山藍
My second favorite place is Ebisu. I usually prefer the side streets a little off the main road, and I have this strange confidence that I have never been disappointed by a shop in my favorite places. When I come to Ebisu, I always feel like drinking delicious beer or authentic cocktails. It's like the whole town is telling me, "Please order anything because it's delicious," maybe that's why. This time, I visited a shop that my beer-loving friend had researched in advance. It's located near Ebisu Park and Ebisu Shrine, and it may seem a bit far from the station on the map, but it probably took less than 5 minutes. You can walk from the west exit, go along the main street, and it's right behind Ebisu Shrine. It may be a bit dark at night, so it could be a bit hard to find. In front of the shop, there was a blackboard with craft beers listed, about 9 different types. It seemed like they had a wide variety of options. Although I have become quite a beer enthusiast, there are still some beers I can't drink, so having multiple options gives me peace of mind. Well, if I go with a beer lover, they can drink anything, so it's fine. First, I ordered the "Fragrant Weizen." When I asked the staff for a beer that is easy to drink and suitable for the first drink, they recommended this one. The menu had various descriptions, which made it easy to understand, and the name was catchy. Also, "White Beer" is not something you see often, and it was easy to drink with a soft mouthfeel and fruity taste. The color was gentle, and I would recommend it to women. By the way, I'm not a big fan of black beer, but I want to get used to things I don't like, so I ordered the "Bitter Stout" for my friend. It's made with 100% bitter hops and dark malt. It looks like black ink, but my friend, who loves beer, said it has a rich taste with a solid body and you can enjoy the richness of the beer. The flavor is thick, and he said he could drink it all night as a snack. I also asked the staff for a small glass to try a little (which I know I shouldn't do, but they kindly accommodated me, thank you). I... well, this taste is clearly divided by preferences. The staff recommended the "Golden Ale" to me, saying that if I like Weizen, I would like this one. It uses Citra hops, so it's refreshing but also has a rich taste. I ended up drinking this one throughout the night. It's easy to drink and goes well with food. It's delicious. Highly recommended. For food, I ordered Cheese Tteokbokki, Fresh Fish Carpaccio, Caprese, Half Chicken Fritters, and Local Chicken Sausage. It's the usual "ordering too much" pattern, yes, don't mind me. I feel like I haven't had Tteokbokki in a while, I think I used to eat it all the time. The two types of cheese melt, and the sweet and spicy sauce mixes with the chicken, which is very delicious. I still like it. While I tend to want to drink wine after eating something light, maybe the strong flavor of craft beer is the reason? It goes well with Tteokbokki and makes the deliciousness double. Carpaccio and Caprese. It's fancy, isn't it? I need to eat something light, or I'll get bloated, so it's a nice choice for myself. The fresh fish changes daily, but on this day, it was Yellowtail and Sweet Shrimp, which are usually eaten as sashimi. The Carpaccio version was elegant with a creamy taste. The Half Chicken Fritters seemed like a lot at first, but I thought it was easy to eat with the crazy salt? It was just the right amount of saltiness, and I was craving a bit of salt at that point, so it was another flavor change that made me want to drink more. However, it's a bit difficult to share, you need to be close friends to enjoy the fun of taking a big bite together. I actually wanted to try the Local Chicken Sausage the most. I rarely eat chicken sausages ===========