NOMCRAFT's Helles Lager and Nara Brewing's "CHARM" Tapped at Progress in Musashi-Kosugi
At Craft Beer Bar & Bottle Shop Progress in Musashi-Kosugi, Kanagawa, two beers were tapped in time for business hours from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Monday, May 11. NOMCRAFT BREWING's Helles Lager and Nara Brewing's Hazy IPA "CHARM" were on tap side by side.
Hop BroThe news that two beers were tapped at Progress in Musashi-Kosugi is pretty great. From 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Monday, May 11, NOMCRAFT BREWING and Nara Brewing were on tap together.
MugiWait, two beers opening at once? And both are popular ones too - that sounds like the kind of lineup that would make it hard to choose on first sight!
Hop BroFirst up is NOMCRAFT BREWING's Nomcraft Lager. It's a Helles Lager at 4.5%, and it's a very carefully designed beer that keeps bitterness down while showing off the richness of the malt.
MugiHuh! But what's the difference with a Helles Lager? The name sounds so stylish that I can't quite keep up!
Hop BroSimply put, it's a bright, easy-drinking German-style lager. Malt sweetness comes forward, and you can pick up nutty, toasty aromas, so it's perfect as a first beer.
MugiI see! Then with that clean finish, it sounds like something you could gulp down happily. Even without snacks, I feel like one sip would lift your mood.
Hop BroThe other beer is Nara Brewing's CHARM. It's a Hazy IPA at 6.5%, and with Peacharine, Nelson Sauvin, and Citra, it aims for aromas like white peach and passion fruit.
MugiWhat is that! The hop names are so luxurious! Peacharine sounds like some fruit-juice spell, doesn't it?
Hop BroExactly. Since Hazy IPA is a style with a cloudy, juicier profile, it's also easy for hop beginners to get into. Even when the aroma is vibrant, the soft mouthfeel is part of the appeal.
MugiAnd Progress has an attached bottle shop too, right? They even do takeaway draft beer. Being able to use either plastic cups or PET bottles makes it really casual!
Hop BroThat's right. Weekdays start at 4:00 p.m., it's cashless only, and the outdoor seating allows pets. It has the strength of being easy to drop by, so today I'd want to start lightly with the lager and finish by enjoying the aroma of CHARM.
MugiYeah, I want to drink both! It feels like both clean-drinkers and aroma-lovers would be satisfied, and it makes me want to stop by Musashi-Kosugi on the way.
At Craft Beer Bar & Bottle Shop Progress in Musashi-Kosugi, two craft beers were tapped in line with business hours on Monday, May 11, from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
The first beer of the day was NOMCRAFT BREWING's `Nomcraft Lager`. It is a Helles Lager with an alcohol content of 4.5%. While keeping bitterness modest, it is presented as a gentle beer designed to make the richness of the malt and a subtle sweetness easy to appreciate, with notes reminiscent of nuts and toast. Its finish is crisp, making it a good choice for a first pint.
The other beer was Nara Brewing's `CHARM`. This one is a Hazy IPA with an alcohol content of 6.5%. By combining Peacharine, Nelson Sauvin, and Citra, it aims for a fruity aroma reminiscent of white peach and passion fruit. It is introduced as juicy and easy to drink, and as a style that is approachable even for people trying hoppy beers for the first time.
Progress is a beer pub and bottle shop in Kosugimachi, Nakahara Ward, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. In addition to bar service, the shop also offers takeaway draft beer, including service in plastic cups or PET bottles, and it accepts customers bringing in carbonation-compatible containers. It is open from 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 1:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays, and accepts cashless payment only. The outdoor seating area also allows pets, adding to its appeal as an easy place to stop by casually.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe news that two beers were tapped at Progress in Musashi-Kosugi is pretty great. From 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Monday, May 11, NOMCRAFT BREWING and Nara Brewing were on tap together.
MugiWait, two beers opening at once? And both are popular ones too - that sounds like the kind of lineup that would make it hard to choose on first sight!
Hop BroFirst up is NOMCRAFT BREWING's Nomcraft Lager. It's a Helles Lager at 4.5%, and it's a very carefully designed beer that keeps bitterness down while showing off the richness of the malt.
MugiHuh! But what's the difference with a Helles Lager? The name sounds so stylish that I can't quite keep up!
Hop BroSimply put, it's a bright, easy-drinking German-style lager. Malt sweetness comes forward, and you can pick up nutty, toasty aromas, so it's perfect as a first beer.
MugiI see! Then with that clean finish, it sounds like something you could gulp down happily. Even without snacks, I feel like one sip would lift your mood.
Hop BroThe other beer is Nara Brewing's CHARM. It's a Hazy IPA at 6.5%, and with Peacharine, Nelson Sauvin, and Citra, it aims for aromas like white peach and passion fruit.
MugiWhat is that! The hop names are so luxurious! Peacharine sounds like some fruit-juice spell, doesn't it?
Hop BroExactly. Since Hazy IPA is a style with a cloudy, juicier profile, it's also easy for hop beginners to get into. Even when the aroma is vibrant, the soft mouthfeel is part of the appeal.
MugiAnd Progress has an attached bottle shop too, right? They even do takeaway draft beer. Being able to use either plastic cups or PET bottles makes it really casual!
Hop BroThat's right. Weekdays start at 4:00 p.m., it's cashless only, and the outdoor seating allows pets. It has the strength of being easy to drop by, so today I'd want to start lightly with the lager and finish by enjoying the aroma of CHARM.
MugiYeah, I want to drink both! It feels like both clean-drinkers and aroma-lovers would be satisfied, and it makes me want to stop by Musashi-Kosugi on the way.
