Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa adds three new taps and four draft beers
At Chiitoko Shoten, a beer pub in Shimosuwa, Nagano, four draft beers were announced on June 22. The lineup included three new taps, among them a collaboration IPA from Nude Beer and Flora Fermentation, plus a Czech pale lager from Uketouten Brewing.
Hop BroShimosuwa’s "Dagashi to Beer to Coffee no Omise Chiitoko Shoten" is pouring four draft beers today, including three fresh kegs.
MugiWait, a place that does candy, beer, and coffee all together? That sounds way too fun.
Hop BroExactly. It’s a small spot in the Odamachi-shita shopping street, open 10:00 to 22:00 on June 22, and even planning an early 10:00 open on June 24 too. Chiitoko Shoten looks casual, but the beer lineup is serious.
MugiSo who are the stars of today’s four taps? I need the full lineup.
Hop BroThey’ve got Nude Beer × Flora Fermentation’s "Urala Kaze," Uchoten Brewing’s "Dinnint ~ Czech Pale Lager Export 15°," CHORYO Craft Beer’s "Mosaic / Superdelic West Coast IPA," and Minoh Beer’s "Hoppy Weizen". That’s four draft pours with real range.
MugiHold on, Belgian Session Rye IPA already sounds like a quiz question. What even is that?
Hop BroIn plain terms, it’s light and lively from the Belgian-style fermentation, then Flora’s homegrown rye adds toastiness and a little spice, and tropical hops tie it together. The center of it is that toasty rye character.
MugiOkay, but every time people say dank hop character I get nervous. Is the beer living in a cave or what?
Hop BroNot cave-beer, no. "Dank" means a deep grassy, resinous aroma. And Uchoten’s "Dinnint" brings rich malt, firm bitterness, and floral hops with real Czech lager authority.
MugiGot it! So the CHORYO one goes berry and tropical with a dry bitter finish, while Minoh’s "Hoppy Weizen" stays easygoing. That’s basically a tasting paradise.
Hop BroExactly right. You’ve got everything from red-fruit West Coast IPA vibes to a hop-shaped weizen, and with candy plus coffee in the shop, this is perfect for drop in for one energy.
MugiNope, I’m finished, I want a glass now. Add some snacks and I want to go now and order all four.
Draft lineup for June 22
Chiitoko Shoten, the dagashi-and-beer pub in Shimosuwa, Nagano, was open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on June 22. In the post, the shop said it was already operating after a busy start to the day, and noted that it would also open at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, even though the usual Wednesday opening time is noon. The shop’s easygoing mix of dagashi, coffee, and craft beer makes it a comfortable stop for a quick drink or a longer break.
The highlight was a three-tap refresh. The new beers were Nude Beer × Flora Fermentation’s "Urarakaze", Uketouten Brewing’s "Dinnint~Czech Pale Lager Export 15°", and CHORYO Craft Beer’s "Mosaic / Superdelic West Coast IPA". The day’s beer list also included Minoh Beer’s "Hoppy Weizen", bringing the total draft lineup to four beers.
"Urarakaze" is a Belgian session rye IPA brewed with rye grown by Flora Fermentation. The beer is described as bringing together bready rye aroma, a subtle spicy edge, and a tropical, dank hop character. "Dinnint" is a Czech pale lager with a rich malt profile, balanced bitterness, and a floral hop aroma that makes it sound like an easy beer to keep drinking. "Mosaic / Superdelic West Coast IPA" leans into berry-like and tropical red-fruit notes, followed by a dry finish and firm bitterness. "Hoppy Weizen" rounds out the list with the soft drinkability of a weizen and a more hop-forward edge, making the tap list feel broad and well-composed.
Alongside the beer, the shop also offers dagashi, baked sweets, and coffee, so it works as more than a beer stop. Set in the Odenmachi district of Shimosuwa, it is the kind of place where you can drop in for one glass or stay long enough to compare several styles side by side.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroShimosuwa’s "Dagashi to Beer to Coffee no Omise Chiitoko Shoten" is pouring four draft beers today, including three fresh kegs.
MugiWait, a place that does candy, beer, and coffee all together? That sounds way too fun.
Hop BroExactly. It’s a small spot in the Odamachi-shita shopping street, open 10:00 to 22:00 on June 22, and even planning an early 10:00 open on June 24 too. Chiitoko Shoten looks casual, but the beer lineup is serious.
MugiSo who are the stars of today’s four taps? I need the full lineup.
Hop BroThey’ve got Nude Beer × Flora Fermentation’s "Urala Kaze," Uchoten Brewing’s "Dinnint ~ Czech Pale Lager Export 15°," CHORYO Craft Beer’s "Mosaic / Superdelic West Coast IPA," and Minoh Beer’s "Hoppy Weizen". That’s four draft pours with real range.
MugiHold on, Belgian Session Rye IPA already sounds like a quiz question. What even is that?
Hop BroIn plain terms, it’s light and lively from the Belgian-style fermentation, then Flora’s homegrown rye adds toastiness and a little spice, and tropical hops tie it together. The center of it is that toasty rye character.
MugiOkay, but every time people say dank hop character I get nervous. Is the beer living in a cave or what?
Hop BroNot cave-beer, no. "Dank" means a deep grassy, resinous aroma. And Uchoten’s "Dinnint" brings rich malt, firm bitterness, and floral hops with real Czech lager authority.
MugiGot it! So the CHORYO one goes berry and tropical with a dry bitter finish, while Minoh’s "Hoppy Weizen" stays easygoing. That’s basically a tasting paradise.
Hop BroExactly right. You’ve got everything from red-fruit West Coast IPA vibes to a hop-shaped weizen, and with candy plus coffee in the shop, this is perfect for drop in for one energy.
MugiNope, I’m finished, I want a glass now. Add some snacks and I want to go now and order all four.
