Novel Craft Releases 8 Taps, Featuring Left Hand's "Peanut Butter Milk Stout" and More
The beer pub Novel Craft in Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, announced its 5 p.m. opening and released today’s tap list. The lineup includes a total of eight beers, ranging from Left Hand and Passific Brewing to labels released under the Novel Craft Brewing name.
Hop BroToday, the 8 taps at Novel Craft in Setagaya-ku’s Minamikarasuyama are the interesting part. Even with the rain, they’re opening at 5 p.m. and seem fully ready to keep the beer flowing.
MugiWait, they’re open even on a rainy day? And 5 p.m. opening is way too tempting after work!
Hop BroThe first thing to pay attention to is Left Hand’s Peanut Butter Milk Stout. Milk stouts tend to have a soft sweetness from lactose, and when that’s layered with peanut-butter-like roastiness, it starts to feel like dessert.
MugiHold on, what do you mean by sweetness from lactose? Beer as dessert is making my brain short-circuit.
Hop BroSimply put, it’s a mechanism where sugars that yeast can’t fully consume are left behind, creating a smoother mouthfeel. So instead of bitterness alone, you get a gentle richness, which makes it easier to pair with a meal after eating.
MugiOhh! So it’s the kind of beer you can drink like a sweet snack. I’m also curious about Varietal Brewing’s Twine Crimber - even the name sounds stylish!
Hop BroAnd then you’ve got Vinohradsky’s Vinohradska 11 in the mix, which is great too. When overseas beers line up like this, the whole tap list suddenly feels like a trip, and the excitement of comparing pours goes way up.
MugiThe domestic beers aren’t backing down either! Passific Brewing’s Zwickle Pils sounds crisp and sharp.
Hop BroExactly. Pilsners are all about hop aroma and lager crispness. With Sprinkle! on the list too, the lineup has real range, from light and brisk to something more contemplative.
MugiAnd on top of that, Novel Craft Brewing has Phase 3, Wah, and BPM 80 too - that’s a lot of information! At this point, we just have to try them one by one.
Hop BroExactly. On a rainy day, starting with the beer that catches your eye is the right move. At Novel Craft in Minamikarasuyama, we’d want to get drawn straight toward the taps today too.
The beer pub Novel Craft in Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, announced that it would open as usual from 5 p.m., even with the unkind weather.
In today’s Tap List, the first standout is Left Hand’s Peanut Butter Milk Stout. This milk stout evokes sweet, dessert-like nuances, making it sound like a beer that would pair well as a post-meal drink. The lineup also includes overseas brewery offerings such as Varietal Brewing’s Twine Crimber and Vinohradsky’s Vinohradska 11, giving the selection a broad range.
Among the domestic brews, Passific Brewing contributes two beers: Zwickle Pils and Sprinkle!. In addition, under the Novel Craft Brewing name, the tap list features Phase 3, Wah, and BPM 80. With multiple house-branded taps alongside guest beers, this is a lineup beer lovers won’t want to miss if they enjoy comparing different pours.
Even on a rainy day, having such a solid tap lineup gives plenty of reason to head over. In the spirit of a beer pub in Minamikarasuyama, this is the kind of place where you stop in as part of everyday life and enjoy working your way through the beers that catch your eye, one by one.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, the 8 taps at Novel Craft in Setagaya-ku’s Minamikarasuyama are the interesting part. Even with the rain, they’re opening at 5 p.m. and seem fully ready to keep the beer flowing.
MugiWait, they’re open even on a rainy day? And 5 p.m. opening is way too tempting after work!
Hop BroThe first thing to pay attention to is Left Hand’s Peanut Butter Milk Stout. Milk stouts tend to have a soft sweetness from lactose, and when that’s layered with peanut-butter-like roastiness, it starts to feel like dessert.
MugiHold on, what do you mean by sweetness from lactose? Beer as dessert is making my brain short-circuit.
Hop BroSimply put, it’s a mechanism where sugars that yeast can’t fully consume are left behind, creating a smoother mouthfeel. So instead of bitterness alone, you get a gentle richness, which makes it easier to pair with a meal after eating.
MugiOhh! So it’s the kind of beer you can drink like a sweet snack. I’m also curious about Varietal Brewing’s Twine Crimber - even the name sounds stylish!
Hop BroAnd then you’ve got Vinohradsky’s Vinohradska 11 in the mix, which is great too. When overseas beers line up like this, the whole tap list suddenly feels like a trip, and the excitement of comparing pours goes way up.
MugiThe domestic beers aren’t backing down either! Passific Brewing’s Zwickle Pils sounds crisp and sharp.
Hop BroExactly. Pilsners are all about hop aroma and lager crispness. With Sprinkle! on the list too, the lineup has real range, from light and brisk to something more contemplative.
MugiAnd on top of that, Novel Craft Brewing has Phase 3, Wah, and BPM 80 too - that’s a lot of information! At this point, we just have to try them one by one.
Hop BroExactly. On a rainy day, starting with the beer that catches your eye is the right move. At Novel Craft in Minamikarasuyama, we’d want to get drawn straight toward the taps today too.
