CRAFTROCK TAPROOM introduces seasonal beer 'AZS PILSNER' inspired by GRAPEVINE
CRAFTROCK TAPROOM, the brewpub near Takaosan-guchi Station in Hachioji, introduced its seasonal beer AZS PILSNER. Inspired by GRAPEVINE’s 'Tenshichan,' the beer is brewed with sake rice and rosemary for a dry, crisp profile.
Hop BroI have to talk about AZS PILSNER today. CRAFTROCK TAPROOM near Takaosanguchi Station is featuring this seasonal pilsner inspired by GRAPEVINE's 'Tenshi-chan.'
MugiWhat, inspired by a song? A beer born from music already sounds ridiculously cool!
Hop BroExactly. CRAFTROCK BREWING made it as a collab, and connecting music with craft beer is totally their thing. Even the Mt. Takao setting feels part of the concept.
MugiOkay, but the article said rice lager base, right? It's a pilsner, a lager, and it uses rice? My brain is carrying a full pint already!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. It's in the bottom-fermented family, so it's broadly a lager. Using sake rice keeps it light and dry, which helps that pilsner-like snap.
MugiWhat even is bottom fermentation? We jumped from beer chat straight into science class!
Hop BroBasically, it's fermented slow and cool, so it stays clean and crisp. Then you get New Zealand hops bringing citrus and fresh rosemary adding an herbal lift.
MugiWow, rosemary in beer sounds dangerously fancy! But when people say 'grassy,' am I supposed to imagine chewing on a lawn?
Hop BroNo lawn-snacking needed. That grassy freshness means a green, herbal note. Mixed with the citrus, it should finish really clean.
MugiAnd it's right by Takaosanguchi Station? A post-hike pint of that would make my legs forgive me instantly!
Hop BroSame here, I want to check out the soft rice sweetness myself. If it's dry without feeling too thin, it'd disappear fast after a mountain walk.
MugiNope, that's it, I need this now! Fresh mountain air and an AZS PILSNER after that is officially my next reward.
At CRAFTROCK TAPROOM, a brewpub at the foot of Mt. Takao, the shop introduced a seasonal beer in a recent Instagram post. The featured beer is AZS PILSNER. According to the post, it was inspired by GRAPEVINE’s song "Tenshichan," which gives the release a distinctly music-driven CRAFTROCK feel.
The beer is a collaboration from CRAFTROCK BREWING. It is built on a dry rice-lager base brewed with sake rice, then layered with New Zealand hops and fresh rosemary. The result is a pilsner with citrus-like freshness, a grassy character, herbal aroma, and a clean finish. A soft rice-derived sweetness rounds out the profile.
* Beer name: AZS PILSNER
* Brewery name: CRAFTROCK BREWING
* Style: Pilsner
* Flavor notes: citrus, grassy, rosemary, dry finish
CRAFTROCK TAPROOM is located near Takaosan-guchi Station in Hachioji, making it an easy stop before or after a hike or a walk around the Takao area. As a brewpub, it is a place to enjoy fresh beer close to the brewery, and its seasonal lineup makes it worth checking in regularly. For beer fans looking for a crisp, music-linked seasonal release in a mountain-side setting, this taproom fits the bill well.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI have to talk about AZS PILSNER today. CRAFTROCK TAPROOM near Takaosanguchi Station is featuring this seasonal pilsner inspired by GRAPEVINE's 'Tenshi-chan.'
MugiWhat, inspired by a song? A beer born from music already sounds ridiculously cool!
Hop BroExactly. CRAFTROCK BREWING made it as a collab, and connecting music with craft beer is totally their thing. Even the Mt. Takao setting feels part of the concept.
MugiOkay, but the article said rice lager base, right? It's a pilsner, a lager, and it uses rice? My brain is carrying a full pint already!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. It's in the bottom-fermented family, so it's broadly a lager. Using sake rice keeps it light and dry, which helps that pilsner-like snap.
MugiWhat even is bottom fermentation? We jumped from beer chat straight into science class!
Hop BroBasically, it's fermented slow and cool, so it stays clean and crisp. Then you get New Zealand hops bringing citrus and fresh rosemary adding an herbal lift.
MugiWow, rosemary in beer sounds dangerously fancy! But when people say 'grassy,' am I supposed to imagine chewing on a lawn?
Hop BroNo lawn-snacking needed. That grassy freshness means a green, herbal note. Mixed with the citrus, it should finish really clean.
MugiAnd it's right by Takaosanguchi Station? A post-hike pint of that would make my legs forgive me instantly!
Hop BroSame here, I want to check out the soft rice sweetness myself. If it's dry without feeling too thin, it'd disappear fast after a mountain walk.
MugiNope, that's it, I need this now! Fresh mountain air and an AZS PILSNER after that is officially my next reward.
