Canal brewing introduces three Kyoto Beer Lab tea beers in Oimachi
Canal brewing, at 1-26-4 Oi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, announced today’s lineup on Instagram. In addition to three tea beers from Kyoto Beer Lab, the selection also includes its house-brewed `C #3` and guest taps from various breweries, making for a broad weekend-friendly lineup.
Hop BroCanal brewing in Oimachi posted three Kyoto Beer Lab tea beers on Instagram. Hojicha Stout, Kabusecha White Ale, and Fukamushicha IPA is basically a lineup made for side-by-side tasting.
MugiWait, tea beer comes in that many styles? A Hojicha Stout already sounds roasted just from the name!
Hop BroExactly. And the interesting part is that all of them use tea leaves from Wazuka. Hojicha gives you a roasted aroma, kabusecha brings a softer umami, and deep-steamed tea tends to feel greener and fuller, so even though they’re all tea-based, the impressions are pretty different.
MugiWow. But Kabusecha White Ale makes it hard to tell whether it’s tea or beer anymore!
Hop BroThat’s the fun of it. The gentle wheat character of a white ale blends with the tea aroma, so instead of pushing bitterness, it leans toward a softly fragrant profile. It’s the kind of beer where the elegance of the tea comes forward.
MugiThen I’m curious about the taps inside too. C #3 is their house brew, right?
Hop BroThat’s right. On top of Canal brewing’s own C #3, the range is strong because it also includes beers like SOCIAL GRAVITY, mikan gose, and Nomcraft Lager. There are IPAs and DDH DIPAs too, so the lineup gives you options from light and easygoing to sharply defined.
MugiDDH DIPA sounds like a spell all of a sudden. What even is DDH DIPA?
Hop BroIt means double dry-hopped double IPA, and the idea is to use a lot of hops late in the process to make the aroma really intense. mikan gose has that bright sourness and saltiness, Helles Lager is crisp and clean, and Kiln Ash and Tengu groove are more distinctive choices, so it’s a pretty playful tap list.
MugiThat range is wild. It’s basically a tasting paradise in one place. If they’ve got the 5/23 anniversary event and the 6/13 Tap Take Over too, I’d definitely want to keep going back!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a lineup worth following in Oimachi, so starting slowly with the tea beers and finishing with something hop-forward sounds like the best move.
MugiWhoa, now my throat is already remembering beer. I’m pretty seriously thinking Canal brewing might be tonight’s pick for a drink!
Canal brewing, located at 1-26-4 Oi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, updated today’s tap information on Instagram. This time, it first introduced three canned beers from Kyoto Beer Lab: `Hojicha Stout`, `Kabusecha White Ale`, and `Fukamushicha IPA`. All three are tea beers made with tea leaves from Wazuka, Kyoto, and offer a tasting lineup that lets you compare three beers with different aromatic profiles.
Beyond that, the taps inside the bar include the house-brewed `C #3` alongside a wide range of guest beers. The lineup includes `SOCIAL GRAVITY`, `Kiln Ash`, `CAMA×NAMA New World IPA`, `mikan gose`, `Tengu groove`, `Nomcraft Lager`, and `Beer Fuel`. With styles ranging from IPA and DDH DIPA to fruited gose, Helles Lager, and peated brown ale, the spread is broad enough to make it easy to choose everything from something light to a beer with more definition.
What stands out is the coexistence of three tea-based beers and guest taps that highlight the character of hops and malt. Alongside Canal brewing’s signature house beer `C #3`, labels from RIO BREWING & CO., CAMADO BREWERY, open air, Nomcraft Brewing, SOUTH HORIZON BREWING, and NAMACHAん Brewing are also featured, creating a lineup that lets visitors explore multiple directions in one place.
The post also announced the `Canal brewing 3rd anniversary event` on `5/23`, the `CAMADO BREWERY Tap Take Over` on `6/13`, and `Shanti Curry` on `6/23`. It was a post that showed not only what to drink this weekend, but also what’s coming up next, making it a must-see for anyone following craft beer in Oimachi.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCanal brewing in Oimachi posted three Kyoto Beer Lab tea beers on Instagram. Hojicha Stout, Kabusecha White Ale, and Fukamushicha IPA is basically a lineup made for side-by-side tasting.
MugiWait, tea beer comes in that many styles? A Hojicha Stout already sounds roasted just from the name!
Hop BroExactly. And the interesting part is that all of them use tea leaves from Wazuka. Hojicha gives you a roasted aroma, kabusecha brings a softer umami, and deep-steamed tea tends to feel greener and fuller, so even though they’re all tea-based, the impressions are pretty different.
MugiWow. But Kabusecha White Ale makes it hard to tell whether it’s tea or beer anymore!
Hop BroThat’s the fun of it. The gentle wheat character of a white ale blends with the tea aroma, so instead of pushing bitterness, it leans toward a softly fragrant profile. It’s the kind of beer where the elegance of the tea comes forward.
MugiThen I’m curious about the taps inside too. C #3 is their house brew, right?
Hop BroThat’s right. On top of Canal brewing’s own C #3, the range is strong because it also includes beers like SOCIAL GRAVITY, mikan gose, and Nomcraft Lager. There are IPAs and DDH DIPAs too, so the lineup gives you options from light and easygoing to sharply defined.
MugiDDH DIPA sounds like a spell all of a sudden. What even is DDH DIPA?
Hop BroIt means double dry-hopped double IPA, and the idea is to use a lot of hops late in the process to make the aroma really intense. mikan gose has that bright sourness and saltiness, Helles Lager is crisp and clean, and Kiln Ash and Tengu groove are more distinctive choices, so it’s a pretty playful tap list.
MugiThat range is wild. It’s basically a tasting paradise in one place. If they’ve got the 5/23 anniversary event and the 6/13 Tap Take Over too, I’d definitely want to keep going back!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a lineup worth following in Oimachi, so starting slowly with the tea beers and finishing with something hop-forward sounds like the best move.
MugiWhoa, now my throat is already remembering beer. I’m pretty seriously thinking Canal brewing might be tonight’s pick for a drink!
