Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa pours Uchoten Brewing’s Buddy and three more drafts on July 25
Chiitoko Shoten, a beer pub in Shimosuwa, Nagano, posted its July 25 business notice. The lineup includes a new Czech lager, Buddy, from Uchoten Brewing, plus three other drafts. Guests can enjoy the beers in a cool indoor space with dagashi and baked snacks.
Hop BroToday's story is the July 25 tap update. Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa is pouring four beers on draft, including Buddy from Uchoten Brewing.
MugiWait, candy, beer, and coffee in one shop? That is so much information my brain just turned into a festival stand!
Hop BroAnd the new arrival, Buddy from Uchoten Brewing, is a Czech lager brewed with Czech malt and hops. It has solid malt depth, but the aroma stays floral and bright.
MugiWhoa, but Czech lager means what exactly? Do I need to order it in Czech for it to work?
Hop BroNo passport required. A cool-fermented lager is the crisp, easy-drinking family. Buddy adds a bread-like malt note and a gentle floral hop aroma on top.
MugiOkay, so it's light but still malty. What else is on tap besides Buddy?
Hop BroThe lineup is smart because the four styles are clearly different: Buddy, Baeren's Schwarz, Ushitora's Session IPA, and Minoh's Osaru IPA.
MugiHold on, Schwarz and Session IPA already sound overpowered. One is a spell and the other is a finishing move.
Hop BroTranslated into normal human language, Schwarz is a dark lager. It looks dark without always drinking heavy, and Session IPA keeps the aroma while staying easier to drink for longer.
MugiAs if the beer choice wasn't dangerous enough, there's a full pastry ambush. Sausage rolls, banana bread, brownies... my wallet is opening itself.
Hop BroThen add a cool room, hours from 10:00 to 22:00, takeout welcome, stroller-friendly access, and nearby outside food with one drink, and now I want an Osaru IPA immediately.
MugiI'm starting with Buddy and a sausage roll. Then I want to finish with Schwarz and a brownie and fully lose to this perfect little detour spot.
Chiitoko Shoten on July 25
Chiitoko Shoten, a small shop in Shimosuwa, Nagano, shared its business notice for July 25. Hours are 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The post says it is hot every day, and invites guests to relax in the cool interior or take items to go.
New beer
The featured new beer is `Buddy` from Uchoten Brewing. It is described as a Czech lager brewed with Czech malt and hops, with rich malt character and a floral hop aroma. It sounds like a beer that stays lively while still giving you a solid malt backbone.
Today’s tap list
The draft lineup for the day is:
- Buddy (Czech Lager) / Uchoten Brewing, Kami-Suwa, Nagano
- Schwartz / Baeren Brewery, Morioka, Iwate
- Seiryou Inryou Yoi (Session IPA) / Ushi Tora Brewery, Shimotsuke, Tochigi
- Osaru IPA (IPA) / Minoh Beer, Minoh, Osaka
It is a well-balanced list spanning lager, dark lager, session IPA, and IPA, so drinkers can choose by mood and preference.
More than a beer stop
Chiitoko Shoten’s appeal is that beer is only part of the experience. The post also highlights baked snacks and sweets that pair well with beer or coffee, including sausage rolls, banana bread, chocolate banana bread, whole-wheat scones, cold chocolate brownies, shortbread cookies, oat chocolate chip cookies, cream ice cream, and a carrot spice tart.
Practical details are also friendly to families and travelers: payment is cash or PayPay in advance, there is a nursing and diaper-changing room, strollers are allowed inside, and guests ordering one drink may bring in food from nearby shops. If you arrive by car, the post directs you to the Yotsukado parking lot.
With dagashi, coffee, and rotating craft beer under one roof, Chiitoko Shoten continues to offer a relaxed, local place to stop in while still giving beer fans a clear reason to visit.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's story is the July 25 tap update. Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa is pouring four beers on draft, including Buddy from Uchoten Brewing.
MugiWait, candy, beer, and coffee in one shop? That is so much information my brain just turned into a festival stand!
Hop BroAnd the new arrival, Buddy from Uchoten Brewing, is a Czech lager brewed with Czech malt and hops. It has solid malt depth, but the aroma stays floral and bright.
MugiWhoa, but Czech lager means what exactly? Do I need to order it in Czech for it to work?
Hop BroNo passport required. A cool-fermented lager is the crisp, easy-drinking family. Buddy adds a bread-like malt note and a gentle floral hop aroma on top.
MugiOkay, so it's light but still malty. What else is on tap besides Buddy?
Hop BroThe lineup is smart because the four styles are clearly different: Buddy, Baeren's Schwarz, Ushitora's Session IPA, and Minoh's Osaru IPA.
MugiHold on, Schwarz and Session IPA already sound overpowered. One is a spell and the other is a finishing move.
Hop BroTranslated into normal human language, Schwarz is a dark lager. It looks dark without always drinking heavy, and Session IPA keeps the aroma while staying easier to drink for longer.
MugiAs if the beer choice wasn't dangerous enough, there's a full pastry ambush. Sausage rolls, banana bread, brownies... my wallet is opening itself.
Hop BroThen add a cool room, hours from 10:00 to 22:00, takeout welcome, stroller-friendly access, and nearby outside food with one drink, and now I want an Osaru IPA immediately.
MugiI'm starting with Buddy and a sausage roll. Then I want to finish with Schwarz and a brownie and fully lose to this perfect little detour spot.
