Novel Craft taps Hazy State and 7 others, opens at 5 p.m. during Golden Week
Novel Craft, a beer pub in Chitose-Karasuyama, Tokyo, announced its business information for May 4. Along with a note for guests who visited after the Sangenjaya Have a Good Market event, the pub said it would open at 5 p.m., serve eight beers on tap, offer today’s curry, and provided a heads-up about payment methods.
Hop BroOpening at 5 p.m. on a Golden Week evening is exactly the kind of start that feels right for a beer pub. Novel Craft in Chitose-Karasuyama, Tokyo, put out its May 4 business info, and it was considerate of them to include thanks for the Market booth too.
MugiWhoa, and eight beers on tap? That's a lot! With that many choices, my brain would totally freeze over what to drink first!
Hop BroWhat's interesting about the lineup is that it includes overseas beers like Collective Arts' Hazy State, plus three house-brewed beers from Novel Craft Brewing. It is a lineup that lets you follow the shop's character right in the glass.
MugiWhat! Three house brews? That's the kind of setup where the owner can really brag, 'this is our flavor!'
Hop BroExactly. When you have beers like Looper, Wah, and Sweep carrying the shop's name, the outline of Novel Craft Brewing becomes really clear. And with Bellwoods' Grisette in the mix, there's an easy escape route into something light and tart too.
MugiHuh! But what language is 'Grisette' in? In my head it's already a spell!
Hop BroA grisette is a light, Belgian-leaning wheat beer, and it's often easy to drink like a lager. In other words, it's not too heavy and works well for a Golden Week bar crawl.
MugiI see, so it's good for tasting side by side! Then I want snacks too, and both my brain and stomach are saved!
Hop BroThat's where the pulled pork curry comes in. The spice from the slow-cooked pork ties in really well with hop aroma and light tartness, so it's easy to build a flow from your first drink to your meal.
MugiAmazing! But only being able to pay with cash and QR is a little nerve-racking. I might accidentally get so fluffy from beer that my wallet does too!
Hop BroThat's the only thing to watch out for. Still, it's more than enough for that first night drink in the Chitose-Karasuyama area, and the right move is to stop by after the Market and finish with eight taps and curry.
MugiNow I really want a drink! It feels like Novel Craft is the place for my first Golden Week pint. I want to go right now!
The beer pub Novel Craft, in Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, announced its May 4 service details on Instagram. In the post, the pub thanked customers who came to its booth at the Sangenjaya Have a Good Market and said the store would open from 5 p.m. that day.
The highlight of the day was the strength of the tap list. The published lineup included eight beers, ranging from staple selections from overseas breweries to the house-brewed beers that carry the shop's name. Three Novel Craft Brewing originals were confirmed, making it a lineup that lets you follow the shop's character directly in each glass.
Tap List for the Day
- Collective Arts / Hazy State
- Cellador / Lou
- Bellwoods / Grisette
- Novel Craft Brewing / Looper
- Novel Craft Brewing / Wah
- Mingel / Turn! Turn! Turn!
- Novel Craft Brewing / Sweep
- Field Ales / Pint
On the food side, the shop noted that it had trimmed down the menu because it was Golden Week, but it prepared a "pulled pork curry" for the day. Made with pork cooked slowly and thoroughly, it is a spicy dish that pairs easily with beer. For guests who want to focus on drinking but still have a light meal, it is a welcome option.
The post also said that, due to a malfunctioning payment terminal, only cash and QR-based payments were available. Novel Craft is known as a beer pub where people can enjoy craft beer in the Chitose-Karasuyama Station area, and it welcomes everything from an everyday pint to a tasting flight. Even during Golden Week service, it is getting ready to serve that first drink of the night with a flexible tap lineup and food on hand.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOpening at 5 p.m. on a Golden Week evening is exactly the kind of start that feels right for a beer pub. Novel Craft in Chitose-Karasuyama, Tokyo, put out its May 4 business info, and it was considerate of them to include thanks for the Market booth too.
MugiWhoa, and eight beers on tap? That's a lot! With that many choices, my brain would totally freeze over what to drink first!
Hop BroWhat's interesting about the lineup is that it includes overseas beers like Collective Arts' Hazy State, plus three house-brewed beers from Novel Craft Brewing. It is a lineup that lets you follow the shop's character right in the glass.
MugiWhat! Three house brews? That's the kind of setup where the owner can really brag, 'this is our flavor!'
Hop BroExactly. When you have beers like Looper, Wah, and Sweep carrying the shop's name, the outline of Novel Craft Brewing becomes really clear. And with Bellwoods' Grisette in the mix, there's an easy escape route into something light and tart too.
MugiHuh! But what language is 'Grisette' in? In my head it's already a spell!
Hop BroA grisette is a light, Belgian-leaning wheat beer, and it's often easy to drink like a lager. In other words, it's not too heavy and works well for a Golden Week bar crawl.
MugiI see, so it's good for tasting side by side! Then I want snacks too, and both my brain and stomach are saved!
Hop BroThat's where the pulled pork curry comes in. The spice from the slow-cooked pork ties in really well with hop aroma and light tartness, so it's easy to build a flow from your first drink to your meal.
MugiAmazing! But only being able to pay with cash and QR is a little nerve-racking. I might accidentally get so fluffy from beer that my wallet does too!
Hop BroThat's the only thing to watch out for. Still, it's more than enough for that first night drink in the Chitose-Karasuyama area, and the right move is to stop by after the Market and finish with eight taps and curry.
MugiNow I really want a drink! It feels like Novel Craft is the place for my first Golden Week pint. I want to go right now!
