Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa taps Sanktgallen Pineapple Ale and four draft beers
At Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa, Sanktgallen’s Pineapple Ale was tapped. The day’s draft lineup featured four Japanese craft beers, offering a casual pairing with dagashi and coffee in a family-friendly space.
Hop BroChiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa has a four-tap lineup worth talking about today. They're pouring Sankt Gallen's "Pineapple Ale."
MugiWait, that shop name already sounds fun! Candy and beer in the same place feels like a school trip crashing into adult time.
Hop BroThat's exactly why it works. Chiitoko Shoten also has coffee and house-made sweets, so it feels like a little town pit stop you actually want to stay in.
MugiWhoa! And pineapple makes it sound like a tropical drink in disguise. Is it basically sweet juice?
Hop BroThe aroma is fruity, but it still drinks like real beer, and that's the fun part. They've also got Minoh Beer's pale ale, Kyoto Brewing's "Yomigaeru Washi" Hoppy Kolsch, and Shiga Kogen Beer's Sono Ju No.10 Anniversary IPA.
MugiHold on, a hoppy kolsch is what exactly!? That name sounds way too powerful, like a final boss beer!
Hop BroKolsch is a crisp, easygoing ale, and this version pushes the hop aroma forward. In plain terms, it's light but aromatic.
MugiOhhh, got it! Then this is perfect for choosing by mood. Four easy comparison pours sounds dangerous for someone as indecisive as me.
Hop BroIt also has raised seating and a nursing space, so even families can drop in easily. For newcomers, it's a friendly gateway spot to craft beer.
MugiSnacks, coffee, then another beer after that... I can already feel the all-day stay risk kicking in!
Hop BroThe long hours make it ideal for a casual stop during a walk around town. Honestly, I want to start with Pineapple Ale first and raise a glass.
MugiDeal! And after that, I'm going straight for the IPA. I want to teleport to Shimosuwa right this second for a drink.
At Chiitoko Shoten, located in Motomachi-shita, Shimosuwa, Sanktgallen’s Pineapple Ale was tapped. True to its name, the shop blends dagashi, craft beer, and coffee in one approachable space. It also includes a raised seating area and a nursing space, making it easy to stop by with children as well.
Draft lineup
- Pineapple Ale / Sanktgallen
- Pale Ale / Minoh Beer
- Yomigaeru Washi ~Hoppy Kolsch~ / Kyoto Brewing
- Sono Ten ~No.10 Anniversary IPA~ / Shiga Kogen Beer
The lineup covers a wide range: a fruit-forward ale, a clean pale ale, a hoppy Kölsch, and a firmly bitter anniversary IPA. It is an easy set to explore if you want to compare different Japanese craft styles in one visit.
Between beers, you can snack on dagashi, or switch to homemade sweets and coffee. The shop is open from 10:00 to 22:00, with coffee last order at 19:00 and other last orders at 21:30. For beer drinkers in Shimosuwa, it works both as a craft beer stop and as a relaxed place to pause while walking around town.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroChiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa has a four-tap lineup worth talking about today. They're pouring Sankt Gallen's "Pineapple Ale."
MugiWait, that shop name already sounds fun! Candy and beer in the same place feels like a school trip crashing into adult time.
Hop BroThat's exactly why it works. Chiitoko Shoten also has coffee and house-made sweets, so it feels like a little town pit stop you actually want to stay in.
MugiWhoa! And pineapple makes it sound like a tropical drink in disguise. Is it basically sweet juice?
Hop BroThe aroma is fruity, but it still drinks like real beer, and that's the fun part. They've also got Minoh Beer's pale ale, Kyoto Brewing's "Yomigaeru Washi" Hoppy Kolsch, and Shiga Kogen Beer's Sono Ju No.10 Anniversary IPA.
MugiHold on, a hoppy kolsch is what exactly!? That name sounds way too powerful, like a final boss beer!
Hop BroKolsch is a crisp, easygoing ale, and this version pushes the hop aroma forward. In plain terms, it's light but aromatic.
MugiOhhh, got it! Then this is perfect for choosing by mood. Four easy comparison pours sounds dangerous for someone as indecisive as me.
Hop BroIt also has raised seating and a nursing space, so even families can drop in easily. For newcomers, it's a friendly gateway spot to craft beer.
MugiSnacks, coffee, then another beer after that... I can already feel the all-day stay risk kicking in!
Hop BroThe long hours make it ideal for a casual stop during a walk around town. Honestly, I want to start with Pineapple Ale first and raise a glass.
MugiDeal! And after that, I'm going straight for the IPA. I want to teleport to Shimosuwa right this second for a drink.
