Uchoten Brewing to Debut Barrel-Aged "AUTUMN LEAVES" at Shibuya Tap&Crowler on April 25
Uchoten Brewing of Suwa, Nagano, will hold a launch event and tap takeover for "AUTUMN LEAVES -BARREL AGED-" at Tap&Crowler in Shibuya on Saturday, April 25. In addition to the limited beer aged for five months in red wine barrels, the one-night event will also feature guest taps, mapo tofu, and DJ sets.
Hop BroShibuya is going to be pretty hot. Uchoten Brewing from Suwa, Nagano is making its Shibuya landing and holding an event at Tap&Crowler on April 25.
MugiWhat! A Nagano brewery is coming to Shibuya? And the star is the barrel-aged version of AUTUMN LEAVES? That sounds delicious just from the name!
Hop BroExactly. It's the 5th anniversary AUTUMN LEAVES aged for five months in a red wine barrel, so it's the BARREL AGED version. The wine-barrel aroma and tannins layer on top of it, giving the ale more depth.
MugiFive months!? That sounds like the beer went into hibernation. But when you say it gets more depth, how does it actually change?
Hop BroIt's close to hibernation, but imagine waking up looking better. The wood from the barrel and the character of the red wine that used to be in it come through, adding more depth to the aroma.
MugiI see! And what's a Tap Takeover? Does that mean the venue gets taken over by beer? If the taps are the stars, that sounds like a lot of fun!
Hop BroThat's exactly right. This time the focus is Uchoten Brewing's English-style ales, and the guest taps will include INN BEERS and a pour from oasobier x kanpaibeer.
MugiWhoa, the tap lineup is way too luxurious! And Arai's special mapo tofu is showing up too? Is this really a drinking party? Or a festival?
Hop BroBoth. There will also be DJ performances, so it will be lively not just in flavor but in atmosphere too. Nights like this, with beer and music, are the kind that make you want to stay a while.
MugiJust imagining it makes my throat go dry! The aroma of red wine barrels and mapo tofu is going to get me for sure. This is absolutely a night I want to go out for drinks!
Uchoten Brewing, based in Suwa, Nagano, will host an event at Tap&Crowler in Shibuya. The star this time is "AUTUMN LEAVES -BARREL AGED-", a red wine barrel-aged version of the brewery's fifth-anniversary beer, "AUTUMN LEAVES," matured for five months. The post describes it as having "reached an even greater level of refinement," and anticipation is building for the added depth that only barrel aging can bring.
The event will be held on Saturday, April 25, and is set up so guests can enjoy not only beer but also food and music. The Tap Takeover will center on Uchoten Brewing's English-style ales, while guest taps will include selections from INN BEERS and a special collaboration pour from oasobier x kanpaibeer. Food will feature Arai's special mapo tofu, along with DJ performances.
Uchoten Brewing is a brewery based in Suwa, Nagano, known for a wide range of styles, including Belgian beers, lagers, and saisons. It has also been making its presence known through barrel aging and collaborations with other venues, as seen here. This is an event worth watching as an attempt to create a one-night experience in a Shibuya taproom built around a limited beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroShibuya is going to be pretty hot. Uchoten Brewing from Suwa, Nagano is making its Shibuya landing and holding an event at Tap&Crowler on April 25.
MugiWhat! A Nagano brewery is coming to Shibuya? And the star is the barrel-aged version of AUTUMN LEAVES? That sounds delicious just from the name!
Hop BroExactly. It's the 5th anniversary AUTUMN LEAVES aged for five months in a red wine barrel, so it's the BARREL AGED version. The wine-barrel aroma and tannins layer on top of it, giving the ale more depth.
MugiFive months!? That sounds like the beer went into hibernation. But when you say it gets more depth, how does it actually change?
Hop BroIt's close to hibernation, but imagine waking up looking better. The wood from the barrel and the character of the red wine that used to be in it come through, adding more depth to the aroma.
MugiI see! And what's a Tap Takeover? Does that mean the venue gets taken over by beer? If the taps are the stars, that sounds like a lot of fun!
Hop BroThat's exactly right. This time the focus is Uchoten Brewing's English-style ales, and the guest taps will include INN BEERS and a pour from oasobier x kanpaibeer.
MugiWhoa, the tap lineup is way too luxurious! And Arai's special mapo tofu is showing up too? Is this really a drinking party? Or a festival?
Hop BroBoth. There will also be DJ performances, so it will be lively not just in flavor but in atmosphere too. Nights like this, with beer and music, are the kind that make you want to stay a while.
MugiJust imagining it makes my throat go dry! The aroma of red wine barrels and mapo tofu is going to get me for sure. This is absolutely a night I want to go out for drinks!
