Tsumugi in Minami-Kashiwa Taps Noroshi Jozo's 839 (Hassaku)
At 2階のクラフトビール屋つむぎ, a national-craft-beer pub one minute from Minami-Kashiwa Station West Exit, Noroshi Jozo's 839 (Hassaku) is now on tap. The 4.2% sour ale brings citrus aroma, fruit-driven sweetness and acidity, and a gentle bitter finish from hassaku peel.
Hop BroThere’s a fresh tap worth talking about in Minamikashiwa: 839 just went on. At 2nd Floor Craft Beer Shop Tsumugi, one minute from the west exit, Noroshi Brewing’s sour ale 839 (Hassaku) has been newly tapped.
MugiThat name is a code! What is 839, a beer or the password to a vault? I need answers!
Hop BroIt’s basically a full hassaku beer. They use both the juice and the peel, so you get bright citrus aroma, refreshing acidity, and a little bitterness at the end in a neat sour ale package.
MugiWhoa, but what is sour ale exactly? Does it mean pleasantly tart, or am I about to make a lemon face for science?
Hop BroNot a science punishment. Think of it as softly structured acidity. The tartness gives it shape, but 839 still keeps a grainy beer character, so it doesn’t drift off into juice territory.
MugiThat sounds safe for me then! With 4.2% ABV, it feels light enough for hot weather, and I like that it still sounds like actual beer.
Hop BroAnd this year they used about 60 kg of hassaku. The series started at Numazu Craft in 2019, and it really carries that Drink Local idea of brewing with local fruit in the place it belongs.
MugiOkay, that Drink Local vibe is suddenly very cool. So it’s basically tasting the local place through the glass, right? I kind of want that on a T-shirt.
Hop BroExactly. Tsumugi also has eight beers on tap, and you can sample before choosing. That makes the place easy whether you’re drinking solo, bringing family, or just starting out.
MugiWait, you can sample first? That saves me from ordering blindly and then panic-smiling through it. Tsumugi sounds dangerously welcoming.
Hop BroAnd being that close to the station makes it even better. I’m fully in a let's toast with 839 mood now; the hassaku aroma and gentle acidity sound perfect for summer.
MugiSame here, I want a glass now. Let’s go chase that citrusy summer sip before my imagination drinks it first!
At 2階のクラフトビール屋つむぎ in Minami-Kashiwa, Noroshi Jozo's 839 (Hassaku) has been added to the taps. The shop specializes in Japanese craft beer, offers eight draft lines, and provides tasting pours so guests can try before they choose. Its bright, casual atmosphere also makes it approachable for solo drinkers and families.
839 is a sour ale brewed with hassaku citrus. The post describes a vivid citrus aroma, sweetness and fresh acidity from the fruit, and a soft bitter finish in the back half. It also notes a 4.2% ABV and a balance that keeps a grainy beer character underneath the fruit. In the brewer's comment, the beer is presented as a series that started at Numazu Craft in 2019 and has since been brewed at different breweries, including Kokuritsu Brewery and Rough & Rough Brewery. This release uses about 60 kg of hassaku harvested this year.
The idea of using local fruit and brewing beer on the same land fits the pub's identity well. In a space built around domestic craft beer and easy, informal drinking, this citrus-forward sour ale looks like a natural fit for the warm season.
Reference: Instagram post, official site
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Hop BroThere’s a fresh tap worth talking about in Minamikashiwa: 839 just went on. At 2nd Floor Craft Beer Shop Tsumugi, one minute from the west exit, Noroshi Brewing’s sour ale 839 (Hassaku) has been newly tapped.
MugiThat name is a code! What is 839, a beer or the password to a vault? I need answers!
Hop BroIt’s basically a full hassaku beer. They use both the juice and the peel, so you get bright citrus aroma, refreshing acidity, and a little bitterness at the end in a neat sour ale package.
MugiWhoa, but what is sour ale exactly? Does it mean pleasantly tart, or am I about to make a lemon face for science?
Hop BroNot a science punishment. Think of it as softly structured acidity. The tartness gives it shape, but 839 still keeps a grainy beer character, so it doesn’t drift off into juice territory.
MugiThat sounds safe for me then! With 4.2% ABV, it feels light enough for hot weather, and I like that it still sounds like actual beer.
Hop BroAnd this year they used about 60 kg of hassaku. The series started at Numazu Craft in 2019, and it really carries that Drink Local idea of brewing with local fruit in the place it belongs.
MugiOkay, that Drink Local vibe is suddenly very cool. So it’s basically tasting the local place through the glass, right? I kind of want that on a T-shirt.
Hop BroExactly. Tsumugi also has eight beers on tap, and you can sample before choosing. That makes the place easy whether you’re drinking solo, bringing family, or just starting out.
MugiWait, you can sample first? That saves me from ordering blindly and then panic-smiling through it. Tsumugi sounds dangerously welcoming.
Hop BroAnd being that close to the station makes it even better. I’m fully in a let's toast with 839 mood now; the hassaku aroma and gentle acidity sound perfect for summer.
MugiSame here, I want a glass now. Let’s go chase that citrusy summer sip before my imagination drinks it first!
