Novel Craft Reopens falo Brewing's "Tsubame Draft" and Highlights 6 Taps
The beer pub Novel Craft in Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo announced the reopening of falo Brewing's "Tsubame Draft" along with a note that it opens at 18:00. The post also featured Holly Mountain's "Vesper," a six-tap lineup, and the curry of the day, making it an easy stop for an after-work drink.
Hop BroToday we're talking about Novel Craft, the beer pub in Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, and its 18:00 OPEN. falo Brewing's "Tsubame Draft" is back on tap, which makes it an easy stop on the way home from work.
MugiWhoa! That already makes me want to go. Is Tsubame Draft reopening really that popular?
Hop BroIt is. In the post, it was described as a leading contender for falo's most popular beer, and its signature traits are a soft mouthfeel and a smooth drinkability.
MugiI get the soft mouthfeel part, but what does smooth drinkability actually mean?
Hop BroBasically, it means it goes down easily without any rough edges. So it's not the kind of beer you finish after one glass, but the kind that makes you want to keep going for more glasses.
MugiI see! And it's not just beer, right? It mentioned By The glass preparations, which makes me curious!
Hop BroRight, that's very much like Novel Craft. Holly Mountain's Vesper is back too, and it brings Table Beer-like lightness along with moderate acidity and a gentle funkiness.
MugiFunky suddenly sounds complicated! Wait, what's a Table Beer? Is that a beer you drink at the table?
Hop BroThat's actually pretty close. It usually refers to a beer with a light body and easygoing character that is meant to be enjoyed lightly with a meal. And the three-herb chicken keema of the day, with thyme, oregano, basil, lemon, and nam pla, leans into acidity, so it pairs well with Vesper.
MugiWow, that's a winning combo! And the taps are a wide-ranging six-beer lineup, right?
Hop BroExactly. Bellwoods / Grisette, Cave D'occi / Sun Dance, falo brewing / Tsubame Draft, Novel Craft Brewing / Splore, Novel Craft Brewing / Sweep, and Sapporo / Edelpils. It's a lineup that runs from a light grisette to lager.
MugiWhoa, that makes tasting side by side sound so fun! It feels like it's good for both solo drinking and multiple rounds.
Hop BroExactly. On the second floor in Minamikarasuyama, it's a beer pub where you can enjoy food too, and it's become a place where you can search for the drink of the day. Starting with Tsubame Draft and then wandering over to Vesper sounds like the best move today.
MugiI'm in! Now I just want to toast with curry and beer tonight.
Novel Craft, the beer pub on the second floor in Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, posted on May 13, 2026 to announce an "18:00 OPEN" and the reopening of falo Brewing's "Tsubame Draft."
In the post, the beer was introduced as the "Tsubame Draft, back again after the recent Tap Take and previous openings, and maybe falo's most popular?" It is described as having a soft mouthfeel and a smooth drinkability, the kind of beer that makes you want to keep going for another glass. For people who like to take their time with a beer, it seems like a perfect match for the atmosphere of the bar.
In addition, preparations were underway for a "By The glass" lineup heading into the weekend. Holly Mountain's "Vesper," which was well received last time, also returns, offering Table Beer-like lightness along with moderate acidity and a gentle funkiness. The curry of the day is a three-herb chicken keema curry, made with thyme, oregano, and basil, plus lemon and nam pla, with the pairing designed to complement tart beers.
The tap list included:
- Bellwoods / Grisette
- Cave D'occi / Sun Dance
- falo brewing / Tsubame Draft
- Novel Craft Brewing / Splore
- Novel Craft Brewing / Sweep
- Sapporo / Edelpils
From a light grisette to house-brewed Novel Craft Brewing beers and classic lager styles, the lineup is broad enough to make it easy to build a round, whether you're drinking alone or comparing several beers.
Novel Craft is a beer pub where you can enjoy craft beer alongside food. This post was a combined update announcing the return of a popular beer along with food, glass pours, and the tap list, making it hard to miss for anyone looking for their drink of the day in Minamikarasuyama.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday we're talking about Novel Craft, the beer pub in Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, and its 18:00 OPEN. falo Brewing's "Tsubame Draft" is back on tap, which makes it an easy stop on the way home from work.
MugiWhoa! That already makes me want to go. Is Tsubame Draft reopening really that popular?
Hop BroIt is. In the post, it was described as a leading contender for falo's most popular beer, and its signature traits are a soft mouthfeel and a smooth drinkability.
MugiI get the soft mouthfeel part, but what does smooth drinkability actually mean?
Hop BroBasically, it means it goes down easily without any rough edges. So it's not the kind of beer you finish after one glass, but the kind that makes you want to keep going for more glasses.
MugiI see! And it's not just beer, right? It mentioned By The glass preparations, which makes me curious!
Hop BroRight, that's very much like Novel Craft. Holly Mountain's Vesper is back too, and it brings Table Beer-like lightness along with moderate acidity and a gentle funkiness.
MugiFunky suddenly sounds complicated! Wait, what's a Table Beer? Is that a beer you drink at the table?
Hop BroThat's actually pretty close. It usually refers to a beer with a light body and easygoing character that is meant to be enjoyed lightly with a meal. And the three-herb chicken keema of the day, with thyme, oregano, basil, lemon, and nam pla, leans into acidity, so it pairs well with Vesper.
MugiWow, that's a winning combo! And the taps are a wide-ranging six-beer lineup, right?
Hop BroExactly. Bellwoods / Grisette, Cave D'occi / Sun Dance, falo brewing / Tsubame Draft, Novel Craft Brewing / Splore, Novel Craft Brewing / Sweep, and Sapporo / Edelpils. It's a lineup that runs from a light grisette to lager.
MugiWhoa, that makes tasting side by side sound so fun! It feels like it's good for both solo drinking and multiple rounds.
Hop BroExactly. On the second floor in Minamikarasuyama, it's a beer pub where you can enjoy food too, and it's become a place where you can search for the drink of the day. Starting with Tsubame Draft and then wandering over to Vesper sounds like the best move today.
MugiI'm in! Now I just want to toast with curry and beer tonight.
