Namachan Stand Shiinamachi Branch Taps Sakura Smoke Lager in Collaboration with Jiyugakuen Myonichikan
The brewpub Namachan Stand Shiinamachi in Nagasaki, Toshima Ward, Tokyo, has added the collaboration beer "Jiyugakuen Myonichikan Sakura Smoke Lager" to its taps. Alongside its regular house-brewed beers, the lineup lets you compare drinks with different smoky aromas and fruit notes.
Hop BroAt Namachan Stand in Shiinamachi, the collaboration with Jiyugakuen Myonichikan has been tapped. The Sakura Smoke Lager is on tap, and the mix of spring vibes and smoky aroma is already the kind of thing that makes you curious.
MugiWait, Sakura Smoke Lager!? Just hearing the name makes it sound like hanami and a bonfire are happening at the same time. Is that even a thing!
Hop BroIt is. And the style is Smoke Lager, with an ABV of 5.0%, so it drinks lightly and then a soft cherry-blossom smokiness comes through afterward.
MugiSmoky aroma? What even is that! Wait, does the beer come out smoked with cherry blossoms? That sounds like a science experiment!
Hop BroIt does sound experimental, but in a delicious way. They used chips made from cherry trees over 70 years old that have long stood at Jiyugakuen Myonichikan, and layered in the aroma of smoked malt.
MugiWow, that suddenly feels so romantic! So it is not just a seasonal limited beer, but something like you can drink the memory of the place too?
Hop BroExactly. And this place has a pretty strong house-brewing personality, so the lineup is set up to make beer comparison really fun.
MugiWhat, that sounds amazing! What kinds do they have? I have been curious about the tap list, so show me!
Hop BroFrom the roasty character of the Rauch, the fruitiness of the Mango Weizen, the hop aroma of the Hazy IPA, and the herbal, spicy character of the Cherry Coke, it really shows the breadth of their brewing range.
MugiWait, I already want to drink them in order! If a detour near Shiinamachi Station can be this fun, then today is definitely more than just one beer!
Hop BroThat settles it. Start with the Sakura Smoke Lager to catch the scent of spring, then move on to the Rauch and Hazy IPA. I completely agree with the feeling of wanting to drink it right now.
"Jiyugakuen Myonichikan Sakura Smoke Lager" Arrives at Namachan Stand Shiinamachi
At the brewpub Namachan Stand Shiinamachi in Nagasaki, Toshima Ward, Tokyo, a collaboration beer with Jiyugakuen Myonichikan has been tapped. Newly added to the lineup is "Jiyugakuen Myonichikan Sakura Smoke Lager." The style is Smoke Lager, with an ABV of 5.0%, and the shop describes it as a beer that starts with a light, easy-drinking impression before a gentle cherry-blossom smokiness spreads across the palate.
For the brewing process, chips made from cherry trees over 70 years old that have long stood at Jiyugakuen Myonichikan were used, and the malt was smoked with them. The ingredient choices evoke the memory of the place, and together with the calm drinkability typical of a smoke lager, the result is a beer with a distinctly seasonal character, just as its name suggests.
The TAP LIST features beers with clearly defined house-brewed personalities.
- Nama-chan's Rauch (Rauch)
- Nama-chan's Mango Weizen (Fruit Beer)
- Nama-chan's Gold Rush Lager (California Common)
- Nama-chan's Hazy IPA (Nectaron Ver.) (Hazy IPA)
- Nama-chan's Cherry Coke (Herb & Spice Ale)
- Jiyugakuen Myonichikan Sakura Smoke Lager (Smoke Lager)
From the roasty character of the Rauch, to the fruitiness of the Mango Weizen, the hop aroma of the Hazy IPA, and the herbal, spicy character of the Cherry Coke, the lineup makes it easy to see the breadth of the brewery's range. As befits a brewpub, it offers the fun of comparing each beer's personality one glass at a time.
For anyone around Shiinamachi Station who wants to enjoy local beers and a new collaboration release together, this looks like a tap update worth stopping by for.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Namachan Stand in Shiinamachi, the collaboration with Jiyugakuen Myonichikan has been tapped. The Sakura Smoke Lager is on tap, and the mix of spring vibes and smoky aroma is already the kind of thing that makes you curious.
MugiWait, Sakura Smoke Lager!? Just hearing the name makes it sound like hanami and a bonfire are happening at the same time. Is that even a thing!
Hop BroIt is. And the style is Smoke Lager, with an ABV of 5.0%, so it drinks lightly and then a soft cherry-blossom smokiness comes through afterward.
MugiSmoky aroma? What even is that! Wait, does the beer come out smoked with cherry blossoms? That sounds like a science experiment!
Hop BroIt does sound experimental, but in a delicious way. They used chips made from cherry trees over 70 years old that have long stood at Jiyugakuen Myonichikan, and layered in the aroma of smoked malt.
MugiWow, that suddenly feels so romantic! So it is not just a seasonal limited beer, but something like you can drink the memory of the place too?
Hop BroExactly. And this place has a pretty strong house-brewing personality, so the lineup is set up to make beer comparison really fun.
MugiWhat, that sounds amazing! What kinds do they have? I have been curious about the tap list, so show me!
Hop BroFrom the roasty character of the Rauch, the fruitiness of the Mango Weizen, the hop aroma of the Hazy IPA, and the herbal, spicy character of the Cherry Coke, it really shows the breadth of their brewing range.
MugiWait, I already want to drink them in order! If a detour near Shiinamachi Station can be this fun, then today is definitely more than just one beer!
Hop BroThat settles it. Start with the Sakura Smoke Lager to catch the scent of spring, then move on to the Rauch and Hazy IPA. I completely agree with the feeling of wanting to drink it right now.
