Akatsuki Growlers Tomigaya Adds URUWASHI Organic Tea Lager as a New Arrival
At the beer pub "Akatsuki Growlers Tomigaya" in Tomigaya, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, the newly arrived craft beer "URUWASHI Organic Tea Lager <Earl Grey>" was introduced. This aroma-focused tea lager, made with organic Japanese black tea from Ureshino and organic bergamot from the Seto Inland Sea, is worth attention.
Hop BroLooks like URUWASHI Organic Tea Lager
MugiWhat! Beer with Earl Grey? That really feels like the new era of tea lagers!
Hop BroAnd it's a guest beer at Akatsuki Growlers, made with organic Japanese black tea from Ureshino and organic bergamot from the Seto Inland Sea. It's a lager that puts aroma first.
MugiNo way! Bergamot is the thing that gives Earl Grey its smell, right? Does organic bergamot actually work in beer?
Hop BroIt does. It's designed to let you enjoy an aroma layering where the tea's sweet fragrance is topped with a citrus note. It's a completely different style from a bitterness-forward beer.
MugiOhhh! So could you serve this to friends who usually don't like beer? If it has a light drinking feel, I might be able to handle it too!
Hop BroExactly. The appeal is its elegant finish, starting refined in the first half and then letting bergamot drift through in the latter half.
MugiI want to sprint to Tomigaya right now, but can you drink it inside the shop? I think I saw that tap service is suspended!
Hop BroThat's the important part: for now it's only canned and bottled takeout sales, so it's basically takeout-only service. They're preparing to reopen taps.
MugiThen let's grab some in the Yoyogi Park area and check the aroma outside! Let's secure it in cans or bottles and go home!
Hop BroThat's the best. Just imagining the tea aroma the moment it gets poured into a glass makes it feel like tonight's drink is decided.
MugiIt's settled! Both me and Hop-nii are going all in on want-to-drink-an-aroma-lager mode today!
Akatsuki Growlers Tomigaya's latest post introduced URUWASHI Organic Tea Lager <Earl Grey>.
This beer is presented as a glass that uses organic Japanese black tea from Ureshino and layers the gentle aroma and sweetness of tea with the refreshing aroma of organic bergamot from the Seto Inland Sea. The post describes it as an "elegant and refined tea lager," and one of its defining features is the graceful tea-derived aroma and citrus-like nuances that rise when poured into a glass.
The flavor is light, with the delicate aroma of bergamot continuing pleasantly into the finish. Unlike beers that put hop bitterness front and center, this can be described as a craft beer designed to be slowly enjoyed through its layers of aroma. It is something that can be recommended not only to beer lovers but also to people who do not usually drink beer.
The shop also announced its current business format: tap service is currently suspended, and only takeout sales of canned and bottled beer are available. It is said that preparations are underway to resume tap service, so for now the operation is focused on meeting takeout demand in Tomigaya.
In a location close to the Yoyogi Park area, being able to enjoy the individuality of craft beer even as takeout is a strength that suits the shop. Those looking for an aroma-driven lager will want to check out this new arrival.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroLooks like URUWASHI Organic Tea Lager
MugiWhat! Beer with Earl Grey? That really feels like the new era of tea lagers!
Hop BroAnd it's a guest beer at Akatsuki Growlers, made with organic Japanese black tea from Ureshino and organic bergamot from the Seto Inland Sea. It's a lager that puts aroma first.
MugiNo way! Bergamot is the thing that gives Earl Grey its smell, right? Does organic bergamot actually work in beer?
Hop BroIt does. It's designed to let you enjoy an aroma layering where the tea's sweet fragrance is topped with a citrus note. It's a completely different style from a bitterness-forward beer.
MugiOhhh! So could you serve this to friends who usually don't like beer? If it has a light drinking feel, I might be able to handle it too!
Hop BroExactly. The appeal is its elegant finish, starting refined in the first half and then letting bergamot drift through in the latter half.
MugiI want to sprint to Tomigaya right now, but can you drink it inside the shop? I think I saw that tap service is suspended!
Hop BroThat's the important part: for now it's only canned and bottled takeout sales, so it's basically takeout-only service. They're preparing to reopen taps.
MugiThen let's grab some in the Yoyogi Park area and check the aroma outside! Let's secure it in cans or bottles and go home!
Hop BroThat's the best. Just imagining the tea aroma the moment it gets poured into a glass makes it feel like tonight's drink is decided.
MugiIt's settled! Both me and Hop-nii are going all in on want-to-drink-an-aroma-lager mode today!
