Craft Beer Kitchen Kokoro no Tsuki updates 6 taps, featuring Comrade Brewing on draft
Craft Beer Kitchen Kokoro no Tsuki in Yokohama's Noge district published its tap list for April 22. The lineup features six beers total from Comrade Brewing, Fremont Brewing, Hoppu Kodan Brewing, Odawara Garage Brewing, and Repubrew, making it a selection that pairs well with Chinese bar snacks.
Hop BroNoge's 6-tap refresh is a really interesting lineup this time at Craft Beer Kitchen Kokoro no Tsuki. It starts with Comrade Brewing's Another Pale Ale, and also includes Fremont Brewing, Hoppu Kodan Brewing, Odawara Garage Brewing, and Repubrew.
MugiWow! It's an international and domestic mix, but it still feels really cohesive! Still, names like pale ale and gose make my head feel a little floaty just from hearing them~.
Hop BroThat's the fun part. Another Pale Ale is all about the balance of bitterness and aroma, and Wind Fall should have the easy-drinking feel you'd expect from Odawara Garage Brewing. And with Golden on the list too, it's nice that you can start with something lighter.
MugiHuh~! But what's a gose, anyway? A spell? Repubrew's Ume 九 Gose has ume in it, I get that, but what kind of flavor does that make?
Hop BroGood question. Gose is a style with saltiness and acidity, and when you add the nuance of ume on top of that, it becomes bright and sharp, and really works as a food-pairing beer. So Ume 九 Gose is the kind that makes you want to eat before you even drink it.
MugiWhat! If they even have mouthwatering wontons, then I absolutely want to pair them! Not just beer, but the Chinese snacks are headline-worthy too - that's so exciting!
Hop BroExactly. One of Kokoro no Tsuki's attractions is that the Chinese snacks are strong. With dishes like steamed chicken with green sansho pepper and scallion sauce, deep-fried eggplant with ginger soy sauce, mapo tofu, and Shanghai-style fried noodles, they can absorb both bitterness and acidity.
MugiOhh! So light and easy in the first half, then take your time with food later. Opening from 3:00 p.m. in a relaxed style is also really nice for the daytime-drinking crowd.
Hop BroExactly. And the post also mentioned that they're scheduled to be open during Golden Week, so it's a strong option if you're planning to have a drink in Noge during the holiday. Some weekends start at 2:00 p.m., so the earlier you go, the happier you'll be.
MugiIt's decided! My first drink in Noge is going to be at Kokoro no Tsuki. The beer and food both look so good that just reading about it is making me thirsty~!
Hop BroThen next is the real thing: start with Another Pale Ale, and finish with the gose. I feel like I'd jump behind that counter right now if I could.
MugiYeah, yeah, if you go with a tasting lineup in mind, it's definitely going to be fun! Snacking on Chinese appetizers while drinking, and before you know it you're on your second or third beer~!
April 22 Tap List
Craft Beer Kitchen Kokoro no Tsuki has announced its tap list for April 22. This time, the six-tap lineup offers a balanced mix of overseas and domestic breweries. The lineup is as follows.
- Comrade Brewing / Another Pale Ale
- Odawara Garage Brewing / Wind Fall
- Hoppu Kodan Brewing / Hop in my Head
- Repubrew / Ume 九 Gose
- Fremont Brewing / Golden
- Hoppu Kodan Brewing / Ignition
Located on the second floor in Noge, the shop is a beer pub that combines craft beer with Chinese cuisine. In the post, it describes itself as being open from 3:00 p.m. at a relaxed pace, conveying an easygoing atmosphere where you can settle in and savor your first drink without any pressure. The tap lineup also spans a wide range, from pale ale to gose to golden, making it easy to pair with food from the start of the meal through the end.
On the food side, the menu includes steamed chicken with green sansho pepper and scallion sauce, deep-fried eggplant with ginger soy sauce, mapo tofu, Shanghai-style fried noodles, ginger chicken, candied nuts, and mouthwatering wontons. With Chinese snacks that can stand up to beer's bitterness and acidity, it's a place where you can start with a crisp first pint and then deepen the experience by pairing later beers with food.
The post also announced the business schedule for the Golden Week holiday period. Even after April 22, many days open at 3:00 p.m., with weekend service starting at 2:00 p.m. If you're planning to drink craft beer in Noge, this is a spot worth putting on the list.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNoge's 6-tap refresh is a really interesting lineup this time at Craft Beer Kitchen Kokoro no Tsuki. It starts with Comrade Brewing's Another Pale Ale, and also includes Fremont Brewing, Hoppu Kodan Brewing, Odawara Garage Brewing, and Repubrew.
MugiWow! It's an international and domestic mix, but it still feels really cohesive! Still, names like pale ale and gose make my head feel a little floaty just from hearing them~.
Hop BroThat's the fun part. Another Pale Ale is all about the balance of bitterness and aroma, and Wind Fall should have the easy-drinking feel you'd expect from Odawara Garage Brewing. And with Golden on the list too, it's nice that you can start with something lighter.
MugiHuh~! But what's a gose, anyway? A spell? Repubrew's Ume 九 Gose has ume in it, I get that, but what kind of flavor does that make?
Hop BroGood question. Gose is a style with saltiness and acidity, and when you add the nuance of ume on top of that, it becomes bright and sharp, and really works as a food-pairing beer. So Ume 九 Gose is the kind that makes you want to eat before you even drink it.
MugiWhat! If they even have mouthwatering wontons, then I absolutely want to pair them! Not just beer, but the Chinese snacks are headline-worthy too - that's so exciting!
Hop BroExactly. One of Kokoro no Tsuki's attractions is that the Chinese snacks are strong. With dishes like steamed chicken with green sansho pepper and scallion sauce, deep-fried eggplant with ginger soy sauce, mapo tofu, and Shanghai-style fried noodles, they can absorb both bitterness and acidity.
MugiOhh! So light and easy in the first half, then take your time with food later. Opening from 3:00 p.m. in a relaxed style is also really nice for the daytime-drinking crowd.
Hop BroExactly. And the post also mentioned that they're scheduled to be open during Golden Week, so it's a strong option if you're planning to have a drink in Noge during the holiday. Some weekends start at 2:00 p.m., so the earlier you go, the happier you'll be.
MugiIt's decided! My first drink in Noge is going to be at Kokoro no Tsuki. The beer and food both look so good that just reading about it is making me thirsty~!
Hop BroThen next is the real thing: start with Another Pale Ale, and finish with the gose. I feel like I'd jump behind that counter right now if I could.
MugiYeah, yeah, if you go with a tasting lineup in mind, it's definitely going to be fun! Snacking on Chinese appetizers while drinking, and before you know it you're on your second or third beer~!
