BEER OLYN taps farmentry collab for its 4th anniversary
BEER OLYN in Kagurazaka has introduced the first beer in its 4th anniversary series: “LONGJING SAISON,” a 3.0% tea-spice saison brewed with farmentry and inspired by memories from Shanghai and Hangzhou.
Hop BroKagurazaka has a first anniversary collab worth talking about today. BEER OLYN teamed up with farmentry on ‘Longjing Saison,’ and the name alone already pulls you in.
MugiWait, a tea-infused saison? Beer and Longjing tea in the same glass sounds like happy chaos!
Hop BroYep, and it’s built on ZHENDAN Saison brewed for Shanghai Beer Fest 2026. Chinese lake salt, Sichuan pepper, and coriander seed make it spicy and dry, then Longjing tea finishes it.
MugiHold on, what’s a saison? And Sichuan pepper in beer? Did the tingle just join the tap list?
Hop BroA saison is basically a dry, lively style with a refreshing farmhouse feel. The pepper isn’t there to hijack the beer; it adds citrusy aroma and herbal lift instead.
MugiOhh, and 3.0% ABV means I can enjoy it without accidentally canceling the rest of my day. My self-control might still resign, though.
Hop BroExactly. You get green leaf and chestnut notes from the tea, then an elegant tea-like astringency in the finish. The spice and fermentation stay balanced, so it really works with food.
MugiAnd it’s one minute from the station? That’s unfair. A beer like that that close to Kagurazaka Station is basically a trap!
Hop BroIt’s on the third floor of DEAR Kagurazaka, a calm beer pub where you can take your time with food and a glass. That makes it a perfect home for an anniversary release.
MugiI’m done for, the image of a glass with dinner is now living in my head rent-free. I want that tea aroma and gentle tingle immediately!
Hop BroSame here. I’m already picturing a Longjing Saison toast. One sip in Kagurazaka and I bet it’d feel like a tiny trip back to Shanghai.
BEER OLYN, a beer pub in Kagurazaka, has unveiled the first beer in its 4th anniversary collaboration series with farmentry.
The beer is “龍井 Saison 〜LONGJING SAISON〜,” built on “ZHENDAN 震旦 SAISON,” a saison originally brewed for Shanghai Beer Fest 2026. The base recipe uses Chinese lake salt, Sichuan pepper, and coriander seed to create a dry, spicy profile, then finishes the beer with Longjing tea. The ABV is 3.0%.
According to the post, the beer draws on travel memories from Shanghai and the food-and-beer experiences gathered along the way. Aromas of green tea leaves and chestnut-like softness are layered with citrusy, herbal notes from the pepper, and the finish leaves a refined, gently drying tea character. The elements are kept in balance, making it a beer that should work well with a meal rather than overpowering it.
BEER OLYN sits about a minute from Exit 2 of Kagurazaka Station, on the 3rd floor of DEAR Kagurazaka. For drinkers looking for a calm place to focus on the glass in front of them, it is a fitting setting for a seasonal collaboration like this one.
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Hop BroKagurazaka has a first anniversary collab worth talking about today. BEER OLYN teamed up with farmentry on ‘Longjing Saison,’ and the name alone already pulls you in.
MugiWait, a tea-infused saison? Beer and Longjing tea in the same glass sounds like happy chaos!
Hop BroYep, and it’s built on ZHENDAN Saison brewed for Shanghai Beer Fest 2026. Chinese lake salt, Sichuan pepper, and coriander seed make it spicy and dry, then Longjing tea finishes it.
MugiHold on, what’s a saison? And Sichuan pepper in beer? Did the tingle just join the tap list?
Hop BroA saison is basically a dry, lively style with a refreshing farmhouse feel. The pepper isn’t there to hijack the beer; it adds citrusy aroma and herbal lift instead.
MugiOhh, and 3.0% ABV means I can enjoy it without accidentally canceling the rest of my day. My self-control might still resign, though.
Hop BroExactly. You get green leaf and chestnut notes from the tea, then an elegant tea-like astringency in the finish. The spice and fermentation stay balanced, so it really works with food.
MugiAnd it’s one minute from the station? That’s unfair. A beer like that that close to Kagurazaka Station is basically a trap!
Hop BroIt’s on the third floor of DEAR Kagurazaka, a calm beer pub where you can take your time with food and a glass. That makes it a perfect home for an anniversary release.
MugiI’m done for, the image of a glass with dinner is now living in my head rent-free. I want that tea aroma and gentle tingle immediately!
Hop BroSame here. I’m already picturing a Longjing Saison toast. One sip in Kagurazaka and I bet it’d feel like a tiny trip back to Shanghai.
