OGA BREWING announces sakura-label pale ale timed to the cherry blossoms at Inokashira Park
OGA BREWING COMPANY in Mitaka, Tokyo, announced a pale ale with a sakura label timed to the blooming of the cherry blossoms at Inokashira Park. In the taproom, guests can enjoy beer while looking at the brewing tanks, and release events for graduation beers will also be held on March 26 and 29.
Hop BroToday, the sakura-label pale ale from Mitaka is looking really good. OGA BREWING COMPANY introduced this one in time for the cherry blossoms starting to bloom at Inokashira Park, and it fits the spring mood perfectly.
MugiWait, a beer timed to the cherry blossoms can really feel that seasonal? If the label is spring-themed too, I'd already want to drink it the second I saw it!
Hop BroWhat makes this one great is that it is not just a mood piece; the refreshing character of a pale ale is really the core. The point is that it leans toward something light and easy to drink, the kind of beer you can pick up before or after a walk or cherry-blossom viewing.
MugiI've heard the name pale ale a lot, but what kind of flavor profile is it? This suddenly feels like a beer class is about to start, and I'm a little on guard!
Hop BroBroadly speaking, it has a good balance of aroma and bitterness, and the drinking feel is relatively crisp. So it works well for drinking outdoors, like at cherry-blossom viewing. This spring-friendly beer should really make the most of that character.
MugiOhhh! And it's even better that it's brewed in Mitaka and can be drunk in Mitaka! Looking at the brewing tanks sounds almost like a factory tour, which is seriously exciting!
Hop BroExactly. OGA BREWING COMPANY is attached to a brewery in Shimorenjaku, Mitaka City, and one of its strengths is that you can drink while looking at the tanks from the taproom. The regular Mitaka Pale Ale, Mitaka Wheat Ale, and Kichijoji IPA are on the menu too, and you can really feel the identity of the place.
MugiSo that's what you mean by the character of the place. When I hear about the Chuo Line series and recipes using produce from Mitaka, it really feels like a locally rooted recipe and gets me excited!
Hop BroThere's more too: this spring there will also be a graduation beer event celebrating Anzu, Aria, and Liam. It's on March 26 and 29, and having a seasonal sakura label and farewell beers lined up in the same spring feels very OGA.
MugiWow, that's so emotional... Just the phrase spring departure event makes me want to cry, and being able to celebrate with beer is the best.
Hop BroIt's easy to get to from the station too, just a 10-minute walk from the south exit of JR Mitaka Station. On weekdays it's open from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on weekends and holidays from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Takeout is available too, so it's easy to compare different beers.
MugiJust hearing about it is making my throat tighten up! It's great for having a drink on the way back from cherry-blossom viewing, and it's also great for lingering inside and looking at the tanks. I seriously want to go drink there today!
A limited announcement timed to the feel of spring
OGA BREWING COMPANY announced a seasonal pale ale with a sakura label to coincide with the moment when the cherry blossoms at Inokashira Park began to bloom little by little. True to a brewery that brews in the city of Mitaka, it is being presented as an easy-to-grab beer for before or after a walk or a cherry-blossom viewing outing.
Brewed in Mitaka, enjoyed in Mitaka
OGA BREWING is a brewery with a brewery attached in Shimorenjaku, Mitaka City, Tokyo, and from the taproom you can enjoy beer while looking at the brewing tanks. Its regular lineup includes Mitaka Pale Ale, Mitaka Wheat Ale, and Kichijoji IPA, and it also puts effort into recipes that reflect the character of the area, such as the Chuo Line-themed series and the M.C. series that uses agricultural products grown in Mitaka.
Events to celebrate the spring milestone
In this post, the brewery also announced a release event for graduation beer brewed by Anzu, Aria, and Liam, who will be graduating from OGA this spring. The event will be held over two days, on March 26 and 29. It is very much an OGA-style presentation that a seasonal sakura label and beers celebrating staff departures overlap in the same spring.
The shop is a 10-minute walk from the south exit of JR Mitaka Station. It is open from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays, and from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Takeout is also available, so after enjoying a beer inside, you can take some home and compare them later.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, the sakura-label pale ale from Mitaka is looking really good. OGA BREWING COMPANY introduced this one in time for the cherry blossoms starting to bloom at Inokashira Park, and it fits the spring mood perfectly.
MugiWait, a beer timed to the cherry blossoms can really feel that seasonal? If the label is spring-themed too, I'd already want to drink it the second I saw it!
Hop BroWhat makes this one great is that it is not just a mood piece; the refreshing character of a pale ale is really the core. The point is that it leans toward something light and easy to drink, the kind of beer you can pick up before or after a walk or cherry-blossom viewing.
MugiI've heard the name pale ale a lot, but what kind of flavor profile is it? This suddenly feels like a beer class is about to start, and I'm a little on guard!
Hop BroBroadly speaking, it has a good balance of aroma and bitterness, and the drinking feel is relatively crisp. So it works well for drinking outdoors, like at cherry-blossom viewing. This spring-friendly beer should really make the most of that character.
MugiOhhh! And it's even better that it's brewed in Mitaka and can be drunk in Mitaka! Looking at the brewing tanks sounds almost like a factory tour, which is seriously exciting!
Hop BroExactly. OGA BREWING COMPANY is attached to a brewery in Shimorenjaku, Mitaka City, and one of its strengths is that you can drink while looking at the tanks from the taproom. The regular Mitaka Pale Ale, Mitaka Wheat Ale, and Kichijoji IPA are on the menu too, and you can really feel the identity of the place.
MugiSo that's what you mean by the character of the place. When I hear about the Chuo Line series and recipes using produce from Mitaka, it really feels like a locally rooted recipe and gets me excited!
Hop BroThere's more too: this spring there will also be a graduation beer event celebrating Anzu, Aria, and Liam. It's on March 26 and 29, and having a seasonal sakura label and farewell beers lined up in the same spring feels very OGA.
MugiWow, that's so emotional... Just the phrase spring departure event makes me want to cry, and being able to celebrate with beer is the best.
Hop BroIt's easy to get to from the station too, just a 10-minute walk from the south exit of JR Mitaka Station. On weekdays it's open from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on weekends and holidays from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Takeout is available too, so it's easy to compare different beers.
MugiJust hearing about it is making my throat tighten up! It's great for having a drink on the way back from cherry-blossom viewing, and it's also great for lingering inside and looking at the tanks. I seriously want to go drink there today!
