Motoyamacho Brewery starts serving British ale 'Utatane' at its beer stand
Motoyamacho Brewery in Mito, Ibaraki, has put its British ale 'Utatane' on tap at Motoyamacho Beer Stand. The brewery describes it as a beer with a rich malt profile and a gentle sweetness, and also shared a note about its weekend opening.
Hop BroLet’s start in Mito: Motoyamachi Brewery has put its British ale Utatane on tap at Motoyamachi Beer Stand.
MugiWhat! Utatane already sounds like a nap in a glass, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt goes down smoothly but still makes you slow down and savor it; it’s a very malt-forward pour.
MugiWait, malt-forward sounds like a special move. What does that even mean?
Hop BroBasically, hops don’t steal the spotlight. The malt does, so you get soft sweetness and a rich, toasty grain character.
MugiOooh! So instead of punching you in the face, it’s more of a gently delicious type of beer!
Hop BroExactly, and they brew it at a small local brewery in Mito, then serve it right at the attached stand. That’s fresh-beer proximity at its best.
MugiThat kind of closeness is unfair! And with a 3 p.m. Sunday opening, this feels very dangerous for my afternoon plans.
Hop BroAnd Huddle Bar is bringing Thai food, so pairing spice with that malty sweetness makes for a great weekend pairing.
MugiI’m done for. I can already see a detour to Mito with Utatane in one hand and Thai food in the other!
Hop BroThen it’s settled. I want to verify that smooth, savor-it-slowly British ale comfort at the beer stand as soon as possible.
Motoyamacho Brewery has started pouring its British ale, 'Utatane,' at Motoyamacho Beer Stand. In its post, the brewery says the beer can be enjoyed both as an easy drinker and as something to savor slowly, highlighting its rich malt character and soft sweetness.
Based in Motoyamacho, Mito, Motoyamacho Brewery is a small craft brewery with a neighborhood feel. One of its main attractions is being able to drink freshly brewed beer at the attached beer stand, keeping the distance between brewery and drinker remarkably short.
The post also included a weekend update for the beer stand. On Sunday, Huddle Bar, a Thai food vendor, will be welcomed and the stand will open at 3:00 p.m. That makes the setup more than just a tap update; it also shows how the brewery builds a small local gathering around beer and food.
'Utatane' is being presented as a malt-forward British ale rather than a beer driven by flashy aroma or sharp bitterness. For beer fans in Mito, it is a useful tap update and a good snapshot of what Motoyamacho Brewery is pouring right now.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroLet’s start in Mito: Motoyamachi Brewery has put its British ale Utatane on tap at Motoyamachi Beer Stand.
MugiWhat! Utatane already sounds like a nap in a glass, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt goes down smoothly but still makes you slow down and savor it; it’s a very malt-forward pour.
MugiWait, malt-forward sounds like a special move. What does that even mean?
Hop BroBasically, hops don’t steal the spotlight. The malt does, so you get soft sweetness and a rich, toasty grain character.
MugiOooh! So instead of punching you in the face, it’s more of a gently delicious type of beer!
Hop BroExactly, and they brew it at a small local brewery in Mito, then serve it right at the attached stand. That’s fresh-beer proximity at its best.
MugiThat kind of closeness is unfair! And with a 3 p.m. Sunday opening, this feels very dangerous for my afternoon plans.
Hop BroAnd Huddle Bar is bringing Thai food, so pairing spice with that malty sweetness makes for a great weekend pairing.
MugiI’m done for. I can already see a detour to Mito with Utatane in one hand and Thai food in the other!
Hop BroThen it’s settled. I want to verify that smooth, savor-it-slowly British ale comfort at the beer stand as soon as possible.
