Shiga Kogen Beer "HOUSE IPA" Tapped at Tsumugi, the Craft Beer Shop on the Second Floor in Minamikashiwa
At "2階のクラフトビール屋つむぎ," a one-minute walk from the west exit of Minamikashiwa Station, Shiga Kogen Beer (Yamanouchi, Nagano)'s "HOUSE IPA" has appeared as a new tap. It is an 8% IPA built on a 100% Maris Otter base and packed with hops, presented as a beer that balances power and refreshment.
Hop BroRight near the west exit of Minamikashiwa Station, 2階のクラフトビール屋つむぎ has gotten a new tap from Shiga Kogen Beer.
MugiWhoa! That already sounds interesting! That HOUSE IPA sounds strong just from the name!
Hop BroExactly. It’s basically positioned as a more powerful version of Shiga Kogen Beer’s flagship IPA.
MugiA stronger version? What even is that! So it’s loaded with hops? Packed with hops sounds intense!
Hop BroNo need to be scared. The base is 100% Maris Otter, so it has a solid backbone built on malt richness.
MugiMaris Otter already sounds powerful! And an 8% IPA sounds like it could get you pretty tipsy, right?
Hop BroIt’s definitely strong, but what’s interesting is that it doesn’t just feel heavy. It manages to balance power and refreshment.
MugiOhh! So it’s not just bitter. The balance with the aroma is good too, which sounds kind of advanced!
Hop BroExactly. Tsumugi has eight draft beers on hand, and since the owner is a beer taster who chooses them personally, it’s a strong spot if you want to talk things through while you drink.
MugiIf it’s easy to go in alone, that’s reassuring! I’m already in the mood to try a new side of IPA today!
Hop BroThen it’s decided. Let’s stop by in Minamikashiwa for a casual pint and check out HOUSE IPA’s crispness and aroma together.
New Tap: Shiga Kogen Beer’s "HOUSE IPA"
`2階のクラフトビール屋つむぎ` is a domestic craft beer specialty shop located one minute on foot from the west exit of Minamikashiwa Station. It offers eight draft beers, and the owner, a Japan Craft Beer Association-certified beer taster, selects beers from breweries all over the country. There is also an easy-to-try tasting menu, making it a place where even people not used to beer bars can choose with ease.
This new tap is `HOUSE IPA` from `Shiga Kogen Beer (Nagano, Yamanouchi)`. The post describes it as a "more powerful version of the flagship IPA," and says it is brewed on a 100% Maris Otter base with an extremely generous amount of hops. With an alcohol content of 8%, it is said to deliver a solid drinking experience while still feeling refreshing.
In terms of flavor, the first impression is the strong bitterness and substantial body, but the balance with the aroma is also a key point. The post also notes that it is "easy to understand why it is popular," making it a beer worth paying attention to for anyone who wants to enjoy the defining contours of an IPA.
Tsumugi’s bright, casual atmosphere is another part of its appeal. Even if you drop in alone, it is easy to ask for advice, and you can choose a beer while telling the staff what you like. It is a tap update worth checking out on a day when you want to take your time with Japanese craft beer, or when you want to explore a new side of IPA.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroRight near the west exit of Minamikashiwa Station, 2階のクラフトビール屋つむぎ has gotten a new tap from Shiga Kogen Beer.
MugiWhoa! That already sounds interesting! That HOUSE IPA sounds strong just from the name!
Hop BroExactly. It’s basically positioned as a more powerful version of Shiga Kogen Beer’s flagship IPA.
MugiA stronger version? What even is that! So it’s loaded with hops? Packed with hops sounds intense!
Hop BroNo need to be scared. The base is 100% Maris Otter, so it has a solid backbone built on malt richness.
MugiMaris Otter already sounds powerful! And an 8% IPA sounds like it could get you pretty tipsy, right?
Hop BroIt’s definitely strong, but what’s interesting is that it doesn’t just feel heavy. It manages to balance power and refreshment.
MugiOhh! So it’s not just bitter. The balance with the aroma is good too, which sounds kind of advanced!
Hop BroExactly. Tsumugi has eight draft beers on hand, and since the owner is a beer taster who chooses them personally, it’s a strong spot if you want to talk things through while you drink.
MugiIf it’s easy to go in alone, that’s reassuring! I’m already in the mood to try a new side of IPA today!
Hop BroThen it’s decided. Let’s stop by in Minamikashiwa for a casual pint and check out HOUSE IPA’s crispness and aroma together.
