HOP TAP SHOP taps 11 beers, including Shiga Kogen and MAHOWBREW, on the final day of Golden Week
The beer pub HOP TAP SHOP in Miyawaki-machi, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture updated its tap list on the final day of Golden Week. In the post, it also introduced a visit from AL BEER STAND from Hida Takayama while guiding readers through 11 beers with distinct personalities, including Shiga Kogen, Miyazaki Hideji, and MAHOWBREW.
Hop BroToyama Prefecture's HOP TAP SHOP refreshed its taps all at once on the final day of Golden Week. The moment the shop's atmosphere shifts like that makes my heart race a little as a beer bar manager.
MugiWait, they do that at the very end of Golden Week!? 11 new beers means the fridge is really putting in serious work!
Hop BroAnd the post also introduced a visit from AL BEER STAND, who had a booth at ONE FES in Imizu City, so you can feel the energy from the event too. The fact that walk-ins are welcome gives it a great vibe.
MugiWow! But if there are 11 right away, won't I get lost? As the reader representative, I'm stuck on what to drink for the first glass.
Hop BroThat's where choosing by mouthfeel comes in. from scratch is a Blonde Ale, Taiyo no Lager is a German Pilsner, and Nozawa White is a Wheat Ale, so it's a pretty easy-to-understand lineup for anyone who wants something light and easy.
MugiBlonde ale, pilsner... the names suddenly make it sound like science class! How do those differences in mouthfeel actually change?
Hop BroSimply put, blondes are gentle, pilsners are crisp, and wheats feel soft and rounded. In other words, comparing the difference in bitterness and lightness makes the shop's character easier to see from the very first drink.
MugiThat's great, tasting them side by side suddenly sounds fun! But Hop bro, now I feel like the hops are about to run wild... If you want hop character, which one should I get!?
Hop BroLeave that to me. SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label, The Cauldron, Aint Liquid, and NEW麻鬼IPA are lined up, and it's a setup that makes IPA fans grin from ear to ear. There's also a Hazy IPA, and that strong aromatic push is irresistible.
MugiWhoa, they even have a fruit sour like Fruit Life!? That would make it easy for people who don't usually like beer to come in, and I'm curious about the Toyama-linked Great Blue too!
Hop BroExactly, and they also have namape and Castle Stout, so you can enjoy a full range from pale ales to stouts. It's not just beer either, since they also have newly added mead, which makes the detours into fermented drinks really interesting.
MugiThis is way more than just having a drink in Takaoka! If you go for the tap list right after an update, even the time you spend choosing looks delicious, and it makes me want to toast right now!
The beer pub HOP TAP SHOP in Miyawaki-machi, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture swapped out its taps on the final day of Golden Week. In an Instagram post, it also mentioned a visit from the two people at AL BEER STAND, who were pouring at ONE FES held in Imizu City, and two new beers were tapped inside the shop. Along with the note that walk-ins are welcome, it became a day that makes craft beer fans want to head over.
That day's taps ranged widely, from light to firmly full-bodied. For example, the lineup included easy-to-distinguish pours such as Shiga Kogen / from scratch (Blonde Ale), Miyazaki Hideji / Taiyo no Lager (German Pilsner), and Anglo Japanese Brewing / Nozawa White (Wheat Ale), making it easy to choose a first glass.
If you're after hop character, Shiga Kogen / SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label (Hazy IPA), MAHOWBREW / The Cauldron (American Double IPA), BREWCLASSIC / Aint Liquid (Double IPA), and 鬼伝説 / NEW麻鬼IPA (Hazy IPA) stand out. For those who want something fruity, there is Kyoto Brewing / Fruit Life (Fruit Sour), and as a locally connected Toyama beer, Johana Beer / Great Blue (Fruit Ale) is also on offer.
In addition, NAMACHAん / namape (American Pale Ale) and Matsumoto Brewery / Castle Stout (Stout) are on the list, creating a lineup where you can compare everything from pale ales to stouts. They also said bottled mead was newly added, making the breadth of fermented drinks beyond beer feel even wider.
HOP TAP SHOP is the kind of beer pub where the turnover of the taps and the day's lineup are part of the appeal. If you're having a pint in Takaoka, aiming for a tap list fresh after an update like this is the best way to see the shop's character.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToyama Prefecture's HOP TAP SHOP refreshed its taps all at once on the final day of Golden Week. The moment the shop's atmosphere shifts like that makes my heart race a little as a beer bar manager.
MugiWait, they do that at the very end of Golden Week!? 11 new beers means the fridge is really putting in serious work!
Hop BroAnd the post also introduced a visit from AL BEER STAND, who had a booth at ONE FES in Imizu City, so you can feel the energy from the event too. The fact that walk-ins are welcome gives it a great vibe.
MugiWow! But if there are 11 right away, won't I get lost? As the reader representative, I'm stuck on what to drink for the first glass.
Hop BroThat's where choosing by mouthfeel comes in. from scratch is a Blonde Ale, Taiyo no Lager is a German Pilsner, and Nozawa White is a Wheat Ale, so it's a pretty easy-to-understand lineup for anyone who wants something light and easy.
MugiBlonde ale, pilsner... the names suddenly make it sound like science class! How do those differences in mouthfeel actually change?
Hop BroSimply put, blondes are gentle, pilsners are crisp, and wheats feel soft and rounded. In other words, comparing the difference in bitterness and lightness makes the shop's character easier to see from the very first drink.
MugiThat's great, tasting them side by side suddenly sounds fun! But Hop bro, now I feel like the hops are about to run wild... If you want hop character, which one should I get!?
Hop BroLeave that to me. SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label, The Cauldron, Aint Liquid, and NEW麻鬼IPA are lined up, and it's a setup that makes IPA fans grin from ear to ear. There's also a Hazy IPA, and that strong aromatic push is irresistible.
MugiWhoa, they even have a fruit sour like Fruit Life!? That would make it easy for people who don't usually like beer to come in, and I'm curious about the Toyama-linked Great Blue too!
Hop BroExactly, and they also have namape and Castle Stout, so you can enjoy a full range from pale ales to stouts. It's not just beer either, since they also have newly added mead, which makes the detours into fermented drinks really interesting.
MugiThis is way more than just having a drink in Takaoka! If you go for the tap list right after an update, even the time you spend choosing looks delicious, and it makes me want to toast right now!
