Novel Craft in Tokyo Adds OXBOW's Space Cowboy on Tap
Novel Craft, a beer pub in Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya, Tokyo, announced OXBOW's Space Cowboy in an August 11 Instagram post. The same update also highlights Brasserie De Blaugies' Saison D'epeautre on the glass list alongside a varied tap lineup.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Space Cowboy on tap at Novel Craft in Minami-Karasuyama. Their August 11 Instagram post announced the new OXBOW keg, and that 5 p.m. opening is perfect for an after-work stop.
MugiWait, Space Cowboy already sounds amazing! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThat OXBOW beer is a farmhouse ale, with malt flavor layered with bright character from the yeast. The ABV is modest too, so it sounds very easy to keep drinking.
MugiWhoa, but what's an ester? That suddenly sounds less like beer and more like chemistry class!
Hop BroIt’s the fruity aroma from yeast during fermentation. Here it should give off floral and fruit-like notes that sit nicely next to the softer malt side.
MugiOkay, that makes sense! And By The Glass has Saison D'epeautre too, right? That name sounds like a magic spell.
Hop BroFrom Brasserie De Blaugies, it’s a spelt wheat saison: dry, crisp, with classic pear-and-clove aromas and a really refreshing finish.
MugiSpelt wheat makes it sound like a bakery and a beer bar teamed up. If it’s that refreshing, it feels perfect for the first glass of the night.
Hop BroAnd the food is strong too. There’s cheddar mash potato with rosemary and oregano bread, chicken and root vegetables in flying-fish broth, and spicy grilled spare ribs.
MugiThat’s a huge range! The taps even include Left Hand stout and Yorocco’s Flor de Jamaica, so you could bounce from rich to bright without getting bored.
Hop BroPlus Celladoor, CRAFTROCK, Novel Craft Brewing’s Echo and Delay, the Cave D'occi collab Reflection, and Reloop. It’s a night built for tasting, with imports, house brews, and collabs all in one lineup.
MugiThat sounds like an after-work detour I absolutely need. I’m starting with Space Cowboy and finishing with the saison. How many pints until you lose your professional composure?
Hop BroSpace Cowboy first, Saison D'epeautre in the middle, then one more tap for science. My throat has decided already.
OXBOW's Space Cowboy joins the lineup
Novel Craft, a beer pub in Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya, Tokyo, shared an update on Instagram on August 11. The featured new tap is OXBOW / Space Cowboy. The post describes it as a farmhouse ale where malt-driven flavor and expressive yeast esters come together, with a modest ABV that makes it easy to keep drinking.
The shop also noted that it would open at 5:00 p.m. even though the owner was away that day. For food, the recommended dishes included cheddar cheese mashed potatoes with rosemary and oregano bread, simmered chicken and root vegetables with flying-fish broth, and spicy spare ribs.
By the glass and tap list
The by-the-glass pour is Brasserie De Blaugies / Saison D'epeautre. Made with spelt, it is presented as a dry, crisp saison with classic aromas reminiscent of pear and clove, plus a bright finish.
The day’s tap list included:
- Celladoor / True Born
- CRAFTROCK / Ocean Avenue
- Novel Craft Brewing / Echo
- Left Hand / Peanut Butter Milk Stout
- Yorocco Beer / Flor de Jamaica
- Novel Craft Brewing / Delay
- Novel Craft × Cave D'occi / Reflection
- Novel Craft Brewing / Reloop
The lineup mixes overseas names, house beers, and a collaboration pour, giving the bar a broad range of styles in one visit. From farmhouse ale and saison to milk stout and fruit-driven beer, it is the kind of list that invites slow, deliberate tasting in Chitose-Karasuyama.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Space Cowboy on tap at Novel Craft in Minami-Karasuyama. Their August 11 Instagram post announced the new OXBOW keg, and that 5 p.m. opening is perfect for an after-work stop.
MugiWait, Space Cowboy already sounds amazing! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThat OXBOW beer is a farmhouse ale, with malt flavor layered with bright character from the yeast. The ABV is modest too, so it sounds very easy to keep drinking.
MugiWhoa, but what's an ester? That suddenly sounds less like beer and more like chemistry class!
Hop BroIt’s the fruity aroma from yeast during fermentation. Here it should give off floral and fruit-like notes that sit nicely next to the softer malt side.
MugiOkay, that makes sense! And By The Glass has Saison D'epeautre too, right? That name sounds like a magic spell.
Hop BroFrom Brasserie De Blaugies, it’s a spelt wheat saison: dry, crisp, with classic pear-and-clove aromas and a really refreshing finish.
MugiSpelt wheat makes it sound like a bakery and a beer bar teamed up. If it’s that refreshing, it feels perfect for the first glass of the night.
Hop BroAnd the food is strong too. There’s cheddar mash potato with rosemary and oregano bread, chicken and root vegetables in flying-fish broth, and spicy grilled spare ribs.
MugiThat’s a huge range! The taps even include Left Hand stout and Yorocco’s Flor de Jamaica, so you could bounce from rich to bright without getting bored.
Hop BroPlus Celladoor, CRAFTROCK, Novel Craft Brewing’s Echo and Delay, the Cave D'occi collab Reflection, and Reloop. It’s a night built for tasting, with imports, house brews, and collabs all in one lineup.
MugiThat sounds like an after-work detour I absolutely need. I’m starting with Space Cowboy and finishing with the saison. How many pints until you lose your professional composure?
Hop BroSpace Cowboy first, Saison D'epeautre in the middle, then one more tap for science. My throat has decided already.
