Chiitoko Shoten announces four draft beers for April 26 Bath Day, including Shonan Gold
"Dagashi, Beer, and Coffee Shop Chiitoko Shoten" in Shimosuwa Town, Nagano Prefecture, introduced four draft craft beers for its Sunday, April 26 business day. As its monthly "Bath Day," the day makes M and L sizes of draft beer especially easy to enjoy.
Hop BroHey, Mugi-chan, at Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa Town, Nagano Prefecture, they were introducing four draft beers for Bath Day on April 26. It’s a shop where dagashi, beer, and coffee all coexist, so there’s almost too much information to take in.
MugiWhat! Four draft beers all at once? So you can taste-test that many in one go? Is it a candy shop or a beer pub? My brain can’t keep up!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. The taps had Shonan Gold, Nikukyu IPA, Kinkin Pale Ale single ver, and Aooni Pilsner, and the direction of each one is completely different, which is amazing.
MugiShonan Gold sounds delicious just from the name, but is citrus flavor the star? Is it kind of orange-like? Or like juice? Now I’m curious!
Hop BroExactly. Just like the name suggests, it’s a beer that really shows off a citrus impression. And since there’s also a solid 6.0% IPA, Nikukyu IPA handles the heft, while Shonan Gold handles aroma and brightness, so lining them up makes the differences easy to understand.
MugiI see! Then Kinkin Pale Ale and Aooni Pilsner are for comparing the difference in hops, right? They sound strong just from the names, but now I want to try both!
Hop BroExactly. The single ver of Kinkin Pale Ale is great for tasting the hop outline more clearly, while Aooni Pilsner goes down crisp and clean. The oni siblings are way too different in personality.
MugiWait, even though they’re oni, they have different personalities!? And you can tell how they drink differently too? That sounds easy for beginners to compare. I think I like this!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, this place has dagashi and coffee too, not just beer, so it goes really well with beer while strolling around town. Taking it to go and wandering around Shimosuwa with a drink in hand should feel great.
MugiThat sounds perfect! I want to try standing-bar vibes in Shimosuwa, taste-test the draft beers, take a break with dagashi, and finish with coffee right away!
April 26 is "Bath Day"
"Dagashi, Beer, and Coffee Shop Chiitoko Shoten" in Shimosuwa Town, Suwa District, Nagano Prefecture, announced its regular monthly "Bath Day" for its Sunday, April 26, 10:00-22:00 business hours. As the name suggests, it is a beer pub that combines dagashi, beer, and coffee, and on this day, M- and L-size draft craft beers can be enjoyed at a better value as many times as you like.
Today's taps
The following four beers were lined up on the day’s "Draft Beer Today's Beer":
- Shonan Gold (5.0%) / Suntory Garen
- Nikukyu IPA (6.0%) / Ise Kadoya Beer
- Kinkin Pale Ale ~ADHA-218 Single ver~ (5.5%) / Oni Densetsu Beer
- Aooni Pilsner (5.0%) / Oni Densetsu Beer
Shonan Gold is a beer whose name alone makes its citrus character easy to imagine. Nikukyu IPA, at 6.0%, promises the solid drinking satisfaction typical of an IPA. With the single version of Kinkin Pale Ale and Aooni Pilsner also added, the lineup makes it easy to compare hop character and differences in drinking impression.
How to enjoy Chiitoko Shoten
Chiitoko Shoten is distinctive in that you can enjoy not only craft beer, but also dagashi and coffee. The post says takeout and drinking while walking are also offered at a good value, making it easy to use the shop not only for a relaxed drink inside, but also for having a glass while strolling through town.
It has the casual feel of a standing bar by the station, while the draft lineup is firmly craft-beer oriented. On a day when Suntory Garen, Ise Kadoya Beer, and Oni Densetsu Beer are all represented, it is worth stopping by for a tasting comparison. If you are planning to drink beer in Shimosuwa, the April 26 business day is one to keep on your radar.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHey, Mugi-chan, at Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa Town, Nagano Prefecture, they were introducing four draft beers for Bath Day on April 26. It’s a shop where dagashi, beer, and coffee all coexist, so there’s almost too much information to take in.
MugiWhat! Four draft beers all at once? So you can taste-test that many in one go? Is it a candy shop or a beer pub? My brain can’t keep up!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. The taps had Shonan Gold, Nikukyu IPA, Kinkin Pale Ale single ver, and Aooni Pilsner, and the direction of each one is completely different, which is amazing.
MugiShonan Gold sounds delicious just from the name, but is citrus flavor the star? Is it kind of orange-like? Or like juice? Now I’m curious!
Hop BroExactly. Just like the name suggests, it’s a beer that really shows off a citrus impression. And since there’s also a solid 6.0% IPA, Nikukyu IPA handles the heft, while Shonan Gold handles aroma and brightness, so lining them up makes the differences easy to understand.
MugiI see! Then Kinkin Pale Ale and Aooni Pilsner are for comparing the difference in hops, right? They sound strong just from the names, but now I want to try both!
Hop BroExactly. The single ver of Kinkin Pale Ale is great for tasting the hop outline more clearly, while Aooni Pilsner goes down crisp and clean. The oni siblings are way too different in personality.
MugiWait, even though they’re oni, they have different personalities!? And you can tell how they drink differently too? That sounds easy for beginners to compare. I think I like this!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, this place has dagashi and coffee too, not just beer, so it goes really well with beer while strolling around town. Taking it to go and wandering around Shimosuwa with a drink in hand should feel great.
MugiThat sounds perfect! I want to try standing-bar vibes in Shimosuwa, taste-test the draft beers, take a break with dagashi, and finish with coffee right away!
