Novel Craft, a beer pub in Minami-Karasuyama, Setagaya, Tokyo, has tapped new batches of two beers from Novel Craft Brewing: Looper and Dub Echo.

Looper is described as the brewery’s flagship saison. For this batch, the beer has been refined to a drier and cleaner profile. The hop varieties remain unchanged, while the timing and temperature of their use have been adjusted to create a notably crisp finish. Its refreshing character should make it a natural choice for drinkers looking for a bright, food-friendly saison.

Dub Echo takes a contrasting direction. It is a dark lager that appears completely black in the glass but is designed to be thoroughly dry, with an exceptionally clean and crisp body. The brewery describes this batch as its cleanest version yet, highlighting the contrast between its deep color and restrained, highly drinkable character.

Both beers are scheduled to be available from Novel Craft’s 5:30 p.m. opening. Located on the second floor of the Kazama Building in Minami-Karasuyama, Novel Craft offers beer fans a chance to compare two distinctly different expressions from Novel Craft Brewing: a dry saison and a clean dark lager.