TAP&CROWLER in Shibuya to Host Launch Event and Tap Takeover for Ujoten Brewing's "AUTUMN LEAVES -BARREL AGED-"
A launch event and Tap Takeover for Ujoten Brewing's "AUTUMN LEAVES -BARREL AGED-" have been announced at the beer pub TAP&CROWLER in Shibuya's Udagawacho. The base beer, "Autumn Leaves," is a Belgian amber lager with rich malt depth and a gentle bitterness.
Hop BroIn Udagawacho, Shibuya, it's the debut of Ujoten Brewing's new release. TAP&CROWLER has announced an event and Tap Takeover for "AUTUMN LEAVES -BARREL AGED-", and it's definitely one not to miss.
MugiWhoa! A launch event at a bar already sounds exciting! But a Tap Takeover means, like, the whole place turns into a beer festival?
Hop BroThat's pretty much the idea. It's a setup where they take over multiple taps and you can enjoy that brewery's beers all at once. This time it looks like the focus is on an anniversary beer, so they must be coming in pretty strong.
MugiAn anniversary beer? What's that, like a celebration cake? I can't quite picture how you celebrate with beer...
Hop BroGood question. The base beer, "Autumn Leaves," is a Belgian amber lager at ABV 6.0% and IBU 30. Using several Belgian malts, it's built on layers of toast, caramel, and biscuit-like aroma, making it a quietly satisfying beer.
MugiOhhh! But what does IBU 30 mean? Once numbers show up, it suddenly feels like a science experiment, and I get a little tense.
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness. It means it's moderately bitter, so it's not aggressively harsh; it just supports the malt's sweetness nicely. And with Aurora and Styrian Golding hops plus Urkel yeast, it still has that clean lager character.
MugiWait, Urkel is a yeast strain?! That name is suddenly adorable, and it sounds like a character from a manga, so I can't help laughing!
Hop BroExactly, but behind that cute name it does serious work. It brings out a gentle fruitiness while keeping the finish clean, so this is the kind of beer you want to enjoy as it changes with temperature rather than one that hits you with big aromas.
MugiSo it's the kind you want to sip slowly, huh? Naming it after the jazz standard "Autumn Leaves" is also kind of wistful and lovely.
Hop BroAnd the star is the barrel-aged version, so if you try it after knowing the base beer, the changes will be even more interesting. It's nice that you can taste it at TAP&CROWLER, right in the middle of Shibuya, in a place where you can relax and really face your glass.
MugiYeah, now I totally want to drink it! I want to slowly savor a beer that looks like autumn leaves in a calm bar, and today I feel like the two of us should just toast already.
At the beer pub TAP&CROWLER in Shibuya Ward's Udagawacho, a launch event and Tap Takeover for Ujoten Brewing's "AUTUMN LEAVES -BARREL AGED-" have been announced. From the shop's post, it appears to be a project centered on an anniversary beer, making it highly relevant for craft beer fans.
The base beer, "Autumn Leaves / Autumn Leaves," is an amber lager. At 6.0% ABV and 30 IBU, it combines a full body built with several Belgian malts with aromas reminiscent of toast, caramel, and biscuit. Using Aurora and Styrian Golding hops, along with Urkel yeast, it is designed to balance the clean character typical of a lager with gentle fruit notes and a firm bitterness.
Its name comes from the jazz standard "Autumn Leaves." True to that name, its amber color evokes autumn foliage, and its calm malt character leaves a strong impression. Rather than pushing with flashy aromatics, it feels like a beer best enjoyed slowly as the temperature changes. TAP&CROWLER sits in the center of Shibuya, yet it has the relaxed atmosphere of a beer pub where you can take your time with a glass, so it seems like a good match for a malt-driven beer like this.
The main attraction this time is the barrel-aged version, but if you know the base beer first, it becomes easier to appreciate the differences. Including the somewhat unusual angle of a Belgian lager, this is a beer worth trying in Shibuya as an opportunity to experience a clearly conceived creation.
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Hop BroIn Udagawacho, Shibuya, it's the debut of Ujoten Brewing's new release. TAP&CROWLER has announced an event and Tap Takeover for "AUTUMN LEAVES -BARREL AGED-", and it's definitely one not to miss.
MugiWhoa! A launch event at a bar already sounds exciting! But a Tap Takeover means, like, the whole place turns into a beer festival?
Hop BroThat's pretty much the idea. It's a setup where they take over multiple taps and you can enjoy that brewery's beers all at once. This time it looks like the focus is on an anniversary beer, so they must be coming in pretty strong.
MugiAn anniversary beer? What's that, like a celebration cake? I can't quite picture how you celebrate with beer...
Hop BroGood question. The base beer, "Autumn Leaves," is a Belgian amber lager at ABV 6.0% and IBU 30. Using several Belgian malts, it's built on layers of toast, caramel, and biscuit-like aroma, making it a quietly satisfying beer.
MugiOhhh! But what does IBU 30 mean? Once numbers show up, it suddenly feels like a science experiment, and I get a little tense.
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness. It means it's moderately bitter, so it's not aggressively harsh; it just supports the malt's sweetness nicely. And with Aurora and Styrian Golding hops plus Urkel yeast, it still has that clean lager character.
MugiWait, Urkel is a yeast strain?! That name is suddenly adorable, and it sounds like a character from a manga, so I can't help laughing!
Hop BroExactly, but behind that cute name it does serious work. It brings out a gentle fruitiness while keeping the finish clean, so this is the kind of beer you want to enjoy as it changes with temperature rather than one that hits you with big aromas.
MugiSo it's the kind you want to sip slowly, huh? Naming it after the jazz standard "Autumn Leaves" is also kind of wistful and lovely.
Hop BroAnd the star is the barrel-aged version, so if you try it after knowing the base beer, the changes will be even more interesting. It's nice that you can taste it at TAP&CROWLER, right in the middle of Shibuya, in a place where you can relax and really face your glass.
MugiYeah, now I totally want to drink it! I want to slowly savor a beer that looks like autumn leaves in a calm bar, and today I feel like the two of us should just toast already.
