CRAFTROCK TAPROOM, the brewpub in Takao, Hachioji, has introduced AZS PILSNER, a collaboration beer created with GRAPEVINE. The beer is a Pilsner w/ Sake Rice and Rosemary, with an ABV of 5.0% and 24 IBUs. Built on sake rice and brewed with New Zealand hops, Green Bullet and Motueka, plus fresh rosemary, it is described as crisp, citrusy, grassy, and highly drinkable.

The beer was inspired by GRAPEVINE's song "Tenshi-chan." Rather than leaning into sweetness, it aims for clarity, aroma, and a clean finish that fits the shape of a pilsner. That makes it the kind of beer that works as a first pint, while still giving enough detail for drinkers who like to slow down and trace the layers in the glass.

CRAFTROCK TAPROOM sits in Takao, on the edge of the mountains in western Tokyo, and operates as a brewpub tied to the broader CRAFTROCK brewing scene. The setting gives the beer a natural sense of place: music-driven brewing, a taproom atmosphere, and a location that feels connected to the outdoors. AZS PILSNER fits that context well, turning a song reference into a seasonal pint that beer fans can approach through both sound and flavor.