Beer Ma Kitasenju introduces three lager-style guest beers, plus a new hazy on tap
Beer Ma Kitasenju (Adachi Ward, Tokyo) introduced a lineup of lager-style guest beers to match the off-and-on rain. In addition to Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan Sakura Smoke Lager, Shiga Kogen Barrel-Aged Pils, and Grimm's wild-style pilsner, a hazy from Strathcona has also just been tapped on keg No. 3.
Hop BroThe four crisp-style beers in Kitasenju are really interesting right now. Beer Ma Kitasenju is lining up guest beers that are perfect for a day when it keeps raining and then stopping.
MugiWait, you pick beer based on the weather!? And a lager-centered lineup at that? That feels classy and seriously in-the-know!
Hop BroFirst up is Nama-chan's Sakura Smoke. It uses smoked malt made from branches from cherry trees pruned at Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan, so the light body is gently layered with smoke.
MugiHuh, smoked with cherry blossoms!? So does it taste sweet like the smell of hanami?
Hop BroMore than sweet, it's like the aroma lingers softly. And because it pairs well with food, the fact that it works as a first drink is what makes it so handy.
MugiOhhh! Now I'm curious about the next barrel-aged pils too! Pilsner is supposed to be crisp, but does putting it in a barrel turn it into something completely different!?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Shiga Kogen's Pils!? Cask Finished was aged in a 500-liter French oak barrel, and it quietly keeps a sweet barrel aroma and herbal character.
MugiSo fancy...! But when you say wild yeast, it suddenly gives off wild horse energy, doesn't it?
Hop BroGrimm's Ufa Loop is a pilsner brewed with wild yeast and aged in a foeder, but in practice it comes across more like a wild ale. It's tart but still crisp, and the fact that it's a quirky beer that still tastes great is what makes it strong.
MugiWait, tart but still crisp!? So it's wild but easy to drink. That's unfair!
Hop BroAnd there's also a new keg of Strathcona's Hazy on tap at No. 3. It's a beer with tropical flavors that finishes dry, and the way Beer Ma Kitasenju keeps a hazy on hand while leaning toward lager styles really shows the breadth of the place.
MugiWow, today is totally a perfect tasting day! If they've got everything from lagers to hazies, you've got to stop by after work!
Hop BroThey're open from 14:00 to 23:00, so it's easy to drop in, and it's just right for a little mood reset on a rainy day. On days like this, you really want to have a drink in Kitasenju.
A guest beer update came in from Beer Pub "Beer Ma Kitasenju" in Kitasenju, Tokyo. In the post, the shop introduced four labels, centered on lagers, as "crisp" options for days when the temperature and humidity feel unsettled.
The first beer that catches the eye is Nama-chan / Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan Sakura Smoke Lager. This lager uses malt smoked with branches pruned from the cherry trees at Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan, and its light body is layered with a gentle smokiness. The post also notes that it pairs easily with food, making it an easy choice for a first glass.
Next is Shiga Kogen / Pils!? Cask Finished. This pilsner was aged in a 500-liter French oak barrel, and its defining features are a subtle sweet barrel aroma and herbal nuance. It is presented as a style whose barrel-derived character remains clearly intact without becoming overly assertive.
The third is Grimm / Ufa Loop. It is a pilsner brewed with wild yeast and aged in a foeder, but the post describes it as having more of a wild ale impression than a typical pilsner. It is tart yet very refreshing, and despite being an offbeat choice, it is recommended as a genuinely delicious beer.
Also, Strathcona's Hazy has been newly tapped on keg No. 3. It is highlighted as the poster's personal favorite, and described as a beer that finishes dry while carrying tropical flavors. Even while focusing on lager-style options, the addition of a hazy beer reflects the broad range that feels right for a beer pub.
Business hours are 14:00-23:00 (last order 22:00). As a craft beer specialist in Kitasenju, it is easy to stop by after work. From crisp beers that suit a rainy day to barrel-aged and wild-yeast creations, the appeal of this lineup is that you can enjoy a wide range of styles with very different personalities all at once.
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Hop BroThe four crisp-style beers in Kitasenju are really interesting right now. Beer Ma Kitasenju is lining up guest beers that are perfect for a day when it keeps raining and then stopping.
MugiWait, you pick beer based on the weather!? And a lager-centered lineup at that? That feels classy and seriously in-the-know!
Hop BroFirst up is Nama-chan's Sakura Smoke. It uses smoked malt made from branches from cherry trees pruned at Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan, so the light body is gently layered with smoke.
MugiHuh, smoked with cherry blossoms!? So does it taste sweet like the smell of hanami?
Hop BroMore than sweet, it's like the aroma lingers softly. And because it pairs well with food, the fact that it works as a first drink is what makes it so handy.
MugiOhhh! Now I'm curious about the next barrel-aged pils too! Pilsner is supposed to be crisp, but does putting it in a barrel turn it into something completely different!?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Shiga Kogen's Pils!? Cask Finished was aged in a 500-liter French oak barrel, and it quietly keeps a sweet barrel aroma and herbal character.
MugiSo fancy...! But when you say wild yeast, it suddenly gives off wild horse energy, doesn't it?
Hop BroGrimm's Ufa Loop is a pilsner brewed with wild yeast and aged in a foeder, but in practice it comes across more like a wild ale. It's tart but still crisp, and the fact that it's a quirky beer that still tastes great is what makes it strong.
MugiWait, tart but still crisp!? So it's wild but easy to drink. That's unfair!
Hop BroAnd there's also a new keg of Strathcona's Hazy on tap at No. 3. It's a beer with tropical flavors that finishes dry, and the way Beer Ma Kitasenju keeps a hazy on hand while leaning toward lager styles really shows the breadth of the place.
MugiWow, today is totally a perfect tasting day! If they've got everything from lagers to hazies, you've got to stop by after work!
Hop BroThey're open from 14:00 to 23:00, so it's easy to drop in, and it's just right for a little mood reset on a rainy day. On days like this, you really want to have a drink in Kitasenju.
