Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa taps four beers, including KASUMI
Chiitoko Shoten, a dagashi, beer, and coffee bar in Shimosuwa, posted a June 3 update listing four draft beers, led by Shiga Kogen Beer’s KASUMI and Ise Kadoya’s Strawberry & Raspberry Sour IPA.
Hop BroThe latest draft update at Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa is a strong one: on June 3 they lined up four taps and stayed open from 12:00 to 22:00.
MugiWait, four fresh taps? That's basically a festival! Candy, craft beer, and coffee in one shop is way too much power.
Hop BroThey poured Baeren's TG Pilsner, Shiga Kogen's KASUMI, Isekadoya's Sour IPA, and Kyoto Brewing's TOI TOI TO, and that lineup lands.
MugiWhoa, but session hazy IPA sounds like somebody turned beer into exam vocabulary. What does that even mean?!
Hop BroKASUMI is the easy part: light and hazy. It has clear citrus character, moderate bitterness, and a dry finish, meaning it doesn't leave a heavy sweet aftertaste.
MugiWhat is that, a dangerously crushable beer? At 4.5%, I could walk in at lunch pretending I'm only having one.
Hop BroAnd Isekadoya's berry sour IPA layers strawberry and raspberry fruit, bright acidity, and tropical hop notes, so it fits this season perfectly.
MugiBerries, tang, and tropics? My mouth is traveling. So where does Kyoto Brewing's 8.0% TOI TOI TO fit in?
Hop BroThat's the big finish beer. With crisp TG Pilsner on one end and a stronger pour on the other, the whole tap list is easy to choose by mood.
MugiAnd they have shortbread, banana bread, whole-wheat scones, and sausage rolls? That's a camp-out situation, not a quick stop.
Hop BroEven the view of candy beside the taps gives it perfect day-drinking energy. I'd start with KASUMI, then circle back to TG Pilsner and stay put.
MugiI'm sold. I'll open with KASUMI and nurse a TOI TOI TO at the end. I want a pint right now!
Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa, Nagano, is a beer pub where dagashi, craft beer, and coffee share the same space. Local tourism information describes it as a friendly spot where children and adults can spend time together, and the bags of sweets at the entrance set the tone for the place.
In its June 3 post, the shop announced business hours of 12:00 to 22:00 and also noted a price adjustment on some items, explaining that the change is part of keeping the business going. Even on days when the weather feels unsettled, the shop keeps its taps moving.
Draft beer lineup
- TG Pilsner (4.5%) / Baeren Brewery
- KASUMI (4.5%) / Shiga Kogen Beer
- Sour IPA Strawberry & Raspberry (6.5%) / Ise Kadoya Brewery
- Eleven Eleven Ten ~TOI TOI TO~ (8.0%) / Kyoto Brewing
KASUMI is described as a session hazy IPA with clear citrus character, moderate bitterness, and a dry, easy-drinking finish. The Strawberry & Raspberry Sour IPA combines two berries with acidity and tropical hop notes, making it a fitting choice for the current season. With a pilsner, a hazy IPA, a sour IPA, and a stronger 8.0% beer on tap, the lineup gives drinkers a wide range to choose from.
The food side also matters here. The post lists house-made items such as shortbread, banana bread, whole-wheat scones, and sausage rolls. That makes Chiitoko Shoten a useful stop for anyone who wants beer with a casual snack rather than a formal meal. On Wednesdays it opens at noon, and from Thursday through Monday it opens at 10:00, so it works well for both daytime and evening drinking.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe latest draft update at Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa is a strong one: on June 3 they lined up four taps and stayed open from 12:00 to 22:00.
MugiWait, four fresh taps? That's basically a festival! Candy, craft beer, and coffee in one shop is way too much power.
Hop BroThey poured Baeren's TG Pilsner, Shiga Kogen's KASUMI, Isekadoya's Sour IPA, and Kyoto Brewing's TOI TOI TO, and that lineup lands.
MugiWhoa, but session hazy IPA sounds like somebody turned beer into exam vocabulary. What does that even mean?!
Hop BroKASUMI is the easy part: light and hazy. It has clear citrus character, moderate bitterness, and a dry finish, meaning it doesn't leave a heavy sweet aftertaste.
MugiWhat is that, a dangerously crushable beer? At 4.5%, I could walk in at lunch pretending I'm only having one.
Hop BroAnd Isekadoya's berry sour IPA layers strawberry and raspberry fruit, bright acidity, and tropical hop notes, so it fits this season perfectly.
MugiBerries, tang, and tropics? My mouth is traveling. So where does Kyoto Brewing's 8.0% TOI TOI TO fit in?
Hop BroThat's the big finish beer. With crisp TG Pilsner on one end and a stronger pour on the other, the whole tap list is easy to choose by mood.
MugiAnd they have shortbread, banana bread, whole-wheat scones, and sausage rolls? That's a camp-out situation, not a quick stop.
Hop BroEven the view of candy beside the taps gives it perfect day-drinking energy. I'd start with KASUMI, then circle back to TG Pilsner and stay put.
MugiI'm sold. I'll open with KASUMI and nurse a TOI TOI TO at the end. I want a pint right now!
