NAMACHA'n Stand Kita-Ikebukuro Branch Taps Hekika Brewing's "Kizashi Ale"
At NAMACHA'n Stand Kita-Ikebukuro, the guest beer "Kizashi Ale" from Aomori's Hekika Brewing, made with domestic mandarin orange juice, has been tapped. Introduced as American Wheat w/Mikan, ABV 4.9%, it's a beer that layers citrus aroma over a light, easy-drinking profile.
Hop BroSomething's happening in Kita-Ikebukuro, and Kizashi Ale is now on tap. It's a guest beer from Hekika Brewing in Aomori at NAMACHA'n Stand Kita-Ikebukuro, and the title alone already gives off that "something is beginning" feeling, doesn't it?
MugiWait, a guest beer from Aomori in Kita-Ikebukuro!? And the name "Kizashi Ale" sounds like the start of a drama or something, so exciting!
Hop BroThe style is American Wheat w/Mikan. It's an American wheat ale paired with domestic mandarin orange juice, designed to keep the bitterness down while bringing out the citrus aroma.
MugiWhat is that, w/Mikan is almost unfairly cute! If you put mandarin oranges in beer, doesn't it end up tasting like juice?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: it seems they've made sure the fruit character doesn't come forward too much. Rather than leaning only into sweetness, the aroma rises gently within the light body, so it's the kind that's easy to drink without getting tiring.
MugiOhhh! Then with that light drinking profile, it sounds perfect as a first beer too! If the mandarin aroma floats up softly, my mouth is already smiling!
Hop BroAnd the alcohol is ABV 4.9%. That number is just right too - not too strong, not too weak, and balanced so it doesn't overpower even when paired with smoked dishes.
MugiWait, smoked dishes too!? So it's basically beer and smoked food in an aroma showdown? That sounds absolutely delicious!
Hop BroExactly. NAMACHA'n Stand Kita-Ikebukuro is a brewpub built around craft beer and smoked dishes, so when a guest beer like this comes in, the place's strengths really stand out.
MugiAnd there's business info too, right? Weekdays open at 4:00 PM is easy to remember! I want to stop by after work and unwind with Kizashi Ale!
Hop BroTo sum it up, there's definitely a reason to have a drink in Kita-Ikebukuro. Hekika Brewing's "Kizashi Ale" is a wheat ale with a citrus aroma, so this is definitely the kind of beer that makes you want to go drink it right now.
MugiYeah, today my throat is already in beer-prep mode! Have a smoked snack and open a mandarin-scented pour, and it would be amazing!
Guest Beer Tapped
In Tokyo's Toshima Ward, at NAMACHA'n Stand Kita-Ikebukuro, the guest beer Kizashi Ale from Aomori's Hekika Brewing has been tapped.
The post described the style as American Wheat w/Mikan and the alcohol content as 4.9%. It explains that by adding carefully selected domestic mandarin orange juice to an American wheat ale with restrained bitterness, the result balances sweetness and freshness. It seems to be the kind of beer where the fruit character does not dominate too much, and the citrus aroma rises gently within a light drinking profile.
NAMACHA'n Stand Kita-Ikebukuro is a brewpub centered on craft beer and smoked dishes. It's an easy place to drop by casually, yet also one where you can take your time and enjoy beer thoughtfully. When a guest beer like this is on tap, you can enjoy both the venue's signature approachability and a one-off beer with character.
The post also listed business hours: Weekdays 4:00 PM–11:00 PM, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 12:00 PM–10:00 PM, and closed on Mondays. It's a good fit for anyone in Kita-Ikebukuro who wants to try a fruity wheat ale with smoked dishes.
Beers on Tap
- Kizashi Ale / Hekika Brewing
This is an appealing tap for anyone who likes citrusy guest beers, as well as anyone looking for a wheat ale with restrained bitterness and a pronounced aroma.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSomething's happening in Kita-Ikebukuro, and Kizashi Ale is now on tap. It's a guest beer from Hekika Brewing in Aomori at NAMACHA'n Stand Kita-Ikebukuro, and the title alone already gives off that "something is beginning" feeling, doesn't it?
MugiWait, a guest beer from Aomori in Kita-Ikebukuro!? And the name "Kizashi Ale" sounds like the start of a drama or something, so exciting!
Hop BroThe style is American Wheat w/Mikan. It's an American wheat ale paired with domestic mandarin orange juice, designed to keep the bitterness down while bringing out the citrus aroma.
MugiWhat is that, w/Mikan is almost unfairly cute! If you put mandarin oranges in beer, doesn't it end up tasting like juice?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: it seems they've made sure the fruit character doesn't come forward too much. Rather than leaning only into sweetness, the aroma rises gently within the light body, so it's the kind that's easy to drink without getting tiring.
MugiOhhh! Then with that light drinking profile, it sounds perfect as a first beer too! If the mandarin aroma floats up softly, my mouth is already smiling!
Hop BroAnd the alcohol is ABV 4.9%. That number is just right too - not too strong, not too weak, and balanced so it doesn't overpower even when paired with smoked dishes.
MugiWait, smoked dishes too!? So it's basically beer and smoked food in an aroma showdown? That sounds absolutely delicious!
Hop BroExactly. NAMACHA'n Stand Kita-Ikebukuro is a brewpub built around craft beer and smoked dishes, so when a guest beer like this comes in, the place's strengths really stand out.
MugiAnd there's business info too, right? Weekdays open at 4:00 PM is easy to remember! I want to stop by after work and unwind with Kizashi Ale!
Hop BroTo sum it up, there's definitely a reason to have a drink in Kita-Ikebukuro. Hekika Brewing's "Kizashi Ale" is a wheat ale with a citrus aroma, so this is definitely the kind of beer that makes you want to go drink it right now.
MugiYeah, today my throat is already in beer-prep mode! Have a smoked snack and open a mandarin-scented pour, and it would be amazing!
