KARAKURI in Kanda taps Shiga Kogen Beer’s 'from scratch' on nitro
KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake- in Kanda is tapping Shiga Kogen Beer’s fresh batch, “from scratch / a blonde ale (Nitro),” for its July 17 service. The beer is being poured on nitro as a real-ale-style offering.
Hop BroTonight's topic is a fresh tap in Kanda KARAKURI. On July 17, Shiga Kogen Beer is pouring 'from scratch / a blonde ale(Nitro)' as a guest tap.
MugiWait, from scratch already sounds cool, and Nitro sounds weirdly intense!
Hop BroIt sounds intense, but it's actually delicate. This is a Nitro blonde ale, using the new batch of its real ale version with that pour.
MugiHold on, what is real ale? Why did this suddenly become a class?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's an ale with a natural softness. Add Nitro, and the bubbles get super fine, so the mouthfeel turns really smooth.
MugiOhhh! And the article says it has grapefruit and lemon notes, right? That sounds dangerously crushable in summer!
Hop BroExactly, and there's malt sweetness underneath. But the key is a light, clean finish, so it should stay easy to drink.
MugiSo it's citrusy and sweet, but not soft-soft, because a firm bitterness still shows up? That does sound very Shiga Kogen.
Hop BroRight. Even with restrained hops, the bitterness has backbone, and this batch sounds a bit crisper, making it a long-drinking summer beer.
MugiAnd it was made to echo THE FARMHOUSE reopening, so it's basically a beer for a new beginning. That's kind of moving!
Hop BroKARAKURI helps too. It's a cozy basement beer pub in Kanda Kajicho where oden meets craft beer, plus sake, natural wine, and takeaway bottles.
MugiThat settles it, I want the July 17 pour with oden immediately. I can already picture both of us staying for one more round!
Tapped Beer
For its July 17 service, KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake- in Kanda is featuring Shiga Kogen Beer’s “from scratch / a blonde ale(Nitro)” on guest tap. The post says the beer is being served in a nitro real-ale version and describes it as a new batch inspired by THE FARMHOUSE’s full reopening and a new chapter for the brewery.
The tasting notes are fairly detailed. It is described as soft yet light and clean, with citrus notes reminiscent of grapefruit and lemon, plus a distinctive malt-driven sweetness. Compared with the previous release, this batch reportedly feels a little crisper and more summer-friendly. Although the hopping is kept modest, it still carries the firm bitterness associated with Shiga Kogen Beer, making it a beer that can be enjoyed over a long session.
About The Venue
KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake- is a beer pub in the basement of a building in Kanda-Kajicho, Tokyo. The venue focuses on craft beer, sake, and natural wine, and serves creative dishes centered on oden in a relaxed, homey setting. It also has an attached bottle shop, where guests can buy bottles and cans to take away.
Regular hours are Monday to Friday from 17:00 to 23:00, Saturday from 15:00 to 22:00 or 23:00, and Sunday from 15:00 to 22:00. For the July 17 service, food last order is 22:00, with some fried items closing at 21:30, and drinks last order at 22:30. It is a practical stop for a quick pint after work or a slower meal-and-beer session.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTonight's topic is a fresh tap in Kanda KARAKURI. On July 17, Shiga Kogen Beer is pouring 'from scratch / a blonde ale(Nitro)' as a guest tap.
MugiWait, from scratch already sounds cool, and Nitro sounds weirdly intense!
Hop BroIt sounds intense, but it's actually delicate. This is a Nitro blonde ale, using the new batch of its real ale version with that pour.
MugiHold on, what is real ale? Why did this suddenly become a class?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's an ale with a natural softness. Add Nitro, and the bubbles get super fine, so the mouthfeel turns really smooth.
MugiOhhh! And the article says it has grapefruit and lemon notes, right? That sounds dangerously crushable in summer!
Hop BroExactly, and there's malt sweetness underneath. But the key is a light, clean finish, so it should stay easy to drink.
MugiSo it's citrusy and sweet, but not soft-soft, because a firm bitterness still shows up? That does sound very Shiga Kogen.
Hop BroRight. Even with restrained hops, the bitterness has backbone, and this batch sounds a bit crisper, making it a long-drinking summer beer.
MugiAnd it was made to echo THE FARMHOUSE reopening, so it's basically a beer for a new beginning. That's kind of moving!
Hop BroKARAKURI helps too. It's a cozy basement beer pub in Kanda Kajicho where oden meets craft beer, plus sake, natural wine, and takeaway bottles.
MugiThat settles it, I want the July 17 pour with oden immediately. I can already picture both of us staying for one more round!
