KARAKURI in Kanda Taps Minami Shinshu Beer Ogna × Himaraya Table's "Hima Bitter (Nitro)"
On April 20, KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake- in Kanda tapped "Hima Bitter (Nitro)," a collaboration beer from Minami Shinshu Beer Ogna and Himaraya Table, as a guest beer. With oden and creative dishes at its core, this is one to watch at a shop where you can enjoy craft beer, sake, and natural wine.
Hop BroAt KARAKURI in Kanda, Hima Bitter (Nitro) has been tapped. It’s a collaboration between Minami Shinshu Beer Ogna and Himaraya Table, and just reading the article makes it a pretty intriguing one.
MugiWhoa! What does Nitro even mean? Is there something in the beer? It doesn’t taste like Styrofoam, right?
Hop BroNo Styrofoam in it, don’t worry（笑）。It’s poured with nitrogen gas, so the mouthfeel is smoother and the foam gets much finer.
MugiOhhh! And it says session bitter, but I don’t really get that either. Bitter, but light?
Hop BroYeah, that’s basically it. It’s light and easy to drink, but it still has that solid malty presence you want in a bitter. And being introduced as Himaraya Table’s 13th anniversary beer makes it feel pretty stylish too.
MugiThat’s perfect for an anniversary! And it says the aroma is like biscuits, so is it kind of a dessert beer?
Hop BroNot really dessert-like so much as a nice balance of toasty character and brightness. It’s a pretty interesting design, with aromas like freshly baked biscuits layered with hints of peach tea and strawberry.
MugiWait, peach tea and strawberry!? Now I’m picturing a super stylish fruit shop in my head. And then it finishes clean? What does that even mean?
Hop BroThe finish drops off cleanly, so it’s easy to pair with food. KARAKURI also has oden and fried dishes, so it’s strong enough to stand up to richer flavors without the beer getting overwhelmed.
MugiThat sounds amazing! Drinking it with oden would probably make me happy even if it wasn’t a cold day.
Hop BroExactly. It works for people looking for their first drink in Kanda, and for people who want to settle in and drink slowly. Now I’m already wanting a draft pint.
MugiYeah, I totally want to drink it now too...! I want to try Hima Bitter (Nitro) with oden at KARAKURI!
On Monday, April 20, at KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake-, "Hima Bitter (Nitro)" appeared as the BEER TAP opening.
This beer is a collaboration between Minami Shinshu Beer Ogna (Nagano) and Himaraya Table (Tokyo). In the post, it is introduced as the 13th anniversary beer for the popular neighborhood spot Himaraya Table, and the write-up conveys the lightness and drinkability characteristic of a session bitter. The aroma notes mentioned a toasted biscuit-like savoriness, along with bright nuances reminiscent of peach tea and strawberry, and a clean finish.
KARAKURI is a beer pub located in the basement floor of a building in Kanda Kaji-cho. It serves craft beer, sake, and natural wine, along with creative dishes centered on oden. The relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere makes it easy to settle in and drink, and one of its charms is being able to enjoy a draft beer alongside oden or fried foods.
This "Hima Bitter (Nitro)" is a guest beer with a strong personality, yet one that blends naturally into the shop's atmosphere. It seems like a fitting tap for anyone looking for their first drink in Kanda, or for those who want to take their time and enjoy a beer with a meal.
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Hop BroAt KARAKURI in Kanda, Hima Bitter (Nitro) has been tapped. It’s a collaboration between Minami Shinshu Beer Ogna and Himaraya Table, and just reading the article makes it a pretty intriguing one.
MugiWhoa! What does Nitro even mean? Is there something in the beer? It doesn’t taste like Styrofoam, right?
Hop BroNo Styrofoam in it, don’t worry（笑）。It’s poured with nitrogen gas, so the mouthfeel is smoother and the foam gets much finer.
MugiOhhh! And it says session bitter, but I don’t really get that either. Bitter, but light?
Hop BroYeah, that’s basically it. It’s light and easy to drink, but it still has that solid malty presence you want in a bitter. And being introduced as Himaraya Table’s 13th anniversary beer makes it feel pretty stylish too.
MugiThat’s perfect for an anniversary! And it says the aroma is like biscuits, so is it kind of a dessert beer?
Hop BroNot really dessert-like so much as a nice balance of toasty character and brightness. It’s a pretty interesting design, with aromas like freshly baked biscuits layered with hints of peach tea and strawberry.
MugiWait, peach tea and strawberry!? Now I’m picturing a super stylish fruit shop in my head. And then it finishes clean? What does that even mean?
Hop BroThe finish drops off cleanly, so it’s easy to pair with food. KARAKURI also has oden and fried dishes, so it’s strong enough to stand up to richer flavors without the beer getting overwhelmed.
MugiThat sounds amazing! Drinking it with oden would probably make me happy even if it wasn’t a cold day.
Hop BroExactly. It works for people looking for their first drink in Kanda, and for people who want to settle in and drink slowly. Now I’m already wanting a draft pint.
MugiYeah, I totally want to drink it now too...! I want to try Hima Bitter (Nitro) with oden at KARAKURI!
