Shiga Kogen "SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver ver." tapped at Beer O'clock
On Beer O'clock's Instagram in Chiba, Shiga Kogen's "SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver ver." was announced as a New TAP. It was introduced as a beer to enjoy with salt-boiled snap peas, timed for the weekend all-day service.
Hop BroAt Beer O'clock in Chiba, Shiga Kogen's SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver ver. has become a New TAP, right?
MugiWhoa, just seeing New TAP is exciting enough, and the name sounds powerful too!
Hop BroAnd what's inside is a Hazy IPA at 6.0%, with a bright blonde color and a light haze.
MugiHuh, but hop bro, what does light haze actually look like?
Hop BroBasically, it's neither too cloudy nor too clear, a well-balanced recipe built on Low Color Maris Otter and Pilsner malt with a little oats and wheat added.
MugiThat sounds delicious! So the hops are citrusy and tropical?
Hop BroExactly. They use two special New Zealand hops plus two American ones, and the result layers grapefruit character with white peach notes.
MugiWait, lychee and white peach too!? That's basically the temptation of the produce aisle!
Hop BroAnd they've nudged the bitterness up a bit compared with last year, so you get not just sweetness but also a crisp finish.
MugiThen what food goes with it, boss? You're not going to leave it as beer alone, right?
Hop BroThat's where Beer O'clock does it right: salt-boiled snap peas are the perfect match. The thick pod texture and fresh juiciness will keep both the pint and your chopsticks moving.
MugiWow, if you drink this on the night before a day of continuous service, you'd be happy forever!
Hop BroAnd the bottle shop also has FARMENTRY and Atsumi Peninsula Brewery in stock, so the take-home fun keeps expanding too.
MugiIf there's that much near Chiba Station, then today I want to go all in on draft beer and food!
At the beer pub "Beer O'clock" in Fujimi, Chiba, Shiga Kogen's "SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver ver." has arrived as a New TAP. The post introduced this new tap alongside information that on Saturdays the shop is open continuously from 12:00 to 23:30, making it possible to enjoy craft beer from early in the day.
This beer is a Hazy IPA with an alcohol content of 6.0%. According to the description, it is a bright blonde beer with a light haze, made from a recipe centered on Low Color Maris Otter and Pilsner malt, with a small addition of oats and wheat. The hops feature two special varieties from New Zealand as the core, along with two American varieties, creating a finish that layers grapefruit-like citrus with impressions of lychee and white peach. Another noted feature is that, while keeping a touch of sweetness, the bitterness has been dialed up slightly compared with last year.
For food, "[Miroku Farm] Salt-Boiled Snap Peas" was highlighted as a side dish, praised for the thick pod texture and fresh juiciness that make it a great match for the beer. It is very much in Beer O'clock's style, placing the beer at the center while also thoughtfully suggesting food pairings.
In addition, the bottle shop announced arrivals from FARMENTRY and Atsumi Peninsula Brewery, expanding the options beyond the on-site taps to include takeaway. For anyone around Chiba Station who wants to enjoy the latest draft arrivals along with a meal, this is a beer not to miss.
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Hop BroAt Beer O'clock in Chiba, Shiga Kogen's SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver ver. has become a New TAP, right?
MugiWhoa, just seeing New TAP is exciting enough, and the name sounds powerful too!
Hop BroAnd what's inside is a Hazy IPA at 6.0%, with a bright blonde color and a light haze.
MugiHuh, but hop bro, what does light haze actually look like?
Hop BroBasically, it's neither too cloudy nor too clear, a well-balanced recipe built on Low Color Maris Otter and Pilsner malt with a little oats and wheat added.
MugiThat sounds delicious! So the hops are citrusy and tropical?
Hop BroExactly. They use two special New Zealand hops plus two American ones, and the result layers grapefruit character with white peach notes.
MugiWait, lychee and white peach too!? That's basically the temptation of the produce aisle!
Hop BroAnd they've nudged the bitterness up a bit compared with last year, so you get not just sweetness but also a crisp finish.
MugiThen what food goes with it, boss? You're not going to leave it as beer alone, right?
Hop BroThat's where Beer O'clock does it right: salt-boiled snap peas are the perfect match. The thick pod texture and fresh juiciness will keep both the pint and your chopsticks moving.
MugiWow, if you drink this on the night before a day of continuous service, you'd be happy forever!
Hop BroAnd the bottle shop also has FARMENTRY and Atsumi Peninsula Brewery in stock, so the take-home fun keeps expanding too.
MugiIf there's that much near Chiba Station, then today I want to go all in on draft beer and food!
