Craftbeer&cafe Kurakura Taps Swan Lake Beer’s “Golden Ale”
The beer pub Craftbeer&cafe Kurakura in Honkomagome, Tokyo, updated its post on 4/24 to announce a new tap of Swan Lake Beer’s Golden Ale. With the shop’s closing on 4/30 approaching, it is being introduced as a seasonal pint to enjoy alongside wild vegetable tempura.
Hop BroCraftbeer&cafe Kurakura in Honkomagome has rolled out a new tap of Swan Lake Beer. In the 4/24 post, they said they added Golden Ale.
MugiWhoa! Golden Ale sounds sparkling just from the name! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a style with a bright color and a light, easy-drinking feel. It has a crisp finish, so it’s really easy to choose as your first drink.
MugiWhat does crisp mean? Like something that ends cleanly, like tea?
Hop BroPretty close. It doesn’t leave a heavy aftertaste, and the finish drops off smoothly. That’s why it’s so easy to pair with food.
MugiGot it! And Kurakura is doing a wild vegetable festival too, right? That’s basically a must-drink situation!
Hop BroExactly. What’s great is that the tempura assortment features koshiabura and bamboo shoots. The spring bitterness and the Golden Ale’s gentle bitterness really connect.
MugiWhoa, even the tempura is a star! So this is what a spring pairing looks like.
Hop BroAnd the shop is one week away from closing on 4/30, with weekend hours starting at 14:00. It makes you want to relax with a glass in hand until the final day.
MugiWow, that hits me... I really want to go taste one last pint properly!
Hop BroThen it’s settled. Let’s go drink in spring with Golden Ale, together with the wild vegetable tempura.
MugiI’m in! I’m in! I’ve already gotten the urge to drink it right now!
From the 4/24 post
The Honkomagome beer pub Craftbeer&cafe Kurakura announced a “new tap” in its Instagram post on 4/24. This time, the beer introduced was Swan Lake Beer’s Golden Ale. The post presents it as a beer with a crisp, refreshing drinking feel.
Beer on tap
- Swan Lake Beer Golden Ale
Golden Ale is a style known for its bright color and easy drinkability. It pairs well with food and is also a good fit for anyone looking for a light pint. Kurakura’s post also frames it as a beer with a clean, refreshing flavor, making it an easy choice as a first drink.
Dishes to pair with it
That day, Kurakura was also promoting a “wild vegetable festival,” and the tempura assortment featured koshiabura and bamboo shoots. The combination of spring mountain vegetables that evoke Tohoku in spring and a Golden Ale with gentle bitterness and a toasty aroma is a pairing that seems to pour the season straight into the glass.
The shop is a beer pub in the Rikugien area of Honkomagome, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. The post says there is one week left until closing on 4/30, and that weekends open at 14:00. As a place to relax with craft beer and seasonal ingredients, it is worth checking out until the final day of service.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCraftbeer&cafe Kurakura in Honkomagome has rolled out a new tap of Swan Lake Beer. In the 4/24 post, they said they added Golden Ale.
MugiWhoa! Golden Ale sounds sparkling just from the name! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a style with a bright color and a light, easy-drinking feel. It has a crisp finish, so it’s really easy to choose as your first drink.
MugiWhat does crisp mean? Like something that ends cleanly, like tea?
Hop BroPretty close. It doesn’t leave a heavy aftertaste, and the finish drops off smoothly. That’s why it’s so easy to pair with food.
MugiGot it! And Kurakura is doing a wild vegetable festival too, right? That’s basically a must-drink situation!
Hop BroExactly. What’s great is that the tempura assortment features koshiabura and bamboo shoots. The spring bitterness and the Golden Ale’s gentle bitterness really connect.
MugiWhoa, even the tempura is a star! So this is what a spring pairing looks like.
Hop BroAnd the shop is one week away from closing on 4/30, with weekend hours starting at 14:00. It makes you want to relax with a glass in hand until the final day.
MugiWow, that hits me... I really want to go taste one last pint properly!
Hop BroThen it’s settled. Let’s go drink in spring with Golden Ale, together with the wild vegetable tempura.
MugiI’m in! I’m in! I’ve already gotten the urge to drink it right now!
