Four Chuo Line Beer Works Beers Featured at Urawa BEER NOVA; Mr. Hirano Visits on 4/17
BEER NOVA in Urawa will be open on Friday, April 17 from 4:00 p.m. to midnight, featuring four beers from Chuo Line Beer Works. Brewer Mr. Hirano is also expected to stop by around 5:30 p.m., making it a great day to grab a drink after work while hearing from the brewer.
Hop BroToday's highlight is the four Chuo Line Beer Works beers being featured at Urawa's BEER NOVA. It's open from 4:00 p.m. to midnight on Friday, April 17, which makes it easy to stop in after work.
MugiWait, featuring four beers sounds super luxurious! What's on the lineup?
Hop BroThe stars are Poppo-ya Ale, Weizen, Golden Ale, and American IPA, the four main pillars. What's more, brewer Mr. Hirano is expected to stop by around 5:30 p.m., so you can drink while hearing directly from the maker.
MugiWeizen is the wheat beer one, right? The name suddenly feels very German!
Hop BroExactly. Weizen uses wheat malt, so it has a softer mouthfeel, and yeast-driven banana-like and clove-like notes come through more easily. In short, it's the kind of beer that smells gently fragrant, so the aroma is as enjoyable as the finish.
MugiOhh! So IPA is the one where the bitterness hits hard? Just hearing "American IPA" makes it sound strong!
Hop BroThat's pretty much right. IPA is a style that really showcases hops, and American IPA in particular tends to bring out citrus and tropical aromas. This lineup lets you enjoy the star of hop aroma properly.
MugiAnd it's not just Chuo Line Beer Works, either, which is unfair! The tap list is so full that I feel like I'd get lost before even deciding.
Hop BroThat's part of what makes BEER NOVA interesting. Little House Brewing's Tintype and Sleepy Boy, Huyghe Brewery's Guillotine, COEDO's Kawagoe Beer and Marihana, plus other distinctive taps, keep the tasting comparisons going nonstop.
MugiAre the local beers strong too? I heard Urawa has a ton from U.B.P BREWERY and was surprised!
Hop BroExactly. With Lara Kölsch, Iroha, Raspberry Light, THE HOME & AWAY CS GOSE, URAWA CITY ALE, and Shadow all on the list, you can really see the depth of local brewing. Since it's in the east exit area of the station and food last order is relatively late, it's easy to pair drinks with a meal.
MugiI definitely want to go now! Hearing Mr. Hirano talk after work and doing a drink-by-drink comparison sounds amazing!
Hop BroRight? Tonight in Urawa should be the perfect after-work treat. All right, let's start with Chuo Line Beer Works and then go deep on the local taps.
Four Chuo Line Beer Works beers take center stage
BEER NOVA will be open on Friday, April 17 from 4:00 p.m. to midnight. This time, the lineup puts four Chuo Line Beer Works beers front and center: Poppo-ya Ale, Weizen, Golden Ale, and American IPA. Brewer Mr. Hirano is also scheduled to visit around 5:30 p.m., making it a setup where you can enjoy a drink while hearing directly from the maker.
The rest of the taps are also well stocked
The lineup also includes Little House Brewing's Tintype and Sleepy Boy, Huyghe Brewery's Guillotine, COEDO's Kawagoe Beer and Marihana, and COEDO x WAKAZE's Sake Beer. From Repubrew come WILD FUNKYARD CHERRY, GOLDEN SLUMBERS, 69IPA, A Drop of Sake, a Drop of Blood, SABURO SESSION HAZY IPA, and Wano Nigori IPA, offering a wide range of options from IPAs to more distinctive styles.
The local brewery presence is strong too
As local beers from Urawa, the list also includes U.B.P BREWERY's Lara Kölsch, Iroha, Raspberry Light, THE HOME & AWAY CS GOSE, Woohoo!, URAWA CITY ALE, Meia Lua, Beer All Right, Step Over, Scissors, Hazy Celebration, and Shadow. The depth of local brewing options is impressive, and the clear focus for tasting comparisons is very much part of what makes BEER NOVA stand out.
The venue is a beer pub in the east exit area of Urawa Station. It opens at 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and stays open until midnight on Fridays. Food last orders are also set relatively late, making it an easy place to stop by after work and leisurely pair beer with a meal. The shop also says there is plenty of seating inside, so it is well suited to days when you want to take your time working through the taps.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's highlight is the four Chuo Line Beer Works beers being featured at Urawa's BEER NOVA. It's open from 4:00 p.m. to midnight on Friday, April 17, which makes it easy to stop in after work.
MugiWait, featuring four beers sounds super luxurious! What's on the lineup?
Hop BroThe stars are Poppo-ya Ale, Weizen, Golden Ale, and American IPA, the four main pillars. What's more, brewer Mr. Hirano is expected to stop by around 5:30 p.m., so you can drink while hearing directly from the maker.
MugiWeizen is the wheat beer one, right? The name suddenly feels very German!
Hop BroExactly. Weizen uses wheat malt, so it has a softer mouthfeel, and yeast-driven banana-like and clove-like notes come through more easily. In short, it's the kind of beer that smells gently fragrant, so the aroma is as enjoyable as the finish.
MugiOhh! So IPA is the one where the bitterness hits hard? Just hearing "American IPA" makes it sound strong!
Hop BroThat's pretty much right. IPA is a style that really showcases hops, and American IPA in particular tends to bring out citrus and tropical aromas. This lineup lets you enjoy the star of hop aroma properly.
MugiAnd it's not just Chuo Line Beer Works, either, which is unfair! The tap list is so full that I feel like I'd get lost before even deciding.
Hop BroThat's part of what makes BEER NOVA interesting. Little House Brewing's Tintype and Sleepy Boy, Huyghe Brewery's Guillotine, COEDO's Kawagoe Beer and Marihana, plus other distinctive taps, keep the tasting comparisons going nonstop.
MugiAre the local beers strong too? I heard Urawa has a ton from U.B.P BREWERY and was surprised!
Hop BroExactly. With Lara Kölsch, Iroha, Raspberry Light, THE HOME & AWAY CS GOSE, URAWA CITY ALE, and Shadow all on the list, you can really see the depth of local brewing. Since it's in the east exit area of the station and food last order is relatively late, it's easy to pair drinks with a meal.
MugiI definitely want to go now! Hearing Mr. Hirano talk after work and doing a drink-by-drink comparison sounds amazing!
Hop BroRight? Tonight in Urawa should be the perfect after-work treat. All right, let's start with Chuo Line Beer Works and then go deep on the local taps.
