Tokyo Hakkei to Tap New Saison Okage on August 22
Tokyo Hakkei / Omori Sanno Brewery will release its new beer, Okage, on August 22. A tapping ceremony is set for around 4 p.m., alongside regular service at the Omori beer pub in Tokyo. The beer is a saison brewed with lemon peel and saison yeast.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about Tokyo Infinity Kei / Omori Sanno Brewery's new saison 'Okage'. They're doing a keg-tapping around 4 p.m. on August 22 at the Omori beer pub, and it already feels like the kind of beer you want to drink with the whole atmosphere.
MugiWhat! A keg-tapping ceremony too? That's basically a festival. And 'Tokyo Infinity Kei' sounds like they somehow poured the city view into the glass!
Hop BroHere's the thing, it's not just another release, it's part of the My Fan series. They brewed it for Emma, who sometimes shows up at the counter, and it came out of a mind-funding idea that gathers support and feelings, not just money.
MugiWait, what is mind-funding? So they brewed actual affection into it? This beer already has more emotional depth than I do!
Hop BroPretty much. With Machida producing, head brewer Omitsu, and Emma's close circle involved, they basically turned a story into a recipe.
MugiNo way! But what does it taste like? The second I hear lemon peel in it, my mouth starts acting refreshed already!
Hop BroIt's a saison layered with the bright tartness of lemon peel, floral hop aroma, and a firm bitterness. And the saison yeast does real work here, so the impression shifts as you drink.
MugiHold on, saison yeast suddenly sounds like the name of some mysterious craft master. What does that actually feel like to drink?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it opens fragrant, unfolds through the middle, then snaps shut clean at the end. So it's complex but crisp, which is exactly what you want near the end of summer.
MugiThat's unfair! If they're doing regular service near Omori Station too, I want to go drink the local vibe itself. Hop, get me there before 4!
Hop BroAbsolutely. For both of us, first pour is Okage. A new saison from Tokyo Infinity Kei like this makes you want to chase that 4 p.m. tapping and drink it the moment it opens.
New Saison, "Okage"
Tokyo Hakkei / Omori Sanno Brewery will release a new beer, Okage, on August 22. A tapping ceremony is scheduled for around 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, and the venue will also operate as usual.
The beer belongs to the My Fan series, a project made for Emma, who occasionally appears at the Tokyo Hakkei counter. The series grew out of a mind-funding effort, an in-house project meant to gather not only money but also encouragement and goodwill. For this release, Machida, who oversees production, and Omitsu, the head brewer, worked with people close to Emma to shape both the story and the recipe.
In the glass, Okage is built as a saison with bright acidity from lemon peel and saison yeast, plus floral hop aroma and a firm bitter edge. The result is a beer that changes impression depending on when you drink it, while still staying crisp and focused. Set in a beer pub near Omori Station, Tokyo Hakkei is a place where local character and craft beer naturally meet, and this release fits that setting well.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about Tokyo Infinity Kei / Omori Sanno Brewery's new saison 'Okage'. They're doing a keg-tapping around 4 p.m. on August 22 at the Omori beer pub, and it already feels like the kind of beer you want to drink with the whole atmosphere.
MugiWhat! A keg-tapping ceremony too? That's basically a festival. And 'Tokyo Infinity Kei' sounds like they somehow poured the city view into the glass!
Hop BroHere's the thing, it's not just another release, it's part of the My Fan series. They brewed it for Emma, who sometimes shows up at the counter, and it came out of a mind-funding idea that gathers support and feelings, not just money.
MugiWait, what is mind-funding? So they brewed actual affection into it? This beer already has more emotional depth than I do!
Hop BroPretty much. With Machida producing, head brewer Omitsu, and Emma's close circle involved, they basically turned a story into a recipe.
MugiNo way! But what does it taste like? The second I hear lemon peel in it, my mouth starts acting refreshed already!
Hop BroIt's a saison layered with the bright tartness of lemon peel, floral hop aroma, and a firm bitterness. And the saison yeast does real work here, so the impression shifts as you drink.
MugiHold on, saison yeast suddenly sounds like the name of some mysterious craft master. What does that actually feel like to drink?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it opens fragrant, unfolds through the middle, then snaps shut clean at the end. So it's complex but crisp, which is exactly what you want near the end of summer.
MugiThat's unfair! If they're doing regular service near Omori Station too, I want to go drink the local vibe itself. Hop, get me there before 4!
Hop BroAbsolutely. For both of us, first pour is Okage. A new saison from Tokyo Infinity Kei like this makes you want to chase that 4 p.m. tapping and drink it the moment it opens.
