Niigata’s ...04&Beer posts a five-tap lineup with Plank Helles and Minoh Koucha Bitter
...04&Beer, a beer pub in Niigata City’s Nishibori-mae-dori 8-bancho area, shared its tap list on Instagram. The lineup includes Plank Brewery’s Helles, Ushitora Brewery’s Senno Sake ni Natte, and Minoh Beer’s Koucha Bitter, with Swan Lake Beer’s amber ale set to join later in the evening.
Hop BroNiigata’s ...04&Beer has a seriously fun tap list today. There are five beers on tap, from Plank Brewery’s Helles to Minoh Beer’s Tea Bitter.
MugiWhat! A Niigata pub is pouring beer from Bavaria, Tochigi, and Osaka too? Local plus global mix makes the taps feel like a road trip!
Hop BroThat’s exactly what makes ...04&Beer good. And the first thing that jumps out is Plank Brewery’s Helles, a real classic lager pick.
MugiWhoa, okay, but what even is Helles? Strong katakana energy makes me feel like I’m back in school.
Hop BroHelles is a pale German lager with a clean finish and a soft malt sweetness. Basically, it’s an easy-drinking honor student of beer.
MugiThat sounds perfect for a hot day! And they’ve also got Ushitora Brewery’s Sen no Sake ni Natte, which has a wildly dramatic name and now I need to know it.
Hop BroBut today’s real star is Minoh Beer’s Tea Bitter. They’re serving the regular version and a Real Ale version side by side, which makes it a perfect comparison flight.
MugiWhat is that! The words Real Ale suddenly make me feel underqualified. What part is real, does the tea become more serious or something?!
Hop BroThe tea isn’t doing push-ups. Real Ale usually has softer carbonation and a more natural cask-conditioned feel, so the fun part is tasting the difference in aroma.
MugiOkay, now I really want that! And if Swan Lake Beer’s Amber Swan Ale gets tapped around 7 p.m., that’s basically a delayed reward system in beer form!
Hop BroExactly. Stop by after work, start with the Helles, compare both Tea Bitters, then finish with Niigata amber. That’s basically the ideal detour plan.
MugiThat settles it. At ...04&Beer, first pint mission is officially on, and now I absolutely want both the regular Tea Bitter and the Real Ale version!
...04&Beer, a beer pub in Niigata City’s Nishibori-mae-dori 8-bancho area, posted its tap list on Instagram. The bar is serving five beers, giving guests a range of styles to choose from on a hot day.
- Helles / Plank Brewery (Bavaria)
- Amber Swan Ale / Swan Lake Beer (Niigata) - around 7 p.m.
- Senno Sake ni Natte / Ushitora Brewery (Tochigi)
- Koucha Bitter / Minoh Beer (Osaka) - new
- Koucha Bitter (Real Ale) / Minoh Beer (Osaka)
The highlight is Minoh Beer’s Koucha Bitter, offered both in its standard version and as a Real Ale. The post specifically invites guests to compare the two, making this a neat side-by-side tasting for beer fans. Swan Lake Beer’s amber ale is also expected to connect after 7 p.m., so the tap list should continue to evolve as the evening goes on.
...04&Beer is a Furumachi beer pub known for mixing local Niigata breweries with well-known names from across Japan. For anyone looking for an after-work pint or a slower tap-by-tap session before dinner, it is a solid stop in the city center.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNiigata’s ...04&Beer has a seriously fun tap list today. There are five beers on tap, from Plank Brewery’s Helles to Minoh Beer’s Tea Bitter.
MugiWhat! A Niigata pub is pouring beer from Bavaria, Tochigi, and Osaka too? Local plus global mix makes the taps feel like a road trip!
Hop BroThat’s exactly what makes ...04&Beer good. And the first thing that jumps out is Plank Brewery’s Helles, a real classic lager pick.
MugiWhoa, okay, but what even is Helles? Strong katakana energy makes me feel like I’m back in school.
Hop BroHelles is a pale German lager with a clean finish and a soft malt sweetness. Basically, it’s an easy-drinking honor student of beer.
MugiThat sounds perfect for a hot day! And they’ve also got Ushitora Brewery’s Sen no Sake ni Natte, which has a wildly dramatic name and now I need to know it.
Hop BroBut today’s real star is Minoh Beer’s Tea Bitter. They’re serving the regular version and a Real Ale version side by side, which makes it a perfect comparison flight.
MugiWhat is that! The words Real Ale suddenly make me feel underqualified. What part is real, does the tea become more serious or something?!
Hop BroThe tea isn’t doing push-ups. Real Ale usually has softer carbonation and a more natural cask-conditioned feel, so the fun part is tasting the difference in aroma.
MugiOkay, now I really want that! And if Swan Lake Beer’s Amber Swan Ale gets tapped around 7 p.m., that’s basically a delayed reward system in beer form!
Hop BroExactly. Stop by after work, start with the Helles, compare both Tea Bitters, then finish with Niigata amber. That’s basically the ideal detour plan.
MugiThat settles it. At ...04&Beer, first pint mission is officially on, and now I absolutely want both the regular Tea Bitter and the Real Ale version!
