2014年8月31日日曜日

Bier Markt: Nagoya's Premier Craft Beer Store!!




Are you a craft beer drinker that is longing to try some new beers from around the world?  Looking to broaden your beer drinking experience?  Then, you should definitely head over to Motoyama in Nagoya's Chikusa Ward to check out Beir Markt.  Bier Markt is one of Nagoya's craft beer stores.  Bier Markt is brought to you by the beer fanatics over at 23 Craft Beerz and Cafe Lembeek, which is conveniently located about 5 minutes from this store.  Actually, most of the beers that you can find at those establishments can be bought at Bier Markt.

Bier Markt predominately stocks beers craft beer from around the world.  You will find a wide selection of American and European craft beers with some Japanese beers thrown in for good measure.  If you are Belgian of a USA west coast beer fan, this place will be perfect.  Most of their beers are found in 355 ml bottles.  They also carry some larger format beers.

When you hear the words like "IPA", "Imperial Stout", or "Saison", do you think someone is speaking gibberish to you?  If that is the case, then you need a primer on the difference of beer styles.  The staff of Bier Markt are very knowledgeable in pointing out the differences between the beers and their styles.  If you are a craft beer novice, it can be a daunting task in trying to find a style of beer that you may like.  The staff at Bier Markt will ask you some questions in order to find out what beers do you drink and, also, what flavors do you like in your beers.  For all the craft beer lovers out there, the staff is, also, accommodating in helping you find new beer or style for you to try.




It should be pointed out that drinking craft beer can be an expensive proposition for some.  Craft beers can range from 350 yen to 1500 yen for beers in 355 ml bottles.  The larger format beers range from 1000 yen and upwards.  The larger format beers are best shared amongst friends, while, the smaller bottles are great when you want to relax at home after a long day of work.  Besides selling craft beers, Bier Markt also stocks a variety of beer glasses for your newly selected beers to go in.  Plus, they have selected some international food items that would match perfectly with the beer.

Bier Markt is conveniently on the Nagoya Higashiyama Line.  To get to Bier Markt, get off at Motoyama and exit from Exit No. 1 and walk west for about 5 minutes.  the store is located on the right hand side of the street.  Also, you can check their website at http://biermarkt.jp/.  Their address is 愛知県名古屋市千種区末盛通4-14.  Be forewarned that Bier Markt is closed on Sundays and Mondays.