...04&Beer updates its five-tap lineup, with MINOH BEER PALE ALE on real ale
The beer pub ...04&Beer on Nishibori-maedori in Chuo Ward, Niigata City, released its tap list for April 24. Five beers are on offer, including Heller Weizenbock from Plank Brewery and Amber Swan Ale from Swan Lake, with MINOH BEER PALE ALE being served as a real ale.
Hop BroA tap update has come in from ...04&Beer, the beer pub in Niigata’s Furumachi area. The weather was nice too, so the lineup of draft beer and real ale sounds great to drink through.
MugiWhoa! Just five beers, but with a lot of range? That’s the elite-select kind of lineup, right? And real ale sounds like the sort of thing that would suddenly make me feel like a beer snob!
Hop BroExactly. It starts off interesting right away. Plank Brewery’s Heller Weizenbock is a German-style wheat beer that balances aromatic depth with real drinking weight.
MugiHeller Weizenbock is such a long name! So it means a rich wheat beer? Just reading the name makes me feel full!
Hop BroPut simply, it’s the softness of wheat with the richness of a bock layered on top. Then Amber Swan Ale comes in, bringing the dependable Niigata character of Swan Lake with a clean, toasty note.
MugiNice! A clean toasty note sounds like it would make me want snacks immediately. Wouldn’t that go perfectly with onigiri?
Hop BroIt would, absolutely. And that day also had Purple Sky Pale Ale and Baby Blonde Miyama on the list. The former is a pale ale with fun hop aromatics, while the latter is a light, airy blonde ale in the Shiga Kogen style, so the range is really good.
MugiWow, they even have a light blonde ale! So today you can pick whatever suits your mood, from rich to easy-drinking.
Hop BroAnd the star of the show is MINOH BEER PALE ALE on real ale. Because its character changes with the pour, it’s fun to take your time and notice how the aroma comes up and how it feels on the palate.
MugiWhat is that, changing with the pour? That’s almost unfair! With fresh bamboo shoot rice onigiri, grilled mackerel, and kohoke no shir-ae on top of it, I’d want to stop by right at the 5 p.m. opening.
Hop BroExactly, it’s perfect for the first stop of the evening. You can drink solo at the counter or enjoy it with a few people at the back tables, and this is definitely not the kind of place where one drink is enough.
MugiYeah, stopping by tonight is a sure thing! I’d start with the real ale and finish with something wheat-based for a more reflective ending.
The beer pub “...04&Beer,” located in the Furumachi area of Niigata, is known as a place where you can enjoy craft beer from across Japan on draft and as real ale. In this post, the shop noted the fine weather and announced the latest tap list update.
The lineup for the day was `Heller Weizenbock / Plank Brewery (Bavaria)`, `Amber Swan Ale / Swan Lake Beer (Niigata)`, `Purple Sky Pale Ale / Y.MARKET BREWING (Aichi)`, `Baby Blonde Miyama / Shiga Kogen Beer (Nagano)`, and `MINOHBEER PALE ALE (Real Ale) / Minoh Beer (Osaka)`. From German-style wheat beers to a local brewery pale ale and a light blonde ale, it was a well-balanced selection with plenty of range.
Of particular note is the appearance of Minoh Beer’s PALE ALE listed as a real ale. Since this is a style whose impression changes depending on how it is poured, it is the kind of beer that makes you want to keep drinking while noticing the differences in aroma and mouthfeel.
The food selection featured `fresh bamboo shoot rice onigiri`, served with `grilled mackerel` and `kohoke no shir-ae` (wild carrot greens in tofu dressing). It is just right for nibbling lightly while working through a few glasses, and it works well for a drink after work or a weekend detour. In addition to the counter, the interior also has table seating in the back, making it comfortable for solo drinking or for a small group. The post noted a 5:00 p.m. opening, giving the impression that it was an easy place to stop by for the first drink of the evening.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA tap update has come in from ...04&Beer, the beer pub in Niigata’s Furumachi area. The weather was nice too, so the lineup of draft beer and real ale sounds great to drink through.
MugiWhoa! Just five beers, but with a lot of range? That’s the elite-select kind of lineup, right? And real ale sounds like the sort of thing that would suddenly make me feel like a beer snob!
Hop BroExactly. It starts off interesting right away. Plank Brewery’s Heller Weizenbock is a German-style wheat beer that balances aromatic depth with real drinking weight.
MugiHeller Weizenbock is such a long name! So it means a rich wheat beer? Just reading the name makes me feel full!
Hop BroPut simply, it’s the softness of wheat with the richness of a bock layered on top. Then Amber Swan Ale comes in, bringing the dependable Niigata character of Swan Lake with a clean, toasty note.
MugiNice! A clean toasty note sounds like it would make me want snacks immediately. Wouldn’t that go perfectly with onigiri?
Hop BroIt would, absolutely. And that day also had Purple Sky Pale Ale and Baby Blonde Miyama on the list. The former is a pale ale with fun hop aromatics, while the latter is a light, airy blonde ale in the Shiga Kogen style, so the range is really good.
MugiWow, they even have a light blonde ale! So today you can pick whatever suits your mood, from rich to easy-drinking.
Hop BroAnd the star of the show is MINOH BEER PALE ALE on real ale. Because its character changes with the pour, it’s fun to take your time and notice how the aroma comes up and how it feels on the palate.
MugiWhat is that, changing with the pour? That’s almost unfair! With fresh bamboo shoot rice onigiri, grilled mackerel, and kohoke no shir-ae on top of it, I’d want to stop by right at the 5 p.m. opening.
Hop BroExactly, it’s perfect for the first stop of the evening. You can drink solo at the counter or enjoy it with a few people at the back tables, and this is definitely not the kind of place where one drink is enough.
MugiYeah, stopping by tonight is a sure thing! I’d start with the real ale and finish with something wheat-based for a more reflective ending.
