Niigata's ...04&Beer updates Sunday taps, serving four beers from Japan and abroad
The beer pub "...04&Beer" in Nishibori-maedori 8-bancho, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, has published its tap list posted on March 22. Four beers are lined up: one German and three Japanese, with Swan Lake's Weizen connected again after a long time. The light lineup stands out as a beer for a day suited to a stroll.
Hop BroA tap update has arrived for ...04&Beer, the Furumachi beer pub in Niigata. It's open on Sunday, and this time there are four beers total: one German and three Japanese. A lineup that makes you want to stop by while you're out for a walk.
MugiWhoa, just four beers in total, and they already sound delicious! But even four is enough to make me hesitate, and I might freeze up for about three minutes trying to choose!
Hop BroFirst up is the German Pilserl, a lager from Plank Brewery, right? Its sharp bitterness and clean finish make it the perfect first pour, and it sets the tone for the whole lineup.
MugiWhen I hear lager, I feel safe, but what even is sharp bitterness? Is it like your mouth suddenly straightens up? Or like the beer suddenly becomes good at working?
Hop BroExactly. It means it's light going down and doesn't get dull in the aftertaste. What's interesting is that White Swan Weizen is in the mix too: Swan Lake Beer from Niigata, and it's making a return after quite a while.
MugiOh! A long-awaited return sounds like a reunion drama in the beer world! I get the idea that Weizen is kind of softly sweet, but am I right?
Hop BroYou are. And on this day it's described as fruity and crisp. It's a wheat-based style with a soft body and banana-like aromas, making it perfect for a beer on a day made for walking.
MugiBeer that smells banana-like sounds amazing, but softness from wheat is way deeper than I thought! My throat is already switching itself into weekend mode!
Hop BroThere's also Shiga Kogen Pale Ale. It's a classic that brings out the hop aroma while staying easy to drink, and the other one, Hatopoppo Ale, adds a playful twist with the Hatomugi Mashimashi Ver.
MugiWait, Hatomugi Mashimashi Ver. sounds way too energetic just from the name! And the real ale is off today too, so this is a day to really work through the taps!
Hop BroThat's right, and the 1:00 p.m. opening makes it strong because you can start casually from midday. Wander around Furumachi, compare lagers, Weizens, and pale ales, and you'll be happy all the way home.
MugiYeah, the fun of comparing beers is exactly what this is all about. Today I want to walk, choose, then finish with a toast and fall asleep feeling good!
Niigata's Furumachi-area beer pub ...04&Beer updated its Sunday tap information on Instagram. This lineup offers a compact range of styles, from classic lagers to wheat beers and hoppy pale ales, all in four selections.
Beers on tap
- Pilserl (Plank Brewery / Bavaria)
- White Swan Weizen (Swan Lake Beer / Niigata)
- Shiga Kogen Pale Ale (Shiga Kogen Beer / Nagano)
- Hatopoppo Ale Hatomugi Mashimashi Ver. (Ushitora Brewery / Tochigi)
The post notes that Swan Lake Beer's Weizen has been connected for the first time in a while, and describes it as fruity and crisp on the palate. Centered on a local Niigata pour, the lineup also includes distinctive options from Shiga Kogen Beer and Ushitora Brewery, making it easy to build a tasting flight at a single stop.
It also announced that real ale is closed for the day. The pub opens at 1:00 p.m., making it convenient for anyone who wants to start with a relaxed drink in the afternoon. In Furumachi, whose location pairs well with a leisurely stroll through the neighborhood, this tap update seems like a quiet way to fill a weekend craft-beer session.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA tap update has arrived for ...04&Beer, the Furumachi beer pub in Niigata. It's open on Sunday, and this time there are four beers total: one German and three Japanese. A lineup that makes you want to stop by while you're out for a walk.
MugiWhoa, just four beers in total, and they already sound delicious! But even four is enough to make me hesitate, and I might freeze up for about three minutes trying to choose!
Hop BroFirst up is the German Pilserl, a lager from Plank Brewery, right? Its sharp bitterness and clean finish make it the perfect first pour, and it sets the tone for the whole lineup.
MugiWhen I hear lager, I feel safe, but what even is sharp bitterness? Is it like your mouth suddenly straightens up? Or like the beer suddenly becomes good at working?
Hop BroExactly. It means it's light going down and doesn't get dull in the aftertaste. What's interesting is that White Swan Weizen is in the mix too: Swan Lake Beer from Niigata, and it's making a return after quite a while.
MugiOh! A long-awaited return sounds like a reunion drama in the beer world! I get the idea that Weizen is kind of softly sweet, but am I right?
Hop BroYou are. And on this day it's described as fruity and crisp. It's a wheat-based style with a soft body and banana-like aromas, making it perfect for a beer on a day made for walking.
MugiBeer that smells banana-like sounds amazing, but softness from wheat is way deeper than I thought! My throat is already switching itself into weekend mode!
Hop BroThere's also Shiga Kogen Pale Ale. It's a classic that brings out the hop aroma while staying easy to drink, and the other one, Hatopoppo Ale, adds a playful twist with the Hatomugi Mashimashi Ver.
MugiWait, Hatomugi Mashimashi Ver. sounds way too energetic just from the name! And the real ale is off today too, so this is a day to really work through the taps!
Hop BroThat's right, and the 1:00 p.m. opening makes it strong because you can start casually from midday. Wander around Furumachi, compare lagers, Weizens, and pale ales, and you'll be happy all the way home.
MugiYeah, the fun of comparing beers is exactly what this is all about. Today I want to walk, choose, then finish with a toast and fall asleep feeling good!
