Swan Lake Beer Collaboration ALT 'Album' Newly Tapped at HOP MAN in Chigasaki
At the beer pub HOP MAN in Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Swan Lake Beer’s collaboration beer "Album" has been newly tapped. It is a German-derived ALT created by female brewers from Yamorido, HEIWA CRAFT, karuizawaQ, and Swan Lake Beer.
Hop BroA new tap has opened at HOP MAN in Chigasaki, and Swan Lake Beer’s collaboration ALT "Album" has arrived. Guest taps like this give you another reason to go to the bar.
MugiWhoa! Album is the beer name? That sounds stylish, like a music album, and I’ve never even heard of ALT before!
Hop BroExactly, it’s a style inspired by Düsseldorf altbier. It comes from Germany, and instead of being flashy, it has a calm richness and a crisp finish.
MugiAn altbier that’s calm but crisp? Wait, that sounds like it has a split personality, kind of scary!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting: richness and crispness in balance. It keeps the malt sweetness while the finish slips away cleanly, so it doesn’t wear you out.
MugiOhh! And this was made by four brewers together, right? It feels like they made beer from a school trip memory, which is pretty intense!
Hop BroExactly that kind of vibe, and the trip to Germany is the starting point. Yamorido, HEIWA CRAFT, karuizawaQ, and Swan Lake Beer’s female brewers turned the memory of the altbier they drank there into this one beer.
MugiThat’s so cool! But what is ALL Weyermann? It sounds like a magic spell, like the final boss of the beer world!
Hop BroIt’s a malt brand, basically a blueprint for the grain bill. They also used WET HOP Spalter Select for the first time at Swan Lake Beer, keeping the aroma restrained while bringing out freshness.
MugiWow, I love how much care went into those details! With ABV 5% and IBU 33, it sounds like something you can savor slowly, and it probably tastes even better in Chigasaki!
Hop BroExactly. Just the fact that it’s a pint enjoyed in Chigasaki makes it special, and once you know the background, you’ll want to drink it even more.
MugiThen I want to go right now! Let’s toast while checking out the calm, balanced drinkability on tap at HOP MAN!
Swan Lake Beer Collaboration ALT Newly Tapped
At the beer pub HOP MAN, located on the second floor in Jengasaka, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, information was shared about a new guest beer tap. The beer introduced this time is "Album" from Swan Lake Beer. Its style is ALT, a beer inspired by the so-called Düsseldorf altbier.
Brewers from Kyoto, Wakayama, and Nagano Take Part
The post explains that this beer is a collaboration among Yamorido (Kyoto), HEIWA CRAFT (Wakayama), karuizawaQ (Nagano), and the female brewers of Swan Lake Beer. It also adds that the beer was shaped from the memory of the altbier they found memorable during a trip to Germany they took together last year.
A Finished Beer That Shows Care in Its Ingredients
The base malt is all Weyermann. For hops, it uses WET HOP (Spalter Select), which is the first time Swan Lake Beer has used this variety. According to the post, the beer was designed to express the memory of the altbier they drank locally, with aroma that does not push too hard and a fresh, lively character. It has an alcohol content of 5% and an IBU of 33.
A Pint to Enjoy at HOP MAN
HOP MAN is a beer pub in Chigasaki where craft beer lovers can enjoy a rotating selection of guest beers. Its location makes it easy to visit from around the station area, and part of the fun is following the changing taps. A beer like "Album," where the background of the breweries and the brewers’ intent are visible, clearly shows the appeal of discovering a beer on draft. It looks like a tap opening that will appeal to anyone who wants to confirm the calm, well-balanced drinkability of an altbier in Chigasaki.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA new tap has opened at HOP MAN in Chigasaki, and Swan Lake Beer’s collaboration ALT "Album" has arrived. Guest taps like this give you another reason to go to the bar.
MugiWhoa! Album is the beer name? That sounds stylish, like a music album, and I’ve never even heard of ALT before!
Hop BroExactly, it’s a style inspired by Düsseldorf altbier. It comes from Germany, and instead of being flashy, it has a calm richness and a crisp finish.
MugiAn altbier that’s calm but crisp? Wait, that sounds like it has a split personality, kind of scary!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting: richness and crispness in balance. It keeps the malt sweetness while the finish slips away cleanly, so it doesn’t wear you out.
MugiOhh! And this was made by four brewers together, right? It feels like they made beer from a school trip memory, which is pretty intense!
Hop BroExactly that kind of vibe, and the trip to Germany is the starting point. Yamorido, HEIWA CRAFT, karuizawaQ, and Swan Lake Beer’s female brewers turned the memory of the altbier they drank there into this one beer.
MugiThat’s so cool! But what is ALL Weyermann? It sounds like a magic spell, like the final boss of the beer world!
Hop BroIt’s a malt brand, basically a blueprint for the grain bill. They also used WET HOP Spalter Select for the first time at Swan Lake Beer, keeping the aroma restrained while bringing out freshness.
MugiWow, I love how much care went into those details! With ABV 5% and IBU 33, it sounds like something you can savor slowly, and it probably tastes even better in Chigasaki!
Hop BroExactly. Just the fact that it’s a pint enjoyed in Chigasaki makes it special, and once you know the background, you’ll want to drink it even more.
MugiThen I want to go right now! Let’s toast while checking out the calm, balanced drinkability on tap at HOP MAN!
