04&Beer in Niigata updates its taps with Swan Lake and three other craft beers
The Niigata beer pub 04&Beer updated its tap list with four beers from Swan Lake Beer, Y.MARKET Brewing, Shiga Kogen Beer, and Minoh Beer. The lineup offers an easy range of styles for a relaxed summer drink.
Hop Bro04&Beer just rolled out four fresh taps, and the lineup is sharp. You've got local Niigata beer next to big-name breweries from around Japan, so it feels built for side-by-side tasting.
MugiWait, 04&Beer in Nishibori is that pub in Chuo Ward, right? Local beer plus out-of-town favorites on one board is exactly how I end up staring at the taps forever!
Hop BroOne of the new pours is White Swan Weizen from Swan Lake Beer. It's a wheat beer, so you can expect a soft texture and those classic banana-like yeast notes.
MugiHold on, what's a weizen again? It sounds intense, but you're telling me it's soft and easygoing? The katakana is intimidating me!
Hop BroBasically, wheat makes it gentler on the palate. Even people who don't love bitterness can ease into it, so it's a strong pick for a first glass.
MugiThen the other new tap, Osaru IPA (Real Ale), is the opposite vibe? That name sounds like hops are about to swing in from a tree!
Hop BroPretty different, yeah. With a real ale pour, the carbonation is softer, so you can notice the hop aroma and structure more clearly instead of getting blasted by fizz.
MugiAroma I get, but structure? Real ale basically means lower fizz and more time to notice the flavors, right?
Hop BroExactly. Then Yellow Sky Pale Ale covers the balance of drinkability and aroma, while Shiga Kogen's Shinshu Heion brings a calmer, steadier presence to the lineup.
Hop BroWhat I like is the mix of staples and swaps. You can start light, go aromatic, or match a beer to food without the list feeling random.
MugiSo this is not a decision, it's a mission. My brain already built a tasting flight plan, and now I want all four in the proper dramatic order!
Hop BroThen we start with the swan first, and finish on Osaru IPA for the hop finale. This 04&Beer tap list is making me want a seat at the bar immediately.
04&Beer is a beer pub in Niigata's Nishi-Nori-mae area. In this post, the bar announced a tap list update featuring four beers that mix local Niigata names with well-known Japanese craft breweries, creating a lineup that is easy to compare and easy to enjoy.
- `White Swan Weizen` / Swan Lake Beer (Niigata) ← new!
- `Yellow Sky Pale Ale` / Y.MARKET BREWING (Aichi)
- `Shinshu Heian` / Shiga Kogen Beer (Nagano)
- `Osaru IPA (Real Ale)` / Minoh Beer (Osaka) ← new!
The two new taps stand out right away. White Swan Weizen points to a softer, wheat-driven pour, while Osaru IPA should satisfy drinkers looking for a more hop-forward option. Yellow Sky Pale Ale sits in the middle with a balanced, approachable profile, and Shiga Kogen's Shinshu Heian adds another dependable Japanese craft beer to the board.
For a neighborhood beer pub in Furumachi, this is the kind of tap list that works well. The selection is varied without feeling scattered, so it fits both a first stop of the night and a slower session built around food.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop Bro04&Beer just rolled out four fresh taps, and the lineup is sharp. You've got local Niigata beer next to big-name breweries from around Japan, so it feels built for side-by-side tasting.
MugiWait, 04&Beer in Nishibori is that pub in Chuo Ward, right? Local beer plus out-of-town favorites on one board is exactly how I end up staring at the taps forever!
Hop BroOne of the new pours is White Swan Weizen from Swan Lake Beer. It's a wheat beer, so you can expect a soft texture and those classic banana-like yeast notes.
MugiHold on, what's a weizen again? It sounds intense, but you're telling me it's soft and easygoing? The katakana is intimidating me!
Hop BroBasically, wheat makes it gentler on the palate. Even people who don't love bitterness can ease into it, so it's a strong pick for a first glass.
MugiThen the other new tap, Osaru IPA (Real Ale), is the opposite vibe? That name sounds like hops are about to swing in from a tree!
Hop BroPretty different, yeah. With a real ale pour, the carbonation is softer, so you can notice the hop aroma and structure more clearly instead of getting blasted by fizz.
MugiAroma I get, but structure? Real ale basically means lower fizz and more time to notice the flavors, right?
Hop BroExactly. Then Yellow Sky Pale Ale covers the balance of drinkability and aroma, while Shiga Kogen's Shinshu Heion brings a calmer, steadier presence to the lineup.
Hop BroWhat I like is the mix of staples and swaps. You can start light, go aromatic, or match a beer to food without the list feeling random.
MugiSo this is not a decision, it's a mission. My brain already built a tasting flight plan, and now I want all four in the proper dramatic order!
Hop BroThen we start with the swan first, and finish on Osaru IPA for the hop finale. This 04&Beer tap list is making me want a seat at the bar immediately.
