RIOT BEER taps Hojicha Roxanne; Nakamura is in charge of the taproom on May 31
At RIOT BEER's taproom in Kinuta, Setagaya, Tokyo, it was open from 12:00 to 21:00 on May 31, and "Hojicha Roxanne" was tapped. In the post, Nakamura appeared as the Sunday staffer, and the day's service was announced as a bitter beer to bring the final day of May to a close.
Hop BroToday, let's talk about the "Hojicha Roxanne" that RIOT BEER in Setagaya tapped on May 31.
MugiWait, hojicha beer? That alone makes me curious! Is it tea? Is it beer?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. RIOT BEER's strength is being malt-forward, bringing the sweetness and toastiness of malt to the front.
MugiMalt-forward? So the malt is leaning forward? Now it has a personality too!
Hop BroIn simple terms, it means the malt's richness and toasty character are the star. So this pint should have a solid depth as its foundation.
MugiAnd then hojicha comes in? That's definitely the kind of thing I'd want to drink! That layering of aromas has a kind of grown-up dessert vibe.
Hop BroExactly. The post describes it as a "lovely bitter," so it's not the kind of beer that just leans sweet. It finishes with a bitter aftertaste.
MugiBitter means bitter, right? But if it has that toasty hojicha aroma, it sounds easy to drink!
Hop BroThat's right. RIOT BEER is a small brewpub about a 7-minute walk from Soshigaya-Okura Station, and it's nice that it's tucked away in the corner of a residential area.
MugiAnd on May 31 they were open from 12:00 to 21:00, with Nakamura on duty. Ending the month with a final pint of the month sounds amazing!
Hop BroEven with all the event appearances lately, you can feel how much they value the taproom, and this definitely makes me want to raise a glass right now.
MugiYeah, it's decided! I want to drink Hojicha Roxanne and end May on a delicious note!
RIOT BEER on May 31
RIOT BEER is a small brewpub on the edge of a residential neighborhood in Setagaya, about a 7-minute walk from Soshigaya-Okura Station. Its hallmark is a malt-forward character, and it specializes in beers that bring out the sweet, toasty flavors and richness of malt. Because it brews a wide range, from English-tinged beers and Belgian styles to hoppy American styles, it is always interesting to see what is on tap.
In the May 31 post, alongside the announcement that it would be open from 12:00 to 21:00, the tapping of "Hojicha Roxanne" was also announced. As the name suggests, it is a beer made with hojicha, and the post describes it as a "lovely bitter." While built on a solid malt base, the layered aroma of hojicha adds a change to the rich, full-bodied flavor that is so characteristic of RIOT BEER.
That day was also RIOT BEER's final business day in May. The post hints at the busy stretch since April, with event appearances and brewing keeping them occupied, while also conveying an atmosphere of wanting to cherish a pint in the taproom. It also happened to coincide with the final day of the Oedo Beer Festival, making it a day to enjoy RIOT BEER both at the shop and at the event.
At this small brewery tucked into a residential area, what ends up in your glass is beer that prioritizes drinkability over flash. That personality comes through naturally in this "Hojicha Roxanne" as well. It was a day that made you want to stop by in Setagaya and check out the depth of the malt and the expression of hojicha.
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Hop BroToday, let's talk about the "Hojicha Roxanne" that RIOT BEER in Setagaya tapped on May 31.
MugiWait, hojicha beer? That alone makes me curious! Is it tea? Is it beer?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. RIOT BEER's strength is being malt-forward, bringing the sweetness and toastiness of malt to the front.
MugiMalt-forward? So the malt is leaning forward? Now it has a personality too!
Hop BroIn simple terms, it means the malt's richness and toasty character are the star. So this pint should have a solid depth as its foundation.
MugiAnd then hojicha comes in? That's definitely the kind of thing I'd want to drink! That layering of aromas has a kind of grown-up dessert vibe.
Hop BroExactly. The post describes it as a "lovely bitter," so it's not the kind of beer that just leans sweet. It finishes with a bitter aftertaste.
MugiBitter means bitter, right? But if it has that toasty hojicha aroma, it sounds easy to drink!
Hop BroThat's right. RIOT BEER is a small brewpub about a 7-minute walk from Soshigaya-Okura Station, and it's nice that it's tucked away in the corner of a residential area.
MugiAnd on May 31 they were open from 12:00 to 21:00, with Nakamura on duty. Ending the month with a final pint of the month sounds amazing!
Hop BroEven with all the event appearances lately, you can feel how much they value the taproom, and this definitely makes me want to raise a glass right now.
MugiYeah, it's decided! I want to drink Hojicha Roxanne and end May on a delicious note!
