Two New Taps at Mitaka's Beer shop Llama: Ushitora and Shiga Kogen Beer
At the Mitaka beer pub Beer shop Llama, a notice about new taps has been posted. Ushitora's "Chyo, Latte Yo!" and Shiga Kogen Beer's "SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label ver." have arrived, and the bar also has eight taps on hand, each with a different character.
Hop BroAt Beer shop Llama in Mitaka, a new tap opening from Ushitora and Shiga Kogen has arrived. Today's tasting battle between "Chyo, Latte Yo!" and "SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label ver." is heating up.
MugiWhoa! Just from the name, Chyo, Latte Yo! is already funny! Is it like a coffee milk beer?
Hop BroPretty close, but not just a sweet drink. It's a Coffee Amber Ale, and with eight kinds of malt, it creates that coffee-like roasted aroma and caramel character.
MugiEight kinds of malt? That's basically a science experiment, isn't it? The moment I heard eight malts, it suddenly felt way harder!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. It adds a soft sweetness with lactose and vanilla, but the style is still a proper amber ale, so even with that dessert-like character, it stays calm and easy to drink.
MugiGot it! So it's sweet-sounding, but easy to drink. Now I'm also curious about the Silver Label ver. - the name sounds sparkly!
Hop BroShiga Kogen Beer's "SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label ver." is a Hazy IPA / ABV 6.0%. Its hop composition differs from the regular version, and grapefruit-like citrus is layered with nuances like lychee and white peach.
MugiWait, it's relatively dry even though it's hazy? I was expecting something thick and sweet, so that's a bit of a surprise!
Hop BroExactly. The nice thing is that, while it's hazy, it still has a light, brisk feel. And the bar has eight taps on hand, so you can play across a wide range from Smoothie Sour to Stout.
MugiHaving that much in Mitaka is unfair! It's perfect whether you want to settle in from the first stop or compare different beers.
Hop BroRight? Beer shop Llama's appeal is that you can follow the labels that interest you little by little. Today, let's start with one pour each - though honestly, I want to drink both and it's a problem.
MugiYep, I've already decided! I want to say I'll take both, please, and if I stop by Mitaka I definitely want to check it out!
At Beer shop Llama in Mitaka, two new kegs have been connected.
The new taps this time are Ushitora's "Chyo, Latte Yo!" and Shiga Kogen Beer's "SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label ver." Both are beers with very distinct personalities, making for a lineup that is ideal for side-by-side tasting.
"Chyo, Latte Yo!" is a Coffee Amber Ale / ABV 4.0%. It uses eight kinds of malt, creating a beer built around coffee-like roasted aroma and caramel notes. By adding lactose and vanilla, it gains a gentle sweetness and a lingering finish. Although it has a dessert-like flavor, the style is still firmly an amber ale, resulting in a calm, easy-drinking finish.
On the other hand, "SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label ver." is a Hazy IPA / ABV 6.0%. This version has a different hop composition from the regular release, layering grapefruit-like citrus with tropical impressions reminiscent of lychee and white peach. It is refreshing, yet drinks relatively dry, and its lightness stands out even among hazy IPAs.
The current tap list is also wide-ranging in style. Smoothie Sour, German-Style Hefeweizen, West Coast Pilsner, Imperial Sour, IPA, NZ IPA, and Stout are all on tap, offering everything from sweet-tart beers to hoppy styles and dark beers. It is a lineup that works well both for people who want to settle in for a long session from their first stop in Mitaka and for those who want to compare several pours.
Beer shop Llama is a beer pub in Mitaka, Tokyo. It is easy to drop by as an entry point into craft beer, and its appeal lies in being able to follow interesting labels a little at a time. In addition to this new tap opening, the tap selection is full of character, so it is worth checking out if you're in the area.
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Hop BroAt Beer shop Llama in Mitaka, a new tap opening from Ushitora and Shiga Kogen has arrived. Today's tasting battle between "Chyo, Latte Yo!" and "SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label ver." is heating up.
MugiWhoa! Just from the name, Chyo, Latte Yo! is already funny! Is it like a coffee milk beer?
Hop BroPretty close, but not just a sweet drink. It's a Coffee Amber Ale, and with eight kinds of malt, it creates that coffee-like roasted aroma and caramel character.
MugiEight kinds of malt? That's basically a science experiment, isn't it? The moment I heard eight malts, it suddenly felt way harder!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. It adds a soft sweetness with lactose and vanilla, but the style is still a proper amber ale, so even with that dessert-like character, it stays calm and easy to drink.
MugiGot it! So it's sweet-sounding, but easy to drink. Now I'm also curious about the Silver Label ver. - the name sounds sparkly!
Hop BroShiga Kogen Beer's "SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label ver." is a Hazy IPA / ABV 6.0%. Its hop composition differs from the regular version, and grapefruit-like citrus is layered with nuances like lychee and white peach.
MugiWait, it's relatively dry even though it's hazy? I was expecting something thick and sweet, so that's a bit of a surprise!
Hop BroExactly. The nice thing is that, while it's hazy, it still has a light, brisk feel. And the bar has eight taps on hand, so you can play across a wide range from Smoothie Sour to Stout.
MugiHaving that much in Mitaka is unfair! It's perfect whether you want to settle in from the first stop or compare different beers.
Hop BroRight? Beer shop Llama's appeal is that you can follow the labels that interest you little by little. Today, let's start with one pour each - though honestly, I want to drink both and it's a problem.
MugiYep, I've already decided! I want to say I'll take both, please, and if I stop by Mitaka I definitely want to check it out!
