Craftbeer Sloth House taps Shiga Kogen Beer’s SNOW MONKEY IPA orange label, with five beers on offer
Craftbeer Sloth House in Tarumachi, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, introduced Shiga Kogen Beer’s “SNOW MONKEY IPA orange label” as a new tap. The Sunday lineup also includes beers from Yokohama Beer, West Coast Brewing, Minoh Beer, and And Beer.
Hop BroOver in Tsunashima, Kohoku, Craftbeer Sloth House just tapped SNOW MONKEY IPA orange label from Shiga Kogen Beer.
MugiWhat! That name already sounds intense. So, what kind of IPA is it?
Hop BroIt’s a Hazy IPA built with three American and New Zealand hops, plus house-grown Cascade, so it’s a full-on hop lineup.
MugiWait, what? House-grown Cascade suddenly sounds like we’re on a farm!
Hop BroCascade is just a hop variety, basically part of the aroma blueprint. That’s where the layered citrus character comes from, like Valencia orange and iyokan.
MugiWhoa, so there’s no actual fruit, but it still feels like orange and white peach? My brain needs a refill already.
Hop BroExactly. No fruit added, but it still builds peachy tropical notes, a solid bitterness, and a dry finishing snap.
MugiAnd on Sunday they’ve got Yokohama Beer’s Gold Bitter, West Coast Brewing’s Firelight, Minoh’s PLUM GOSE and peach weizen too? That’s basically flight heaven!
Hop BroRight, it’s a rare mix where you can compare bitter, West Coast IPA, gose, fruit ale, weizen, and Hazy IPA in one stop, like a cross-style tasting set.
MugiThen I’m bringing cash and snacks and heading over. For a Sunday afternoon, first pour strategy says I start with SNOW MONKEY!
Hop BroThat’s a strong call. The bitterness gives it structure even as a first beer, and honestly we’ve reached the need a pint now stage.
Craftbeer Sloth House in Tarumachi, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama posted its Sunday service note alongside a fresh tap of Shiga Kogen Beer’s “SNOW MONKEY IPA orange label.” The bar is open from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., though closing may come earlier depending on beer availability. Beer is served in plastic cups, payment is cash only, and outside food is allowed because no food is provided.
The new tap, “SNOW MONKEY IPA orange label,” is described as a Hazy IPA brewed with three hop varieties from the U.S. and New Zealand plus plenty of home-grown Cascade. The profile leans into bright citrus, with Valencia orange and iyokan-like notes, plus a hint of white peach-like tropical character. It is said to finish with firm bitterness and a dry aftertaste, without using any fruit.
The day’s beer list also includes Yokohama Beer’s `Gold Bitter`, West Coast Brewing’s `Firelight`, Minoh Beer’s `PLUM GOSE`, And Beer’s `sumomomo`, Minoh Beer’s `Momo Weizen (early harvest ver.)`, and the new Shiga Kogen tap. That gives drinkers a wide spread of styles in one visit: bitter, West Coast IPA, gose, fruit ale, weizen, and hazy IPA.
As a beer pub with a laid-back standing-service vibe, Sloth House is the kind of place where you can slow down and compare beers carefully. On a Sunday afternoon, it looks set up for drinkers who want variety more than spectacle.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOver in Tsunashima, Kohoku, Craftbeer Sloth House just tapped SNOW MONKEY IPA orange label from Shiga Kogen Beer.
MugiWhat! That name already sounds intense. So, what kind of IPA is it?
Hop BroIt’s a Hazy IPA built with three American and New Zealand hops, plus house-grown Cascade, so it’s a full-on hop lineup.
MugiWait, what? House-grown Cascade suddenly sounds like we’re on a farm!
Hop BroCascade is just a hop variety, basically part of the aroma blueprint. That’s where the layered citrus character comes from, like Valencia orange and iyokan.
MugiWhoa, so there’s no actual fruit, but it still feels like orange and white peach? My brain needs a refill already.
Hop BroExactly. No fruit added, but it still builds peachy tropical notes, a solid bitterness, and a dry finishing snap.
MugiAnd on Sunday they’ve got Yokohama Beer’s Gold Bitter, West Coast Brewing’s Firelight, Minoh’s PLUM GOSE and peach weizen too? That’s basically flight heaven!
Hop BroRight, it’s a rare mix where you can compare bitter, West Coast IPA, gose, fruit ale, weizen, and Hazy IPA in one stop, like a cross-style tasting set.
MugiThen I’m bringing cash and snacks and heading over. For a Sunday afternoon, first pour strategy says I start with SNOW MONKEY!
Hop BroThat’s a strong call. The bitterness gives it structure even as a first beer, and honestly we’ve reached the need a pint now stage.
