Niigata: ...04&Beer updates its taps for the Spring Equinox, Shiga Kogen Pale Ale is on tap
The beer pub ...04&Beer on Nishibori Maedori in Chuo Ward, Niigata City, has released its tap lineup for the Spring Equinox. The selection spans breweries from Germany, within the prefecture, and nearby Niigata areas, and the holiday opening time is 3 p.m. The return of Shiga Kogen Pale Ale in its “normal” serving format is also drawing attention.
Hop BroThe Spring Equinox taps at ...04&Beer in Niigata City’s Chuo Ward are really interesting. Opening at 3 p.m. on a holiday is perfect for dropping in after a walk around Furumachi.
MugiWait, so it’s really an “a stroll & beer kind of day”!? If they put it like that on the Spring Equinox, there’s no choice but to go drink!
Hop BroAnd the lineup is broad too. Pilserl from Bavaria, Germany, Miel Blanc from Niigata, and Shiga Kogen Pale Ale from Nagano are all there, so it’s a nice mix of the best from inside and outside the prefecture.
MugiWhoa, what’s a pils again? It sounds crisp just from the name, but is it something a beginner can understand?
Hop BroIt’s a pilsner-type beer, with a style that tends to have a clean bitterness. In other words, it has a sharp finish, which makes it perfect for a spring daytime drink.
MugiOhh, then Shiga Kogen Pale Ale sounds great too! And when it says new!, it makes my heart itch with that rare-find feeling!
Hop BroThe key there is that they often have the real ale version on tap, but the normal version is back after a long time. The serving style changes the impression, so even the same beer can feel like a different face.
MugiWait, the same beer can have a different face!? I think I may have already stepped into the abyss of beer comparison!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, Ushitora Brewery’s Hatomugippo Ale Hatomugi Mashimashi Ver. is available in two forms at once, standard service and Real Ale. If you compare the foam and mouthfeel, you can really see how much personality changes even though it’s the same liquid.
MugiI get it now, today is a day to settle in in Furumachi! Let’s stroll, compare beers, and end up all nice and floaty together!
The beer pub ...04&Beer in Niigata’s Furumachi area has announced its latest taps to match its Spring Equinox holiday service. In its post, the bar described the day as “a perfect day for a stroll & beer,” clearly indicating its holiday operation of opening at 3 p.m., making it an easy stop after spending the day walking around town.
This time, five beers are on offer. In addition to Pilserl from Plank Brewery in Bavaria, Germany, and Miel Blanc from Swan Lake Beer in Niigata, Shiga Kogen Pale Ale from Nagano is also featured. In the post, Shiga Kogen Pale Ale is introduced as “new!”, with the added note that while the real ale version is often on tap, the normal version has not appeared in a while. That kind of variation in serving style, even for a familiar label, is one of the pleasures of a craft beer specialist.
From Ushitora Brewery, Hatomugippo Ale Hatomugi Mashimashi Ver. is being served in two formats at once: standard service and Real Ale. The comparison point is clear, making the tap list practical for anyone who wants to experience how the character of the same beer changes across serving styles.
The balance of mixing in out-of-prefecture breweries while still giving proper space to local Niigata beers is one of ...04&Beer’s strengths. This is a tap list worth checking out on a day when you want to settle in and enjoy craft beer in Furumachi.
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Hop BroThe Spring Equinox taps at ...04&Beer in Niigata City’s Chuo Ward are really interesting. Opening at 3 p.m. on a holiday is perfect for dropping in after a walk around Furumachi.
MugiWait, so it’s really an “a stroll & beer kind of day”!? If they put it like that on the Spring Equinox, there’s no choice but to go drink!
Hop BroAnd the lineup is broad too. Pilserl from Bavaria, Germany, Miel Blanc from Niigata, and Shiga Kogen Pale Ale from Nagano are all there, so it’s a nice mix of the best from inside and outside the prefecture.
MugiWhoa, what’s a pils again? It sounds crisp just from the name, but is it something a beginner can understand?
Hop BroIt’s a pilsner-type beer, with a style that tends to have a clean bitterness. In other words, it has a sharp finish, which makes it perfect for a spring daytime drink.
MugiOhh, then Shiga Kogen Pale Ale sounds great too! And when it says new!, it makes my heart itch with that rare-find feeling!
Hop BroThe key there is that they often have the real ale version on tap, but the normal version is back after a long time. The serving style changes the impression, so even the same beer can feel like a different face.
MugiWait, the same beer can have a different face!? I think I may have already stepped into the abyss of beer comparison!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, Ushitora Brewery’s Hatomugippo Ale Hatomugi Mashimashi Ver. is available in two forms at once, standard service and Real Ale. If you compare the foam and mouthfeel, you can really see how much personality changes even though it’s the same liquid.
MugiI get it now, today is a day to settle in in Furumachi! Let’s stroll, compare beers, and end up all nice and floaty together!
