Hatagaya's Yakiniku Stand Niku to Mugi Introduces Himitsu Beer's 'Field and Barley'
At Yakiniku Stand Niku to Mugi in Hatagaya, a style of pairing yakiniku with domestic craft beer has taken root. Recently, Himitsu Beer’s collaboration keg 'Field and Barley' and other distinctive guest beers that suit the shop’s character have been drawing attention.
Hop BroToday I want to feature Yakiniku Stand Niku to Mugi in Hatagaya. It’s a place where you can take off your shoes and relax over Japanese beef yakiniku and craft beer.
MugiWait, a beer pub where you take off your shoes!? That’s basically home, but if it smells like yakiniku, it’s even better than home!
Hop BroExactly. The counter and tables are both easy to use, so it’s a place that fits into everyday life. And the beer lineup is centered on Japanese labels that change daily, so every visit feels a little like a treasure hunt.
MugiWow! Distinctive domestic picks sounds classy and cool! But isn’t it hard to choose?
Hop BroThat’s where the collaboration keg with Himitsu Beer, 'Field and Barley,' comes in. It even has label art that connects to the shop’s worldview, so it’s not just a guest keg. What makes it interesting is that there’s a real story behind it.
MugiWhat? They even took part in the label art!? That’s the kind of thing you look at before drinking and grin over!
Hop BroAnd there’s also 'Sky Walker IPA,' which was mentioned on Brewcast. As an IPA, it tends to have a clearly defined hop character, so even against the richness of yakiniku it doesn’t get overpowered, and it also refreshes your mouth nicely.
MugiWhen I hear IPA, hop character suddenly sounds like teacher talk! But if it goes down smoothly after yakiniku, it sounds like a really good match!
Hop BroExactly. If you’re pairing it with yakiniku where you taste lots of different cuts in small portions, beers with a substantial malt body or a pronounced hop profile both shine. So the fun of choosing according to the meat fits naturally here.
MugiNow I’m completely hungry…! Yakiniku with a drink in Hatagaya sounds amazing. Should we go today?
One place in Hatagaya for pairing yakiniku and craft beer
Tokyo’s Hatagaya Yakiniku Stand Niku to Mugi is a beer pub where you can enjoy Japanese beef yakiniku together with craft beer. Inside, you take off your shoes before entering, creating a place that combines the easygoing feel of a yakiniku shop with the comfort of lingering over drinks. It is easy to spend time at either the counter or tables, making it a convenient spot for everyday use.
Guest beers centered on distinctive domestic picks
The shop’s craft beer lineup mainly consists of Japanese labels that rotate daily. In recent years, its collaboration with Himitsu Beer has been especially notable, and both 'Rice and Barley' and 'Field and Barley' are known as joint projects by the Niku to Mugi team and Himitsu Beer. In both cases, staff member Asuka was involved in the label art, which is an interesting way the shop’s worldview connects with the beer.
Brewcast also featured Himitsu Beer 'Field and Barley' as a guest beer at Yakiniku Stand Niku to Mugi, and it also confirms a feature on Yorocco Beer 'Sky Walker IPA'. For beer lovers, the appeal is being able to choose a label to match the meat dishes.
Enjoying it with yakiniku in mind
At Niku to Mugi, the idea of pairing beer with the enjoyment of yakiniku, where you taste various cuts in small portions, is naturally built in. With hearty, savory yakiniku, beers with a solid malt backbone or a clearly defined hop character tend to pair well, making it a place that suits people who want beer to be the star, too.
It’s easy to reach from Hatagaya Station, and it’s a place worth remembering as a spot where you can comfortably enjoy yakiniku and craft beer together.
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Hop BroToday I want to feature Yakiniku Stand Niku to Mugi in Hatagaya. It’s a place where you can take off your shoes and relax over Japanese beef yakiniku and craft beer.
MugiWait, a beer pub where you take off your shoes!? That’s basically home, but if it smells like yakiniku, it’s even better than home!
Hop BroExactly. The counter and tables are both easy to use, so it’s a place that fits into everyday life. And the beer lineup is centered on Japanese labels that change daily, so every visit feels a little like a treasure hunt.
MugiWow! Distinctive domestic picks sounds classy and cool! But isn’t it hard to choose?
Hop BroThat’s where the collaboration keg with Himitsu Beer, 'Field and Barley,' comes in. It even has label art that connects to the shop’s worldview, so it’s not just a guest keg. What makes it interesting is that there’s a real story behind it.
MugiWhat? They even took part in the label art!? That’s the kind of thing you look at before drinking and grin over!
Hop BroAnd there’s also 'Sky Walker IPA,' which was mentioned on Brewcast. As an IPA, it tends to have a clearly defined hop character, so even against the richness of yakiniku it doesn’t get overpowered, and it also refreshes your mouth nicely.
MugiWhen I hear IPA, hop character suddenly sounds like teacher talk! But if it goes down smoothly after yakiniku, it sounds like a really good match!
Hop BroExactly. If you’re pairing it with yakiniku where you taste lots of different cuts in small portions, beers with a substantial malt body or a pronounced hop profile both shine. So the fun of choosing according to the meat fits naturally here.
MugiNow I’m completely hungry…! Yakiniku with a drink in Hatagaya sounds amazing. Should we go today?
