Novel Craft Brewing to Unveil a Collaboration Saison at a Cave d'Occi TTO on June 13
On June 13, Novel Craft Brewing in Suginami, Tokyo will host a Tap Take Over featuring Cave d'Occi Brewery. A collaboration saison based on the flagship "Looper," along with food from Tyson Pizza, are also set to appear.
Hop BroFrom 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, there's an interesting TTO at Novel Craft Brewing in Suginami. They're welcoming Cave d'Occi from Niigata, and it's going to be a great day for beer lovers.
MugiWait, what's a TTO? You mean a Tap Take Over, where the whole tap lineup gets taken over by the guest?
Hop BroExactly. This time, all seven beers are expected to be on tap. The beers Cave d'Occi brings will be joined by Novel Craft's own beers too, so the tasting comparison should be a lot of fun.
MugiWhoa, that's luxurious! And the highlight is the collaboration beer, right? That's reason enough to go!
Hop BroThe collaboration is a saison, which is a style both breweries excel at. It's built on Novel Craft's flagship Looper and then layered with a Cave d'Occi-style twist.
MugiI hear saison all the time, but is it fair to think of it like a kind of farmhouse beer? It suddenly feels very pastoral!
Hop BroClose, but not quite. Originally, it's a dry, aromatic beer style with fermentation character that really comes through. This time, the white wine barrel notes should make it even more layered.
MugiWhat, fermented in white wine barrels!? Now I don't even know if it's beer or wine anymore.
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. When barrel-derived aromas and acidity overlap, it gives a depth similar to white wine barrel aging. And apparently there's also a limited release of large-format bottle-conditioned bottles, so there should be strong demand for take-home bottles too.
MugiAnd the food is Tyson Pizza, right? Beer and pizza is such a guaranteed win that my stomach is already at the venue!
Hop BroWith guest DJs and Novel Craft's DJ team handling the music too, it's not just about drinking, but about enjoying the whole space. This is definitely one to mark as a noteworthy Suginami event.
A Day Gathering Cave d'Occi Beers on June 13
Novel Craft Brewing in Suginami, Tokyo, will hold "Cave d'Occi Tap Take Over with Tyson Pizza" starting at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13. The guest brewery is Cave d'Occi, widely known as a winery in Niigata. While it is broadly recognized as a complex that includes accommodations, hot springs, and restaurants, it also brews beer at a small brewery attached to a restaurant on the grounds.
In a post, the brewery introduced Cave d'Occi's beers as being made mainly for the restaurant and overnight guests, meaning they do not often make their way into beer bars. For that reason, a Tap Take Over like this one, where multiple labels can be tasted together, should be a rare opportunity.
The Collaboration Beer Is a Saison
The highlight of the event is the collaboration beer brewed at Cave d'Occi Brewery especially for the day. The style is a saison, something both breweries do well, and it is introduced as a beer based on Novel Craft Brewing's flagship Looper, given a Cave d'Occi-style twist and then fermented in white wine barrels. A limited number of large-format bottle-conditioned bottles are also planned for sale.
On the day of the event, all seven beers in the Cave d'Occi lineup, including the collaboration beer, will be available, and Novel Craft Brewing's beers will also be served. Even if you come for a tasting comparison, there should still be the fun of checking how they differ from the bar's regular lineup.
Tyson Pizza Handles the Food, with Music Added to the Mix
Food will be provided by the familiar Tyson Pizza, which will once again bring special pizzas to the event. In addition, guest DJs and Novel Craft's DJ team will handle the music, creating an experience that shapes the entire space, not just the beer and food.
Novel Craft Brewing is also loved as a craft beer hub along the Inokashira Line, and guest-driven events like this one are also a chance to convey the shop's personality. A day where you can enjoy Cave d'Occi's beers, Novel Craft's staples, and Tyson Pizza all at once should become a noteworthy event for Suginami's craft beer scene as well.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroFrom 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, there's an interesting TTO at Novel Craft Brewing in Suginami. They're welcoming Cave d'Occi from Niigata, and it's going to be a great day for beer lovers.
MugiWait, what's a TTO? You mean a Tap Take Over, where the whole tap lineup gets taken over by the guest?
Hop BroExactly. This time, all seven beers are expected to be on tap. The beers Cave d'Occi brings will be joined by Novel Craft's own beers too, so the tasting comparison should be a lot of fun.
MugiWhoa, that's luxurious! And the highlight is the collaboration beer, right? That's reason enough to go!
Hop BroThe collaboration is a saison, which is a style both breweries excel at. It's built on Novel Craft's flagship Looper and then layered with a Cave d'Occi-style twist.
MugiI hear saison all the time, but is it fair to think of it like a kind of farmhouse beer? It suddenly feels very pastoral!
Hop BroClose, but not quite. Originally, it's a dry, aromatic beer style with fermentation character that really comes through. This time, the white wine barrel notes should make it even more layered.
MugiWhat, fermented in white wine barrels!? Now I don't even know if it's beer or wine anymore.
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. When barrel-derived aromas and acidity overlap, it gives a depth similar to white wine barrel aging. And apparently there's also a limited release of large-format bottle-conditioned bottles, so there should be strong demand for take-home bottles too.
MugiAnd the food is Tyson Pizza, right? Beer and pizza is such a guaranteed win that my stomach is already at the venue!
Hop BroWith guest DJs and Novel Craft's DJ team handling the music too, it's not just about drinking, but about enjoying the whole space. This is definitely one to mark as a noteworthy Suginami event.
