Manchin Brewing begins serving its new lager "WORKING MANS TRUE FRIEND" at MANGOSTEEN HOKUTO in Hokuto
At MANGOSTEEN HOKUTO in Hokuto City, Yamanashi, Manchin Brewing's new release, "WORKING MANS TRUE FRIEND," went on sale on April 12. The post introduces it as a dry and crispy dry-hopped lager, and also announces on-site service and the sale of original glasses.
Hop BroToday we're talking about the debut of Manchin Brewing's new lager at MANGOSTEEN HOKUTO in Hokuto City, Yamanashi. Just from the title, it's the kind of thing that makes beer lovers head for the mountains.
MugiWhoa, a new release in Hokuto City!? And even the place name sounds cool! WORKING MANS TRUE FRIEND already feels like the ultimate drinking buddy!
Hop BroThis one is a dry-hopped lager. It keeps the clean, crisp character of a lager while layering in hop aroma, so it goes down light but still has presence. It's a pretty stylish build.
MugiWhat? Does dry-hopping mean drying the hops? Beer suddenly sounds like laundry to me!
Hop BroNo, no, it refers to a process for layering in aroma. Hops are added after the boil or during fermentation to draw out aroma rather than bitterness, and this one is described as "dry and crispy."
MugiOhhh! So it sounds easy to drink by the glass! Does a crispy mouthfeel mean the carbonation feels snappy?
Hop BroThat's pretty much the idea. The MANGOSTEEN HOKUTO location is a renovated former factory complex, and as Manchin Brewing's base it includes a taproom, bottle shop, and beer diner.
MugiWait, so it's not just a place to make beer, it has a place to eat too!? That's basically a beer theme park!
Hop BroAnd the location is great too. Being able to drink while looking out at the Southern Alps and Yatsugatake is an almost unfair pairing of snowy scenery and draft beer. It's the kind of place that makes the season itself feel like a snack.
MugiThat sounds absolutely delicious! And if they're even selling original glasses, they make a great souvenir, and you can drink at home and still feel like you're there!
Hop BroExactly. The announcement also listed prices of 1,500 yen for the large glass, 500 yen for the small glass, and 7,000 yen for the growler, so the take-home path is built into the experience.
MugiI can't take it anymore, just reading this makes me want a drink! The sound of having a beer in Hokuto is too tempting. I want to go right now, grab a lager, and watch the scenery!
Manchin Brewing's new beer, "WORKING MANS TRUE FRIEND," was released on April 12 at the mixed-use complex "MANGOSTEEN HOKUTO" in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture. In an Instagram post, it was introduced as a dry and crispy dry-hopped lager, and the post said it had been connected to the tap.
MANGOSTEEN HOKUTO is a base in Akeno-cho, Hokuto City, about two hours from Tokyo via the Chuo Expressway. According to the official website, the renovated former factory houses "Manchin Brewing," "Manchin Saketen," and "Manchin Pao" side by side. In addition to its brewery production facilities, it also includes a bottle shop and taproom, as well as a beer diner, and its location overlooking the Southern Alps and the Yatsugatake Mountains is another defining feature.
In this post, the brewery also highlighted the seasonal appeal of enjoying draft beer while looking out at the majestic, snow-covered Southern Alps, and announced the sale of original pint glasses. The prices were large glass 1,500 yen, small glass 500 yen, and growler 7,000 yen. From tasting the new beer on site to taking it home, it is a Manchin Brewing-style offering that completes the experience.
Enjoying the new lager on the spot in a taproom integrated with Hokuto's natural surroundings. This release from Manchin Brewing is one to watch as a beer meant to be enjoyed together with that experience.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday we're talking about the debut of Manchin Brewing's new lager at MANGOSTEEN HOKUTO in Hokuto City, Yamanashi. Just from the title, it's the kind of thing that makes beer lovers head for the mountains.
MugiWhoa, a new release in Hokuto City!? And even the place name sounds cool! WORKING MANS TRUE FRIEND already feels like the ultimate drinking buddy!
Hop BroThis one is a dry-hopped lager. It keeps the clean, crisp character of a lager while layering in hop aroma, so it goes down light but still has presence. It's a pretty stylish build.
MugiWhat? Does dry-hopping mean drying the hops? Beer suddenly sounds like laundry to me!
Hop BroNo, no, it refers to a process for layering in aroma. Hops are added after the boil or during fermentation to draw out aroma rather than bitterness, and this one is described as "dry and crispy."
MugiOhhh! So it sounds easy to drink by the glass! Does a crispy mouthfeel mean the carbonation feels snappy?
Hop BroThat's pretty much the idea. The MANGOSTEEN HOKUTO location is a renovated former factory complex, and as Manchin Brewing's base it includes a taproom, bottle shop, and beer diner.
MugiWait, so it's not just a place to make beer, it has a place to eat too!? That's basically a beer theme park!
Hop BroAnd the location is great too. Being able to drink while looking out at the Southern Alps and Yatsugatake is an almost unfair pairing of snowy scenery and draft beer. It's the kind of place that makes the season itself feel like a snack.
MugiThat sounds absolutely delicious! And if they're even selling original glasses, they make a great souvenir, and you can drink at home and still feel like you're there!
Hop BroExactly. The announcement also listed prices of 1,500 yen for the large glass, 500 yen for the small glass, and 7,000 yen for the growler, so the take-home path is built into the experience.
MugiI can't take it anymore, just reading this makes me want a drink! The sound of having a beer in Hokuto is too tempting. I want to go right now, grab a lager, and watch the scenery!
