Atsumi Peninsula Brewing's Four Beers Introduced at Triangle in Kobe's Minatogawa
The craft beer shop Triangle in Hyogo Ward, Kobe City introduced four guest beers from Atsumi Peninsula Brewing. From XPA to West Coast IIPA, the lineup spans a wide range of drinking experiences, and it pairs well with the shop's careful explanations.
Hop BroThe four beers at Triangle in Kobe's Minatogawa are from Atsumi Peninsula Brewing, and the lineup of TAIPA, OTAUTAU, ROSA, and KOPEKA is exactly the kind that makes you want to compare them side by side.
MugiWhoa! So all four are distinct personalities? Even the names sound strong, and now I can't decide which one to start with!
Hop BroFirst up, TAIPA is a balanced XPA, sitting somewhere between an IPA and a Pale Ale. It has citrus and tropical notes, and it's perfect as an opener.
MugiXPA, huh? Something like a bridge between IPA and Pale Ale? There's really a style that convenient?
Hop BroThere is, there is. It's kind of like a bridge between drinking styles, aiming for that sweet spot of not too bitter and not too light. It's easy to click with craft beer beginners too.
MugiI see! Then what about OTAUTAU? It said Hazy IPA juiciness, so that's the cloudy one, right?
Hop BroExactly. With Hazy IPA, the star is the yeast-derived rich aroma, in both appearance and flavor. OTAUTAU lets the aroma fill the glass, and you can enjoy a juicy drinking experience.
MugiWow, now I'm curious! ROSA's Oat Cream Hazy IPA sounds like dessert from the name alone, but is it really that thick and silky?
Hop BroPretty much. The oats give it a smooth mouthfeel, making it rich and gentle on the palate. And at ABV 7.5%, it still has plenty of heft despite how it looks.
MugiThe last one, KOPEKA, is a West Coast IIPA, and the moment I hear that I already make a face like it's going to be bitter. Is it okay?
Hop BroIt's fine, that's actually the appeal. It has a dank bitterness and a solid 8.5% ABV weight, so it's a beer that hits hard not just in aroma but all the way through the finish.
MugiAnd Triangle has helpful handwritten notes too, right? If I can casually try them standing up, like in a standing bar, I'll want to sample a little of each!
Hop BroExactly. The contrast between aroma and bitterness is clear, so there's fun in choosing and fun in drinking. All right, let's start with TAIPA today and finish with KOPEKA.
MugiCount me in! My urge to compare them is in full swing, my throat's already doing warm-ups, and now I want to go to Triangle in Minatogawa right away!
At the craft beer shop Triangle in Kobe's Minatogawa area, guest beers from ATSUMI PENINSULA BREWING were introduced. This lineup includes `TAIPA`, `OTAUTAU`, `ROSA`, and `KOPEKA`. Each beer clearly lists its style and ABV, so you can choose while imagining the flavor direction.
Triangle is a bar centered on a standing kakuuchi style, with bottles and cans lined up in the refrigerated case and rotating draft beer on tap each day. One of its features is that you can choose while looking at the owner's handwritten descriptions, making it a good fit not only for people knowledgeable about craft beer, but also for those who want to enjoy comparing different beers.
The four beers introduced this time ranged from light and lively to ones with a pronounced bitterness.
- `TAIPA`: XPA, ABV 5.5%. A balanced style somewhere between IPA and Pale Ale, with citrus and tropical aromas and easy drinkability.
- `OTAUTAU`: Hazy IPA, ABV 7.0%. A type whose juicy yeast-driven aroma comes forward, creating an impression that fills the whole glass.
- `ROSA`: Oat Cream Hazy IPA, ABV 7.5%. Characterized by a smooth mouthfeel from the oats and a thick, velvety richness.
- `KOPEKA`: West Coast IIPA, ABV 8.5%. It has a dank aroma and a firm bitterness, making it a beer for people who want something substantial.
Triangle is known in the Minatogawa area as a place where you can try a wide variety of craft beers in small amounts. These four Atsumi Peninsula Brewing beers also offer a clear contrast between aroma and bitterness, lightness and richness, making it easy to find a favorite. If any of them catches your eye, it was a lineup that made you want to take your time and savor it in the shop.
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Hop BroThe four beers at Triangle in Kobe's Minatogawa are from Atsumi Peninsula Brewing, and the lineup of TAIPA, OTAUTAU, ROSA, and KOPEKA is exactly the kind that makes you want to compare them side by side.
MugiWhoa! So all four are distinct personalities? Even the names sound strong, and now I can't decide which one to start with!
Hop BroFirst up, TAIPA is a balanced XPA, sitting somewhere between an IPA and a Pale Ale. It has citrus and tropical notes, and it's perfect as an opener.
MugiXPA, huh? Something like a bridge between IPA and Pale Ale? There's really a style that convenient?
Hop BroThere is, there is. It's kind of like a bridge between drinking styles, aiming for that sweet spot of not too bitter and not too light. It's easy to click with craft beer beginners too.
MugiI see! Then what about OTAUTAU? It said Hazy IPA juiciness, so that's the cloudy one, right?
Hop BroExactly. With Hazy IPA, the star is the yeast-derived rich aroma, in both appearance and flavor. OTAUTAU lets the aroma fill the glass, and you can enjoy a juicy drinking experience.
MugiWow, now I'm curious! ROSA's Oat Cream Hazy IPA sounds like dessert from the name alone, but is it really that thick and silky?
Hop BroPretty much. The oats give it a smooth mouthfeel, making it rich and gentle on the palate. And at ABV 7.5%, it still has plenty of heft despite how it looks.
MugiThe last one, KOPEKA, is a West Coast IIPA, and the moment I hear that I already make a face like it's going to be bitter. Is it okay?
Hop BroIt's fine, that's actually the appeal. It has a dank bitterness and a solid 8.5% ABV weight, so it's a beer that hits hard not just in aroma but all the way through the finish.
MugiAnd Triangle has helpful handwritten notes too, right? If I can casually try them standing up, like in a standing bar, I'll want to sample a little of each!
Hop BroExactly. The contrast between aroma and bitterness is clear, so there's fun in choosing and fun in drinking. All right, let's start with TAIPA today and finish with KOPEKA.
MugiCount me in! My urge to compare them is in full swing, my throat's already doing warm-ups, and now I want to go to Triangle in Minatogawa right away!
