Want a Beer in Utsunomiya opens six taps on April 1, including a West Coast IPA and fruit-forward beers
The beer pub Want a Beer in Motoimaizumi, Utsunomiya City, is open from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on April 1. Six beers from Hop Kotan, Shiokaze Brewing, Romanchic Mura, Karuizawa Q, and THE KICHI are on tap, offering a wide range from IPA to fruit-driven styles.
Hop BroAt Want a Beer in Motoimaizumi, Utsunomiya, they're tapping six beers for April 1 only. They're open even in the rain, and you can drink from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., which is great.
MugiWhoa, six kinds? And they're staying open on a rainy day too? That's kind of winning me over!
Hop BroThe lineup is interesting too. Hop Kotan's Fiction is a West Coast Pale Ale, Shiokaze Brewing's Hidden Tresure XPA is there, and even Romanchic Mura's Fruit Basket IPA is on tap.
MugiWait, what's West Coast? That doesn't mean it's a seaside beer, right? Is it one of those bitter ones?
Hop BroBasically, it's a style with hop aroma and bitterness that come through clearly. For example, Fruit Basket IPA is finished with Citra alone, so its grapefruit-and-lime-like citrus character really stands out.
MugiWow, I'd definitely like that! And Karuizawa Q's two fruit beers sound amazing too. The names alone make them feel like dessert!
Hop BroRuby is a Fruits Ale with raspberries and blueberries, and Meguri is a Yuzu Saison, so both have very clear aroma profiles. And Getsuho ~Moonwalk~ is a West Coast Pilsner that brings together citrus, piney notes, and crisp bitterness.
MugiWait, a pilsner and it's piney? My head is already in a hop field! I want to try that crisp bitterness!
Hop BroWith spring rolls, carpaccio, and fried greenling on the menu, the food pairing potential is really strong too. You can start with IPA, switch to fruit beers to reset, then go back to IPA.
MugiThat's basically a tasting tour! If this is what's on offer in Utsunomiya, then today is definitely a straight shot to Want a Beer.
The beer pub Want a Beer in Motoimaizumi, Utsunomiya City, is open on April 1 from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (last order 9:30 p.m.). A post says, "We're open despite the rain," and reservations are accepted via the LINE link in the profile.
That day's tap list brings together beers with clearly defined hop character and others that emphasize fruitiness. The lineup consists of these six:
- `Fiction / Hop Kotan`
A West Coast Pale Ale with a light drinking feel, gentle bitterness, and tropical nuances.
- `Hidden Tresure XPA / Shiokaze Brewing`
An XPA that combines aromas reminiscent of several fruits with malt richness and a balanced hop profile.
- `Fruit Basket IPA / Romanchic Mura`
A West Coast IPA finished with Citra alone. Its vivid citrus character evokes grapefruit and lime.
- `Ruby / Karuizawa Q`
A Fruits Ale made with raspberries and blueberries. It offers soft acidity and bright fruitiness.
- `Meguri / Karuizawa Q`
A Yuzu Saison made with yuzu. It has a dry finish with a clean citrus aroma.
- `Getsuho ~Moonwalk~ / THE KICHI`
An original collaboration beer with Want a Beer. A West Coast Pilsner that combines citrus notes, piney character, and crisp bitterness.
Food offerings include spring rolls with oysters and house-made semi-dried tomatoes, tagliata of young heifer mizuji, carpaccio of Bungo sea bream from Oita with blood orange, Kagoshima bonito carpaccio, fried greenling with lemon mayo, and curry with spring vegetables a la vapeur. It is a day suited to drinking alongside food, with a lineup that ranges widely from IPA-centered beers to fruit beers and pilsner-style options.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Want a Beer in Motoimaizumi, Utsunomiya, they're tapping six beers for April 1 only. They're open even in the rain, and you can drink from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., which is great.
MugiWhoa, six kinds? And they're staying open on a rainy day too? That's kind of winning me over!
Hop BroThe lineup is interesting too. Hop Kotan's Fiction is a West Coast Pale Ale, Shiokaze Brewing's Hidden Tresure XPA is there, and even Romanchic Mura's Fruit Basket IPA is on tap.
MugiWait, what's West Coast? That doesn't mean it's a seaside beer, right? Is it one of those bitter ones?
Hop BroBasically, it's a style with hop aroma and bitterness that come through clearly. For example, Fruit Basket IPA is finished with Citra alone, so its grapefruit-and-lime-like citrus character really stands out.
MugiWow, I'd definitely like that! And Karuizawa Q's two fruit beers sound amazing too. The names alone make them feel like dessert!
Hop BroRuby is a Fruits Ale with raspberries and blueberries, and Meguri is a Yuzu Saison, so both have very clear aroma profiles. And Getsuho ~Moonwalk~ is a West Coast Pilsner that brings together citrus, piney notes, and crisp bitterness.
MugiWait, a pilsner and it's piney? My head is already in a hop field! I want to try that crisp bitterness!
Hop BroWith spring rolls, carpaccio, and fried greenling on the menu, the food pairing potential is really strong too. You can start with IPA, switch to fruit beers to reset, then go back to IPA.
MugiThat's basically a tasting tour! If this is what's on offer in Utsunomiya, then today is definitely a straight shot to Want a Beer.
