Kaigan Brewery’s “Kintama” Is Now on Tap at Minna no Craft Beer Bar Ryogoku/Kuramae
At Minna no Craft Beer Bar Ryogoku/Kuramae, the IPL “Kintama,” brewed by Chiba’s Kaigan Brewery, is currently on tap. Introduced as one of the venue’s six taps, it is presented as a beer with citrus and pine aromas and the crisp finish typical of a lager.
Hop BroToday, Kaigan Brewery’s new tap opening is the hot topic. At Minna no Craft Beer Bar Ryogoku/Kuramae, the IPL “Kintama” is appearing as one of the 6 taps.
MugiWhoa, the name Kintama is really something! But beer is about what’s inside, not the label, right? What does it taste like?
Hop BroWhat’s inside is very classic: first you get citrus and pine aromas. On top of that comes some fruitiness, and then it finishes with a lager-like snap, so it’s designed to be very easy to drink.
MugiSo when you say lager-like, you mean a crisp finish? I thought it might be sweet and fluffy, but it sounds like it goes down pretty smoothly!
Hop BroExactly. To put it simply, an IPL is a hop-forward lager. It has the aromatic flair of an ale, but is rounded out with the clean drinkability of a lager, so the balance is good.
MugiI see, so the name is intense, but the beer itself is serious! And if it’s one of the carefully selected 6 taps at the bar, that means they’re really backing it.
Hop BroWhat’s interesting is that the bar sees this beer as something like an auspicious charm that suggests prosperity. The idea that it helps energize the Ryogoku/Kuramae shop is pretty stylish.
MugiThat kind of story makes me want to drink it! The vibe of having one at the counter sounds perfect for dropping by after work.
Hop BroThe address is Rivage Ryogoku 101 in Ishiwara, Sumida City, and it’s also excellent with pizza. It should hit the spot for people who want to enjoy hop aromas, as well as those after the sharp bite of an IPL.
MugiThat seals it, then! I want to check it out, starting with this one beer, and have some pizza with it too.
Hop BroAll right, then tonight we toast with Kintama. Laugh at the name, enjoy the aroma, and finish it cleanly. That’s the kind of beer this is.
One Beer on Tap
At Minna no Craft Beer Bar Ryogoku/Kuramae, the IPL “Kintama” by Chiba’s Kaigan Brewery (Kaigan Brewing) is currently on tap. In the post, it is introduced as one of the bar’s carefully selected 6 taps.
When poured into a glass, this beer is characterized by a strong rise of citrus aromas along with piney, pine-like notes that evoke a forest of pine trees. It is fruity on the palate, but finishes with the clean snap typical of a lager, making it easy to keep drinking. The name makes a strong impression, but the beer itself is balanced in a very classic, orthodox style.
On the bar’s side, this beer is seen as an auspicious one that brings to mind “prosperity,” and is positioned as something like a driving force for energizing the Ryogoku/Kuramae location. In the beer-pub atmosphere, where you can face each glass one by one at the counter, it is a beer that works both for a quick stop after work and for taking your time to savor.
The address is Rivage Ryogoku 101 in Ishiwara, Sumida City. It is also a place where you can enjoy it with pizza, which is part of what makes this shop special, and it should appeal not only to people who want to enjoy hop aromas, but also to anyone looking for the sharp finish of an IPL. If you want to know the current tap lineup, this “Kintama” seems like the first beer to check.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, Kaigan Brewery’s new tap opening is the hot topic. At Minna no Craft Beer Bar Ryogoku/Kuramae, the IPL “Kintama” is appearing as one of the 6 taps.
MugiWhoa, the name Kintama is really something! But beer is about what’s inside, not the label, right? What does it taste like?
Hop BroWhat’s inside is very classic: first you get citrus and pine aromas. On top of that comes some fruitiness, and then it finishes with a lager-like snap, so it’s designed to be very easy to drink.
MugiSo when you say lager-like, you mean a crisp finish? I thought it might be sweet and fluffy, but it sounds like it goes down pretty smoothly!
Hop BroExactly. To put it simply, an IPL is a hop-forward lager. It has the aromatic flair of an ale, but is rounded out with the clean drinkability of a lager, so the balance is good.
MugiI see, so the name is intense, but the beer itself is serious! And if it’s one of the carefully selected 6 taps at the bar, that means they’re really backing it.
Hop BroWhat’s interesting is that the bar sees this beer as something like an auspicious charm that suggests prosperity. The idea that it helps energize the Ryogoku/Kuramae shop is pretty stylish.
MugiThat kind of story makes me want to drink it! The vibe of having one at the counter sounds perfect for dropping by after work.
Hop BroThe address is Rivage Ryogoku 101 in Ishiwara, Sumida City, and it’s also excellent with pizza. It should hit the spot for people who want to enjoy hop aromas, as well as those after the sharp bite of an IPL.
MugiThat seals it, then! I want to check it out, starting with this one beer, and have some pizza with it too.
Hop BroAll right, then tonight we toast with Kintama. Laugh at the name, enjoy the aroma, and finish it cleanly. That’s the kind of beer this is.
