Tsumugi in Minami-Kashiwa Adds Zojirushi and Echigo Beer’s Zouno Mai
2階のクラフトビール屋つむぎ, a beer pub in Kashiwa, Chiba, has added Zouno Mai, a golden ale created by Zojirushi and Echigo Beer. The beer uses tasting rice generated during rice-cooker development, giving this guest beer an engaging upcycling story as well as a distinctive origin.
Hop BroA new Zojirushi × Echigo Beer release has arrived at 2F Craft Beer Shop Tsumugi, about a minute from Minami-Kashiwa Station’s west exit.
MugiWhat! The rice-cooker company Zojirushi and Echigo Beer? That is an unexpected collaboration!
Hop BroIt’s a golden ale called “Zou no Mai,” made in part with tasting rice put to use during rice-cooker development.
MugiTasting rice? Are they throwing rice into beer? Is this my onigiri-flavored nightmare!?
Hop BroEasy there—it won’t become a stuffed rice ball! It’s an upcycling approach that gives surplus tasting rice a new purpose.
MugiUpcycling means creating more value than simple reuse, right? I love this second life for rice!
Hop BroExactly. As a golden ale, it should have a gentle, approachable character and be a great match for snacks.
MugiNice! That sounds friendly for craft-beer beginners. And Tsumugi keeps eight Japanese craft beers on tap!
Hop BroThe lineup changes when kegs run out, and tasting pours are available. Don’t miss draft beer from a Showa-era swing faucet, either.
MugiPerfect after work or for a Minami-Kashiwa pre-party! Check availability first, then let’s go drink Zou no Mai!
A golden ale with an upcycling story
Beer pub 2階のクラフトビール屋つむぎ, located about one minute from the West Exit of Minami-Kashiwa Station, is serving Zouno Mai as a new guest beer. The golden ale is a collaboration between Zojirushi and Echigo Beer, and uses tasting rice produced during rice-cooker development as part of its brewing concept.
Rather than focusing only on flavor, Zouno Mai also highlights how a material that might otherwise be discarded can be given a new role in beer. Its golden ale style suggests a gentle, approachable drinking profile that should work well on its own or alongside the pub’s light snacks.
A casual place to explore Japanese craft beer
Tsumugi offers eight rotating taps of domestic craft beer, with the selection changing as kegs run out. Tasting pours are available, making it easy to sample a new arrival before committing to a full serving.
The pub has a bright, casual counter-centered atmosphere and is comfortable for solo visits, an after-work drink, or a quick stop before dinner. Beer remains the focus, supported by a small selection of snacks. Tsumugi also takes pride in serving draft beer through a vintage-style swing tap.
Zouno Mai offers drinkers the chance to explore both a collaborative golden ale and the idea of upcycling tasting rice. Availability may change, so checking the pub’s official channels before visiting is recommended.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA new Zojirushi × Echigo Beer release has arrived at 2F Craft Beer Shop Tsumugi, about a minute from Minami-Kashiwa Station’s west exit.
MugiWhat! The rice-cooker company Zojirushi and Echigo Beer? That is an unexpected collaboration!
Hop BroIt’s a golden ale called “Zou no Mai,” made in part with tasting rice put to use during rice-cooker development.
MugiTasting rice? Are they throwing rice into beer? Is this my onigiri-flavored nightmare!?
Hop BroEasy there—it won’t become a stuffed rice ball! It’s an upcycling approach that gives surplus tasting rice a new purpose.
MugiUpcycling means creating more value than simple reuse, right? I love this second life for rice!
Hop BroExactly. As a golden ale, it should have a gentle, approachable character and be a great match for snacks.
MugiNice! That sounds friendly for craft-beer beginners. And Tsumugi keeps eight Japanese craft beers on tap!
Hop BroThe lineup changes when kegs run out, and tasting pours are available. Don’t miss draft beer from a Showa-era swing faucet, either.
MugiPerfect after work or for a Minami-Kashiwa pre-party! Check availability first, then let’s go drink Zou no Mai!
