BEER HUNTING URAWA Opens Umenishiki's "Sokujou 1-Year Aged" on May 30
BEER HUNTING URAWA (Kita-Urawa, Saitama) will be open on May 30 from 14:00 to 23:30 and will introduce Umenishiki's "Sokujou 1-Year Aged" as a new tap beer. The lineup spans house-brewed beers, real ale, and guest beers.
Hop BroThere's a May 30-only tap opening at BEER HUNTING URAWA in Kita-Urawa. The new arrival is Umenishiki's "Sokujou 1-Year Aged," and it's a day with hours from 14:00-23:30, so you can really take your time drinking.
MugiWhoa! A 1-year-aged beer? That's basically a master at letting things mellow in the beer world! I can't even imagine what it'll taste like.
Hop BroThis one is the aged version of "Sokujou," brewed with sake rice, rice koji, and sokujou moto, and what's interesting is how the Japanese ingredient character comes through softly. It's not just sweetness; it also has the roundedness that comes from aging.
MugiWait, wait, what's sokujou moto? That sounds powerful just from the name alone. Is it some kind of spell?
Hop BroPut simply, it's like a starter culture for sake brewing. It helps keep unwanted bacteria down while nurturing the yeast, and it's there to build the foundation of the brew.
MugiOhh! So then one year of time is piled on top of that foundation. Now I already have a good feeling it's delicious before even drinking it!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, this place really has a strong house-brewed lineup from U.B.P BREWERY, with URAWA CITY ALE, Kick Off Pils, and Shadow all on tap. The best part is being able to compare local brews and guest beers all at once.
MugiWow, that's a豪華 lineup! And they even have the W-IPA real ver. too? That's such a greedy set for beer lovers.
Hop BroExactly. Real ale poured on a handpump server has a different head formation, so it brings out a more three-dimensional aroma. URAWA CITY ALE and W-IPA especially benefit from that.
MugiAnd if the food runs from shumai to pasta, this is basically a place you can settle into! It's too good as a beer-pub hangout.
Hop BroThat's why today I want to center the visit on Umenishiki's "Sokujou 1-Year Aged" and sip my way through Shiga Kogen, Minoh, and U.B.P BREWERY. I think beer comparison heaven is exactly what days like this are for.
MugiTotally! Now I want to go look for tonight's drink in Kita-Urawa too! On a day like this, I want to enjoy both beer and food all together.
New taps on May 30
At BEER HUNTING URAWA (2F-D, 4-3-7 Kitaurawa, Urawa Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture), business hours on Saturday, May 30, 14:00-23:30. Food L.O. is 22:00, and drink L.O. is 22:30. The new tap announced in the post is "Sokujou 1-Year Aged" / Umenishiki (Ehime), from Kamakura & Yohji's "Plain but Delicious Beer Series." Brewed with sake rice, rice koji, and sokujou moto, this is the one-year-aged version of "Sokujou," a beer that invites curiosity with its Japanese ingredient character and aged nuances.
Today's tap list
The shop is expanding its drink menu as part of its move toward becoming a "craft tavern," offering not only beer but also lemon sours and grated-daikon sours. It is structured so that beer can take center stage at night, while also making non-beer options easy to choose.
The following beers are on tap today:
- URAWA CITY ALE / U.B.P BREWERY (Urawa)
- W-IPA Real ver / Minoh Beer (Osaka)
- Kick Off Pils / U.B.P BREWERY
- Shadow / U.B.P BREWERY
- UNDERLAP Pilsner / U.B.P BREWERY
- Ume-chu / Minoh Beer (Osaka) x Mikkeller
- Sokujou 1-Year Aged / Umenishiki (Ehime)
- SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label 2026 / Shiga Kogen Beer (Nagano)
- African Pale Ale / Shiga Kogen Beer (Nagano)
- Blanche / Umenishiki (Ehime)
- No Maps / Brasserie Knot (Hokkaido)
Particularly noteworthy are the real ale versions of URAWA CITY ALE and W-IPA Real ver, poured on a handpump server. In addition, the lineup includes U.B.P BREWERY's own pilsner, dark ale, and West Coast pilsner, making it possible to compare local brewing with guest beers in one sitting.
The food menu has also been revised to match the introduction of the handpump server, and now includes various shumai, snacks, salads, risotto, and pasta. It is an easy-to-use beer pub for people who want to linger over beer as well as those who want to stop by for a meal.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere's a May 30-only tap opening at BEER HUNTING URAWA in Kita-Urawa. The new arrival is Umenishiki's "Sokujou 1-Year Aged," and it's a day with hours from 14:00-23:30, so you can really take your time drinking.
MugiWhoa! A 1-year-aged beer? That's basically a master at letting things mellow in the beer world! I can't even imagine what it'll taste like.
Hop BroThis one is the aged version of "Sokujou," brewed with sake rice, rice koji, and sokujou moto, and what's interesting is how the Japanese ingredient character comes through softly. It's not just sweetness; it also has the roundedness that comes from aging.
MugiWait, wait, what's sokujou moto? That sounds powerful just from the name alone. Is it some kind of spell?
Hop BroPut simply, it's like a starter culture for sake brewing. It helps keep unwanted bacteria down while nurturing the yeast, and it's there to build the foundation of the brew.
MugiOhh! So then one year of time is piled on top of that foundation. Now I already have a good feeling it's delicious before even drinking it!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, this place really has a strong house-brewed lineup from U.B.P BREWERY, with URAWA CITY ALE, Kick Off Pils, and Shadow all on tap. The best part is being able to compare local brews and guest beers all at once.
MugiWow, that's a豪華 lineup! And they even have the W-IPA real ver. too? That's such a greedy set for beer lovers.
Hop BroExactly. Real ale poured on a handpump server has a different head formation, so it brings out a more three-dimensional aroma. URAWA CITY ALE and W-IPA especially benefit from that.
MugiAnd if the food runs from shumai to pasta, this is basically a place you can settle into! It's too good as a beer-pub hangout.
Hop BroThat's why today I want to center the visit on Umenishiki's "Sokujou 1-Year Aged" and sip my way through Shiga Kogen, Minoh, and U.B.P BREWERY. I think beer comparison heaven is exactly what days like this are for.
MugiTotally! Now I want to go look for tonight's drink in Kita-Urawa too! On a day like this, I want to enjoy both beer and food all together.
