Niigata's 04&Beer highlights Swan Lake Beer’s Koshihikari-brewed beer
Niigata’s alleyway beer pub 04&Beer updated its tap list on Instagram. The post confirms Swan Lake Beer’s “Koshihikari-shikomi Beer,” matching the pub’s low-key, craft-focused atmosphere in the Furumachi district.
Hop BroThere’s a fresh tap list at 04&Beer in Niigata’s back alleys, and this one is strong. They’ve got Swan Lake Beer’s Koshinomai Koshihikari Brewed Beer on tap.
MugiWhat! Koshihikari brewed beer already sounds peak Niigata. If it uses rice, does it turn into sake?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It’s still rice-brewed beer, not sake. Adding rice can make the texture feel cleaner and lighter.
MugiOkay, but seriously, why is a tap list update such a big deal? Isn’t that just a menu swap?
Hop BroIn draft beer world, what’s pouring now really matters. 04&Beer rotates kegs well and always keeps an eye on seasonal variety.
MugiSo it’s basically the beer version of today’s special. Also, that back-alley spot makes me want to go on a tiny treasure hunt.
Hop BroExactly, and it’s a counter-focused pub, so it works great even if you’re drinking alone. They center craft beer and real ale without making it feel stiff.
MugiHold on, real ale sounds like a superhero move. What even is that?
Hop BroNot a finishing move. Think of it as beer with gentler natural carbonation, so the aroma and softness come through in a closer way.
MugiNow I’m sold. That sounds perfect for an early evening detour and one calm glass in Furumachi.
Hop BroThat’s the whole charm. A glass full of Niigata in a quiet little pub is hard to beat, and now I really want us both to try it before the tap changes.
Located in a narrow lane in Niigata’s Nishibori-mae area, 04&Beer is a beer pub centered on craft beer and real ale. In its Instagram tap-list post, the pub confirmed Swan Lake Beer’s “Koshihikari-shikomi Beer.”
The shop is the kind of place you find tucked away off the main street: compact, intimate, and easy to enjoy whether you stop by alone or with a friend. It is not a flashy venue, but the constantly changing taps and seasonal rotation make it a solid stop for beer fans who like to see what is pouring right now.
The confirmed beer, “Koshihikari-shikomi Beer,” has a distinctly local Niigata feel. It is the kind of pint that leaves an impression through place as much as flavor, and it fits especially well on days when the weather turns a little more comfortable and you feel like slipping in for one relaxed glass.
For visitors and locals alike, 04&Beer is an approachable craft-beer stop in Niigata’s Furumachi area. Part of the appeal is simply checking what has been put on tap next and discovering a new favorite in a quiet backstreet setting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a fresh tap list at 04&Beer in Niigata’s back alleys, and this one is strong. They’ve got Swan Lake Beer’s Koshinomai Koshihikari Brewed Beer on tap.
MugiWhat! Koshihikari brewed beer already sounds peak Niigata. If it uses rice, does it turn into sake?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It’s still rice-brewed beer, not sake. Adding rice can make the texture feel cleaner and lighter.
MugiOkay, but seriously, why is a tap list update such a big deal? Isn’t that just a menu swap?
Hop BroIn draft beer world, what’s pouring now really matters. 04&Beer rotates kegs well and always keeps an eye on seasonal variety.
MugiSo it’s basically the beer version of today’s special. Also, that back-alley spot makes me want to go on a tiny treasure hunt.
Hop BroExactly, and it’s a counter-focused pub, so it works great even if you’re drinking alone. They center craft beer and real ale without making it feel stiff.
MugiHold on, real ale sounds like a superhero move. What even is that?
Hop BroNot a finishing move. Think of it as beer with gentler natural carbonation, so the aroma and softness come through in a closer way.
MugiNow I’m sold. That sounds perfect for an early evening detour and one calm glass in Furumachi.
Hop BroThat’s the whole charm. A glass full of Niigata in a quiet little pub is hard to beat, and now I really want us both to try it before the tap changes.
