Yokohama's Highbury -The Cave of Beer- Launches 'KÖLSCH vs ALT' Event, Pouring Four Alts on Rotation
A two-day event themed around Kölsch and Alt is kicking off at the beer pub Highbury -The Cave of Beer- in Hanasakicho, Yokohama. On day one, the lineup opens with Alt from Swan Lake and Yokohama Brewery, followed in turn by breweries from Yokohama, Kamakura, and Shonan.
Hop BroA 'KÖLSCH vs ALT' event is kicking off at Highbury -The Cave of Beer- in Hanasakicho, Yokohama. It's the kind of thing that makes you grin: a head-to-head tasting of Kölsch and Alt.
MugiWhat?! 'Kölsch vs Alt' sounds intense just from the name! Is it beer versus beer?!
Hop BroExactly. And on day one, it's all about Alt, with four different Alts flowing in rotation. It starts with Swan Lake and Yokohama Brewery, then Yokohama, Kamakura, and Shonan appear one after another.
MugiRotating kegs? What's that? Even if it's the same Alt style, does that mean different brands keep coming out one after another?
Hop BroThat's right. So the lineup is built for easy side-by-side tasting, and the differences in Alt's roasted aroma and richness really stand out.
MugiOhhh! Alt sounds kind of serious, but if it has that roasted richness, I'm curious now!
Hop BroAnother highlight is Swan Lake's collaboration beer 'Album,' which adds a feast-like feel as a four-brewery collaboration Alt. Events like this are fun because you can really see each brewer's personality.
MugiWait, the brewery people are coming too?! If I could meet the 'delicious support squad' in person, I'd be ridiculously hyped!
Hop BroOn May 16, Kato and the others from Yokohama Brewery are scheduled to visit, and in the evening the brewers from Kamakura Beer and Shonan Beer are also expected to stop by, so being able to drink while hearing directly from the makers is another big draw.
MugiAnd the venue is called Highbury -The Cave of Beer-, right? It really feels like a place for savoring beer slowly... there's definitely going to be something quietly delicious there.
Hop BroThe next day also flows into Kölsch on the other side, so I want to savor the whole atmosphere of Yokohama through two days of tasting. This is the kind of thing that makes you want to go in earnest, not just grab one drink after work.
MugiYeah, I totally want to drink now! Touring Yokohama for Alt and finishing with a Kölsch is just way too perfect!
The beer pub Highbury -The Cave of Beer- in Hanasakicho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, announced on Instagram that it will host 'KÖLSCH vs ALT~JAPANESE RHINELAND DERBY~.' According to the post, starting today, it will run a two-day tasting event centered on Kölsch from Cologne and Alt from Düsseldorf.
Day one is a must for Alt fans. The taps open with Alt from Swan Lake and Yokohama Brewery, and from there the focus will be on the following four beers:
- Album (four-brewery collaboration Alt @ Swan Lake)
- Yokohama Brewery Alt
- Kamakura Beer Alt
- Shonan Beer Alt
According to the post, only two kegs will be on offer at a time. In other words, even within the same Alt style, drinkers can keep going while switching among different labels, making it easy to compare the character of each brewery. As the event's 'delicious support squad,' Kato, Ida, and Nogaki from Yokohama Brewery are scheduled to visit on May 16 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. In addition, Kamakura Beer brewmaster Sawada and Shonan Beer brewmaster Tsutsui are also expected to appear from around 7:30 p.m.
As the name suggests, the appeal of this place is that, true to its 'CAVE' identity, it seems well suited for taking time to savor beer. For anyone in the Yokohama and Sakuragicho area who wants to sample local brewery Alts all in one place, this looks like a destination event. The following day is also set up so guests can enjoy Kölsch on the HOME side, making it an experience that can be enjoyed by moving between the two venues and comparing the beers.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA 'KÖLSCH vs ALT' event is kicking off at Highbury -The Cave of Beer- in Hanasakicho, Yokohama. It's the kind of thing that makes you grin: a head-to-head tasting of Kölsch and Alt.
MugiWhat?! 'Kölsch vs Alt' sounds intense just from the name! Is it beer versus beer?!
Hop BroExactly. And on day one, it's all about Alt, with four different Alts flowing in rotation. It starts with Swan Lake and Yokohama Brewery, then Yokohama, Kamakura, and Shonan appear one after another.
MugiRotating kegs? What's that? Even if it's the same Alt style, does that mean different brands keep coming out one after another?
Hop BroThat's right. So the lineup is built for easy side-by-side tasting, and the differences in Alt's roasted aroma and richness really stand out.
MugiOhhh! Alt sounds kind of serious, but if it has that roasted richness, I'm curious now!
Hop BroAnother highlight is Swan Lake's collaboration beer 'Album,' which adds a feast-like feel as a four-brewery collaboration Alt. Events like this are fun because you can really see each brewer's personality.
MugiWait, the brewery people are coming too?! If I could meet the 'delicious support squad' in person, I'd be ridiculously hyped!
Hop BroOn May 16, Kato and the others from Yokohama Brewery are scheduled to visit, and in the evening the brewers from Kamakura Beer and Shonan Beer are also expected to stop by, so being able to drink while hearing directly from the makers is another big draw.
MugiAnd the venue is called Highbury -The Cave of Beer-, right? It really feels like a place for savoring beer slowly... there's definitely going to be something quietly delicious there.
Hop BroThe next day also flows into Kölsch on the other side, so I want to savor the whole atmosphere of Yokohama through two days of tasting. This is the kind of thing that makes you want to go in earnest, not just grab one drink after work.
MugiYeah, I totally want to drink now! Touring Yokohama for Alt and finishing with a Kölsch is just way too perfect!
