Laugh'in is now serving two beers from Mingel Farmhouse Beer & Bread
At Laugh'in in Kobe's Sannomiya, service has begun for two guest beers from Tochigi's Mingel Farmhouse Beer & Bread. The lineup features the rice pilsner "Tane Memi" and the yuzu-accented dark saison "Playa Playa".
Hop BroAt Laugh'in in Kobe's Sannomiya, they've got two guest beers from Mingel Farmhouse Beer & Bread in Tochigi. And if they're already down to the last few, that just makes me want to hurry even more.
MugiWait, they're already down to the last few? If they're that popular, even a beginner like me has no choice but to go right now!
Hop BroThe stars of the lineup are Tane Memi, a rice pilsner, and Playa Playa, a dark saison with yuzu.
MugiWhat is that! I get pilsner, but what does made with rice mean? Did they put rice in it?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: adding rice keeps the malt's sweetness while making the beer finish crisper. Tane Memi is exactly the kind of beer that drinks clean and goes well with a meal.
MugiOhhh! So it's a food-friendly pilsner. The herbal hop bitterness that rounds out the aftertaste suddenly makes it sound kind of sophisticated!
Hop BroExactly. And Playa Playa is a dark saison, which means I just used a word that might trip you up, Mugi.
MugiI got tripped up! What is a saison, and a dark saison at that? Is it black or white, because now I'm lost!
Hop BroA saison started out as a seasonal beer for farm workers, and it's a style that often shows yeast-derived spice. When you use roasted malt with it, you get notes of cacao and coffee, and the yuzu juice plus dried citrus peel really lift the aroma.
MugiWow, that's definitely the stylish kind! Just imagining the combo of yuzu aroma and dark beer already makes me sit up straighter!
Hop BroLaugh'in has counter seats on the first floor, tables on the second, and even a beer cellar in the basement, so you can choose how you drink. You can stand and grab a quick one or sit down and take your time.
MugiThen I'll start with a toast with Tane Memi, and after that I'll settle in with Playa Playa! Wait, but maybe two drinks won't be enough!
Hop BroThat enthusiasm is exactly right. A chance to drink two ingredient-driven beers from Mashiko in Kobe is not something craft beer fans should miss.
MugiYeah, now I fully want to drink it! I want to say, Tonight's drink is decided!
At the brewery and beer bar "Laugh'in" in Kitanagasadori, Chuo Ward, Kobe, beers from Mingel Farmhouse Beer & Bread in Mashiko, Tochigi, are now on tap. In a post, the bar said the beers being served there are "already down to the last few," so if you're interested, it's probably best to check in soon.
The current lineup consists of two beers.
Tane Memi
- Brewery: Mingel Farmhouse Beer & Bread (Tochigi)
- Style: Rice Pilsner
- ABV: 5.0%
This rice-augmented pilsner lager keeps the soft sweetness of the malt while sharpening the finish. The herbal hop bitterness rounds out the aftertaste, making it the kind of beer that pairs easily with food.
Playa Playa
- Brewery: Mingel Farmhouse Beer & Bread (Tochigi)
- Style: Dark Saison w/ Yuzu
- ABV: 5.5%
This beer is built on a dark ale brewed with saison yeast, then blended with yuzu juice and dried citrus peel. Notes of cacao and coffee from the roasted malt are layered with yeast-driven spice and the aroma of yuzu. Its defining feature is the balance between its clear aromatic character and dark malt depth.
Laugh'in is set up with counter seating on the first floor, table seating on the second floor, and a beer cellar in the basement. It has four taps, and beers selected from the basement cellar can be either bought or enjoyed on-site. From standing drinks to a relaxed seated visit, the space is part of the appeal because it makes it easy to match the experience to your mood.
Mingel Farmhouse Beer & Bread is a brewery and workshop for beer and bread in Mashiko, Haga District, Tochigi Prefecture. It promotes craftsmanship centered on fermentation and human connection, and these two beers also reflect a clear sense of ingredients and intent in their design. For craft beer fans, this is a chance to drink this combination in Kobe, and it's well worth noting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Laugh'in in Kobe's Sannomiya, they've got two guest beers from Mingel Farmhouse Beer & Bread in Tochigi. And if they're already down to the last few, that just makes me want to hurry even more.
MugiWait, they're already down to the last few? If they're that popular, even a beginner like me has no choice but to go right now!
Hop BroThe stars of the lineup are Tane Memi, a rice pilsner, and Playa Playa, a dark saison with yuzu.
MugiWhat is that! I get pilsner, but what does made with rice mean? Did they put rice in it?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: adding rice keeps the malt's sweetness while making the beer finish crisper. Tane Memi is exactly the kind of beer that drinks clean and goes well with a meal.
MugiOhhh! So it's a food-friendly pilsner. The herbal hop bitterness that rounds out the aftertaste suddenly makes it sound kind of sophisticated!
Hop BroExactly. And Playa Playa is a dark saison, which means I just used a word that might trip you up, Mugi.
MugiI got tripped up! What is a saison, and a dark saison at that? Is it black or white, because now I'm lost!
Hop BroA saison started out as a seasonal beer for farm workers, and it's a style that often shows yeast-derived spice. When you use roasted malt with it, you get notes of cacao and coffee, and the yuzu juice plus dried citrus peel really lift the aroma.
MugiWow, that's definitely the stylish kind! Just imagining the combo of yuzu aroma and dark beer already makes me sit up straighter!
Hop BroLaugh'in has counter seats on the first floor, tables on the second, and even a beer cellar in the basement, so you can choose how you drink. You can stand and grab a quick one or sit down and take your time.
MugiThen I'll start with a toast with Tane Memi, and after that I'll settle in with Playa Playa! Wait, but maybe two drinks won't be enough!
Hop BroThat enthusiasm is exactly right. A chance to drink two ingredient-driven beers from Mashiko in Kobe is not something craft beer fans should miss.
MugiYeah, now I fully want to drink it! I want to say, Tonight's drink is decided!
