Novel Craft Reveals 6 Taps, Including Bellwoods' "Grisette"
At the beer pub "Novel Craft" in Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, a six-tap lineup has been unveiled. Featuring Bellwoods' "Grisette", falo brewing's "Tsubame Draft", and the house beers "Splore" and "Sweep", it is a lineup that lets you take in a range of distinctive brews all at once.
Hop BroDid you hear that the Chitose-Karasuyama beer pub, Novel Craft, has unveiled 6 taps? They’ve got Bellwoods' "Grisette" and house brews on the list too, so it’s pretty impressive.
MugiWhat! Even though there are only six, they’ve got Bellwoods and house brews in there? I’d never be able to choose, I want to try them all!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. They’re really good at balancing guest beers and house brews. Alongside Bellwoods, Cave D'occi, and falo brewing, they’ve even got Novel Craft Brewing’s "Splore" and "Sweep".
MugiBut what’s a grisette? Is a grisette light? The name sounds cute, but I have no idea!
Hop BroA grisette is originally a light, dry style. It keeps the malt sweetness modest and goes down smoothly, so it’s perfect as your first drink.
MugiI see! Then starting with "Splore" sounds like a good idea. Starting with a light one feels like a very grown-up way to drink!
Hop BroExactly. The way the lineup is built is smart too, with a clean flow that starts from the lighter beers. If you move on to the house-brewed "Sweep" and then compare the guest beers at the end, the shop’s personality really comes through.
MugiWow, and being on the second floor of a building in Minamikarasuyama gives it this hidden-gem feel. I kind of like the idea of sitting at the counter and drinking slowly.
Hop BroThat atmosphere is great too. Since it’s a shop that puts beer at the center, you can really enjoy the differences in each glass instead of just going for flash.
MugiOkay, I’m starting with the "Grisette"! And then I want to drink the "Sweep" at the end too, and do one of those deep-dive tasting sessions!
Hop BroThat’s perfect. Then today, let’s work our way from a light first glass to a deeper tasting and conquer the tap list together.
The beer pub "Novel Craft" in the Chitose-Karasuyama Station area of Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, has posted its tap list. This time, the lineup consists of six beers, with a mix of guest beers and house brews.
Tap List for the Day
- Bellwoods / Grisette
- Cave D'occi / Sun Dance
- falo brewing / Tsubame Draft
- Novel Craft Brewing / Splore
- Novel Craft Brewing / Sweep
- Sapporo / Edelpils
While two house brews, "Splore" and "Sweep", are on the list, guest beers from Bellwoods, Cave D'occi, and falo brewing are also featured, showing the breadth of the shop's tap program. In terms of style as well, the lineup ranges from light, easy-drinking beers such as grisettes and pilsners to brews that, as their names suggest, have a distinct character, making it easy to put together a tasting comparison.
Novel Craft is a beer pub on the second floor of a building in Minamikarasuyama, and its atmosphere is the kind that encourages you to take your time with beer as the main attraction. At the counter, facing the taps, the appeal is in enjoying a light first pour, then a house brew, and finally a guest beer. This post also serves as a concise tap list that clearly shows what kind of beers the shop has on hand, making it attention-grabbing for beer lovers.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroDid you hear that the Chitose-Karasuyama beer pub, Novel Craft, has unveiled 6 taps? They’ve got Bellwoods' "Grisette" and house brews on the list too, so it’s pretty impressive.
MugiWhat! Even though there are only six, they’ve got Bellwoods and house brews in there? I’d never be able to choose, I want to try them all!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. They’re really good at balancing guest beers and house brews. Alongside Bellwoods, Cave D'occi, and falo brewing, they’ve even got Novel Craft Brewing’s "Splore" and "Sweep".
MugiBut what’s a grisette? Is a grisette light? The name sounds cute, but I have no idea!
Hop BroA grisette is originally a light, dry style. It keeps the malt sweetness modest and goes down smoothly, so it’s perfect as your first drink.
MugiI see! Then starting with "Splore" sounds like a good idea. Starting with a light one feels like a very grown-up way to drink!
Hop BroExactly. The way the lineup is built is smart too, with a clean flow that starts from the lighter beers. If you move on to the house-brewed "Sweep" and then compare the guest beers at the end, the shop’s personality really comes through.
MugiWow, and being on the second floor of a building in Minamikarasuyama gives it this hidden-gem feel. I kind of like the idea of sitting at the counter and drinking slowly.
Hop BroThat atmosphere is great too. Since it’s a shop that puts beer at the center, you can really enjoy the differences in each glass instead of just going for flash.
MugiOkay, I’m starting with the "Grisette"! And then I want to drink the "Sweep" at the end too, and do one of those deep-dive tasting sessions!
Hop BroThat’s perfect. Then today, let’s work our way from a light first glass to a deeper tasting and conquer the tap list together.
