Okei Brewery Nippori's 'HELLES' Makes Its First Appearance at lol in Hakodate
An Instagram post on Tuesday, April 28 announced that Okei Brewery Nippori's 'HELLES / Helles' had made its first appearance at lol in Hakodate. With an approachable 5.0% ABV and 14.5 IBU, it stands out as a guest beer timed for the start of the holiday break.
Hop BroOn the April 28 post, Okei Brewery Nippori's 'HELLES / Helles' made its first appearance at lol in Hakodate.
MugiWhat, from Nippori all the way to Hakodate!? That's already giving total "We're connected!!" vibes!
Hop BroExactly. When a brewpub's beer shows up at another shop, that's basically the real charm of a guest beer.
MugiGuest beer sounds like a relative suddenly coming to visit! And 'HELLES' is read as 'Helles'?
Hop BroYep. Helles is a German-style lager, and its appeal is the gentle drinkability rather than flashiness.
MugiOhh, so the numbers are pretty gentle too? 5.0% ABV feels just right!
Hop BroExactly. And with 14.5 IBU, the bitterness is restrained too, so it's designed to go down smoothly even during the day.
MugiWhat, they even calculate drinkability!? But saying 'the contours of the malt' suddenly sounds so expert!
Hop BroIn short, it's light but not thin. You can properly taste the malt sweetness, and it's perfect for the start of the holiday break.
MugiThen if you find it at lol in Hakodate, you've got no choice but to order it! A glass that reaches a new city is so exciting!
Hop BroThat's the fun of craft beer: connecting from Nippori's taps to another city. This is definitely one I'd put in today's drinking lineup.
MugiYeah, reading this makes me want to drink it for real! Let's kick off the holiday with a toast of 'HELLES'!
Okei Brewery Nippori is a brewpub in Higashi-Nippori, Arakawa Ward, Tokyo. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, April 28, the brewery announced that its 'HELLES / Helles' had made its 'first appearance' at lol in Hakodate. The post said, "We're connected!!", suggesting that service has begun as a guest beer.
The specifications that could be confirmed this time are Style: HELLES, ABV 5.0%, and IBU 14.5. From the numbers alone, it is not overly heavy, and is designed to be light enough to reach for even during the day. It suggests the gentle drinkability typical of a Helles, while also promising a balance that lets you clearly feel the contours of the malt.
Part of the appeal of a brewpub lies in moments like this, when beers born in-house travel beyond the brewery itself. A glass brewed in Nippori reaching new drinkers at a tap in another city is craft beer at its most interesting. If you spot the name Okei Brewery Nippori, it's worth following not only the beer itself, but also these guest beer appearances.
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Hop BroOn the April 28 post, Okei Brewery Nippori's 'HELLES / Helles' made its first appearance at lol in Hakodate.
MugiWhat, from Nippori all the way to Hakodate!? That's already giving total "We're connected!!" vibes!
Hop BroExactly. When a brewpub's beer shows up at another shop, that's basically the real charm of a guest beer.
MugiGuest beer sounds like a relative suddenly coming to visit! And 'HELLES' is read as 'Helles'?
Hop BroYep. Helles is a German-style lager, and its appeal is the gentle drinkability rather than flashiness.
MugiOhh, so the numbers are pretty gentle too? 5.0% ABV feels just right!
Hop BroExactly. And with 14.5 IBU, the bitterness is restrained too, so it's designed to go down smoothly even during the day.
MugiWhat, they even calculate drinkability!? But saying 'the contours of the malt' suddenly sounds so expert!
Hop BroIn short, it's light but not thin. You can properly taste the malt sweetness, and it's perfect for the start of the holiday break.
MugiThen if you find it at lol in Hakodate, you've got no choice but to order it! A glass that reaches a new city is so exciting!
Hop BroThat's the fun of craft beer: connecting from Nippori's taps to another city. This is definitely one I'd put in today's drinking lineup.
MugiYeah, reading this makes me want to drink it for real! Let's kick off the holiday with a toast of 'HELLES'!
