Niigata ...04&Beer taps five beers, with Ushitora's 20th Anniversary Real Ale also on offer
The beer pub "...04&Beer" in Nishibori-maedori, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, updated its latest tap information on March 18. It introduced a total of five beers from Plank Brewery, Swan Lake Beer, Y.MARKET BREWING, and Ushitora Brewery, and has also newly added the Real Ale version of Ushitora's 20th anniversary beer.
Hop BroNiigata's Furumachi ...04&Beer rolled out five latest taps on March 18, and there's even a Real Ale version of Ushitora's 20th anniversary beer!
MugiWait, what! The same beer has both a regular version and a Real Ale version? What is that!
Hop BroThe lineup is Pilserl from Plank Brewery, Miel Blanc from Swan Lake, Hysterick IPA from Y.MARKET, and two versions of Ushitora's Hatopoppo Ale, making it a five-beer lineup overall.
MugiHonestly, I still don't really get Real Ale... how is it different from regular draft beer?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's served in a way that naturally conditions it in the cask, so the carbonation is softer and the aroma comes through differently; that makes it a comparison worth tasting even when the label is the same.
MugiWow, so being able to try Ushitora's 20th anniversary Hatopoppo in two formats makes it feel like a hands-on tap experience!
Hop BroAnd being able to drink Swan Lake, a local brewery, together with Y.MARKET, a strong brewery from outside the prefecture, is a big plus. Pilserl should bring crisp pilsner character, and Hysterick IPA is likely to come at you with plenty of hop punch.
MugiThe post starts with "A day when my runny nose and sneezing won't stop," but the taps are way too serious, lol! And a 5:00 p.m. opening is a lifesaver!
Hop BroEven if it's just one after work, being able to drink across Japan and beyond in Furumachi is what makes ...04&Beer great. Today is a day you can wrap up right in central Niigata.
MugiDecision made! I'll start with the regular version and the Hatopoppo Real Ale side by side, then finish with the IPA. I already want to go right now tonight!
The beer pub "...04&Beer" in the Niigata Furumachi area published its latest tap list in a post at 16:11 on March 18, 2026. The post begins with, "Today is a day when my runny nose and sneezing just won't stop," giving it a springlike feel, while the lineup itself is satisfyingly substantial.
The five beers announced this time are below.
- Pilserl / Plank Brewery (Bavaria)
- Miel Blanc / Swan Lake Beer (Niigata)
- Hysterick IPA / Y.MARKET BREWING (Aichi)
- Hatopoppo Ale, Extra Barley Ver. / Ushitora Brewery (Tochigi)
- Hatopoppo Ale, Extra Barley Ver. (Real Ale) / Ushitora Brewery (Tochigi)
The highlight is the Real Ale version of "Ushitora 20th Anniversary Beer Hatopoppo," which the shop poured recently. With both the standard version and this one available for comparison, it is a lineup not to miss for anyone who wants to experience differences in pouring style and condition. The chance to enjoy Swan Lake Beer, a brewery from within the prefecture, alongside Y.MARKET BREWING, a strong brewery from outside the prefecture, is also part of the day's appeal.
It is announced as opening at 5:00 p.m., making it easy to stop by for a single drink after work, which is very much in line with ...04&Beer. If you want to explore craft beer from Japan and abroad in the center of Niigata City, this is a day worth checking out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNiigata's Furumachi ...04&Beer rolled out five latest taps on March 18, and there's even a Real Ale version of Ushitora's 20th anniversary beer!
MugiWait, what! The same beer has both a regular version and a Real Ale version? What is that!
Hop BroThe lineup is Pilserl from Plank Brewery, Miel Blanc from Swan Lake, Hysterick IPA from Y.MARKET, and two versions of Ushitora's Hatopoppo Ale, making it a five-beer lineup overall.
MugiHonestly, I still don't really get Real Ale... how is it different from regular draft beer?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's served in a way that naturally conditions it in the cask, so the carbonation is softer and the aroma comes through differently; that makes it a comparison worth tasting even when the label is the same.
MugiWow, so being able to try Ushitora's 20th anniversary Hatopoppo in two formats makes it feel like a hands-on tap experience!
Hop BroAnd being able to drink Swan Lake, a local brewery, together with Y.MARKET, a strong brewery from outside the prefecture, is a big plus. Pilserl should bring crisp pilsner character, and Hysterick IPA is likely to come at you with plenty of hop punch.
MugiThe post starts with "A day when my runny nose and sneezing won't stop," but the taps are way too serious, lol! And a 5:00 p.m. opening is a lifesaver!
Hop BroEven if it's just one after work, being able to drink across Japan and beyond in Furumachi is what makes ...04&Beer great. Today is a day you can wrap up right in central Niigata.
MugiDecision made! I'll start with the regular version and the Hatopoppo Real Ale side by side, then finish with the IPA. I already want to go right now tonight!
