Nishikawaguchi GROW BREW HOUSE guides six taps ahead of anniversary week
The brewpub GROW BREW HOUSE in Nishikawaguchi, Saitama, released its latest tap list in a March 22 post. Along with announcing its 7th anniversary week starting March 23, it presented six beers ranging from Hazy IPA to Barley Wine, making it a lineup suited to a weekday drink.
Hop BroNishikawaguchi's GROW BREW HOUSE has started putting out tap information ahead of its 7th anniversary week, which begins on March 23.
MugiWhoa, it's already heating up before the anniversary? A six-tap lineup is basically an instant tasting session!
Hop BroThe lineup is strong. The opening act is N.K Gold in Helles style, so you can start light and then branch out from there.
MugiHmm, but Hazy IPA and American IPA just make my head float. What exactly is the difference in hop character?
Hop BroSimply put, Heiji's Hazy IPA leans into aroma and haze, while BIG BRIDGE IPA is more of a classic style that clearly shows bitterness and hop definition.
MugiI get it! So Kamine Saison ~ Yuzu ~ should be refreshing with Japanese citrus, and it sounds like a nice mid-session reset!
Hop BroExactly. Then Letter's Cacao Milk Porter brings in roast and cacao, and the set finishes with the weighty depth of Onaji Hanashi in Barley Wine style.
MugiBarley Wine is a beer that feels wine-like? And at 9%, it sounds seriously intense!
Hop BroThat's right. It's a stronger style where you really get the thickness and sweetness of the malt, and it's fun to sip slowly. They even have a dill imperial pilsner lined up for the anniversary, so they're really going for it.
MugiWait, it's not just beer!? There's an anniversary burger too, and even a weekend kitchen takeover. That's amazing!
Hop BroIt's also easy to stop by for a drink after work near Nishikawaguchi Station, and since taps will probably turn over quickly, going early is the right move if you want something specific.
MugiAll right, I'm starting with the yuzu saison! But I want to make it all the way to the Barley Wine at the end, so let's go with a tasting strategy!
Hop BroSounds good. The anniversary week has a festival vibe, so let's toast with the first drink. I'm already in the mood to go out for a drink today.
The Nishikawaguchi, Kawaguchi City, Saitama-based GROW BREW HOUSE announced its tap information and anniversary plans at the same time in a March 22 post. While promoting the anniversary week from `3/23〜29`, the post also listed six beers available that day. The style range is broad, making it easy to compare different beers in one stop.
First up on tap is `N.K Gold (Helles / 5%)`, which provides a light and easy entry, `Heiji (Hazy IPA / 6%)`, which pushes aroma forward, and `BIG BRIDGE IPA (American IPA / 7%)`, which aims for a classic hop-forward character. In addition, `Kamine Saison ~ Yuzu ~ (Fruits Saison / 7%)` brings a Japanese citrus nuance, `Letter (Cacao Milk Porter / 8%)` adds roast and cacao, and `Onaji Hanashi (Barley Wine / 9%)` covers the heftier end of the spectrum.
The post also mentions an upcoming anniversary release: an imperial pilsner using dill. Beyond beer, the schedule gradually stacks other attractions as well, including a weekday-only anniversary burger, a weekend kitchen takeover, and a limited barrel-aged wild ale.
GROW BREW HOUSE is a brewpub where house-made beer and food can be enjoyed together. Its location near Nishikawaguchi Station makes it easy to plan anything from a quick after-work drink to a full tasting session. Since tap turnover may speed up during anniversary week, it looks best to visit early if you have a specific beer in mind.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNishikawaguchi's GROW BREW HOUSE has started putting out tap information ahead of its 7th anniversary week, which begins on March 23.
MugiWhoa, it's already heating up before the anniversary? A six-tap lineup is basically an instant tasting session!
Hop BroThe lineup is strong. The opening act is N.K Gold in Helles style, so you can start light and then branch out from there.
MugiHmm, but Hazy IPA and American IPA just make my head float. What exactly is the difference in hop character?
Hop BroSimply put, Heiji's Hazy IPA leans into aroma and haze, while BIG BRIDGE IPA is more of a classic style that clearly shows bitterness and hop definition.
MugiI get it! So Kamine Saison ~ Yuzu ~ should be refreshing with Japanese citrus, and it sounds like a nice mid-session reset!
Hop BroExactly. Then Letter's Cacao Milk Porter brings in roast and cacao, and the set finishes with the weighty depth of Onaji Hanashi in Barley Wine style.
MugiBarley Wine is a beer that feels wine-like? And at 9%, it sounds seriously intense!
Hop BroThat's right. It's a stronger style where you really get the thickness and sweetness of the malt, and it's fun to sip slowly. They even have a dill imperial pilsner lined up for the anniversary, so they're really going for it.
MugiWait, it's not just beer!? There's an anniversary burger too, and even a weekend kitchen takeover. That's amazing!
Hop BroIt's also easy to stop by for a drink after work near Nishikawaguchi Station, and since taps will probably turn over quickly, going early is the right move if you want something specific.
MugiAll right, I'm starting with the yuzu saison! But I want to make it all the way to the Barley Wine at the end, so let's go with a tasting strategy!
Hop BroSounds good. The anniversary week has a festival vibe, so let's toast with the first drink. I'm already in the mood to go out for a drink today.
