Grau Craft beer bar taps CAMADO's "Super SMaSH IPA SIMCOE," previews an udon collaboration on the 28th
Grau Craft beer bar in Fujimino, Saitama Prefecture, introduced CAMADO's new IPA, "Super SMaSH IPA SIMCOE." Along with a preview of tomorrow's March 28 udon collaboration event with Phantom Zebra, the bar also shared its current tap lineup.
Hop BroGrau Craft beer bar in Fujimino, Saitama Prefecture, has tapped CAMADO's Super SMaSH IPA SIMCOE.
MugiWhoa, that name is long! What even is a SMaSH IPA? A spell?
Hop BroIt's short for single malt, single hop. In other words, it uses one malt, pilsner malt, and one hop, Simcoe, to make the ingredients stand out clearly.
MugiI see, a showcase of ingredients. And it really brings out Simcoe's character? What kind of aroma is that?
Hop BroIt tends to show pine-like notes and grapefruit character, with a bright, clear yellow color and a crisp finish. In other words, it's a beer where the hop voice is loud and clear - pine and citrus aromas are the star.
MugiSounds super drinkable! But I'm also curious about the tap list - the beers available now are pretty impressive, aren't they?
Hop BroThere's NAMACHAん's New Journey IPA, BLACK TIDE's TOHOKU PRIDE, VERTERE's Passiflora, MATSUMOTO's Traditional Bitter, CAMADO's Kinka no Itadaki, and next up is NARA's DAYLONG - a really wide-ranging lineup.
MugiWait, you've got everything from Bitter to Hazy, and the next one is a German Pilsner!? The tap range is all over the place!
Hop BroAnd tomorrow, March 28, there's the udon collaboration preview with Phantom Zebra, plus they say it should go well with mala udon and mapo tofu. Add in the spicy French fries recommendation, and you can really see that the food pairing is serious business.
MugiA drink before udon, no, maybe two! If they're open until 11 p.m., it's perfect for a post-work detour.
Hop BroThis kind of local beer pub that really serves beer properly is great. Tonight, Grau Craft beer bar makes me want to raise a glass while checking out the shape of the hops.
MugiAgreed! I want to chase that Simcoe aroma too, and one drink tonight might not be enough!
The beer pub "Grau Craft beer bar" in Fujimino, Saitama Prefecture, announced on Instagram that it has put CAMADO's "Super SMaSH IPA SIMCOE" on tap. In the post, the bar also mentioned the udon collaboration event with Phantom Zebra scheduled for tomorrow, March 28, and invited people to stop by for a drink even before the event.
Beers available now
The taps on this day are as follows.
- NAMACHAん "New Journey IPA" (American IPA)
- BLACK TIDE "TOHOKU PRIDE" (IPL)
- VERTERE "Passiflora" (Hazy IPA)
- MATSUMOTO "Traditional Bitter" (Bitter)
- CAMADO "Super SMaSH IPA SIMCOE" (SMaSH IPA)
- CAMADO "Kinka no Itadaki" (Strong Ale)
- NEXT TAP: NARA "DAYLONG" (German Pilsner)
Among them, "Super SMaSH IPA SIMCOE" is an IPA built as a single-malt, single-hop beer. According to the Brewer's note in the post, it uses pilsner malt and is designed to bring out Simcoe's character, with aromas reminiscent of pine and grapefruit, a bright and clear yellow color, and a crisp finish. It is a straightforward beer for anyone who wants to focus on the shape of the hops.
Pairing with food
The bar recommends pairing it with spicy French fries, and says it should also go well with tomorrow's mala udon and mapo tofu. The way Grau Craft beer bar centers beer while also suggesting food pairings shows its straightforward, earnest style of operation.
The atmosphere
Grau Craft beer bar is a beer pub in Fujimino, Saitama, that serves craft beer with real care. The post also notes that it is open until 11 p.m., giving it the feel of an easy stop after work or for a weekend drink. It also shows that the taps will be rotated gradually toward the anniversary, so the lineup should be fun to watch change each time you visit.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroGrau Craft beer bar in Fujimino, Saitama Prefecture, has tapped CAMADO's Super SMaSH IPA SIMCOE.
MugiWhoa, that name is long! What even is a SMaSH IPA? A spell?
Hop BroIt's short for single malt, single hop. In other words, it uses one malt, pilsner malt, and one hop, Simcoe, to make the ingredients stand out clearly.
MugiI see, a showcase of ingredients. And it really brings out Simcoe's character? What kind of aroma is that?
Hop BroIt tends to show pine-like notes and grapefruit character, with a bright, clear yellow color and a crisp finish. In other words, it's a beer where the hop voice is loud and clear - pine and citrus aromas are the star.
MugiSounds super drinkable! But I'm also curious about the tap list - the beers available now are pretty impressive, aren't they?
Hop BroThere's NAMACHAん's New Journey IPA, BLACK TIDE's TOHOKU PRIDE, VERTERE's Passiflora, MATSUMOTO's Traditional Bitter, CAMADO's Kinka no Itadaki, and next up is NARA's DAYLONG - a really wide-ranging lineup.
MugiWait, you've got everything from Bitter to Hazy, and the next one is a German Pilsner!? The tap range is all over the place!
Hop BroAnd tomorrow, March 28, there's the udon collaboration preview with Phantom Zebra, plus they say it should go well with mala udon and mapo tofu. Add in the spicy French fries recommendation, and you can really see that the food pairing is serious business.
MugiA drink before udon, no, maybe two! If they're open until 11 p.m., it's perfect for a post-work detour.
Hop BroThis kind of local beer pub that really serves beer properly is great. Tonight, Grau Craft beer bar makes me want to raise a glass while checking out the shape of the hops.
MugiAgreed! I want to chase that Simcoe aroma too, and one drink tonight might not be enough!
