Niigata's ...04&Beer updates five taps, led by Pineapple Ale
...04&Beer, a beer pub in Niigata City, posted an updated tap list on Instagram on June 25. The lineup includes Pilserl from Plank Brewery, Amber Swan Ale from Swan Lake Beer, and Pineapple Ale from Sanct Gallen, among five beers total. The bar also noted a 5:00 p.m. opening that day.
Hop BroTonight's topic is ...04&Beer in Niigata rolling out five fresh taps. Their June 25 Instagram post basically said: let's blow this sticky weather away with beer.
MugiWait, a tap list can do that? But if it promises to beat the humidity, my throat is already clocked in!
Hop BroThe lineup earns it. Plank's Pilserl, Swan Lake Beer's Amber Swan Ale, and Sankt Gallen's Pineapple Ale make for a stacked opening trio.
MugiWhat is that, the MVP is clearly Pineapple Ale, right? Is it a tropical juice bomb I can just crush?
Hop BroNot that simple. It's the second keg of the season, and the post says it's a touch more bitter this time. Fruit first, then a firmer finish.
MugiPineapple and bitter together? Hold on, defined bitterness sounds like you just unlocked beer wizard mode!
Hop BroPlain version: the finish has a clear edge. It doesn't turn floppy-sweet, it stays crisp and super refreshing instead.
MugiOhh, so even people who dodge fruit beers might like it. Then what kind of style is Pilserl exactly?
Hop BroPilserl leans pilsner, so think clean, sharp lager energy. Meanwhile MATSUMOTO Traditional Bitter is maltier, and MINOHBEER PALE ALE comes in a Real Ale pour.
MugiHold up, Real Ale pour? If that's the real one, have I been cheating on beer this whole time?
Hop BroThe name sounds dramatic, but it's simple: gentler carbonation and a softer mouthfeel. With doors at 5 p.m., this tasting range is dangerous after work.
MugiThat's it, I'm in. Pineapple Ale first, Amber Swan Ale next, then Pilserl to finish. Hop bro, tonight it's we want them all!
In an Instagram post dated June 25, ...04&Beer shared its latest tap list. The beer pub is located in Nishi-Nishibori-dori 8-bancho, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, and regularly rotates its draft selection for local beer fans. The post also set the tone for the day with a simple message: beer is the answer to the muggy weather.
The lineup featured five beers:
- Pilserl / Plank Brewery (Bavaria)
- Amber Swan Ale / Swan Lake Beer (Niigata)
- Pineapple Ale / Sanct Gallen (Kanagawa)
- MATSUMOTO Traditional Bitter / MATSUMOTO BREWERY (Nagano)
- MINOHBEER PALE ALE (Real Ale) / Minoh Beer (Osaka)
The standout is Pineapple Ale, which the post says is appearing for the second time this season. It also notes that the beer feels a little more bitter this time, making it interesting to see how the flavor develops from here.
The rest of the board gives the pub a broad range: a German-style Pilserl, a local amber ale from Niigata, a traditional bitter ale from Matsumoto, and a real-ale pale ale from Minoh. That mix makes the tap list appealing both for a first pint and for a slower tasting session across styles.
The post also mentioned a 5:00 p.m. opening, making it an easy stop for an after-work beer in the Furumachi area of Niigata.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTonight's topic is ...04&Beer in Niigata rolling out five fresh taps. Their June 25 Instagram post basically said: let's blow this sticky weather away with beer.
MugiWait, a tap list can do that? But if it promises to beat the humidity, my throat is already clocked in!
Hop BroThe lineup earns it. Plank's Pilserl, Swan Lake Beer's Amber Swan Ale, and Sankt Gallen's Pineapple Ale make for a stacked opening trio.
MugiWhat is that, the MVP is clearly Pineapple Ale, right? Is it a tropical juice bomb I can just crush?
Hop BroNot that simple. It's the second keg of the season, and the post says it's a touch more bitter this time. Fruit first, then a firmer finish.
MugiPineapple and bitter together? Hold on, defined bitterness sounds like you just unlocked beer wizard mode!
Hop BroPlain version: the finish has a clear edge. It doesn't turn floppy-sweet, it stays crisp and super refreshing instead.
MugiOhh, so even people who dodge fruit beers might like it. Then what kind of style is Pilserl exactly?
Hop BroPilserl leans pilsner, so think clean, sharp lager energy. Meanwhile MATSUMOTO Traditional Bitter is maltier, and MINOHBEER PALE ALE comes in a Real Ale pour.
MugiHold up, Real Ale pour? If that's the real one, have I been cheating on beer this whole time?
Hop BroThe name sounds dramatic, but it's simple: gentler carbonation and a softer mouthfeel. With doors at 5 p.m., this tasting range is dangerous after work.
MugiThat's it, I'm in. Pineapple Ale first, Amber Swan Ale next, then Pilserl to finish. Hop bro, tonight it's we want them all!
