Y.MARKET BREWING's "Ncha!" Tapped at Tsumugi, the Craft Beer Shop on the Second Floor in Minami-Kashiwa
“2F Craft Beer Shop Tsumugi,” located one minute on foot from the west exit of Minami-Kashiwa Station, has tapped Y.MARKET BREWING’s “Ncha!” from Aichi/Nagoya. Its signature features are the toasty aroma from arare brown rice and the crisp, clean finish typical of a pilsner, making it seem like a great match for the shop’s style of letting customers choose casually while tasting samples.
Hop BroAt 2F Craft Beer Shop Tsumugi right by the west exit of Minami-Kashiwa Station, Y.MARKET BREWING’s “Ncha!” has been tapped.
MugiWait, the name “Ncha!” is adorable, isn’t it? It kind of sounds like a greeting, so now I’m curious!
Hop BroAnd what’s inside is a toasty pilsner made with arare brown rice. The crisp finish plus that slight brown-rice-tea-like aroma is what makes it interesting.
MugiA pilsner means it’s a refreshing style, right? So what does it taste like when you add brown rice to that?
Hop BroIn short, it’s the kind of beer that doesn’t try to stand out by pushing hops hard, but instead shows off the character of the grain. It’s lively without becoming muddy, and that makes it easy to pair with food.
MugiI see! And it’s great that at Tsumugi you can taste before choosing. That makes it less likely to get lost, even if it’s your first time!
Hop BroExactly. Tsumugi keeps eight draft beers on hand, and being able to choose with the staff’s help is a big plus. Being able to casually compare Japanese craft beers is really valuable.
MugiIt’s easy to go in alone, and hearing that it’s bright and casual makes me feel at ease! Beer bars can feel a little intimidating, but this place sounds fine!
Hop BroIf you’re drinking in Minami-Kashiwa, a shop where you can choose with advice is the kind of place you can count on. Having a characterful beer like “Ncha!” means there’s a new way to enjoy drinking beyond the usual standards.
MugiThen tonight, let’s make it the meeting where we decide on the first beer at Tsumugi! The brown-rice aroma sounds absolutely delicious, and now I already want to drink it!
New Tap
At “2F Craft Beer Shop Tsumugi,” one minute on foot from the west exit of Minami-Kashiwa Station, Y.MARKET BREWING’s “Ncha!” has been tapped. This pilsner uses arare brown rice, creating a beer that balances a toasty aroma with a refreshing, easy-drinking finish. Built on a clear, crisp pilsner base, it adds aromatic nuances reminiscent of brown rice tea, giving the beer a distinctive character while remaining highly drinkable.
What makes this beer interesting is that it does not try to stand out by pushing hop aroma; instead, it creates its impression through the toasty character derived from the brown rice. It feels light and approachable without becoming bland, and it should work well with food as well. Even the impact of its name makes it the kind of beer you want to try at least once.
Tsumugi is a beer pub that keeps eight Japanese craft beers on tap, and one of its strengths is that even first-time visitors can easily check the flavors using its tasting menu. The interior is bright and casual, making it easy to enter alone, and even if you are not knowledgeable about beer, you can choose with the staff’s help. It is a place that works well whether you want just a quick drink or want to take your time comparing beers.
If you are drinking craft beer in Minami-Kashiwa, a shop like Tsumugi, where you can choose with advice, is the kind of place you can rely on first. The newly tapped “Ncha!” seems likely to offer a different kind of enjoyment from a standard beer, as an aromatic, characterful pilsner.
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Hop BroAt 2F Craft Beer Shop Tsumugi right by the west exit of Minami-Kashiwa Station, Y.MARKET BREWING’s “Ncha!” has been tapped.
MugiWait, the name “Ncha!” is adorable, isn’t it? It kind of sounds like a greeting, so now I’m curious!
Hop BroAnd what’s inside is a toasty pilsner made with arare brown rice. The crisp finish plus that slight brown-rice-tea-like aroma is what makes it interesting.
MugiA pilsner means it’s a refreshing style, right? So what does it taste like when you add brown rice to that?
Hop BroIn short, it’s the kind of beer that doesn’t try to stand out by pushing hops hard, but instead shows off the character of the grain. It’s lively without becoming muddy, and that makes it easy to pair with food.
MugiI see! And it’s great that at Tsumugi you can taste before choosing. That makes it less likely to get lost, even if it’s your first time!
Hop BroExactly. Tsumugi keeps eight draft beers on hand, and being able to choose with the staff’s help is a big plus. Being able to casually compare Japanese craft beers is really valuable.
MugiIt’s easy to go in alone, and hearing that it’s bright and casual makes me feel at ease! Beer bars can feel a little intimidating, but this place sounds fine!
Hop BroIf you’re drinking in Minami-Kashiwa, a shop where you can choose with advice is the kind of place you can count on. Having a characterful beer like “Ncha!” means there’s a new way to enjoy drinking beyond the usual standards.
MugiThen tonight, let’s make it the meeting where we decide on the first beer at Tsumugi! The brown-rice aroma sounds absolutely delicious, and now I already want to drink it!
