Another product of Tamamura Honten, Shiga Kogen Porter stealthed its way out of my fridge under cover of darkness and, with ninja-like reflexes, opened itself and emptied its contents skilfully into my glass. At least, that’s what I told my wife. I mean, look at this thing. It’s obsidian. No light can escape it. It’s Tactical Espionage Beer. If the …
Shiga Kogen Indian Summer Saison by Shiga Kogen
Saisons are one of the two beers I have generally avoided since getting into the craft beer world. Lagers, I have cast out of my sphere of beer drinkitude due to the fact that their reputation has been forever tainted by countless Big Four dishwater excretions. A more personal reason is behind the saison’s pariah status in my beer parish, …
Shiga Kogen Pale Ale by Shiga Kogen Beer
I’d just flown back to the mainland from Okinawa (arms tired, ho ho) and wanted a nice, light beer to refresh myself. I went for the Shiga Kogen Pale Ale by Shiga Kogen Beer and tried to formulate some thoughts before I collapsed from exhaustion. Shiga Kogen Pale Ale Aroma and Taste This beer pours smooth with no head, which …
Shiga Kogen IPA by Shiga Kogen
Straight out of the gate I’m reminded of Aooni, the first beer I reviewed at BeerTengoku and my current “Beer of the Year By Which All Other Beers Are Judged.” Shiga Kogen IPA Aroma & Taste Shiga Kogen IPA is a slightly darker colour, however; the golden hues seem to shift under the light, though that may be because this …