Shibuya's taki in Sakuragaoka-cho Hosts Hokkaido & Okinawa Fair: Jasmine Tea Ale and Three Taps
At the beer pub taki in Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya, the "Hokkaido & Okinawa Fair" is currently underway. The taps feature WOLFBRAU's Weizen, Hop Kotan Brewing's kunne-Kunne-, and OKINAWA SANGO BEER's limited-batch Jasmine Tea Ale, letting drinkers compare flavors from the north and south side by side.
Hop BroRight now, the Hokkaido & Okinawa Fair is going on at `taki` in Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya. There are three taps, and the fun part is that you can compare flavors from the north and south all at once.
MugiWait, you can do something like a trip right in Shibuya? A tasting comparison of the north and south already sounds way too fun!
Hop BroThe lineup is WOLFBRAU's Weizen, Hop Kotan Brewing's kunne-Kunne-, and OKINAWA SANGO BEER's limited-batch Jasmine Tea Ale. That three-tap lineup does a good job of separating the character of each beer.
MugiWhat is that name! Is it read as kun... kunne? kunne-Kunne- is such a name that I can't help but be curious!
Hop BroExactly. Hop Kotan Brewing's `kunne-Kunne-` has a distinctly Hokkaido feel to it. Put that next to WOLFBRAU's Weizen, and you can also enjoy the difference in its soft wheat character.
MugiOhhh! I picture Weizen as something fluffy, but can you really tell that much from the softness that comes from wheat?
Hop BroYou can. The mouthfeel is smooth, and the aroma spreads gently. And then the highlight is OKINAWA SANGO BEER's Jasmine Tea Ale.
MugiJasmine tea in beer!? Wow, that sounds like it has to be delicious! I can't even imagine what an tea ale would taste like!
Hop BroThis one uses Kölsch w/Jasmine tea as the style, with ABV 5.0% and IBU 14. It starts from a Kölsch base and infuses jasmine tea leaves for about four to five hours. In other words, it's a rather refined beer aimed at bright aroma and refreshment.
MugiWow, being able to taste Hokkaido and Okinawa at the same time in Shibuya feels almost too luxurious...! If it ends when sold out, then I need to go early.
Hop BroExactly. It started on May 20, so going now is the right call. I think I'd start with the Weizen and finish with the Jasmine Tea Ale.
MugiI'll start with the Jasmine Tea Ale! But in the end I'm curious about everything, so I can only see a future where I'm shouting that one drink isn't enough while tasting them side by side!
At the beer pub `taki` in Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya, the Hokkaido & Okinawa Fair is underway. The shop is offering craft beers and dishes from Hokkaido and Okinawa, and this time the tap list consists of three beers.
- WOLFBRAU / Weizen
- Hop Kotan Brewing / kunne-Kunne-
- OKINAWA SANGO BEER / Jasmine Tea Ale
The one drawing particular attention is OKINAWA SANGO BEER's limited-batch `Jasmine Tea Ale`. The style is Kölsch w/Jasmine tea, with ABV 5.0% and IBU 14. It is made by infusing the tea leaves for about four to five hours into a Kölsch base. The post says the beer finishes with the bright aroma and refreshing flavor of jasmine tea, and notes that the steeping time is adjusted batch by batch.
On the Hokkaido side, the lineup includes two beers: Weizen and `kunne-Kunne-`. Weizen is a classic style known for its soft mouthfeel derived from wheat, and when compared with `kunne-Kunne-`, the differences in expression become easier to appreciate even within the same fair. Since taki is an easy beer pub to drop into in Shibuya, being able to enjoy a lineup with this kind of regional character all in one place is a welcome thing.
The fair started on May 20 and runs until sold out. It is a lineup that lets you follow Hokkaido and Okinawa kegs, cans, and food all at once, so it is worth keeping in mind when you are looking for your first drink in Shibuya.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroRight now, the Hokkaido & Okinawa Fair is going on at `taki` in Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya. There are three taps, and the fun part is that you can compare flavors from the north and south all at once.
MugiWait, you can do something like a trip right in Shibuya? A tasting comparison of the north and south already sounds way too fun!
Hop BroThe lineup is WOLFBRAU's Weizen, Hop Kotan Brewing's kunne-Kunne-, and OKINAWA SANGO BEER's limited-batch Jasmine Tea Ale. That three-tap lineup does a good job of separating the character of each beer.
MugiWhat is that name! Is it read as kun... kunne? kunne-Kunne- is such a name that I can't help but be curious!
Hop BroExactly. Hop Kotan Brewing's `kunne-Kunne-` has a distinctly Hokkaido feel to it. Put that next to WOLFBRAU's Weizen, and you can also enjoy the difference in its soft wheat character.
MugiOhhh! I picture Weizen as something fluffy, but can you really tell that much from the softness that comes from wheat?
Hop BroYou can. The mouthfeel is smooth, and the aroma spreads gently. And then the highlight is OKINAWA SANGO BEER's Jasmine Tea Ale.
MugiJasmine tea in beer!? Wow, that sounds like it has to be delicious! I can't even imagine what an tea ale would taste like!
Hop BroThis one uses Kölsch w/Jasmine tea as the style, with ABV 5.0% and IBU 14. It starts from a Kölsch base and infuses jasmine tea leaves for about four to five hours. In other words, it's a rather refined beer aimed at bright aroma and refreshment.
MugiWow, being able to taste Hokkaido and Okinawa at the same time in Shibuya feels almost too luxurious...! If it ends when sold out, then I need to go early.
Hop BroExactly. It started on May 20, so going now is the right call. I think I'd start with the Weizen and finish with the Jasmine Tea Ale.
MugiI'll start with the Jasmine Tea Ale! But in the end I'm curious about everything, so I can only see a future where I'm shouting that one drink isn't enough while tasting them side by side!
