Novel Craft Opens at 5 PM, Highlights 8 Taps; Sausages Also Well-Stocked
Novel Craft, a beer pub in Chitosekarasuyama, Tokyo, announced its 5 p.m. opening along with the day’s tap list. In addition to eight selections, including two house-brewed beers, it also offers a range of sausages, making it a place where beer and snacks can be enjoyed together.
Hop BroThe beer pub in Chitosekarasuyama, Tokyo, put out a 5 p.m. opening notice. Novel Craft is showing off today’s taps in one big reveal.
MugiWhoa! Being able to start drinking at 5 p.m. is super appealing after work! And 8 taps right off the bat? They’re really trying to make us choose, huh?
Hop BroGood catch. The lineup includes two house-brewed beers, plus selections from other breweries. They’ve got Baldys, Varietal Brewing, Left Hand, Vinohradsky, Passific Brewing, and Novel Craft Brewing all on deck.
MugiWhat? With that many choices, my brain just freezes at ‘which one do I pick?’ And from overseas staples to house brews? That’s way too broad!
Hop BroExactly. For example, you could start light with a lager like `Passific Brewing / Zwickle Pils`, then lean into something more distinctive like `Left Hand / Peanut Butter Milk Stout`. That fun of drinking different styles is the charm. Starting with a lager for a crisp, easy feel is really nice.
MugiOhhh! But things like ‘pils’ and ‘milk stout’ might as well be space language for beginners. Can you give me a rough explanation of the difference in styles?
Hop BroIn simple terms, pils is a clean, easy-drinking lager style, while stout is a dark beer that tends to show roasted notes and sweetness. So you can settle in with `Zwickle Pils`, then have fun with `Peanut Butter Milk Stout` at the end. That’s the pleasure of drinking by style.
MugiI get it! So you start smooth, then finish like dessert. And if they’ve got a variety of sausages, the whole beer-and-food flow is complete!
Hop BroExactly. What’s great here is that it doesn’t end with beer alone. Having snacks makes each glass stand out more, and it also pairs well with house brews like `BPM 80` and `Wah`. The beer and snack pairing really brings out the shop’s personality.
MugiAnd there’s a new staff member starting for the first time at Novel Craft who used to work at the sister shop `reverb`, right? That sounds like a good vibe! That easy-to-enter atmosphere matters a lot when it’s your first time at a place!
Hop BroIt’s perfect for a night in Chitosekarasuyama when you want to drink well and eat well. Tonight’s call is clearly a place to go early. Mugi-chan, let’s order sausages and start with the pils.
MugiI’m in! Then I’ll start with a lager and finish with the dark one at the end! I’m already in the mood to toast tonight and I can’t stop!
The beer pub “Novel Craft” in Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, posted an update on Instagram announcing that it would open at 5 p.m.
In that day’s post, the shop revealed the tap list available inside. The lineup consists of eight beers: `Baldys / Mish Mash`, `Varietal Brewing / Twine Crimber`, `Left Hand / Peanut Butter Milk Stout`, `Vinohradsky / Vinohradska 11`, `Passific Brewing / Zwickle Pils`, `Passific Brewing / Sprinkle!`, `Novel Craft Brewing / Wah`, and `Novel Craft Brewing / BPM 80`.
The selection ranges widely from staples from overseas breweries to `Passific Brewing`’s pilsner and the house-brewed `Novel Craft Brewing`, making it easy to choose according to your mood. You could start lightly with a lager-style beer, or finish with something distinctive like `Left Hand`’s `Peanut Butter Milk Stout`.
The post also noted that a variety of sausages are available. With classic snacks that pair well with beer, the shop offers a place where you can take your time and keep sipping, which feels very much in line with its character.
It was also mentioned that a new staff member who previously worked at the sister shop `reverb` is making their first shift at Novel Craft. With familiar service and a new face joining the team, the atmosphere seems welcoming for both regulars and first-time visitors.
It’s the kind of place suited to an evening in Chitosekarasuyama when you want to drink well and eat well. Since the tap lineup changes daily, it would be best to visit early on days when there’s a beer you’re interested in.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe beer pub in Chitosekarasuyama, Tokyo, put out a 5 p.m. opening notice. Novel Craft is showing off today’s taps in one big reveal.
MugiWhoa! Being able to start drinking at 5 p.m. is super appealing after work! And 8 taps right off the bat? They’re really trying to make us choose, huh?
Hop BroGood catch. The lineup includes two house-brewed beers, plus selections from other breweries. They’ve got Baldys, Varietal Brewing, Left Hand, Vinohradsky, Passific Brewing, and Novel Craft Brewing all on deck.
MugiWhat? With that many choices, my brain just freezes at ‘which one do I pick?’ And from overseas staples to house brews? That’s way too broad!
Hop BroExactly. For example, you could start light with a lager like `Passific Brewing / Zwickle Pils`, then lean into something more distinctive like `Left Hand / Peanut Butter Milk Stout`. That fun of drinking different styles is the charm. Starting with a lager for a crisp, easy feel is really nice.
MugiOhhh! But things like ‘pils’ and ‘milk stout’ might as well be space language for beginners. Can you give me a rough explanation of the difference in styles?
Hop BroIn simple terms, pils is a clean, easy-drinking lager style, while stout is a dark beer that tends to show roasted notes and sweetness. So you can settle in with `Zwickle Pils`, then have fun with `Peanut Butter Milk Stout` at the end. That’s the pleasure of drinking by style.
MugiI get it! So you start smooth, then finish like dessert. And if they’ve got a variety of sausages, the whole beer-and-food flow is complete!
Hop BroExactly. What’s great here is that it doesn’t end with beer alone. Having snacks makes each glass stand out more, and it also pairs well with house brews like `BPM 80` and `Wah`. The beer and snack pairing really brings out the shop’s personality.
MugiAnd there’s a new staff member starting for the first time at Novel Craft who used to work at the sister shop `reverb`, right? That sounds like a good vibe! That easy-to-enter atmosphere matters a lot when it’s your first time at a place!
Hop BroIt’s perfect for a night in Chitosekarasuyama when you want to drink well and eat well. Tonight’s call is clearly a place to go early. Mugi-chan, let’s order sausages and start with the pils.
MugiI’m in! Then I’ll start with a lager and finish with the dark one at the end! I’m already in the mood to toast tonight and I can’t stop!
