Novel Craft Welcomes Back Holly Mountain "Vesper," with 8 Taps Including 4 House-Brewed Beers
The beer pub Novel Craft in Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, posted at 16:56 on May 11 to announce a 17:00 opening. Along with the return of Holly Mountain's "Vesper," it listed a lineup of eight taps featuring Collective Arts, Cellador, Bellwoods, and four Novel Craft Brewing house beers.
Hop BroToday, the beer pub Novel Craft in Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya Ward, is hot with its 8 taps. Holly Mountain's "Vesper" is back, and the highlight is that four house-brewed beers are on the board too.
MugiWait, Vesper is back!? It was that popular? And with eight kinds, I'd have a hard time choosing!
Hop BroExactly. Vesper is a Table Beer, and its defining traits are moderate acidity and funky ester aroma. It's light, but still has a clear personality.
MugiWhat's a table beer anyway? Light but with personality sounds great, but now I'm even more curious what it tastes like!
Hop BroBasically, it's easy to drink every day, but the flavor never gets boring. Vesper tightens up the palate with acidity, while fruity aromas keep it interesting.
MugiThen it sounds like it would pair well with food too! And it says three-herb keema, so now my stomach is already reacting!
Hop BroThat's the clever part. It's a curry that goes great with acidity, combining thyme, oregano, and basil with lemon and nam pla, which brings out the beer's character even more.
MugiOh wow, so being able to compare guest beers like Collective Arts and Bellwoods makes it even more fun!
Hop BroYep. In addition to Hazy State, Lou, Grisette, and Pint, there are also Novel Craft Brewing's four beers, including Looper, so the fun is in comparing the guests with the house brews.
MugiA relaxed place on the second floor for a drink after work sounds ideal, right? It's perfect for a bright evening season, and now I really want to go!
Hop BroThis is definitely one of those nights where you have to line up the glasses and taste your way through. If we work through Vesper and then the house beers one by one, I think we'll both be wearing great expressions by the time we head home.
Today's Highlights
The beer pub "Novel Craft," located on the second floor of the Kazama Building at 4-13-9 Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, posted a same-day notice announcing a 17:00 opening. In the caption, the shop called on people to stop by in the evening, describing the season as still bright even late in the day and calling it "absolutely perfect beer weather."
#### Today's Glass and Food
By the glass, Holly Mountain's "Vesper," which was well received last time, is back on offer. It is introduced as a Table Beer with moderate acidity and funky ester aromatics. Also announced is the "Three-Herb Chicken Keema Curry," made with thyme, oregano, and basil along with lemon and nam pla, a setup that pairs easily with tart beers.
#### Tap List
Today's Tap List features eight beers. Guest beers include Collective Arts "Hazy State," Cellador "Lou," Bellwoods "Grisette," and Field Ales "Pint." From Novel Craft Brewing, the house lineup includes "Looper," "Wah," "Splore," and "Sweep," making it a set that lets you follow the current efforts of the brewery that bears the shop's name.
With the relaxed location on the second floor and glasses starting to flow from 17:00 onward, it seems like a strong match for stopping in after work. The chance to compare guest beers and house brews side by side gives craft beer fans plenty to look forward to.
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Hop BroToday, the beer pub Novel Craft in Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya Ward, is hot with its 8 taps. Holly Mountain's "Vesper" is back, and the highlight is that four house-brewed beers are on the board too.
MugiWait, Vesper is back!? It was that popular? And with eight kinds, I'd have a hard time choosing!
Hop BroExactly. Vesper is a Table Beer, and its defining traits are moderate acidity and funky ester aroma. It's light, but still has a clear personality.
MugiWhat's a table beer anyway? Light but with personality sounds great, but now I'm even more curious what it tastes like!
Hop BroBasically, it's easy to drink every day, but the flavor never gets boring. Vesper tightens up the palate with acidity, while fruity aromas keep it interesting.
MugiThen it sounds like it would pair well with food too! And it says three-herb keema, so now my stomach is already reacting!
Hop BroThat's the clever part. It's a curry that goes great with acidity, combining thyme, oregano, and basil with lemon and nam pla, which brings out the beer's character even more.
MugiOh wow, so being able to compare guest beers like Collective Arts and Bellwoods makes it even more fun!
Hop BroYep. In addition to Hazy State, Lou, Grisette, and Pint, there are also Novel Craft Brewing's four beers, including Looper, so the fun is in comparing the guests with the house brews.
MugiA relaxed place on the second floor for a drink after work sounds ideal, right? It's perfect for a bright evening season, and now I really want to go!
Hop BroThis is definitely one of those nights where you have to line up the glasses and taste your way through. If we work through Vesper and then the house beers one by one, I think we'll both be wearing great expressions by the time we head home.
