Bia Ma Kitasenju Welcomes Two Shiga Kogen Beers: Barrel-Aged Pils and Hazy IPA
Two guest beers from Shiga Kogen Beer have arrived at the beer pub "Bia Ma Kitasenju" in Kitasenju. One is a pilsner-style beer aged in French oak barrels, and the other is a hazy IPA with a balanced sweetness and bitterness, offering a side-by-side tasting of two very different personalities.
Hop BroTwo Shiga Kogen Beers have arrived at Bia Ma Kitasenju. This time it’s "Pils?! Cask Finished" and "Snow Monkey IPA," and the interesting part is how completely different their directions are.
MugiWait, you can drink a pilsner and a hazy IPA side by side?! That sounds fun, and it seems easy for craft beer beginners to tell the difference!
Hop BroExactly. First, Pils?! Cask Finished was aged for 89 days in a 500L French oak barrel. The key point is how it layers the crispness of a pilsner with the richness and soft texture of wood-aged beer.
MugiA French oak barrel? What even is that! I get that letting it sit in wood gives it barrel notes, but does it really change that much?
Hop BroIt changes a lot. Not just the aroma, but the mouthfeel too. It stays dry and crisp while gaining depth. It’s like keeping the pilsner’s outline intact, but making the finish feel a little more grown-up.
MugiI see, so it’s the kind of beer that looks modest but has a seriously refined interior. Then the next one, Snow Monkey IPA, already sounds lively just from the name!
Hop BroThis one is all about the balance between juiciness and bitterness. It feels sweet and luscious, but it still has the firm bitterness and dryness you want from an IPA, so it doesn’t end up cloying.
MugiReally? That’s amazing! I always thought hazy IPAs were kind of sweet, but if IPA fans will be satisfied too, I’m interested!
Hop BroExactly. It’s not just another hazy beer; it finishes with enough bitterness to keep it sharp. And according to the shop’s notice, Tap 7 is running a little low, so if you’re curious, it’s safer to go early.
MugiThen I need to hurry! If you can choose carefully in Kitasenju, it feels like the perfect place for a quiet drinking day. That sounds ideal.
Hop BroBusiness hours are 14:00 to 23:00, with last orders at 22:00, so it’s just the right time window for a relaxed drink. If I were in the mood today, I’d start with the barrel-aged pils.
MugiI’d definitely go for the Snow Monkey IPA! But in the end, the most fun thing would be drinking them side by side together!
At the beer pub "Bia Ma Kitasenju" in Kitasenju, two guest beers from Shiga Kogen Beer are now being served. The lineup features "Pils?! Cask Finished," which carries barrel-aging nuances, and "Snow Monkey IPA," a beer with both juiciness and bitterness.
- Pils?! Cask Finished / Shiga Kogen Beer
A beer aged for 89 days in a 500L French oak barrel. It combines a dry, crisp mouthfeel with the richness and smooth texture brought by oak. While preserving the outline of a pilsner, its appeal lies in the depth added by barrel aging.
- Snow Monkey IPA / Shiga Kogen Beer
A hazy IPA that feels lusciously sweet while still delivering firm bitterness and a dry finish. It pushes juiciness to the forefront without making the drinking experience overly sweet, resulting in a beer that will satisfy IPA fans as well.
According to the shop’s notice, Tap 7 is a little low. If you’re interested, it’s probably best to check it out early. Business hours are 14:00 to 23:00, with last orders at 22:00. In the calm setting of Senju 2-chome, one of the charms of "Bia Ma Kitasenju" is being able to take your time comparing the differences between each label while you drink. Rather than a flashy event atmosphere, it’s the kind of place that suits a day when you want to quietly choose a good beer and enjoy it.
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Hop BroTwo Shiga Kogen Beers have arrived at Bia Ma Kitasenju. This time it’s "Pils?! Cask Finished" and "Snow Monkey IPA," and the interesting part is how completely different their directions are.
MugiWait, you can drink a pilsner and a hazy IPA side by side?! That sounds fun, and it seems easy for craft beer beginners to tell the difference!
Hop BroExactly. First, Pils?! Cask Finished was aged for 89 days in a 500L French oak barrel. The key point is how it layers the crispness of a pilsner with the richness and soft texture of wood-aged beer.
MugiA French oak barrel? What even is that! I get that letting it sit in wood gives it barrel notes, but does it really change that much?
Hop BroIt changes a lot. Not just the aroma, but the mouthfeel too. It stays dry and crisp while gaining depth. It’s like keeping the pilsner’s outline intact, but making the finish feel a little more grown-up.
MugiI see, so it’s the kind of beer that looks modest but has a seriously refined interior. Then the next one, Snow Monkey IPA, already sounds lively just from the name!
Hop BroThis one is all about the balance between juiciness and bitterness. It feels sweet and luscious, but it still has the firm bitterness and dryness you want from an IPA, so it doesn’t end up cloying.
MugiReally? That’s amazing! I always thought hazy IPAs were kind of sweet, but if IPA fans will be satisfied too, I’m interested!
Hop BroExactly. It’s not just another hazy beer; it finishes with enough bitterness to keep it sharp. And according to the shop’s notice, Tap 7 is running a little low, so if you’re curious, it’s safer to go early.
MugiThen I need to hurry! If you can choose carefully in Kitasenju, it feels like the perfect place for a quiet drinking day. That sounds ideal.
Hop BroBusiness hours are 14:00 to 23:00, with last orders at 22:00, so it’s just the right time window for a relaxed drink. If I were in the mood today, I’d start with the barrel-aged pils.
MugiI’d definitely go for the Snow Monkey IPA! But in the end, the most fun thing would be drinking them side by side together!
