Newly Tapped: 'Edition#0 Foeder Pale Ale' at Kanpai! Brewing (1F/Granzoo)
At Kanpai! Brewing (1F/Granzoo) in Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, the newly tapped 'Edition#0 Foeder Pale Ale' has arrived. This one-keg-only beer was aged for two and a half months in a newly installed foeder, giving it oak aroma and a depth reminiscent of white wine.
Hop BroAt Kanpai! Brewing (1F/Granzoo) in Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Edition#0 Foeder Pale Ale is newly on tap.
MugiWhat!? What is foeder aging anyway? It's like a barrel, but also a tank, and I'm so confused!
Hop BroA foeder is a large wooden barrel-shaped tank, and this one was aged there for two and a half months.
MugiHmm! But when I hear pale ale, I imagine something more hop-forward and punchy. Is this different?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. The star here is the oak aroma and white-wine-like depth.
MugiA beer that tastes like white wine!? Suddenly it got way more sophisticated, and my vocabulary can't keep up!
Hop BroThe specs are also worth noting: ABV 5.5%, IBU 42, and SRM 5, so it's easy to drink but still has real backbone.
MugiIBU and SRM sound like science class all of a sudden! So basically, it means moderate bitterness and a pretty pale color?
Hop BroExactly. Rather than pushing hard with hops, the appeal is that it's a calm, easy-drinking beer.
MugiAnd since it's limited to one keg, we'd better get there fast! A side-by-side with the 2025 imperial stout would be amazing!
Hop BroYeah, while the limited keg lasts, let's go taste what's on tap right now.
MugiDeal! Tonight, I'm definitely in the mood for this one as my drink of the night!
Details of the New Tap
At the brewpub Kanpai! Brewing (1F/Granzoo) in Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, the newly tapped 'Edition#0 Foeder Pale Ale' has been announced. Its specs are ABV 5.5%, IBU 42, and SRM 5. This pale ale was aged for two and a half months in a newly installed foeder (a large wooden barrel-shaped tank), and this time it is being offered as a single-keg release.
Flavor Highlights
The post describes it as a beer defined by elegant oak aroma and a deep, white-wine-like character. Rather than a beer driven mainly by hop aroma and bitterness, it is a mellow, easy-sipping beer with wooden barrel nuances at its core. Within the drinkability typical of a pale ale, the complexity brought by foeder aging is the main attraction.
The Appeal of the Venue
Kanpai! Brewing is a brewpub where you can enjoy house-brewed beer. Its location inside Granzoo on the first floor also makes it a place people watch closely for keg changes and limited releases. Experimental beers like this one are ideal for those who want to compare the different expressions beer can have. Because it is available in small quantities, it is best to check it out early if you are interested.
Another Mention
The post also mentions a comparison with the 2025 imperial stout. That was presented as another beer that reflects the brewery's direction, alongside this foeder-aged pale ale, inviting drinkers to enjoy them side by side.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Kanpai! Brewing (1F/Granzoo) in Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Edition#0 Foeder Pale Ale is newly on tap.
MugiWhat!? What is foeder aging anyway? It's like a barrel, but also a tank, and I'm so confused!
Hop BroA foeder is a large wooden barrel-shaped tank, and this one was aged there for two and a half months.
MugiHmm! But when I hear pale ale, I imagine something more hop-forward and punchy. Is this different?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. The star here is the oak aroma and white-wine-like depth.
MugiA beer that tastes like white wine!? Suddenly it got way more sophisticated, and my vocabulary can't keep up!
Hop BroThe specs are also worth noting: ABV 5.5%, IBU 42, and SRM 5, so it's easy to drink but still has real backbone.
MugiIBU and SRM sound like science class all of a sudden! So basically, it means moderate bitterness and a pretty pale color?
Hop BroExactly. Rather than pushing hard with hops, the appeal is that it's a calm, easy-drinking beer.
MugiAnd since it's limited to one keg, we'd better get there fast! A side-by-side with the 2025 imperial stout would be amazing!
Hop BroYeah, while the limited keg lasts, let's go taste what's on tap right now.
MugiDeal! Tonight, I'm definitely in the mood for this one as my drink of the night!
