Shiga Kogen’s “Swheat & sour” tapped at Hiroshima craft beer bar mugi
The craft beer bar mugi in Kamiyacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, announced a new tap on Instagram. This time on draft is Shiga Kogen’s “Swheat & sour.” Introduced as a hazy “'S'wheat IPA” made with local sour apples “Bramley,” it is drawing attention as one of the bar’s guest beer selections.
Hop BroHiroshima craft beer bar mugi’s new tap is Shiga Kogen’s “Swheat & sour” this time. The post title is “NEW BEER,” and the guest-beer vibe is already fantastic.
MugiWait, Shiga Kogen, as in that famous brewery!? Just from the name Swheat & sour, it sounds sour and delicious, and I’m confused already!
Hop BroWhat’s interesting is that S has a special meaning here. They stack SUPER, SPECIAL, SASAKITAI, and SIGA, and it’s classy how they show not just a new release but the background too.
MugiHold on, SASAKITAI suddenly sounds like a person’s name and also like some organization, and now my head is getting foamy like beer foam!
Hop BroThat’s a playful nod to the Shiga Kogen context. And because this beer uses locally grown Bramley apples, it’s not just wordplay; the contents are genuinely locally rooted too.
MugiBramley, you mean those green apples!? When I hear sour apples, I picture sweet-and-tart candy, but you put that into beer!?
Hop BroYou do. And the style is a hazy S'wheat IPA, with the softness of wheat in a cloudy appearance, then fruit acidity and hop definition layered on top.
MugiWow! And that line about it being a lighter version of Shinshu Jihen has such an expert, “I get it” feel that it gets me hyped before I even drink it!
Hop BroExactly. It lightly echoes the brewery’s flagship character, and the key point is that it has both sweetness and acidity along with bitterness. It keeps the fruitiness while still retaining IPA character, so it’s very well balanced.
MugiI get it, mugi is really good at presenting guest beers, and I totally understand wanting to check the taps before going. If I found this in Hiroshima, I’d be making a detour for sure!
Hop BroThen the conclusion is set: this is a beer you can enjoy for both fruitiness and bitterness, and it’s the kind you want to go taste right away.
MugiYeah, I already want to toast with Swheat & sour today! This is the kind of story that doesn’t end until you drink it!
Craft beer bar mugi (Kamiyacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City) announced the opening of a new guest beer. The post title was “🍺NEW BEER🍺”.
This time, the featured beer is Shiga Kogen’s “Swheat & sour”. In the post, it says that “S has a special meaning,” and it carefully conveys the story behind the beer by layering keywords such as SUPER, SPECIAL, SASAKITAI, and SIGA.
What stands out most in the beer description is that it uses locally grown sour apples “Bramley.” It is also described as a hazy “'S'wheat IPA”, a lighter version of the brewery’s flagship “Shinshu Jihen.” With sweetness and acidity, plus hop bitterness, it seems designed to balance fruit-derived nuances with the clear contours of an IPA.
As a beer pub, mugi’s appeal lies in how it introduces guest beers with distinct personalities at a brisk pace. The shop’s Instagram posts are concise and informative, making them useful for drinkers who want to follow interesting labels and check the taps before visiting.
If you are looking in the Hiroshima area for a beer that balances fruitiness and bitterness, this “Swheat & sour” is a tap announcement worth checking out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHiroshima craft beer bar mugi’s new tap is Shiga Kogen’s “Swheat & sour” this time. The post title is “NEW BEER,” and the guest-beer vibe is already fantastic.
MugiWait, Shiga Kogen, as in that famous brewery!? Just from the name Swheat & sour, it sounds sour and delicious, and I’m confused already!
Hop BroWhat’s interesting is that S has a special meaning here. They stack SUPER, SPECIAL, SASAKITAI, and SIGA, and it’s classy how they show not just a new release but the background too.
MugiHold on, SASAKITAI suddenly sounds like a person’s name and also like some organization, and now my head is getting foamy like beer foam!
Hop BroThat’s a playful nod to the Shiga Kogen context. And because this beer uses locally grown Bramley apples, it’s not just wordplay; the contents are genuinely locally rooted too.
MugiBramley, you mean those green apples!? When I hear sour apples, I picture sweet-and-tart candy, but you put that into beer!?
Hop BroYou do. And the style is a hazy S'wheat IPA, with the softness of wheat in a cloudy appearance, then fruit acidity and hop definition layered on top.
MugiWow! And that line about it being a lighter version of Shinshu Jihen has such an expert, “I get it” feel that it gets me hyped before I even drink it!
Hop BroExactly. It lightly echoes the brewery’s flagship character, and the key point is that it has both sweetness and acidity along with bitterness. It keeps the fruitiness while still retaining IPA character, so it’s very well balanced.
MugiI get it, mugi is really good at presenting guest beers, and I totally understand wanting to check the taps before going. If I found this in Hiroshima, I’d be making a detour for sure!
Hop BroThen the conclusion is set: this is a beer you can enjoy for both fruitiness and bitterness, and it’s the kind you want to go taste right away.
MugiYeah, I already want to toast with Swheat & sour today! This is the kind of story that doesn’t end until you drink it!
