Nara Brewing's 'LIGHTHOUSE' and 'FUNCTION' Tapped at Tsumugi, the Craft Beer Shop on the Second Floor in Minami-Kashiwa
At Tsumugi, the craft beer shop on the second floor in Minami-Kashiwa, Nara Brewing's 'LIGHTHOUSE' and 'FUNCTION' were introduced. 'LIGHTHOUSE' is a 3.0% micro porter served on nitro, and 'FUNCTION' is available in cans.
Hop BroSo at Tsumugi, the craft beer shop on the second floor in Minami-Kashiwa, Nara Brewing's 'LIGHTHOUSE' and 'FUNCTION' were tapped. It's great that it's a Japanese craft beer specialty shop just a one-minute walk from the west exit of the station.
MugiWhoa! A one-minute walk from the station is basically the front door. If it's easy to walk into even for first-timers, someone like me who's new to beer can relax!
Hop BroExactly. They also have eight beers on draft, and you can taste before you choose, so you can enjoy even unfamiliar labels without feeling pressured. The bright, casual atmosphere makes it a good place to start drinking alone, too.
MugiHuh, so the main star this time is 'LIGHTHOUSE.' A 3.0% micro porter sounds light just from the name!
Hop BroWhat's more, it's served on nitro. Since it's poured with nitrogen, the foam gets very fine, and the roasted malt's cocoa- and coffee-like notes rise up really smoothly.
MugiWhat is that! Micro porter and nitro are suddenly a traffic jam of technical terms! But cocoa and coffee aromas sound way too good!
Hop BroTo put it simply, it's a dark-beer style beer that isn't too heavy. It has the softness and subtle sweetness of oat malt, and when it warms up, the toasty almond-like aroma comes out too, which is interesting.
MugiThe way the flavor changes with temperature is kind of unfair, like a romance! And 'FUNCTION' is available in cans, right? The kind you want to take home and compare!
Hop BroExactly, and these two also won double gold at the World Beer Cup 2026. 'LIGHTHOUSE' was recognized in the Session Beer category, and 'FUNCTION' in the American-Belgo-Style Ale category.
MugiWow, amazing... Tasting the two sides of the same brewery at once is incredibly romantic. I can't decide whether to drink LIGHTHOUSE smooth on nitro or take my time with FUNCTION in a can.
Hop BroIf you're torn, let's do both. At Tsumugi, the fun is choosing based on your mood, and starting gently with LIGHTHOUSE before moving on to FUNCTION for its sharper edge is the best flow.
MugiIt's decided! I'm in the mood to do a tasting comparison today, and now I really want to stop by Minami-Kashiwa and have a drink at Tsumugi, the craft beer shop on the second floor!
Tsumugi, the craft beer shop on the second floor, is a Japanese craft beer specialty store located one minute on foot from the west exit of Minami-Kashiwa Station. It offers eight beers on draft, and tastings are available, so even unfamiliar labels can be enjoyed without hesitation. Its bright, casual atmosphere makes it easy for solo drinkers to step inside.
The beers introduced in this post were Nara Brewing's 'LIGHTHOUSE' and 'FUNCTION.' 'LIGHTHOUSE' is a micro porter with 3.0% alcohol by volume, served on nitro. Aromas reminiscent of cocoa and coffee from the roasted malt are layered with the soft mouthfeel and subtle sweetness of oat malt, and as the temperature rises, a toasted almond-like aroma can also be perceived.
Also available is 'FUNCTION' as a canned beer. The post also noted that both beers won gold medals at World Beer Cup 2026, with LIGHTHOUSE taking the Session Beer category and FUNCTION the American-Belgo-Style Ale category. At a shop like Tsumugi, where the tap lineup changes day by day, there is the pleasure of comparing different expressions from the same brewery. The appeal also lies in being able to choose from draft, nitro, or cans depending on your mood.
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Hop BroSo at Tsumugi, the craft beer shop on the second floor in Minami-Kashiwa, Nara Brewing's 'LIGHTHOUSE' and 'FUNCTION' were tapped. It's great that it's a Japanese craft beer specialty shop just a one-minute walk from the west exit of the station.
MugiWhoa! A one-minute walk from the station is basically the front door. If it's easy to walk into even for first-timers, someone like me who's new to beer can relax!
Hop BroExactly. They also have eight beers on draft, and you can taste before you choose, so you can enjoy even unfamiliar labels without feeling pressured. The bright, casual atmosphere makes it a good place to start drinking alone, too.
MugiHuh, so the main star this time is 'LIGHTHOUSE.' A 3.0% micro porter sounds light just from the name!
Hop BroWhat's more, it's served on nitro. Since it's poured with nitrogen, the foam gets very fine, and the roasted malt's cocoa- and coffee-like notes rise up really smoothly.
MugiWhat is that! Micro porter and nitro are suddenly a traffic jam of technical terms! But cocoa and coffee aromas sound way too good!
Hop BroTo put it simply, it's a dark-beer style beer that isn't too heavy. It has the softness and subtle sweetness of oat malt, and when it warms up, the toasty almond-like aroma comes out too, which is interesting.
MugiThe way the flavor changes with temperature is kind of unfair, like a romance! And 'FUNCTION' is available in cans, right? The kind you want to take home and compare!
Hop BroExactly, and these two also won double gold at the World Beer Cup 2026. 'LIGHTHOUSE' was recognized in the Session Beer category, and 'FUNCTION' in the American-Belgo-Style Ale category.
MugiWow, amazing... Tasting the two sides of the same brewery at once is incredibly romantic. I can't decide whether to drink LIGHTHOUSE smooth on nitro or take my time with FUNCTION in a can.
Hop BroIf you're torn, let's do both. At Tsumugi, the fun is choosing based on your mood, and starting gently with LIGHTHOUSE before moving on to FUNCTION for its sharper edge is the best flow.
MugiIt's decided! I'm in the mood to do a tasting comparison today, and now I really want to stop by Minami-Kashiwa and have a drink at Tsumugi, the craft beer shop on the second floor!
