...04&Beer in Niigata posts a five-tap lineup featuring Planck and Karuizawa Q
The Niigata beer pub ...04&Beer shared its latest tap list on Instagram. The lineup includes five beers from Planck, Swan Lake, Nara Brewing, Karuizawa Q, and Shiga Kogen Beer, with two of them marked as new additions.
Hop BroA post out of Furumachi in Niigata caught my eye, and ...04&Beer's latest taps are a seriously good lineup.
MugiWhat! After that huge morning rain, they're still opening at 5 p.m.? That's ultimate rainy-day reward energy. So what's on?
Hop BroThey've got five beers on tap: Plank's "Dunker Weizenbock," Swan Lake Beer's "Koshihikari Rice Brew," Nara Brewing's "WATERMELON HEAD," Karuizawa Q's "Tochu," and Shiga Kogen Beer's "Shiga Kogen Pale Ale (Real Ale)." The new additions are "Tochu" and the Shiga Kogen Pale Ale.
MugiWhat even is that! "Tochu" sounds adorable, and then you hit me with session IPA stuff and "real ale" like I'm supposed to know beer wizard language!
Hop Bro"Tochu" is all about easy-drinking 4.5% ABV. It's basically an IPA you can enjoy lightly, with a soft sweetness and fresh aroma that makes it go down a little too easily.
MugiOh wow, so it's basically one-more-glass danger! A beer called "Tochu" sounds like the one that makes you say you'll leave halfway, then absolutely not leave.
Hop BroAnd that Shiga Kogen Pale Ale is fun because it's served as real ale on tap. Even with the same beer, the pour and the carbonation feel can make the mouthfeel softer and rounder.
MugiWait, so the pour changes the personality? Beer is out here doing full-on character acting now!
Hop BroExactly. And with local Niigata rice beer, a Bavarian Dunker Weizenbock, and even a watermelon-leaning beer from Nara, it's a great starting point for a tasting crawl. I'd start with the real ale.
MugiThat's it, I want a pint right now! I'll start with "Tochu," you take the real ale, and we'll plan a Furumachi bar hop.
...04&Beer, a beer pub in Niigata City’s Nishibori area, posted its current tap list on Instagram. The caption notes that the morning brought heavy rain, then says the bar opens at 5 p.m.
Five beers are on tap: "Dunker Weizenbock" from Planck in Bavaria, "Koshihikari-brewed beer" from Swan Lake Beer in Niigata, "WATERMELON HEAD" from Nara Brewing, "Tochu" from Karuizawa Q in Nagano, and "Shiga Kogen Pale Ale (Real Ale)" from Shiga Kogen Beer in Nagano.
Two of the taps are introduced as new: "Tochu" and "Shiga Kogen Pale Ale (Real Ale)." The post describes Karuizawa Q’s "Tochu" as a session-IPA-style beer with a mellow sweetness, fresh aroma, and an easy 4.5% ABV. The Shiga Kogen Pale Ale is being served as a real ale, which makes it an interesting choice for drinkers who want to compare serving formats.
For beer fans in Niigata, ...04&Beer stands out as a pub where local labels and out-of-prefecture breweries can be found on the same list. It is the kind of place where a tap list can lead naturally into a tasting session.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA post out of Furumachi in Niigata caught my eye, and ...04&Beer's latest taps are a seriously good lineup.
MugiWhat! After that huge morning rain, they're still opening at 5 p.m.? That's ultimate rainy-day reward energy. So what's on?
Hop BroThey've got five beers on tap: Plank's "Dunker Weizenbock," Swan Lake Beer's "Koshihikari Rice Brew," Nara Brewing's "WATERMELON HEAD," Karuizawa Q's "Tochu," and Shiga Kogen Beer's "Shiga Kogen Pale Ale (Real Ale)." The new additions are "Tochu" and the Shiga Kogen Pale Ale.
MugiWhat even is that! "Tochu" sounds adorable, and then you hit me with session IPA stuff and "real ale" like I'm supposed to know beer wizard language!
Hop Bro"Tochu" is all about easy-drinking 4.5% ABV. It's basically an IPA you can enjoy lightly, with a soft sweetness and fresh aroma that makes it go down a little too easily.
MugiOh wow, so it's basically one-more-glass danger! A beer called "Tochu" sounds like the one that makes you say you'll leave halfway, then absolutely not leave.
Hop BroAnd that Shiga Kogen Pale Ale is fun because it's served as real ale on tap. Even with the same beer, the pour and the carbonation feel can make the mouthfeel softer and rounder.
MugiWait, so the pour changes the personality? Beer is out here doing full-on character acting now!
Hop BroExactly. And with local Niigata rice beer, a Bavarian Dunker Weizenbock, and even a watermelon-leaning beer from Nara, it's a great starting point for a tasting crawl. I'd start with the real ale.
MugiThat's it, I want a pint right now! I'll start with "Tochu," you take the real ale, and we'll plan a Furumachi bar hop.
