beer and the crisp bite of the lager are contrasting, which is exactly why comparative tasting is fun. I want to check it out at LANA Beer right now.
MugiYeah, I'm completely in! I won't be able to sleep tonight trying to decide whether my next pour should be Senkoe or Ajikan IPL!
