Guest tap of "Suzume Lager" at Taru Taru in Takamatsu - a Helles-style lager from Shirosuzume
The beer pub "Taru Taru" in Kawaramachi, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, is introducing "Suzume Lager" as a guest beer. This lager aims for a South German Helles and is characterized by a flavor centered on mild bitterness and the umami of malt.
Hop BroAt Takamatsu beer pub Taru Taru, Shirosuzume's "Suzume Lager" is on guest tap. It's a lager aimed at a South German Helles, and it's the kind that delivers its appeal through subtle depth rather than flash.
MugiWhoa! The name Suzume Lager is too cute, isn't it? And Helles - what's the difference from a pilsner?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: the bitterness is restrained, and the star is the soft umami of the malt. It's rounder than a pilsner, with a mouthfeel that's gently smooth.
MugiOhh! So it's not a punchy bitter beer, but more of a gentle lager?
Hop BroExactly. It also looks great in the glass, with a golden color and a white head, and the aroma brings out hints of flowers, apple, citrus, honey, and herbs one by one.
MugiThat's amazing! So it's not something you understand all at once, but a beer that changes as you keep drinking.
Hop BroThat's right. The finish carries malt notes like bread and toast, plus a tea-like hop character, so it's designed to make you want another glass.
MugiWhoa, that's dangerous! I said I'd only have one before heading home, but this is totally the more-you-drink-more-you-want kind.
Hop BroAnd Taru Taru is the kind of beer pub where you can enjoy guest beers that naturally come your way. In Takamatsu, it's nice to drop in casually and find a beer that catches your eye.
MugiOkay, today I want to go drink a well-balanced lager instead of something flashy! I want to try one that really lets me taste the malt right now!
Guest Beer Info
At the beer pub "Taru Taru" at 2-5-5 Kawaramachi in Takamatsu City, Shirosuzume's "Suzume Lager" is being offered as a guest beer. In the post, it is introduced as a product aiming for a Helles originating in southern Germany, distinct from pilsner among lagers.
Flavor Characteristics
True to the Helles style, bitterness is restrained, and the flavor centers on a soft malt character and umami. Poured into the glass, it has a golden color and an impressive white head. The aroma is generally gentle, but elements reminiscent of flowers, apples, citrus fruits, honey, and herbs layer over one another, revealing more character as you keep drinking.
In the finish, malt-derived notes of bread and toast give way to hop-derived tea-like aromas. While the sweetness is restrained, it is not watery, and the beer is designed to remain enjoyable even over multiple glasses. The post also describes it as "a beer you'd want to order another of," making it a good choice for people who want to carefully enjoy the drinkability of a lager.
Things to Enjoy at Taru Taru
"Taru Taru" is a beer pub that works well as a place where guest beer information naturally comes through. This "Suzume Lager" is not the kind of beer that pushes a flashy personality, but its appeal lies in its everyday drinkability and balance. For those in Takamatsu looking for a lager that combines aroma and easy drinkability, it seems like an appealing option.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Takamatsu beer pub Taru Taru, Shirosuzume's "Suzume Lager" is on guest tap. It's a lager aimed at a South German Helles, and it's the kind that delivers its appeal through subtle depth rather than flash.
MugiWhoa! The name Suzume Lager is too cute, isn't it? And Helles - what's the difference from a pilsner?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: the bitterness is restrained, and the star is the soft umami of the malt. It's rounder than a pilsner, with a mouthfeel that's gently smooth.
MugiOhh! So it's not a punchy bitter beer, but more of a gentle lager?
Hop BroExactly. It also looks great in the glass, with a golden color and a white head, and the aroma brings out hints of flowers, apple, citrus, honey, and herbs one by one.
MugiThat's amazing! So it's not something you understand all at once, but a beer that changes as you keep drinking.
Hop BroThat's right. The finish carries malt notes like bread and toast, plus a tea-like hop character, so it's designed to make you want another glass.
MugiWhoa, that's dangerous! I said I'd only have one before heading home, but this is totally the more-you-drink-more-you-want kind.
Hop BroAnd Taru Taru is the kind of beer pub where you can enjoy guest beers that naturally come your way. In Takamatsu, it's nice to drop in casually and find a beer that catches your eye.
MugiOkay, today I want to go drink a well-balanced lager instead of something flashy! I want to try one that really lets me taste the malt right now!
