Niigata: 04&Beer Updates Its Taps with Shiga Kogen Pale Ale Real Ale and Five Others
The beer pub 04&Beer in Chuo Ward, Niigata City updated its tap list on Instagram. In addition to Hefe weizen, Echigo Rice Koshihikari-brewed beer, and SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label ver., a real ale version of Shiga Kogen Pale Ale has newly appeared.
Hop BroThe Niigata beer pub "04&Beer" has updated its taps. The highlight this time is a new lineup of five beers, the kind that makes your throat tingle just looking at it.
MugiWhoa! They change that many at once!? And Shiga Kogen Pale Ale is in there too? Just the name sounds strong!
Hop BroExactly, and the key point this time is that it has switched to real ale. Because it is poured with a hand pump, the carbonation is softer and the aroma comes through more easily.
MugiWhat even is a hand pump!? Wait, how is that different from regular beer? It sounds like the foam might be extra fluffy!
Hop BroGood eye. Real ale does not get strong pressure applied to it, so the mouthfeel is soft and clean. The hop character of Shiga Kogen Pale Ale also comes through much more clearly.
MugiHuh, so maybe I want this as my first drink. And I also noticed it says Hefe weizen - that sounds like a spell or something!
Hop BroHefe weizen is a wheat beer, and it tends to have banana-like aromas and clove notes. Having Echigo Rice Koshihikari-brewed beer alongside it creates an interesting contrast between lightness and local character.
MugiWhat is that, beer suddenly comes with rice too!? Beer with rice is kind of sneaky! But it totally captures Niigata's vibe, so now I really want to try it.
Hop BroOn top of that, the SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label ver. is reportedly running low, so IPA fans should get there early. And there is also a distinctive beer like "Chyo, Latte yo!", so the tasting lineup is very clearly defined.
MugiWow, having a clear tasting lineup is the best! And the place has that rugby atmosphere inside too, right? If it opens at 1 p.m., you can go watch a match and start drinking in the afternoon!
Hop BroExactly, and since it will be closed from May 11 to May 13, don't forget to check the dates before you go. Whether you go for the Shiga Kogen Pale Ale or chase the Silver Label, it's fun just deciding.
MugiNow I really want to go drink there...! I'll have the soft real ale, and the hop brother can get the IPA, right? Then let's go toast at 04&Beer on the next day off!
Tap List Update
The beer pub "...04&Beer" in Nishibori-maedori 8-bancho, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, has published its latest tap list on Instagram. In this post, the following five beers are featured.
- Hefe weizen / Plank Brewery (Bavaria)
- Echigo Rice Koshihikari-brewed Beer / Swan Lake Beer (Niigata)
- SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label ver. / Shiga Kogen Beer (Nagano)
- Chyo, Latte yo! / Ushitora Brewery (Tochigi)
- Shiga Kogen Pale Ale (Real Ale) / Shiga Kogen Beer (Nagano)
The post also notes that the real ale has been switched to Shiga Kogen Pale Ale, and that the SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label ver. is running low. Referencing the final match of the Rugby League One season, the shop also said it would open at 1:00 p.m.
Store Features
...04&Beer is known as a beer pub specializing in craft beer. It has three taps, about 25 to 30 kinds of cans and bottles, and also offers hand-pumped real ale, which is rare in Niigata City. The interior also has a rugby-related atmosphere, and it is well loved as a place where people can enjoy a drink while watching matches.
Looking at this lineup, it spans a wide range of styles, from the easy-drinking wheat beer Hefe weizen, to the locally brewed Echigo Rice Koshihikari-brewed Beer, a hop-forward IPA, the distinctive "Chyo, Latte yo!", and the real ale Shiga Kogen Pale Ale. The tasting lineup is clearly defined, making it the kind of place beer lovers will want to visit while following each seasonal change in the taps.
Featured Taps
- Wheat beer: Hefe weizen
- Local style: Echigo Rice Koshihikari-brewed Beer
- IPA: SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label ver.
- Distinctive style: Chyo, Latte yo!
- Real ale: Shiga Kogen Pale Ale
The post also says the shop will be closed from Monday, May 11 to Wednesday, May 13.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Niigata beer pub "04&Beer" has updated its taps. The highlight this time is a new lineup of five beers, the kind that makes your throat tingle just looking at it.
MugiWhoa! They change that many at once!? And Shiga Kogen Pale Ale is in there too? Just the name sounds strong!
Hop BroExactly, and the key point this time is that it has switched to real ale. Because it is poured with a hand pump, the carbonation is softer and the aroma comes through more easily.
MugiWhat even is a hand pump!? Wait, how is that different from regular beer? It sounds like the foam might be extra fluffy!
Hop BroGood eye. Real ale does not get strong pressure applied to it, so the mouthfeel is soft and clean. The hop character of Shiga Kogen Pale Ale also comes through much more clearly.
MugiHuh, so maybe I want this as my first drink. And I also noticed it says Hefe weizen - that sounds like a spell or something!
Hop BroHefe weizen is a wheat beer, and it tends to have banana-like aromas and clove notes. Having Echigo Rice Koshihikari-brewed beer alongside it creates an interesting contrast between lightness and local character.
MugiWhat is that, beer suddenly comes with rice too!? Beer with rice is kind of sneaky! But it totally captures Niigata's vibe, so now I really want to try it.
Hop BroOn top of that, the SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label ver. is reportedly running low, so IPA fans should get there early. And there is also a distinctive beer like "Chyo, Latte yo!", so the tasting lineup is very clearly defined.
MugiWow, having a clear tasting lineup is the best! And the place has that rugby atmosphere inside too, right? If it opens at 1 p.m., you can go watch a match and start drinking in the afternoon!
Hop BroExactly, and since it will be closed from May 11 to May 13, don't forget to check the dates before you go. Whether you go for the Shiga Kogen Pale Ale or chase the Silver Label, it's fun just deciding.
MugiNow I really want to go drink there...! I'll have the soft real ale, and the hop brother can get the IPA, right? Then let's go toast at 04&Beer on the next day off!
