Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa taps Uchouten Brewing’s Scenery, adds four drafts on Aug. 2
Chiitoko Shoten, the dagashi, beer, and coffee shop in Shimosuwa, Nagano, shared its August 2 service update. The post adds Uchouten Brewing’s Scenery to a four-beer draft lineup that spans Kölsch-style ale, saison, hazy IPA, and IPA.
Hop BroThis is the one I wanted to talk about today. At Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa, Uchoten Brewing's Scenery goes on tap on August 2, and it's the kind of lineup that keeps pulling your eyes back all day from 10:00 to 22:00.
MugiWhat! A place with candy, beer, and coffee all together called Chiitoko Shoten? That's way too much fun packed into one shop! It sounds like a field trip and an adult reward at the same time!
Hop BroAnd the best part is the four-tap lineup. Heinzel from Flora Fermentation is a Kolsch-style ale, Scenery is a saison, Snow Monkey IPA Orange ver. from Shiga Kogen Beer is a hazy IPA, and Pint Grab from Y.Market Brewing is an IPA.
MugiWhoa, okay, but what even is saison? The name sounds less like beer and more like a fancy lifestyle magazine!
Hop BroSaison is a farmhouse-style Belgian beer, and Scenery's hook is that it's dry yet substantial. It has fruity character from the yeast and a bright herbal lift, so it goes down easily without feeling thin.
MugiHold on, good body too? That makes it sound like the beer has a gym membership and a personal trainer!
Hop BroHere's the thing, body doesn't mean muscles, it means fullness on the palate. Even if the finish is dry, it still feels satisfying when you drink it, and that's a big part of what makes Scenery work.
MugiSo if I want crisp, I go for Heinzel; if I want aroma play, Scenery; if I want haze, Snow Monkey IPA Orange ver.; and if I want firm bitterness, Pint Grab? Choosing is already a workout!
Hop BroThat's a solid read. This tap list is built for any mood, and they've also got sausage rolls, banana bread, brownies, and coffee if you want a break. They even sell balloons one at a time and welcome strollers, which is kind of amazing.
Hop BroI'm already picturing that first pour of Scenery. Then I start seriously debating whether to reset with Heinzel or jump straight into the Orange ver.
MugiAnd if there's candy too, this is basically the perfect grown-up detour! I can already see myself getting pulled straight into Shimosuwa, and yes, I absolutely want a drink now!
Hop BroAt this point the conclusion is simple: I want all four. Chiitoko Shoten sounds like exactly the kind of day where you snack on sweets and work your way from Kolsch to saison to hazy IPA to IPA.
Chiitoko Shoten, located at 3217-5 Odamachi-shita, Shimosuwa-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano, will be open from 10:00 to 22:00 on Sunday, August 2. In its latest post, the shop announced a new tap: Uchouten Brewing’s Scenery.
Draft beers of the day
- Heinzel (4.5%) / Kölsch Style Ale / Flora Fermentation
- Scenery (6.7%) / Saison / Uchouten Brewing
- Snow Monkey IPA Orange ver. (6.0%) / Hazy IPA / Shiga Kogen Beer
- Pint Grab / IPA / Y.Market Brewing
The post describes Scenery as dry yet full-bodied, with fruity, herbal notes derived from the yeast. Taken together, the lineup offers a clear range: a crisp Kölsch-style ale, a saison, a hazy IPA, and a straightforward IPA. For beer drinkers, it is the kind of tap list that makes it easy to compare styles side by side.
Chiitoko Shoten stands out because it combines classic Japanese dagashi with craft beer and coffee. The post also highlights baked goods and snacks for pairing with beer or coffee, including sausage rolls, banana bread, chocolate banana bread, scones, brownies, cookies, ice cream, and a carrot spice tart.
The shop notes that payments are cash or PayPay in advance. It also provides a nursing and diaper-changing room and allows strollers inside, making it a relaxed stop for both craft beer fans and families.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis is the one I wanted to talk about today. At Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa, Uchoten Brewing's Scenery goes on tap on August 2, and it's the kind of lineup that keeps pulling your eyes back all day from 10:00 to 22:00.
MugiWhat! A place with candy, beer, and coffee all together called Chiitoko Shoten? That's way too much fun packed into one shop! It sounds like a field trip and an adult reward at the same time!
Hop BroAnd the best part is the four-tap lineup. Heinzel from Flora Fermentation is a Kolsch-style ale, Scenery is a saison, Snow Monkey IPA Orange ver. from Shiga Kogen Beer is a hazy IPA, and Pint Grab from Y.Market Brewing is an IPA.
MugiWhoa, okay, but what even is saison? The name sounds less like beer and more like a fancy lifestyle magazine!
Hop BroSaison is a farmhouse-style Belgian beer, and Scenery's hook is that it's dry yet substantial. It has fruity character from the yeast and a bright herbal lift, so it goes down easily without feeling thin.
MugiHold on, good body too? That makes it sound like the beer has a gym membership and a personal trainer!
Hop BroHere's the thing, body doesn't mean muscles, it means fullness on the palate. Even if the finish is dry, it still feels satisfying when you drink it, and that's a big part of what makes Scenery work.
MugiSo if I want crisp, I go for Heinzel; if I want aroma play, Scenery; if I want haze, Snow Monkey IPA Orange ver.; and if I want firm bitterness, Pint Grab? Choosing is already a workout!
Hop BroThat's a solid read. This tap list is built for any mood, and they've also got sausage rolls, banana bread, brownies, and coffee if you want a break. They even sell balloons one at a time and welcome strollers, which is kind of amazing.
Hop BroI'm already picturing that first pour of Scenery. Then I start seriously debating whether to reset with Heinzel or jump straight into the Orange ver.
MugiAnd if there's candy too, this is basically the perfect grown-up detour! I can already see myself getting pulled straight into Shimosuwa, and yes, I absolutely want a drink now!
Hop BroAt this point the conclusion is simple: I want all four. Chiitoko Shoten sounds like exactly the kind of day where you snack on sweets and work your way from Kolsch to saison to hazy IPA to IPA.
