Chiitoko Shouten in Shimosuwa Taps Four Beers Including Shiga Kogen’s Africa Pale Ale
Chiitoko Shouten, a beer pub combining dagashi sweets, craft beer, and coffee in Shimosuwa, Nagano, will open from 10:00 to 22:00 on September 25. Four draft beers, including a new Shiga Kogen tap, will be available with house-baked sweets and coffee.
Hop BroChiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa is pouring four draft beers on September 25. A beer pub with candy and coffee, open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.—that is a lovely lineup.
MugiWhat? Candy, beer, and coffee in one shop? I could spend all day deciding what to order!
Hop BroThe standout is Shiga Kogen Beer’s Africa Pale Ale. It is a 5.0% Session IPA: crisp, pleasantly bitter, and aromatic with green, citrusy, melon-like notes.
MugiWait, what is a Session IPA? I thought IPA meant a super-bitter beer boss!
Hop BroIt keeps the hoppy aroma and bitterness of an IPA, but is designed to be easier to enjoy over several glasses. Think an easygoing IPA, not a scary beer boss.
MugiAn easygoing boss sounds great! Now I am craving that fresh hoppy aroma with those melon-like notes.
Hop BroShiga Kogen’s other pour, Fresh Hop Blonde, is also worth a look. It is a 5.0% Blonde Ale brewed with fresh hops, which can highlight their vivid, just-picked character.
MugiFresh hops mean they are used right after harvest? Just-picked hops sound like farm-fresh vegetables for beer!
Hop BroThat is actually a very good comparison. Hops are usually dried, while fresh-hop brewing can bring out greener seasonal nuances. There is also Yokohama Bay Brewing’s Saaz 419 Pilsner, a light and lively 4.2% option.
MugiStarting light and moving to Africa Pale Ale sounds perfect! But Kyoto Brewing’s 6.5% Autumn Whim Red IPA is calling to me too—it sounds like an autumn stroll in a glass!
Hop BroThat is the fuller-bodied choice of the four. If you want richer malt character alongside IPA flair, it is the one to try. Pair that substantial Red IPA with a sausage roll, banana bread, or brownie.
MugiBeer, baked treats, coffee, and candy… I am happily lost in the choices! Let’s go to Chiitoko Shoten and raise a glass at noon!
Chiitoko Shouten, a beer pub located in Shimosuwa, Nagano, will be open from 10:00 to 22:00 on September 25.
The draft lineup features four beers. Shiga Kogen Beer’s Fresh Hop Blonde is a 5.0% Blonde Ale brewed with fresh hops. The brewery’s Africa Pale Ale, also 5.0%, is a Session IPA described as crisp and bitter, with fresh citrus and melon-like aromas.
Zaats 419 from Yokohama Bay Brewing is a 4.2% Pilsner, offering a lighter and highly drinkable option. Kyoto Brewing’s Aki no Kimagure is a 6.5% Red IPA, providing the most robust profile among the four selections.
Chiitoko Shouten pairs its beers with baked goods such as sausage rolls, banana bread, chocolate banana bread, and whole-wheat scones. Guests can also find chilled chocolate brownies, cookies, cream ice cream, and a carrot spice tart. The shop’s distinctive combination of dagashi sweets, craft beer, and coffee makes it suitable for a daytime beer, a coffee break, or takeout.
Payment is made in advance by cash or PayPay. A nursing and diaper-changing room is available, and strollers may be brought inside depending on crowding. The shop is located at 3217-5 Midamachi-shimo, Shimosuwa, Suwa District, Nagano. Check the shop’s official channels for the latest service information before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroChiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa is pouring four draft beers on September 25. A beer pub with candy and coffee, open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.—that is a lovely lineup.
MugiWhat? Candy, beer, and coffee in one shop? I could spend all day deciding what to order!
Hop BroThe standout is Shiga Kogen Beer’s Africa Pale Ale. It is a 5.0% Session IPA: crisp, pleasantly bitter, and aromatic with green, citrusy, melon-like notes.
MugiWait, what is a Session IPA? I thought IPA meant a super-bitter beer boss!
Hop BroIt keeps the hoppy aroma and bitterness of an IPA, but is designed to be easier to enjoy over several glasses. Think an easygoing IPA, not a scary beer boss.
MugiAn easygoing boss sounds great! Now I am craving that fresh hoppy aroma with those melon-like notes.
Hop BroShiga Kogen’s other pour, Fresh Hop Blonde, is also worth a look. It is a 5.0% Blonde Ale brewed with fresh hops, which can highlight their vivid, just-picked character.
MugiFresh hops mean they are used right after harvest? Just-picked hops sound like farm-fresh vegetables for beer!
Hop BroThat is actually a very good comparison. Hops are usually dried, while fresh-hop brewing can bring out greener seasonal nuances. There is also Yokohama Bay Brewing’s Saaz 419 Pilsner, a light and lively 4.2% option.
MugiStarting light and moving to Africa Pale Ale sounds perfect! But Kyoto Brewing’s 6.5% Autumn Whim Red IPA is calling to me too—it sounds like an autumn stroll in a glass!
Hop BroThat is the fuller-bodied choice of the four. If you want richer malt character alongside IPA flair, it is the one to try. Pair that substantial Red IPA with a sausage roll, banana bread, or brownie.
MugiBeer, baked treats, coffee, and candy… I am happily lost in the choices! Let’s go to Chiitoko Shoten and raise a glass at noon!
