BEER BAR Bitter Serves Two Hazy IPAs Including BLACK TIDE's "OZY"
At the beer pub "BEER BAR Bitter" in Iidabashi, Shinjuku Ward, BLACK TIDE BREWING's "OZY" and AMAKUSA SONER BEER's "immaterial" have arrived as guest beers. Both are Hazy IPAs, making for a lineup that invites side-by-side tasting.
Hop BroAt BEER BAR Bitter in Iidabashi, BLACK TIDE BREWING's "OZY" and AMAKUSA SONER BEER's "immaterial" are on the lineup. They're both Hazy IPAs, so this is the kind of tasting matchup that's really fun.
MugiWait, two Hazy IPAs at the same time!? And the names are so cool that I already know I'd freeze in front of the menu!
Hop BroAnd "OZY" is from Miyagi's BLACK TIDE BREWING, while "immaterial" is from Kumamoto's AMAKUSA SONER BEER. A Tohoku vs. Kyushu showdown is such a dream lineup for beer lovers.
MugiBut seriously, I hear Hazy IPA all the time, but what exactly makes it "hazy"? It's not just my understanding that's fuzzy, right?
Hop BroGood question. A Hazy IPA highlights hop aroma while offering a cloudy appearance and a soft mouthfeel. The bitterness doesn't come across too sharp, and it's a style where fruity notes really shine.
MugiOhhh! So with "OZY" and "immaterial," it sounds like comparing the fruity aromas would be the fun part. Before drinking, my nose is already raising a toast!
Hop BroExactly. The interesting part this time is seeing how sweetness and the impression of haze differ by region even within the same Hazy IPA style. It's fun how Miyagi and Kumamoto can give them such different expressions.
MugiAnd it's easy to drop by around Iidabashi Station, so it's the kind of place that pulls you in after work. Before you know it, you've had one, maybe two!
Hop BroA place like BEER BAR Bitter where you can follow the changing taps is great because it gives you a reason to keep coming back. Checking the latest tap list and deciding which one to start with is part of the fun.
MugiI can't handle this anymore, I can't stop wanting to taste both side by side! I'm heading there while seriously debating whether to start with OZY or immaterial!
Hop BroThat's settled, then. Today we'll enjoy the Hazy IPA tasting and take our time savoring both aroma and mouthfeel. Come on, the beer is calling our throats.
A post announcing the rotation of guest beers was published by the beer pub "BEER BAR Bitter" in Tsukudocho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo. The two beers featured this time are "OZY" from Miyagi's BLACK TIDE BREWING and "immaterial" from Kumamoto's AMAKUSA SONER BEER. Both are Hazy IPAs, a pairing that should deliver fruity aromas and a soft, easy-drinking finish.
"OZY" is presented as a BLACK TIDE BREWING beer and is described in the post as a Hazy IPA from Miyagi. "immaterial," meanwhile, is AMAKUSA SONER BEER's Hazy IPA, a cup from Kumamoto. By lining up the character of two different regions, Tohoku and Kyushu, in the same style, the selection makes it easy to compare differences in aroma, sweetness, and haze.
BEER BAR Bitter is a beer pub operating around Iidabashi Station. It is the kind of place people visit to look forward to the guest beers on tap, and on days like this, when multiple breweries' Hazy IPAs are available, it suits taking your time with each glass. Its convenient location near the station also makes it a good stop for a drink after work or for anyone coming specifically to compare beers.
This is a lineup that will catch the attention not only of Hazy IPA fans, but also of anyone who wants to compare the expressions of breweries from different regions. If there is a beer you are curious about, it is worth checking the pub's latest tap status before going.
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Hop BroAt BEER BAR Bitter in Iidabashi, BLACK TIDE BREWING's "OZY" and AMAKUSA SONER BEER's "immaterial" are on the lineup. They're both Hazy IPAs, so this is the kind of tasting matchup that's really fun.
MugiWait, two Hazy IPAs at the same time!? And the names are so cool that I already know I'd freeze in front of the menu!
Hop BroAnd "OZY" is from Miyagi's BLACK TIDE BREWING, while "immaterial" is from Kumamoto's AMAKUSA SONER BEER. A Tohoku vs. Kyushu showdown is such a dream lineup for beer lovers.
MugiBut seriously, I hear Hazy IPA all the time, but what exactly makes it "hazy"? It's not just my understanding that's fuzzy, right?
Hop BroGood question. A Hazy IPA highlights hop aroma while offering a cloudy appearance and a soft mouthfeel. The bitterness doesn't come across too sharp, and it's a style where fruity notes really shine.
MugiOhhh! So with "OZY" and "immaterial," it sounds like comparing the fruity aromas would be the fun part. Before drinking, my nose is already raising a toast!
Hop BroExactly. The interesting part this time is seeing how sweetness and the impression of haze differ by region even within the same Hazy IPA style. It's fun how Miyagi and Kumamoto can give them such different expressions.
MugiAnd it's easy to drop by around Iidabashi Station, so it's the kind of place that pulls you in after work. Before you know it, you've had one, maybe two!
Hop BroA place like BEER BAR Bitter where you can follow the changing taps is great because it gives you a reason to keep coming back. Checking the latest tap list and deciding which one to start with is part of the fun.
MugiI can't handle this anymore, I can't stop wanting to taste both side by side! I'm heading there while seriously debating whether to start with OZY or immaterial!
Hop BroThat's settled, then. Today we'll enjoy the Hazy IPA tasting and take our time savoring both aroma and mouthfeel. Come on, the beer is calling our throats.
