Craft Beer Market Otemachi store introduces two anniversary brews ahead of its 10th anniversary
Craft Beer Market Otemachi in Tokyo's Otemachi area has introduced two anniversary beers ahead of its May 23 10th anniversary event. In addition to NAMACHA Brewing's "Mokumoku Bock" and Harvest Moon's "The Pilsner," new beers will also be tapped on the day.
Hop BroCraft Beer Market Otemachi in Otemachi is bringing out two anniversary brews ahead of its 10th anniversary. I like that they're going on offense with NAMACHA Brewing's "Mokumoku Bock" and Harvest Moon's "The Pilsner."
MugiWhoa! Two beers at once for the anniversary? That celebration is seriously full of energy! But the name "Mokumoku Bock" sounds like smoke just billowing everywhere...
Hop BroExactly, it's a beer inspired by a smoked Doppelbock. At 7% ABV, it uses Nugget hops and house-made smoked malt, which is a pretty cool setup.
MugiWhat?! Smoked malt means malt with a smoky aroma added to it, right? But if it's so rich, how can the finish still be clean...?!
Hop BroThat's the skill in the design. They keep the smoke impression restrained while preserving the maltiness, so it doesn't get too heavy. And because it's tuned for BBQ ribs and tacos, it really makes you want snacks too.
MugiOhhh! Hearing that it goes perfectly with BBQ ribs makes my stomach growl! So it's a beer that calls meat over with the smell of smoke?
Hop BroThe other one, "The Pilsner," is a straightforwardly delicious SMaSH pilsner. It uses Canadian pilsner malt and Czech Saaz Comfort, and at 4.0% ABV it's set up to be an easy-drinking beer.
MugiSMaSH sounds intense all of a sudden! Is it something like one malt, one hop? It's experimental, but still clearly made for a toast, which is fun!
Hop BroExactly. Because it's simple, the character of the ingredients comes through clearly. What's important for an anniversary toast is that it's just right for the occasion, and it's slick the way it's light but still leaves a good finish.
MugiAnd on top of that, they'll have plenty of new taps that day too, right? If there's Gotemba Kogen Beer’s "Pils" and Ise Kadoya Beer’s "Niku Kyu IPA," choosing sounds way too fun!
Hop BroThe venue is the first floor of Otemachi Financial City Grand Cube, and the 10th anniversary event opens at 12:00 on May 23. It's likely to be crowded as an all-standing event, so I'd want to go well prepared.
MugiAll right, I'm starting with a toast with The Pilsner, then taking my time with Mokumoku Bock! Big brother Hop, there's no choice but to go drink beer today!
Two anniversary beers unveiled ahead of the 10th anniversary event
The beer pub "Craft Beer Market Otemachi" in Tokyo's Otemachi area introduced its anniversary beers for the 10th anniversary event on Instagram. This time, the spotlight is on two brews: "Mokumoku Bock," a collaboration with NAMACHA Brewing, and "The Pilsner" with Harvest Moon. The post also shares information about the taps available on the day of the event and crowding guidance.
Mokumoku Bock
"Mokumoku Bock" is 7% ABV. It was created in collaboration with NAMACHA Brewing, envisioned as a smoked Doppelbock. It uses Nugget hops and house-made smoked malt. The goal is a clean drinking finish while firmly retaining the character of the smoke. The post explains that the smoke impression is more restrained than the brewery's flagship Rauchbier, while the malty character comes through clearly. It was also designed with BBQ ribs and tacos in mind.
The Pilsner
The other beer is "The Pilsner," at 4.0% ABV. Brewed jointly with Harvest Moon, it is introduced as a SMaSH pilsner made with Canadian pilsner malt and Czech Saaz Comfort. It makes lavish use of rare next-generation hops and is rounded out in a direction that makes it an easy-drinking pilsner, making it a fitting beer for the anniversary toast.
New taps on the day also draw attention
In the "today's new taps" section of the post, Gotemba Kogen Beer’s "Pils" and Ise Kadoya Beer’s "Niku Kyu IPA" were also announced. In addition to the anniversary beers, the lineup includes more familiar lagers and IPAs, so there should be plenty of options to choose from.
Craft Beer Market Otemachi, the venue for the event, is a beer pub on the first floor of Otemachi Financial City Grand Cube, and is open for weekday lunch and dinner as well as Saturdays. The 10th anniversary event opens at 12:00 on May 23. The interior is planned as all-standing, and the terrace seats are also likely to fill up, so it would be wise to bring a light outer layer when you go.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCraft Beer Market Otemachi in Otemachi is bringing out two anniversary brews ahead of its 10th anniversary. I like that they're going on offense with NAMACHA Brewing's "Mokumoku Bock" and Harvest Moon's "The Pilsner."
MugiWhoa! Two beers at once for the anniversary? That celebration is seriously full of energy! But the name "Mokumoku Bock" sounds like smoke just billowing everywhere...
Hop BroExactly, it's a beer inspired by a smoked Doppelbock. At 7% ABV, it uses Nugget hops and house-made smoked malt, which is a pretty cool setup.
MugiWhat?! Smoked malt means malt with a smoky aroma added to it, right? But if it's so rich, how can the finish still be clean...?!
Hop BroThat's the skill in the design. They keep the smoke impression restrained while preserving the maltiness, so it doesn't get too heavy. And because it's tuned for BBQ ribs and tacos, it really makes you want snacks too.
MugiOhhh! Hearing that it goes perfectly with BBQ ribs makes my stomach growl! So it's a beer that calls meat over with the smell of smoke?
Hop BroThe other one, "The Pilsner," is a straightforwardly delicious SMaSH pilsner. It uses Canadian pilsner malt and Czech Saaz Comfort, and at 4.0% ABV it's set up to be an easy-drinking beer.
MugiSMaSH sounds intense all of a sudden! Is it something like one malt, one hop? It's experimental, but still clearly made for a toast, which is fun!
Hop BroExactly. Because it's simple, the character of the ingredients comes through clearly. What's important for an anniversary toast is that it's just right for the occasion, and it's slick the way it's light but still leaves a good finish.
MugiAnd on top of that, they'll have plenty of new taps that day too, right? If there's Gotemba Kogen Beer’s "Pils" and Ise Kadoya Beer’s "Niku Kyu IPA," choosing sounds way too fun!
Hop BroThe venue is the first floor of Otemachi Financial City Grand Cube, and the 10th anniversary event opens at 12:00 on May 23. It's likely to be crowded as an all-standing event, so I'd want to go well prepared.
MugiAll right, I'm starting with a toast with The Pilsner, then taking my time with Mokumoku Bock! Big brother Hop, there's no choice but to go drink beer today!
