Three beers, including West Coast Brewing's 'The Hop Dukes', tapped at Half Yard Shiki
Half Yard Shiki introduced its newly connected guest beers on Instagram. The three beers are West Coast Brewing's 'The Hop Dukes', Shiga Kogen Beer's 'from scratch', and Ise Kadoya Beer's 'Brain-Melting Ultra Heaven', offering a wide range from IPA to blonde ale to high-alcohol styles.
Hop BroAt Half Yard Shiki in Shiki, three beers were tapped all at once. West Coast Brewing's 'The Hop Dukes', Shiga Kogen Beer's 'from scratch', and Ise Kadoya Beer's 'Brain-Melting Ultra Heaven' make for a pretty diverse lineup.
MugiWait, all three have totally different personalities? And just from the names alone, it feels like some are intense and some are unexpectedly classy. My brain can't keep up!
Hop BroFirst, 'The Hop Dukes' is a West Coast IPA made with Chinook and Citra hops. The aroma layers lemon peel, passion fruit, and a hint of pineapple, along with hop-driven green notes, so it's the kind of beer that really hits the spot on a hot day.
MugiChinook? Citra? Are those spells? The hop names are way too intense, so please explain it in a way even a beginner like me can understand!
Hop BroBasically, they're hop variety names, and each one has a different aroma character. Chinook has a somewhat sharp, piney edge, while Citra tends to give off bright citrusy aromas, so the two together create a tropical-leaning profile.
MugiI see! So 'from scratch' gives me the feeling that it would pair well with food! I always think of blonde ales as light and easy to drink.
Hop BroExactly. Shiga Kogen Beer's 'from scratch' is a clean blonde ale brewed with 100% Pilsner malt. It has a light mouthfeel, a gentle sweetness, and a crisp bitterness at the end, so it's really strong as a beer for meals.
MugiHere it is! And with a name like 'Brain-Melting Ultra Heaven', this 10.0% high-alcohol beer is still easy to drink? That sounds dangerously good!
Hop BroThis Ise Kadoya Beer release is a rich, concentrated beer with sweetness, bitterness, and hop aroma all neatly balanced. The alcohol is high, but it isn't just heavy, so it's the kind of beer you want to take your time with.
MugiSo if I want something aromatic, I go with 'The Hop Dukes'; if I'm drinking with food, 'from scratch'; and if I want to slowly savor something, 'Brain-Melt'... I love being able to choose based on my mood!
Hop BroExactly. Half Yard Shiki is a reliable beer pub in the Shiki Station area, and part of the fun is how these guest beers rotate in alongside the regular taps. Today, I'd want to start with an IPA for a toast, then move to the blonde ale, and finish with the brain-melter.
MugiWow, that sounds amazing! Now I want to go to Shiki right away and try them side by side!
Hop BroThat's settled, then. The first beer tonight has to be 'The Hop Dukes'.
At the beer pub Half Yard Shiki in Honcho, Shiki City, Saitama, the guest beer lineup has been updated. In an Instagram post, it introduced the three newly connected beers, saying, "Good evening, this is Hikage."
The beers tapped this time
- West Coast Brewing 'The Hop Dukes'
A West Coast IPA brewed with Chinook and Citra hops. It is presented as a beer for hot days, with tropical aromas reminiscent of lemon peel, passion fruit, and a little pineapple, layered with a hop-driven green character.
- Shiga Kogen Beer 'from scratch'
A blonde ale brewed with 100% Pilsner malt. It has a light mouthfeel and a gentle sweetness, and finishes with a crisp bitterness. Its well-balanced profile makes it easy to enjoy with food.
- Ise Kadoya Beer 'Brain-Melting Ultra Heaven'
A high-alcohol beer with 10.0% ABV that still aims for drinkability. The sweetness, bitterness, and hop aroma are well integrated, and the post introduces it as "the hugely popular Brain-Melt is back."
Half Yard Shiki, a beer pub where you can enjoy craft beer in the Shiki Station area, treats not only its regular taps but also these rotating guest beers as one of its attractions. The lineup lets you choose according to your mood, from a fruity, vibrant IPA to an easy-drinking blonde ale and a satisfyingly robust high-alcohol beer.
If you're pairing them with food, 'The Hop Dukes' seems like a fragrant pour that would go well with lighter dishes. 'from scratch' is a versatile beer that won't get in the way of the meal, while 'Brain-Melting Ultra Heaven' is a dense style best approached slowly. If you're looking for guest beers in Shiki, this is one update worth checking out.
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Hop BroAt Half Yard Shiki in Shiki, three beers were tapped all at once. West Coast Brewing's 'The Hop Dukes', Shiga Kogen Beer's 'from scratch', and Ise Kadoya Beer's 'Brain-Melting Ultra Heaven' make for a pretty diverse lineup.
MugiWait, all three have totally different personalities? And just from the names alone, it feels like some are intense and some are unexpectedly classy. My brain can't keep up!
Hop BroFirst, 'The Hop Dukes' is a West Coast IPA made with Chinook and Citra hops. The aroma layers lemon peel, passion fruit, and a hint of pineapple, along with hop-driven green notes, so it's the kind of beer that really hits the spot on a hot day.
MugiChinook? Citra? Are those spells? The hop names are way too intense, so please explain it in a way even a beginner like me can understand!
Hop BroBasically, they're hop variety names, and each one has a different aroma character. Chinook has a somewhat sharp, piney edge, while Citra tends to give off bright citrusy aromas, so the two together create a tropical-leaning profile.
MugiI see! So 'from scratch' gives me the feeling that it would pair well with food! I always think of blonde ales as light and easy to drink.
Hop BroExactly. Shiga Kogen Beer's 'from scratch' is a clean blonde ale brewed with 100% Pilsner malt. It has a light mouthfeel, a gentle sweetness, and a crisp bitterness at the end, so it's really strong as a beer for meals.
MugiHere it is! And with a name like 'Brain-Melting Ultra Heaven', this 10.0% high-alcohol beer is still easy to drink? That sounds dangerously good!
Hop BroThis Ise Kadoya Beer release is a rich, concentrated beer with sweetness, bitterness, and hop aroma all neatly balanced. The alcohol is high, but it isn't just heavy, so it's the kind of beer you want to take your time with.
MugiSo if I want something aromatic, I go with 'The Hop Dukes'; if I'm drinking with food, 'from scratch'; and if I want to slowly savor something, 'Brain-Melt'... I love being able to choose based on my mood!
Hop BroExactly. Half Yard Shiki is a reliable beer pub in the Shiki Station area, and part of the fun is how these guest beers rotate in alongside the regular taps. Today, I'd want to start with an IPA for a toast, then move to the blonde ale, and finish with the brain-melter.
MugiWow, that sounds amazing! Now I want to go to Shiki right away and try them side by side!
Hop BroThat's settled, then. The first beer tonight has to be 'The Hop Dukes'.
