Namachaん Stand Shiinamachi branch taps Hiro Shimono's “Hobo Haji” Part 2
At the brewpub Namachaん Stand Shiinamachi in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, NAMACHAん Brewing's new beer, Hobo Haji Shandy Gaff, has been tapped. It is an Herb & Spice Beer brewed with ginger and lemon peel, and the tap list has also been updated with five house beers and one guest beer.
Hop BroAt Namachaん Stand Shiinamachi in Shiinamachi, NAMACHAん Brewing's new beer, “Hobo Haji Shandy Gaff,” has been tapped.
MugiWhoa, the name alone has me curious! Why is Hobo Haji Shandy Gaff called “hobo,” anyway?
Hop BroWell, it's the second installment of the “Hiro Shimono no Hobo Haji” project, and it's a beer based on the previous Hobo Haji Beer, with ginger and lemon peel added to give it a shandy gaff-style finish.
MugiOhhh! But what does Herb＆Spice Beer taste like? It sounds like food, so I can't picture it!
Hop BroIn short, it's a beer style that brings herb and spice aromas to the forefront, and this one has the lively kick of ginger and the scent of lemon peel floating over it. The ABV is 4.0%, so the nice thing is that it's easy to drink.
MugiAt 4.0%, that sounds like it goes down easy! But if the ginger aroma is strong, won't it be too spicy?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting: instead of hitting you with heat, it feels like it keeps the finish bright and light. And because there's lemon peel, it doesn't lean too sweet and should pair well with food.
MugiGot it, so being easy to pair with food is great! This is the kind of drink that makes the snacks disappear fast!
Hop BroAnd the tap list is fun too. From 'Itsumo no, Nama.' to 'Nama-chan no Tropical Smoothie,' 'Abe-chan no Nama Bitter,' and 'Nama-chan no Hojicha Ale,' the range is wild.
MugiWild?! The range of flavors is so broad that it makes me want to try everything!
Hop BroExactly. And with the guest beer 'Motto Nertora-san' in the mix, the side-by-side tasting never stops. If you're heading out for a drink in Shiinamachi from the daytime, this is the kind of place where the side-by-side tasting never stops.
MugiIt's decided! It's perfect for a drink from the daytime, so I'll go for Hobo Haji, and Hop-senpai can handle all the rest!
At Namachaん Stand Shiinamachi in Nagasaki, Toshima Ward, Tokyo, NAMACHAん Brewing's new beer, “Hobo Haji Shandy Gaff,” has been tapped. In an Instagram post, it was introduced as the second installment of the “Hiro Shimono no Hobo Haji” project, and is described as a beer based on the previous “Hobo Haji Beer,” with ginger and lemon peel added to give it a shandy gaff-style finish. The style is Herb & Spice Beer, and the ABV is 4.0%. It has a brisk finish, with refreshing ginger aromatics and lemon notes coming to the fore.
TAP LIST
#### NAMACHAん Brewing
- Itsumo no, Nama. (Golden Ale)
- Nama-chan no Tropical Smoothie (Smoothie Sour Ale)
- Abe-chan no Nama Bitter (Smoke Bitter)
- Hobo Haji Shandy Gaff (Herb＆Spice Beer)
- Nama-chan no Hojicha Ale (Japanese Tea Beer)
#### GUEST BEER
- Motto Nertora-san (TDH Hazy IPA) - NEKO BEER
The lineup in the taproom is centered on the brewery's own beers, with one guest keg also on tap. From the familiar Itsumo no, Nama. to a smoothie sour, smoke bitter, and hojicha ale, the wide range of flavors is very much this place's style. As a brewpub, another appeal is being able to compare beers that reflect the brewers' own intentions, making it easy to stop in for a drink in the middle of the day.
The beer drawing the most attention this time is the highly concept-driven “Hobo Haji Shandy Gaff.” By layering ginger and lemon peel onto the beer base, it should show a different expression in its aroma. Rather than leaning too far toward sweetness or acidity, it seems like the kind of beer that can be enjoyed with food, and its character should stand out clearly when tasted side by side with the house regulars.
If you're looking for craft beer around Shiinamachi Station, a new release like this is hard to miss when it comes on tap. At Namachaん Stand Shiinamachi, you can enjoy a tap lineup in a Tokyo neighborhood setting that makes the brewer's intent easy to see.
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Hop BroAt Namachaん Stand Shiinamachi in Shiinamachi, NAMACHAん Brewing's new beer, “Hobo Haji Shandy Gaff,” has been tapped.
MugiWhoa, the name alone has me curious! Why is Hobo Haji Shandy Gaff called “hobo,” anyway?
Hop BroWell, it's the second installment of the “Hiro Shimono no Hobo Haji” project, and it's a beer based on the previous Hobo Haji Beer, with ginger and lemon peel added to give it a shandy gaff-style finish.
MugiOhhh! But what does Herb＆Spice Beer taste like? It sounds like food, so I can't picture it!
Hop BroIn short, it's a beer style that brings herb and spice aromas to the forefront, and this one has the lively kick of ginger and the scent of lemon peel floating over it. The ABV is 4.0%, so the nice thing is that it's easy to drink.
MugiAt 4.0%, that sounds like it goes down easy! But if the ginger aroma is strong, won't it be too spicy?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting: instead of hitting you with heat, it feels like it keeps the finish bright and light. And because there's lemon peel, it doesn't lean too sweet and should pair well with food.
MugiGot it, so being easy to pair with food is great! This is the kind of drink that makes the snacks disappear fast!
Hop BroAnd the tap list is fun too. From 'Itsumo no, Nama.' to 'Nama-chan no Tropical Smoothie,' 'Abe-chan no Nama Bitter,' and 'Nama-chan no Hojicha Ale,' the range is wild.
MugiWild?! The range of flavors is so broad that it makes me want to try everything!
Hop BroExactly. And with the guest beer 'Motto Nertora-san' in the mix, the side-by-side tasting never stops. If you're heading out for a drink in Shiinamachi from the daytime, this is the kind of place where the side-by-side tasting never stops.
MugiIt's decided! It's perfect for a drink from the daytime, so I'll go for Hobo Haji, and Hop-senpai can handle all the rest!
