GROW BREW HOUSE Unveils Spring Tap List, Releases Amanatsu Wheat Lager
The brewpub GROW BREW HOUSE in Nishikawaguchi, Saitama, announced its spring tap list on April 3. Centered on the new Amanatsu Wheat Lager, six distinct kegs are on tap, including an Italian Imperial Pilsner and a cacao milk porter.
Hop BroNishikawaguchi's GROW BREW HOUSE has put out its spring tap list. Centered on the new Amanatsu Wheat Lager, it's a really fun lineup with six very different kegs.
MugiWhoa, six kegs? That's way too serious for spring! Where am I supposed to start? My eyes are already swimming.
Hop BroFirst up is the Amanatsu Wheat Lager, right. They used a ton of amanatsu and even dried the peel and added that too, so the fresh tartness, sweetness, and bright bitterness all really come through.
MugiThe peel too!? I also saw it says it's a little oily. Does drinking it make your hands turn citrusy?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. The oily impression is more like a soft layer of citrus aroma floating over it. Since it's a wheat lager, the mouthfeel is smooth, and at 4%, it's light enough to go down easily even on sweaty days.
MugiOhh! Then it sounds like it'd go with food too! The place said Enchilada, right? That's the spicy one?
Hop BroExactly, and they've thought of that too. A lager with sweetness and acidity is really strong when paired with food that has spice and meaty richness. Even though it's a spring beer, it feels like it's inviting snacks along with it.
MugiBut the other beers sound heavy too, and the range of flavors is wild, isn't it? Just the names make me feel tipsy.
Hop BroTrue. Dillvillainte is an Italian Imperial Pilsner at 9%, Letter is a cacao milk porter, Onaji Hanashi is a barley wine, Lieth Waik IPA is a 4% session IPA, and BIG BRIDGE IPA is a 7% American IPA.
MugiThe Italian and Imperial stuff is way too much English pressure! What does pilsner even taste like, anyway?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, a pilsner is crisp and clean, and 'imperial' means a stronger, richer version. So Dillvillainte is the type that comes at you more with aroma and body than with lightness.
MugiMakes sense! If you've got everything from light Amanatsu to dark styles lined up, you can go on a big adventure at one place. And now I'm curious about Pizza Of Grow on April 11 and 12, plus the Sakura Town Beer Fest on April 25, 26, and 29.
Hop BroIf you're drinking in Nishikawaguchi while feeling the spring air, this is really a beer you can only have right now. I want to start with the Amanatsu Wheat Lager, then go after the 9% beers.
MugiMe too! Today I'm in the mood for a full spring tap crawl. I want to start with Amanatsu, then IPA, and finish with a porter!
The brewpub GROW BREW HOUSE in Nishikawaguchi, Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, announced its spring tap list in a post on April 3. Referring to the fine weather after the rain, the bar released its new Amanatsu Wheat Lager. It is being positioned as a bright, fruit-forward beer suited to spring weather.
The post explains that the brewery used a large amount of amanatsu, which had a bumper harvest this year, and that the peel was also dried and added. It is characterized by a fresh tartness and sweetness, a refreshing bitterness, and a slightly oily mouthfeel. With an alcohol content of 4%, it has an easy-drinking lightness that's easy to reach for even on sweaty days. The brewery also notes how well it pairs with the Enchilada that went on sale yesterday, making it an easy beer to enjoy with food.
The tap list for the day consisted of the following six beers.
- Dillvillainte 9% / Italian Imperial Pilsner
- Amanatsu Wheat Lager 4% / Fruit Wheat Lager
- Letter 8% / Cacao Milk Porter
- Onaji Hanashi 9% / Barley Wine
- Lieth Waik IPA 4% / Session IPA
- BIG BRIDGE IPA 7% / American IPA
The lineup spans a wide range, from fruity lagers to dark styles and barley wine, giving you a solid sense of the brewery's range in a single stop. If you want to enjoy springlike lightness, go for the Amanatsu Wheat Lager; if you want something with more heft, the 9% Dillvillainte and Onaji Hanashi are also worth a look.
The brewery also announced plans for Pizza Of Grow on April 11 and 12, as well as participation in the Sakura Town Beer Fest on April 25, 26, and 29. If you're drinking self-brewed tap beers in Nishikawaguchi, it's worth keeping an eye on the upcoming event schedule too.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNishikawaguchi's GROW BREW HOUSE has put out its spring tap list. Centered on the new Amanatsu Wheat Lager, it's a really fun lineup with six very different kegs.
MugiWhoa, six kegs? That's way too serious for spring! Where am I supposed to start? My eyes are already swimming.
Hop BroFirst up is the Amanatsu Wheat Lager, right. They used a ton of amanatsu and even dried the peel and added that too, so the fresh tartness, sweetness, and bright bitterness all really come through.
MugiThe peel too!? I also saw it says it's a little oily. Does drinking it make your hands turn citrusy?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. The oily impression is more like a soft layer of citrus aroma floating over it. Since it's a wheat lager, the mouthfeel is smooth, and at 4%, it's light enough to go down easily even on sweaty days.
MugiOhh! Then it sounds like it'd go with food too! The place said Enchilada, right? That's the spicy one?
Hop BroExactly, and they've thought of that too. A lager with sweetness and acidity is really strong when paired with food that has spice and meaty richness. Even though it's a spring beer, it feels like it's inviting snacks along with it.
MugiBut the other beers sound heavy too, and the range of flavors is wild, isn't it? Just the names make me feel tipsy.
Hop BroTrue. Dillvillainte is an Italian Imperial Pilsner at 9%, Letter is a cacao milk porter, Onaji Hanashi is a barley wine, Lieth Waik IPA is a 4% session IPA, and BIG BRIDGE IPA is a 7% American IPA.
MugiThe Italian and Imperial stuff is way too much English pressure! What does pilsner even taste like, anyway?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, a pilsner is crisp and clean, and 'imperial' means a stronger, richer version. So Dillvillainte is the type that comes at you more with aroma and body than with lightness.
MugiMakes sense! If you've got everything from light Amanatsu to dark styles lined up, you can go on a big adventure at one place. And now I'm curious about Pizza Of Grow on April 11 and 12, plus the Sakura Town Beer Fest on April 25, 26, and 29.
Hop BroIf you're drinking in Nishikawaguchi while feeling the spring air, this is really a beer you can only have right now. I want to start with the Amanatsu Wheat Lager, then go after the 9% beers.
MugiMe too! Today I'm in the mood for a full spring tap crawl. I want to start with Amanatsu, then IPA, and finish with a porter!
