Hiroshima Beer Pub Mugi Taps Shiga Kogen Beer’s Swheat & sour
Craft Beer Bar Mugi in Hiroshima has tapped Shiga Kogen Beer’s Swheat & sour as a guest beer. The hazy “S”wheat IPA combines Bramley sour apple, soft wheat character, and hop bitterness.
Hop BroCraft Beer Bar mugi in Kaminobori-cho, Hiroshima, has tapped Shiga Kogen Beer’s Swheat & sour. This one really catches my attention.
MugiWhoa! That name sounds tart already! Is a sour apple beer basically like apple juice?
Hop BroIt uses Bramley, a locally grown sour apple. There’s a sweet-and-tart apple note, but it is still built to shine as a beer.
MugiAnd it says “a hazy S’wheat IPA”! What does hazy mean? That sounds like a spell!
Hop BroHazy means it has a slightly cloudy look and juicy aroma. The softness from wheat also gives it a smooth, gentle mouthfeel.
MugiSo it is soft and fruity? But since it is an IPA, it still has a hop-driven bitterness, right?
Hop BroExactly! Bramley acidity, fluffy wheat character, and IPA aroma and bitterness overlap. That tart-sweet-bitter balance is the appeal.
MugiThere is a flavor traffic jam in my mouth already! And the “S” has four different meanings too?
Hop BroApparently it stands for SUPER, SPECIAL, SASAKITAI, and SIGA. It recalls Shiga Kogen’s Shinshu Jihen, yet is an easygoing sip.
MugiI want to check the tap list and try it at relaxed Craft Beer Bar mugi in Hiroshima! Let’s toast with apples and hops, Hop Bro!
Craft Beer Bar Mugi, a beer pub in Kamihatchobori, Hiroshima, has announced a new guest beer on tap: Swheat & sour from Shiga Kogen Beer.
Described as a hazy “S”wheat IPA, the beer uses locally grown Bramley sour apples. Its profile brings together the soft texture of wheat, tart and fruity apple notes, and the hop bitterness expected from an IPA. The result is approachable and fruit-forward, while retaining a clear hop character and finish.
The “S” in the name is said to carry several meanings, including SUPER, SPECIAL, SASAKITAI, and SIGA. The beer is also presented as a lighter expression inspired by Shiga Kogen Beer’s well-known Shinshu Jihen.
Mugi’s rotating guest-beer selection makes the pub a natural stop for drinkers who enjoy discovering distinctive beers in Hiroshima. Visitors to the Kamihatchobori area can check the current tap list and experience the balance of Bramley acidity, wheat softness, and IPA bitterness while the beer is available.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCraft Beer Bar mugi in Kaminobori-cho, Hiroshima, has tapped Shiga Kogen Beer’s Swheat & sour. This one really catches my attention.
MugiWhoa! That name sounds tart already! Is a sour apple beer basically like apple juice?
Hop BroIt uses Bramley, a locally grown sour apple. There’s a sweet-and-tart apple note, but it is still built to shine as a beer.
MugiAnd it says “a hazy S’wheat IPA”! What does hazy mean? That sounds like a spell!
Hop BroHazy means it has a slightly cloudy look and juicy aroma. The softness from wheat also gives it a smooth, gentle mouthfeel.
MugiSo it is soft and fruity? But since it is an IPA, it still has a hop-driven bitterness, right?
Hop BroExactly! Bramley acidity, fluffy wheat character, and IPA aroma and bitterness overlap. That tart-sweet-bitter balance is the appeal.
MugiThere is a flavor traffic jam in my mouth already! And the “S” has four different meanings too?
Hop BroApparently it stands for SUPER, SPECIAL, SASAKITAI, and SIGA. It recalls Shiga Kogen’s Shinshu Jihen, yet is an easygoing sip.
MugiI want to check the tap list and try it at relaxed Craft Beer Bar mugi in Hiroshima! Let’s toast with apples and hops, Hop Bro!
