Two New Kegs Tap on 3/26 at Shimosuwa's Chiitoko Shoten, Four Spring Taps on Offer
Chiitoko Shoten, "The shop for dagashi, beer, and coffee" in Shimosuwa Town, Nagano Prefecture, has released its business info for March 26. In addition to craft beer on draft timed to Bath Day, the shop is offering a four-beer tap list that includes two newly tapped kegs. It's a piece worth checking for both the pleasures of a hot-spring-town pint and the shop's signature light food menu.
Hop BroWhat's hot in the Shimosuwa hot-spring district is that on 3/26 they're opening two new kegs. Chiitoko Shoten put out a tap notice timed to Bath Day, with hours from 10:00 to 22:00.
MugiWait, beer on bath day!? I love the idea of toasting on Bath Day!
Hop BroAnd what got tapped is Nanshinshu Beer's Spring Session. It's a spring-limited beer with a light drinking feel, restrained bitterness, and a soft citrus-to-tropical hop aroma.
MugiI get citrus, but what does tropical hop mean? Is the hop in a tropical mood?
Hop BroBasically, it's talking about the aroma impression. It can smell like citrus or mango, and it's the kind of beer that goes down smoothly after a bath.
MugiThat's perfect! I'm also curious about the other one, Pequeno. The name makes it sound tiny but powerful!
Hop BroUtohten Brewing's Pequeno is a crisp saison. It's higher in alcohol, but it has an apple-like fruitiness and a gentle spice note, so it's a good fit for a final glass.
MugiWhat exactly is a saison again? I've heard it's a farmer's beer, but is the spice flavor actually in the beer?
Hop BroSaison is a Belgian style, and its fermentation character is the charm. The spice-like quality often comes from the yeast, and when that layers with an apple-like aroma, it becomes much more dimensional.
MugiAnd the day also has a four-tap lineup, with Field Ales' THE B ~Bitter Pale Ale~ and FARMENTRY's No.2 KISARAGI IPA too.
Hop BroExactly. It covers everything from a brisk session beer to IPA and a satisfying saison, and on top of that there's dagashi and coffee. The right move is to snack on shortbread or a sausage roll and stop by after wandering around the hot-spring town.
MugiI want to go already! For a post-bath pint, Spring Session, then Pequeno to finish... my throat has already been to the hot spring before I have!
The beer pub "Dagashi, Beer, and Coffee Shop Chiitoko Shoten," located in the hot-spring district of Shimosuwa, Nagano, announced that it will be open on Thursday, March 26 from "10:00 to 22:00." In the post, it also references "Bath Day" and presents the day as a chance to enjoy draft craft beer in M/L sizes at good value.
The highlight this time is two new kegs. The first is Nanshinshu Beer "Spring Session." As a spring-limited release, it is described as having a light drinking feel, restrained bitterness, and citrus-to-tropical hop aromas. It's the kind of beer you want to sip smoothly after a soak.
The second is Utohten Brewing "Pequeno." It's a higher-ABV saison with a crisp finish, notable for its fruity apple-like character and gentle spice. It is structured as a "last drink" that you can slowly tip back in a glass.
On the day, these two are joined by Field Ales "THE B ~Bitter Pale Ale~" and FARMENTRY "No.2 KISARAGI IPA," making four taps in total. From a brisk session beer to a solid IPA and a satisfying saison, the lineup makes it easy to choose based on your mood.
The shop's appeal is that, besides craft beer, "dagashi and coffee" coexist under one roof. With food items such as shortbread, banana bread, scones, and sausage rolls on offer, it has a wide range of ways to spend time from day to night. It's a spot worth stopping by in combination with a stroll through Shimosuwa or a visit to the hot springs.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroWhat's hot in the Shimosuwa hot-spring district is that on 3/26 they're opening two new kegs. Chiitoko Shoten put out a tap notice timed to Bath Day, with hours from 10:00 to 22:00.
MugiWait, beer on bath day!? I love the idea of toasting on Bath Day!
Hop BroAnd what got tapped is Nanshinshu Beer's Spring Session. It's a spring-limited beer with a light drinking feel, restrained bitterness, and a soft citrus-to-tropical hop aroma.
MugiI get citrus, but what does tropical hop mean? Is the hop in a tropical mood?
Hop BroBasically, it's talking about the aroma impression. It can smell like citrus or mango, and it's the kind of beer that goes down smoothly after a bath.
MugiThat's perfect! I'm also curious about the other one, Pequeno. The name makes it sound tiny but powerful!
Hop BroUtohten Brewing's Pequeno is a crisp saison. It's higher in alcohol, but it has an apple-like fruitiness and a gentle spice note, so it's a good fit for a final glass.
MugiWhat exactly is a saison again? I've heard it's a farmer's beer, but is the spice flavor actually in the beer?
Hop BroSaison is a Belgian style, and its fermentation character is the charm. The spice-like quality often comes from the yeast, and when that layers with an apple-like aroma, it becomes much more dimensional.
MugiAnd the day also has a four-tap lineup, with Field Ales' THE B ~Bitter Pale Ale~ and FARMENTRY's No.2 KISARAGI IPA too.
Hop BroExactly. It covers everything from a brisk session beer to IPA and a satisfying saison, and on top of that there's dagashi and coffee. The right move is to snack on shortbread or a sausage roll and stop by after wandering around the hot-spring town.
MugiI want to go already! For a post-bath pint, Spring Session, then Pequeno to finish... my throat has already been to the hot spring before I have!
