GROW BREW HOUSE taps salt fruit ale Aid and updates six house beers
GROW BREW HOUSE in Nishikawaguchi announced a new salt fruit ale, Aid, made with amanatsu citrus. The brewpub also refreshed its tap list with six house beers, pairing on-site beer with kitchen dishes in a direct-to-brewery setting.
Hop BroToday’s story is from GROW BREW HOUSE in Nishikawaguchi. They refreshed the taps, and the new release is a pretty great hook.
MugiWait, seriously? A salted fruit ale just barged in and woke up my curiosity!
Hop BroThe new beer is Aid with amanatsu, a low 3% ale that layers lactic tartness with a salty mineral edge. It sounds built for easy summer drinking.
MugiWhoa, lactic fermentation tang sounds like the bar suddenly turned into science class. What does that actually taste like?
Hop BroThink soft yogurt-like tartness, then salt that sharpens the shape of the flavor. The result is crisp and crushable, especially in hot weather.
MugiThat sounds dangerously drinkable! And they’ve got six house brews on at once? I’d freeze at the taps in the best way.
Hop BroYep. Against Day is a Dark Lager, POTTERING a Saison, Heiji a Hazy IPA, 17AVE an American Rye Ale, Luna Phase a Black IPA, and Hitoe-jitate a Cream Ale. That’s a wild six-tap spread.
MugiHold on, American Rye Ale sounds like a boss battle. What is rye even doing in my beer?
Hop BroRye adds a peppery, spicy note. And this place is a food-first brewpub too, because the head brewer used to be a chef, so 17AVE with lamb meatballs and hummus makes total sense.
MugiOkay, that’s unfairly appealing. Strong beer list, strong food, and weekends from 3 p.m. means I can start the day with zero hesitation.
Hop BroAnd the drinking order writes itself. Start light with Aid, then move into bitterness and roastier flavors. That Aid-to-Black IPA route is just beautiful.
MugiThat settles it. I want the citrus opener, the food pairing, and probably one more for research. Let’s go grab a pint right now!
GROW BREW HOUSE in Nishikawaguchi, Kawaguchi City, Saitama, posted an update on Instagram introducing a new fruit ale called "Aid." The beer uses plenty of amanatsu citrus and adds salt to a lightly acidic profile shaped by lactic fermentation. At 3% ABV, the brewery describes it as a beer that is easy to drink even in midsummer.
At the same time, the tap list was refreshed. The current lineup spans a wide range of styles:
- Against Day / Dark Lager
- POTTERING / Saison
- 平次 / Hazy IPA
- 17AVE / American Rye Ale
- ルナフェイズ / Black IPA
- 単衣仕立て / Cream Ale
The brewpub is directly connected to the brewhouse, so the beer feels close to the people who make it. GROW BREW HOUSE also stands out for having a head brewer who used to work as a chef, and the post highlighted lamb meatballs and hummus alongside 17AVE as a suggested pairing. That food-and-beer connection is part of what gives the place its appeal.
The tap list shows a broad spread, from dark lager and saison to hazy IPA, American rye ale, black IPA, and cream ale. A sensible route would be to start with Aid’s citrus-led brightness, then move into the hoppier or darker beers. With weekend hours starting at 3 p.m., it is an easy stop for an afternoon tasting session.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s story is from GROW BREW HOUSE in Nishikawaguchi. They refreshed the taps, and the new release is a pretty great hook.
MugiWait, seriously? A salted fruit ale just barged in and woke up my curiosity!
Hop BroThe new beer is Aid with amanatsu, a low 3% ale that layers lactic tartness with a salty mineral edge. It sounds built for easy summer drinking.
MugiWhoa, lactic fermentation tang sounds like the bar suddenly turned into science class. What does that actually taste like?
Hop BroThink soft yogurt-like tartness, then salt that sharpens the shape of the flavor. The result is crisp and crushable, especially in hot weather.
MugiThat sounds dangerously drinkable! And they’ve got six house brews on at once? I’d freeze at the taps in the best way.
Hop BroYep. Against Day is a Dark Lager, POTTERING a Saison, Heiji a Hazy IPA, 17AVE an American Rye Ale, Luna Phase a Black IPA, and Hitoe-jitate a Cream Ale. That’s a wild six-tap spread.
MugiHold on, American Rye Ale sounds like a boss battle. What is rye even doing in my beer?
Hop BroRye adds a peppery, spicy note. And this place is a food-first brewpub too, because the head brewer used to be a chef, so 17AVE with lamb meatballs and hummus makes total sense.
MugiOkay, that’s unfairly appealing. Strong beer list, strong food, and weekends from 3 p.m. means I can start the day with zero hesitation.
Hop BroAnd the drinking order writes itself. Start light with Aid, then move into bitterness and roastier flavors. That Aid-to-Black IPA route is just beautiful.
MugiThat settles it. I want the citrus opener, the food pairing, and probably one more for research. Let’s go grab a pint right now!
