In this latest post from Beer Cellar Ichinomiya, eight beers are introduced along with service information for a warm day. The pub is located at 4-40-2 Ushinodori, Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture. While it is a locally rooted beer pub, its lineup is notable for spanning breweries from the Tokai region as well as Hokkaido, Nagano, and overseas labels.

Tap List Highlights

The first beer that stands out is Minami Shinshu Beer’s APPLE HOP Shinano Gold (Apple Hop). It is a fruit beer with ABV 6.5% and IBU 12.2, positioned as a drink to enjoy its fruit-derived nuances.

If you are looking for hop character, it would be interesting to compare BLADE FACTORY BREWING’s SHINOGI -Peacharine West Coast IPA (ABV 6.0%), Y.MARKET’s White Vacation (White IPA, ABV 5.5%, IBU 66.8), and Defying Trendiness (English IPA, ABV 5.0%, IBU 41.35).

For sour styles, there is Hoppukotan Brewing’s awta (Grape Sour Ale, ABV 7.5%, IBU 10). The description notes that it uses hops from Kamifurano and grapes from Nakafurano, making it a beer that also emphasizes the background of its ingredients.

In addition, the lineup covers everything from lighter to stronger styles, including Baird Brewing’s BB25 Celebration Tripel (Classic Belgian style, ABV 9.1%), Dekoboko Brew Works’ Shin Pilsner (ABV 5.0%, IBU 37.0), and Fremont Brewing’s SKY CRAKEN (Hazy Pale Ale, ABV 5.5%). It is a lineup that lets you explore a wide range of styles in one place.

If you set your tasting axis around "different IPAs," "fruit and sour," and "pilsner versus Belgian style," it should be easy to grasp the intention behind the lineup even in a short session.