Shiga Kogen Beer and Five Guest Beers from LA Ale Works Arrive at Enibrew
At the beer pub "Enibrew," a two-minute walk from Naka-Mozu Station, an announcement was posted for guest beers including Shiga Kogen Beer’s "SNOW MONKEY IPA" and four beers from LA Ale Works. In the basement near the station, it’s a lineup you can enjoy while comparing the character of different hops.
Hop BroAt a basement beer pub two minutes from Naka-Mozu Station, Shiga Kogen Beer’s SNOW MONKEY IPA and four guest beers from LA Ale Works are all lined up.
MugiWhoa, it’s close to the station but underground? Drinking in a calm space kind of makes it feel like a secret base, which is pretty nice.
Hop BroThe star this time is SNOW MONKEY IPA, and it’s being introduced as a hazy IPA. They’re combining three American hops with four Australian hops, so the aroma is flashy, but the outline stays sharp.
MugiThree American hops and four Australian hops? That’s basically a hop sports festival! I can’t even imagine what it tastes like!
Hop BroIt does sound a bit over the top, but there’s a real aim behind it: bringing out fruitiness and bitterness at the same time. It’s the kind of IPA that makes hop fans nod in approval, balancing aromatic depth with a crisp drinkability.
MugiOhh, then I’m curious about LA Ale Works’ West Coast trend too. Blue Vibes 2 already sounds like it smells like pure sunshine!
Hop BroThe lineup is Blue Vibes 2, Lunar Kitten, BTWN The Ply, and Hotel Hazeway, and what’s interesting is that each of the four beers has its own personality. Blue Vibes 2 is tropical and easygoing, while Lunar Kitten really brings out Simcoe’s citrus and dank character.
MugiA Simcoe single-hop beer really gives off that one-hop showdown vibe! Citrus and dankness sound refreshing, but also a little boldly quirky, which I kind of like.
Hop BroBTWN The Ply is an IPA that brings together tropical, citrus, and dank notes, and Hotel Hazeway is a hazy classic with dense hop character. If you go for the Wednesday three-beer tasting set with the charcuterie platter, the differences in flavor become even easier to catch.
MugiWow, that’s a dangerous setup...! If I compare them with the three-beer tasting set, there’s no way I’d stop at just one more.
Hop BroIf you can line up domestic IPA and West Coast-style beers just two minutes from the station, it really feels like a hop comparison paradise. So tonight, how about starting at Enibrew with SNOW MONKEY IPA?
MugiAgreed! Let’s toast tonight and take our time comparing beers in the basement seats.
At the Osaka Sakai beer pub "Enibrew," located two minutes on foot from Naka-Mozu Station, the guest beer lineup has been updated. An Instagram post introduces Shiga Kogen Beer’s "SNOW MONKEY IPA," along with four canned beers from LA-based brewery LA Ale Works. Even though it’s so close to the station, the appeal of this place is that you can slowly work your way through a few drinks in its calm underground space.
The highlight this time is first and foremost Shiga Kogen Beer <Nagano>’s "SNOW MONKEY IPA." The post describes it as a hazy IPA, noting that its mix of three American hops and four Australian hops gives it a fruity profile and a crisp bitterness. It’s a beer for people who want to take their time appreciating the strong contours that make Japanese IPAs feel so distinctive.
LA Ale Works, meanwhile, has brought in four cans selected to reflect current West Coast trends. The lineup is "Blue Vibes 2," "Lunar Kitten," "BTWN The Ply," and "Hotel Hazeway."
- "Blue Vibes 2": A LA-style IPA that goes fully tropical and drinks refreshingly and lightly
- "Lunar Kitten": A Simcoe single-hop IPA with citrus aromas and a dank, brisk finish
- "BTWN The Ply": An IPA that brings together tropical, citrus, and dank notes
- "Hotel Hazeway": A beer with dense hop character and the classic appeal of a thick, hazy IPA
On Wednesdays, the shop also offers a pairing of a three-beer tasting set and a luxurious charcuterie platter. It’s a setup that lets you follow the aroma and bitterness of the beers on their own while enjoying the way the impression changes alongside the savory depth of the meat, making it an easy place for craft beer fans to spend time. If you want to drink Japanese IPA and West Coast-style hop character side by side in Naka-Mozu, this is one spot worth keeping in mind.
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Hop BroAt a basement beer pub two minutes from Naka-Mozu Station, Shiga Kogen Beer’s SNOW MONKEY IPA and four guest beers from LA Ale Works are all lined up.
MugiWhoa, it’s close to the station but underground? Drinking in a calm space kind of makes it feel like a secret base, which is pretty nice.
Hop BroThe star this time is SNOW MONKEY IPA, and it’s being introduced as a hazy IPA. They’re combining three American hops with four Australian hops, so the aroma is flashy, but the outline stays sharp.
MugiThree American hops and four Australian hops? That’s basically a hop sports festival! I can’t even imagine what it tastes like!
Hop BroIt does sound a bit over the top, but there’s a real aim behind it: bringing out fruitiness and bitterness at the same time. It’s the kind of IPA that makes hop fans nod in approval, balancing aromatic depth with a crisp drinkability.
MugiOhh, then I’m curious about LA Ale Works’ West Coast trend too. Blue Vibes 2 already sounds like it smells like pure sunshine!
Hop BroThe lineup is Blue Vibes 2, Lunar Kitten, BTWN The Ply, and Hotel Hazeway, and what’s interesting is that each of the four beers has its own personality. Blue Vibes 2 is tropical and easygoing, while Lunar Kitten really brings out Simcoe’s citrus and dank character.
MugiA Simcoe single-hop beer really gives off that one-hop showdown vibe! Citrus and dankness sound refreshing, but also a little boldly quirky, which I kind of like.
Hop BroBTWN The Ply is an IPA that brings together tropical, citrus, and dank notes, and Hotel Hazeway is a hazy classic with dense hop character. If you go for the Wednesday three-beer tasting set with the charcuterie platter, the differences in flavor become even easier to catch.
MugiWow, that’s a dangerous setup...! If I compare them with the three-beer tasting set, there’s no way I’d stop at just one more.
Hop BroIf you can line up domestic IPA and West Coast-style beers just two minutes from the station, it really feels like a hop comparison paradise. So tonight, how about starting at Enibrew with SNOW MONKEY IPA?
MugiAgreed! Let’s toast tonight and take our time comparing beers in the basement seats.
