Sakazuki Lab announces the still version of "Akane Sasu" and summer brews on May 31
Sakazuki Lab in Adachi, Tokyo, opened at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 31. Focusing on summer sake, it lined up the still version of "Akane Sasu" and the nitro tap pour of "KISS ME," along with seasonal dishes such as a chilled white asparagus soup.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Sakazuki Lab in Adachi Ward. It opened at 1:00 p.m. on May 31, and it was a day to casually enjoy summer sake and beer.
MugiWait, what is the still version of Akane Sasu? Beer without the fizz actually makes me even more curious!
Hop BroBasically, it’s a way to remove the carbonation and bring out the contours of the flavor. With red grape and spice, plus a woody note layered in, it’s far more complex than it looks.
MugiWhoa, that’s a lot going on! And Belgian strong sounds intense just from the name, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a style with solid Belgian-style aroma and body. Sakazuki Lab’s deep, layered flavor really comes through in a design like this.
MugiHuh, now I’m curious about the other one, KISS ME too! Nitro sounds like some kind of secret weapon, so I’m getting excited!
Hop BroNitro is a serving method that uses nitrogen, which makes the foam finer. It creates a creamy, silky head and gives the beer a very soft mouthfeel.
MugiWhat, that’s like a drinking cushion! And if it even has toasty peanut notes, that’s basically snack-adjacent and unfair!
Hop BroThe food is good too. They’ve got chilled white asparagus soup and rice balls with conger eel and chirimen sansho, so you can play around with beer and food pairings.
MugiAnd if they even have Chiyomusubi Junmai Daiginjo on the sake side, then this is absolutely a place to stay a while. I’m already tempted to stop by after work today!
Hop BroExactly. Being able to take your time with craft beer and sake in the same shop is Sakazuki Lab’s signature. On days like this, it definitely makes you want to have a drink.
MugiYeah, I want to start with the still Akane Sasu! Hop-nii, let’s go drink together today, because that’s definitely going to be delicious!
Service Notice for May 31
Sakazuki Lab in Adachi, Tokyo, opened at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 31. In the post, the shop also mentioned hearing the sound of fireworks being launched around Senju the day before, and described this day as likely to be a relaxed service day, inviting guests to stop by during a slow, easygoing time.
Today’s Sake
With a lineup centered on summer sake, the highlight was Chiyomusubi Junmai Daiginjo Gokyoku (Shimane). Although it uses Gokyoku, a sake rice often used for warmed sake, it was crafted into a junmai daiginjo-style expression, and was introduced as a label that conveys Chiyomusubi’s own direction of rich, umami-forward flavor.
Today’s Beer
Akane Sasu was opened as a still version. Its appearance is red, with layers of red grape, spice, wood, and Belgian strong ale-like character, and it was described as having much more depth of flavor than its light look suggests. It was also available mixed with tonic water, offering a wider range of ways to drink it.
The other beer, KISS ME, was served on nitro tap. Its defining features were the creamy, silky head that only nitro can create and the crisp drinkability from soft carbonation, with an aroma described as carrying a toasty peanut character. Twilight was already sold out at that point.
Seasonal Dish
The food offerings were Chilled White Asparagus Soup and Rice Balls with Conger Eel and Chirimen Sansho. The soup pairs seasonal white asparagus with a clam broth and is lightly finished with fresh cream for a slightly Western style, with a suggestion to enjoy it alongside the house-made almond tofu.
Sakazuki Lab’s appeal is also that guests can enjoy craft beer and sake in the same space. In this post as well, the shop carefully listed the day’s drinks and dishes, showing a composition designed for lingering over food and drinks at a relaxed pace. Its sister shop, Sakazuki Brewing, is also planning limited tap releases and food pairing days in June, continuing the group’s early-summer offerings.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Sakazuki Lab in Adachi Ward. It opened at 1:00 p.m. on May 31, and it was a day to casually enjoy summer sake and beer.
MugiWait, what is the still version of Akane Sasu? Beer without the fizz actually makes me even more curious!
Hop BroBasically, it’s a way to remove the carbonation and bring out the contours of the flavor. With red grape and spice, plus a woody note layered in, it’s far more complex than it looks.
MugiWhoa, that’s a lot going on! And Belgian strong sounds intense just from the name, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a style with solid Belgian-style aroma and body. Sakazuki Lab’s deep, layered flavor really comes through in a design like this.
MugiHuh, now I’m curious about the other one, KISS ME too! Nitro sounds like some kind of secret weapon, so I’m getting excited!
Hop BroNitro is a serving method that uses nitrogen, which makes the foam finer. It creates a creamy, silky head and gives the beer a very soft mouthfeel.
MugiWhat, that’s like a drinking cushion! And if it even has toasty peanut notes, that’s basically snack-adjacent and unfair!
Hop BroThe food is good too. They’ve got chilled white asparagus soup and rice balls with conger eel and chirimen sansho, so you can play around with beer and food pairings.
MugiAnd if they even have Chiyomusubi Junmai Daiginjo on the sake side, then this is absolutely a place to stay a while. I’m already tempted to stop by after work today!
Hop BroExactly. Being able to take your time with craft beer and sake in the same shop is Sakazuki Lab’s signature. On days like this, it definitely makes you want to have a drink.
MugiYeah, I want to start with the still Akane Sasu! Hop-nii, let’s go drink together today, because that’s definitely going to be delicious!
