Shiokaze Brewlab's 25-Tap TTO at IBREW Ginza, March 28-29
A Tap Takeover by Shiokaze Brewlab will be held at CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Ginza on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29. The planned tap count is over 25, the largest scale in the brewery's history. A highlight is the early tapping of the collaboration beer "Ginza Kölsch," with a tasting comparison against the standard "Keiyo Kölsch" also being suggested.
Hop BroThere’s going to be a Shiokaze Brewlab TTO at IBREW Ginza on March 28 and 29, and they’re apparently going big with over 25 taps.
MugiWait, over 25 taps? I’d be lost just looking at the menu!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a Tap Takeover, and this one is being billed as the largest-scale event in Shiokaze Brewlab’s history.
MugiTap Takeover? So they’re taking over the taps? That sounds like a beer coup!
Hop BroNice reaction. Basically, they fill the bar’s draft lineup with one brewery’s beers all at once, and this time with over 25 taps you can fully immerse yourself in their world.
MugiOhh! And the featured beer is Ginza Kölsch? Even the name sounds sparkly and urban!
Hop BroThat one is a collaboration with IBREW Ginza, and it’s designed as an homage to Shiokaze Brewlab’s classic Keiyo Kölsch. Ryo also took part in the recipe and brewing.
MugiSo an homage means it looks the same but has a slightly different soul? A tasting comparison is recommended? That sounds amazing!
Hop BroExactly. If you line up Keiyo Kölsch and Ginza Kölsch, you can really see how the expression differs even within the same Kölsch style.
MugiAnd Chris, Takashi, and Riki are all supposed to show up too, right? Having the brewers there in person makes it feel so much more like an event!
Hop BroRight, and since this became reality after six years since they first met in 2020, just the fact that it’s a six-years-in-the-making realization is moving enough.
MugiPlus the food is a Chiba-ingredient menu by Chef Anesaki, so this is definitely a place to eat and drink all day in Ginza!
Hop BroIn the end, the only thing left is to raise a glass in Ginza and enjoy the spring TTO while comparing the Kölsch beers.
CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Ginza will host a Shiokaze Brewlab Tap Takeover over two days, Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29. The post introduces this as a long-awaited project that came to life six years after IBREW's purchasing lead, Ryo, and Shiokaze Brewlab head brewer Chris met in 2020 and talked about doing a TTO someday.
The key beer-related point this time is the planned tap count of over 25 taps. In addition, the centerpiece will be the early tapping of "Ginza Kölsch," a collaboration beer with IBREW Ginza. Designed as an homage to Shiokaze Brewlab's signature "Keiyo Kölsch," it is described as a beer in which Ryo also took part in recipe development and brewing. The post also recommends comparing Keiyo Kölsch and Ginza Kölsch side by side, creating a setup where visitors can experience how the two beers express the same core design philosophy in different ways.
On the day of the event, Chris, brewer Takashi, and sales staff Riki are also scheduled to visit, though detailed timing will be announced later. Food will be handled by Chef Anesaki, who is planning special dishes centered on American food with ingredients from Chiba, the home base of Shiokaze Brewlab.
IBREW Ginza is known as a beer pub where guests can enjoy a large number of taps in central Tokyo. This time, that strength is paired with the brewery's story, making it a clearly appealing event for beer fans even before the lineup is announced.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s going to be a Shiokaze Brewlab TTO at IBREW Ginza on March 28 and 29, and they’re apparently going big with over 25 taps.
MugiWait, over 25 taps? I’d be lost just looking at the menu!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a Tap Takeover, and this one is being billed as the largest-scale event in Shiokaze Brewlab’s history.
MugiTap Takeover? So they’re taking over the taps? That sounds like a beer coup!
Hop BroNice reaction. Basically, they fill the bar’s draft lineup with one brewery’s beers all at once, and this time with over 25 taps you can fully immerse yourself in their world.
MugiOhh! And the featured beer is Ginza Kölsch? Even the name sounds sparkly and urban!
Hop BroThat one is a collaboration with IBREW Ginza, and it’s designed as an homage to Shiokaze Brewlab’s classic Keiyo Kölsch. Ryo also took part in the recipe and brewing.
MugiSo an homage means it looks the same but has a slightly different soul? A tasting comparison is recommended? That sounds amazing!
Hop BroExactly. If you line up Keiyo Kölsch and Ginza Kölsch, you can really see how the expression differs even within the same Kölsch style.
MugiAnd Chris, Takashi, and Riki are all supposed to show up too, right? Having the brewers there in person makes it feel so much more like an event!
Hop BroRight, and since this became reality after six years since they first met in 2020, just the fact that it’s a six-years-in-the-making realization is moving enough.
MugiPlus the food is a Chiba-ingredient menu by Chef Anesaki, so this is definitely a place to eat and drink all day in Ginza!
Hop BroIn the end, the only thing left is to raise a glass in Ginza and enjoy the spring TTO while comparing the Kölsch beers.
