Niigata’s ...04&Beer lines up five draft beers for rugby day
The beer pub ...04&Beer in Nishi-horimae-dori 8-bancho, Chuo Ward, Niigata, shared a rugby-day tap list ahead of the France match. The lineup features five beers from Plank Brewery, Swan Lake Beer, Y.MARKET Brewing, and Shiga Kogen Beer, with a 3 p.m. opening announced.
Hop BroThis one is a strong article topic. ...04&Beer in Niigata put out a rugby-day tap list, and it feels built to get people ready before the match even starts.
MugiWait, they pair beer with the game too? A 3 p.m. opening is seriously committed!
Hop BroThe lineup is solid too: Plank Brauerei's Pilserl, Swan Lake Beer's Koshihikari Rice Beer, Y.MARKET BREWING's Yellow Sky Pale Ale, and Shiga Kogen Beer's Shinshu Heion plus Africa Pale Ale (Real Ale). That's five picks from Japan and abroad.
MugiWhoa, the names alone feel like a road trip! But why is Yellow Sky Pale Ale getting so much attention?
Hop BroBecause it's a yuzu-based American pale ale that's already popular at the pub. It pops with aroma and stays easy to drink, so it's a fresh new tap that really fits game day.
MugiWhat is that even supposed to mean? You said American pale ale like everyone just knows it. Is that a flavor, a color, or some kind of beer passport?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's an easy-drinking ale with a noticeable hop aroma. You usually get citrus-like notes and a light bitterness, so it's a classic aromatic style.
MugiOhhh, okay! Then what about Africa Pale Ale (Real Ale) from Shiga Kogen Beer? That name already sounds like a headline. What's real ale?
Hop BroFair question. Real ale usually means softer, more natural carbonation instead of a big forced fizz, so the texture feels gentler. In a compare-and-sip lineup like this, that difference really stands out.
MugiThat actually sounds great. You get the crisp side of Pilserl, the local Niigata feel from the Koshihikari brew, and the yuzu aroma too. That's basically a game-day tasting flight.
Hop BroExactly, and the smart part is the balance. They've mixed lager-like drinks, fruit-driven character, and session-friendly options so it all works in humid weather. That's a very sports-watching friendly setup.
MugiNow I want the full plan: start with Pilserl at kickoff, then head for Yellow Sky Pale Ale later. That perfect pint relay sounds way too good.
...04&Beer, a beer pub in Nishi-horimae-dori 8-bancho, Chuo Ward, Niigata, posted a rugby-day tap list ahead of the France match. The shop said it would open at 3 p.m. that day, and the selection was arranged with match viewing in mind.
The lineup includes `Pilserl` from Plank Brewery in Bavaria, `Koshihikari-ji Beer` from Swan Lake Beer in Niigata, `Yellow Sky Pale Ale` from Y.MARKET Brewing in Aichi, `Shinshu Heion` from Shiga Kogen Beer in Nagano, and `Africa Pale Ale(Real Ale)` from the same brewery. The mix covers lager, fruit-forward, and session-friendly styles.
`Yellow Sky Pale Ale` is highlighted as a yuzu-based American pale ale that is already on tap and popular at the shop. From a crisp pilsner to aromatically bright pale ale, the list is built for easy drinking while watching the match. It fits the kind of balanced, practical lineup you would expect from a craft-beer pub in Furumachi.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis one is a strong article topic. ...04&Beer in Niigata put out a rugby-day tap list, and it feels built to get people ready before the match even starts.
MugiWait, they pair beer with the game too? A 3 p.m. opening is seriously committed!
Hop BroThe lineup is solid too: Plank Brauerei's Pilserl, Swan Lake Beer's Koshihikari Rice Beer, Y.MARKET BREWING's Yellow Sky Pale Ale, and Shiga Kogen Beer's Shinshu Heion plus Africa Pale Ale (Real Ale). That's five picks from Japan and abroad.
MugiWhoa, the names alone feel like a road trip! But why is Yellow Sky Pale Ale getting so much attention?
Hop BroBecause it's a yuzu-based American pale ale that's already popular at the pub. It pops with aroma and stays easy to drink, so it's a fresh new tap that really fits game day.
MugiWhat is that even supposed to mean? You said American pale ale like everyone just knows it. Is that a flavor, a color, or some kind of beer passport?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's an easy-drinking ale with a noticeable hop aroma. You usually get citrus-like notes and a light bitterness, so it's a classic aromatic style.
MugiOhhh, okay! Then what about Africa Pale Ale (Real Ale) from Shiga Kogen Beer? That name already sounds like a headline. What's real ale?
Hop BroFair question. Real ale usually means softer, more natural carbonation instead of a big forced fizz, so the texture feels gentler. In a compare-and-sip lineup like this, that difference really stands out.
MugiThat actually sounds great. You get the crisp side of Pilserl, the local Niigata feel from the Koshihikari brew, and the yuzu aroma too. That's basically a game-day tasting flight.
Hop BroExactly, and the smart part is the balance. They've mixed lager-like drinks, fruit-driven character, and session-friendly options so it all works in humid weather. That's a very sports-watching friendly setup.
MugiNow I want the full plan: start with Pilserl at kickoff, then head for Yellow Sky Pale Ale later. That perfect pint relay sounds way too good.
