KBL THE GARAGE Newly Taps a 9.5% Tripel, "Abbey Ale"
KBL THE GARAGE, Kyoto Beer Lab's second location in Umekoji, Kyoto, announced the launch of its new "Abbey Ale." Designed as a Belgian-style Tripel, it has an ABV of 9.5% and an IBU of 31. The in-house price is Half 900 yen and Pint 1,300 yen, and the post also mentions a small can release.
Hop BroMugi, KBL THE GARAGE in Kyoto's Umekoji has a new release: "Abbey Ale" is now on tap!
MugiWhoa! Just from the name it sounds strong. What exactly is Abbey Ale?!
Hop BroIt's a Belgian Tripel with 9.5% ABV and 31 IBU, designed to deliver serious drinkability.
MugiWhat? Just hearing Tripel and IBU makes me feel like it's exam season!
Hop BroA Tripel is high-ABV and rich, and IBU is a bitterness scale. 31 is a pretty moderate level, so in other words it's dense but easy to drink.
MugiOhhh! And with raisin sweetness plus banana and pear notes, it sounds like a dessert-like aroma!
Hop BroOn top of that, there's the spice character from Abbey Belgian Ale yeast, the kind of esters and phenols that make it amazing.
MugiWait, wait, esters and phenols? That's suddenly way too much like science class!
Hop BroPut simply, those are fruity aromas and spiciness, and this also fits Kyoto Beer Lab's "Brewing \"Unexpected\"" theme as a challenge beyond tea beers.
MugiAnd if Half is 900 yen, Pint is 1,300 yen, and there are only a few cans, then we have to go հիմա right away!
Hop BroExactly. Let's start with Abbey Ale on tap, and if there are cans, we'll grab them as souvenirs for a Belgian-style toast tonight!
KBL THE GARAGE announced its new release on Instagram: Abbey Ale. The post introduces it as "New Released Beer Now On Tap," announcing that it is now available on tap.
Beer Specs
- Style: Belgian-Style Tripel
- ABV: 9.5%
- IBU: 31
- Price: Half 900 yen / Pint 1,300 yen
The flavor is described as a balance of raisin-like malt sweetness, spiciness from Abbey Belgian Ale yeast, fruity aromas reminiscent of ripe banana and pear, and a moderate bitterness. It is designed to deliver the full-bodied drinkability expected of a high-alcohol Tripel.
In the Context of KBL THE GARAGE
KBL THE GARAGE opened in the Umekoji area of Kyoto in April 2024 as the second location of Kyoto Beer Lab. Kyoto Beer Lab has been brewing and operating a taproom in Kyoto since 2018, and is also known for its "CHABEER" series made with tea leaves from Wazuka Town. This Abbey Ale can be seen as a beer that shows the brewery's style expansion beyond tea beers, in line with its "Brewing \"Unexpected\"" philosophy.
A small number of cans are said to be available, so it would be wise to check early along with the tap offering.
Sources: Instagram post, Kyoto Beer Lab Online Store, PR TIMES (KBL THE GARAGE opening information)
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMugi, KBL THE GARAGE in Kyoto's Umekoji has a new release: "Abbey Ale" is now on tap!
MugiWhoa! Just from the name it sounds strong. What exactly is Abbey Ale?!
Hop BroIt's a Belgian Tripel with 9.5% ABV and 31 IBU, designed to deliver serious drinkability.
MugiWhat? Just hearing Tripel and IBU makes me feel like it's exam season!
Hop BroA Tripel is high-ABV and rich, and IBU is a bitterness scale. 31 is a pretty moderate level, so in other words it's dense but easy to drink.
MugiOhhh! And with raisin sweetness plus banana and pear notes, it sounds like a dessert-like aroma!
Hop BroOn top of that, there's the spice character from Abbey Belgian Ale yeast, the kind of esters and phenols that make it amazing.
MugiWait, wait, esters and phenols? That's suddenly way too much like science class!
Hop BroPut simply, those are fruity aromas and spiciness, and this also fits Kyoto Beer Lab's "Brewing \"Unexpected\"" theme as a challenge beyond tea beers.
MugiAnd if Half is 900 yen, Pint is 1,300 yen, and there are only a few cans, then we have to go հիմա right away!
Hop BroExactly. Let's start with Abbey Ale on tap, and if there are cans, we'll grab them as souvenirs for a Belgian-style toast tonight!
