Minoh Beer's Hoppy Weizen (Dolcita Ver.) Taps at Tsumugi in Minami-Kashiwa
2階のクラフトビール屋つむぎ, a Japanese craft beer specialty bar a minute from Minami-Kashiwa Station, has tapped Minoh Beer's Hoppy Weizen (Dolcita Ver.). The beer blends soft wheat-beer character with hop notes of peach, lychee, white grape, and white flowers.
Hop BroThere is a fresh tap worth talking about in Minami-Kashiwa: Hoppy Weizen just came on at 2F no Craft Beer-ya Tsumugi.
MugiWhat, really? One minute from the west exit sounds dangerously convenient.
Hop BroAnd this one is a beer from Minoh Beer, layering Dolcita and Nelson Sauvin onto the soft character of a weizen.
MugiWhat is that even? Nelson Sauvin sounds like a spell that makes beer appear.
Hop BroIf only. That is a hop variety, and it tends to bring elegant white grape and white-floral aromas.
MugiOh wow! Then what does Dolcita do? Peach and lychee vibes sounds incredibly pretty.
Hop BroExactly, and underneath that you get weizen yeast character, with soft banana and clove-like notes holding everything together.
MugiHold on, what does yeast-derived aroma even mean? Is the yeast carrying bananas into the tank?
Hop BroNot literally, but that image helps. The yeast builds the aromatic backbone, and the hops layer fruit and floral notes on top.
MugiOkay, now I get it! If there is a tasting menu available, I can try a sip first and then fully commit.
Hop BroAt this point I want one too. With eight beers on draft, Tsumugi makes it easy to compare and keep exploring.
MugiThen it is settled, because from the very first sip I would want to chase that aroma and toast right there in Minami-Kashiwa.
On tap
The latest tap at 2階のクラフトビール屋つむぎ is Hoppy Weizen (Dolcita Ver.) from Minoh Beer in Osaka, Minoh.
According to the post, the beer layers the soft banana- and clove-like character typical of Weizen yeast with hop-driven aroma. This version uses Dolcita and Nelson Sauvin, bringing notes reminiscent of peach, lychee, white grape, and delicate white flowers. The result is a beer that keeps the classic wheat-beer structure while adding a modern hop expression.
Why it fits Tsumugi
Tsumugi is a Japanese craft beer specialty bar in Minami-Kashiwa, located about one minute from the station's west exit. The bar keeps eight taps of domestic craft beer and also offers tasting pours, which makes it easy to compare styles and find a favorite. Its atmosphere is described as bright and casual, so it works well for solo visits as well as relaxed drinking sessions.
This release should appeal both to Weizen drinkers and to fans of hop-forward beers such as IPA. The aroma is clear enough to follow from the first sip, making it a strong candidate for anyone who wants a beer built around fragrance and balance rather than intensity alone.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere is a fresh tap worth talking about in Minami-Kashiwa: Hoppy Weizen just came on at 2F no Craft Beer-ya Tsumugi.
MugiWhat, really? One minute from the west exit sounds dangerously convenient.
Hop BroAnd this one is a beer from Minoh Beer, layering Dolcita and Nelson Sauvin onto the soft character of a weizen.
MugiWhat is that even? Nelson Sauvin sounds like a spell that makes beer appear.
Hop BroIf only. That is a hop variety, and it tends to bring elegant white grape and white-floral aromas.
MugiOh wow! Then what does Dolcita do? Peach and lychee vibes sounds incredibly pretty.
Hop BroExactly, and underneath that you get weizen yeast character, with soft banana and clove-like notes holding everything together.
MugiHold on, what does yeast-derived aroma even mean? Is the yeast carrying bananas into the tank?
Hop BroNot literally, but that image helps. The yeast builds the aromatic backbone, and the hops layer fruit and floral notes on top.
MugiOkay, now I get it! If there is a tasting menu available, I can try a sip first and then fully commit.
Hop BroAt this point I want one too. With eight beers on draft, Tsumugi makes it easy to compare and keep exploring.
MugiThen it is settled, because from the very first sip I would want to chase that aroma and toast right there in Minami-Kashiwa.
