Otama Brewing to pour four beers in Shibuya from Sept. 7 in Niigata and Sado showcase
Kanpai Stand Shibuya will launch a Niigata and Sado craft beer feature on September 7. Otama Brewing will be represented by four beers, including a West Coast Pilsner, a Cold IPA made with local Joetsu rice, a Hazy IPA, and an Oatmeal Stout.
Hop BroShibuya is getting a Niigata and Sado special starting September 7, and the lineup is strong. At Kanpai Stand SHIBUYA, you can try four beers from Otama Brewing in one run.
MugiWait, Otama Brewing already sounds memorable! What kind of brewery is it?
Hop BroIt's a microbrewery in Sanwa Ward, Joetsu, Niigata, and they build beers around local ingredients and local character with a great first sip kind of approach. They lean into American ale styles, but keep them easy to enjoy.
MugiHuh, nice! But that West Coast Pilsner part confused me. How is a pilsner suddenly from the West Coast?
Hop BroThat's the fun part. Port of Cheers has the crisp lager side, then layers in bright hop aroma for a clean bitter snap. It stays refreshing, but it still makes a statement.
MugiHold on, I was already thirsty, and now there's a Cold IPA too? That name sounds illegal. Is this the beer version of chilled summer noodles?
Hop BroIt does sound like a seasonal special, but YUKIYAMA WEEKENDER is built for a big hop punch with a lighter fermentation profile. It also uses Joetsu-grown rice called Nijinokirameki to sharpen the finish.
MugiWhoa, that sounds like the kind of beer that makes you walk faster. So HARUMACHI HAZY IPA is the cloudy, juicy one?
Hop BroPretty much. It brings rich fruitiness up front, but keeps the bitterness restrained for a soft easy texture. Then MAJO NO ODEKAKE closes things out as an Oatmeal Stout with roasty malt and a smooth body.
MugiSo they go from bright and crisp to dark and cozy? That four-beer range is kind of absurd in the best way. One feature, that much variety?
Hop BroExactly. Add the four beers from tOki brewery and you get an eight-tap lineup that lets you compare Niigata and Sado without leaving Shibuya. This has serious 'one more pour' energy.
MugiThen it's settled, September 7 is Shibuya toast time. Start with Port of Cheers or finish with MAJO NO ODEKAKE... I'm already stuck choosing and we haven't even arrived yet.
Kanpai Stand SHIBUYA will begin a Niigata and Sado craft beer feature on September 7. The lineup includes eight taps in total, split evenly between `tOki brewery` on Sado Island and `Otama Brewing / SANWA LAB` on the Niigata mainland.
Otama Brewing is a microbrewery based in the Sanwa area of Joetsu, Niigata. On its official site, the brewery describes a focus on local ingredients and local character, while aiming for beers that feel good from the first sip. Its core lineup includes Pale Ale, IPA, Hazy IPA, and Saison.
Otama Brewing's four beers in this feature are:
- `Port of Cheers` | West Coast Pilsner, 5.5%. Bright aroma and a crisp bitterness.
- `YUKIYAMA WEEKENDER` | Cold IPA, 5.5%. Brewed with Joetsu-grown `Niji no Kirameki` rice and a strong hop character.
- `HARUMACHI HAZY IPA` | Hazy IPA, 6.0%. Juicy fruit notes with restrained bitterness.
- `MAJO NO ODEKAKE` | Oatmeal Stout, 6.0%. Roasted malt character with a smooth body.
For drinkers in Tokyo, the feature offers a chance to compare Otama Brewing's balance of approachability and character alongside other Niigata and Sado beers.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroShibuya is getting a Niigata and Sado special starting September 7, and the lineup is strong. At Kanpai Stand SHIBUYA, you can try four beers from Otama Brewing in one run.
MugiWait, Otama Brewing already sounds memorable! What kind of brewery is it?
Hop BroIt's a microbrewery in Sanwa Ward, Joetsu, Niigata, and they build beers around local ingredients and local character with a great first sip kind of approach. They lean into American ale styles, but keep them easy to enjoy.
MugiHuh, nice! But that West Coast Pilsner part confused me. How is a pilsner suddenly from the West Coast?
Hop BroThat's the fun part. Port of Cheers has the crisp lager side, then layers in bright hop aroma for a clean bitter snap. It stays refreshing, but it still makes a statement.
MugiHold on, I was already thirsty, and now there's a Cold IPA too? That name sounds illegal. Is this the beer version of chilled summer noodles?
Hop BroIt does sound like a seasonal special, but YUKIYAMA WEEKENDER is built for a big hop punch with a lighter fermentation profile. It also uses Joetsu-grown rice called Nijinokirameki to sharpen the finish.
MugiWhoa, that sounds like the kind of beer that makes you walk faster. So HARUMACHI HAZY IPA is the cloudy, juicy one?
Hop BroPretty much. It brings rich fruitiness up front, but keeps the bitterness restrained for a soft easy texture. Then MAJO NO ODEKAKE closes things out as an Oatmeal Stout with roasty malt and a smooth body.
MugiSo they go from bright and crisp to dark and cozy? That four-beer range is kind of absurd in the best way. One feature, that much variety?
Hop BroExactly. Add the four beers from tOki brewery and you get an eight-tap lineup that lets you compare Niigata and Sado without leaving Shibuya. This has serious 'one more pour' energy.
MugiThen it's settled, September 7 is Shibuya toast time. Start with Port of Cheers or finish with MAJO NO ODEKAKE... I'm already stuck choosing and we haven't even arrived yet.
