TAP&CROWLER in Shibuya to host CRAFT BEER BASE BREWING LAB session
TAP&CROWLER, a beer pub in Shibuya, will host CRAFT BEER BASE's BREWING LAB-themed event, CBB BREWING LAB SESSION, on August 8. The lineup is limited to nine taps, and an in-store presentation session is also planned.
Hop BroTAP&CROWLER in Shibuya is hosting CBB BREWING LAB SESSION on August 8, and it's the kind of event where you drink and learn at the same time.
MugiWhat! A beer pub with a monitor-side seminar too? That's basically a delicious school day!
Hop BroAnd the spotlight is on CRAFT BEER BASE's brewing research arm, BREWING LAB, with nine limited taps built around its ideas.
MugiNine taps? Just hearing limited lineup makes me want to speed-run the menu!
Hop BroThe lineup splits into three themes: BASE tracing the U.S., Germany, Belgium, and the U.K., Structure Breakdown for ingredient-and-process experiments, and Wa using koji or sake yeast.
MugiHold on, Structure Breakdown sounds like beer gets dismantled in a science lab. Are they inspecting the foam under a microscope?
Hop BroNot literally. It means breaking down malt, hops, yeast, and technique so you can read the flavor blueprint behind the pint.
MugiOhh! So you actually learn why it tastes that way. Know the reason and suddenly one glass feels way smarter!
Hop BroExactly, and owner Tani explains why the flavor lands there and why each method matters, so it's basically live brewing commentary with a beer in hand.
MugiPlus it's in Udagawacho, easy to reach, and if they go from classic-rooted pours to Japanese experimental brews, I'm in.
Hop BroYeah, TAP&CROWLER feels like the right room for that crowd, almost like a bar turned lab for one night.
MugiThen it's settled. On August 8, I'm chasing all nine taps and my first big 'whoa' of the night!
TAP&CROWLER, a beer pub in Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo, will host CBB BREWING LAB SESSION on Saturday, August 8, featuring CRAFT BEER BASE's brewing research division, BREWING LAB.
The post frames the event around the idea that beer becomes more interesting when you understand the reasons behind it. For drinkers who like to go beyond flavor and explore how a beer is made, the setting feels well matched.
On the day, the pub plans to pour a BREWING LAB-only lineup across nine taps. The program is built around three themes:
- `BASE`
- A look at the four major countries of beer origin: the United States, Germany, Belgium, and the United Kingdom.
- `Structural Breakdown`
- Experimental beers that focus entirely on specific ingredients and brewing methods, taking the process apart and refining it.
- `Wa`
- Japan-focused creations using ingredients such as koji and sake yeast, exploring where craft beer might go next.
There will also be a BREWING LAB brewing study session using the in-store monitor. CRAFT BEER BASE owner Tani-san will explain, in his own words, why a beer tastes the way it does, why a certain method was chosen, and what a Japanese beer might be.
Set in central Shibuya, the event combines tasting and learning in one place. It is a good opportunity to experience CRAFT BEER BASE's research-driven approach through both the tap list and the presentation.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTAP&CROWLER in Shibuya is hosting CBB BREWING LAB SESSION on August 8, and it's the kind of event where you drink and learn at the same time.
MugiWhat! A beer pub with a monitor-side seminar too? That's basically a delicious school day!
Hop BroAnd the spotlight is on CRAFT BEER BASE's brewing research arm, BREWING LAB, with nine limited taps built around its ideas.
MugiNine taps? Just hearing limited lineup makes me want to speed-run the menu!
Hop BroThe lineup splits into three themes: BASE tracing the U.S., Germany, Belgium, and the U.K., Structure Breakdown for ingredient-and-process experiments, and Wa using koji or sake yeast.
MugiHold on, Structure Breakdown sounds like beer gets dismantled in a science lab. Are they inspecting the foam under a microscope?
Hop BroNot literally. It means breaking down malt, hops, yeast, and technique so you can read the flavor blueprint behind the pint.
MugiOhh! So you actually learn why it tastes that way. Know the reason and suddenly one glass feels way smarter!
Hop BroExactly, and owner Tani explains why the flavor lands there and why each method matters, so it's basically live brewing commentary with a beer in hand.
MugiPlus it's in Udagawacho, easy to reach, and if they go from classic-rooted pours to Japanese experimental brews, I'm in.
Hop BroYeah, TAP&CROWLER feels like the right room for that crowd, almost like a bar turned lab for one night.
MugiThen it's settled. On August 8, I'm chasing all nine taps and my first big 'whoa' of the night!
