CATARATAS BOTTLE SHOP features CRAFTROCK collab IPA 'Smells Like Swan Spirit'
CATARATAS BOTTLE SHOP in Shibuya's Sakura Stage has highlighted CRAFTROCK's 'Smells Like Swan Spirit' as a guest beer. The 6.0% Cold IPA is a collaboration with Swan Lake Beer and is described as a hop-forward beer with citrus and cantaloupe notes.
Hop BroShibuya has a good one today: CATARATAS BOTTLE SHOP just tapped Smells Like Swan Spirit from CRAFTROCK.
MugiWhat! Swan spirit sounds way too dramatic, like I need wings before the first sip!
Hop BroAnd it gets better. It's a collab with Swan Lake Beer from Niigata, and the style is Cold IPA.
MugiWait, what is that? Cold but IPA sounds like somebody just chilled it and called it fancy!
Hop BroNot quite. The idea is a clean, crisp body with big hop aroma, basically a light yet aromatic build.
MugiOhhh, so it's not too heavy, but you still get all the hop fun?
Hop BroExactly. It has citrus notes, a cantaloupe-like aroma, and even at 6.0% it finishes with a bright clean aftertaste.
MugiCantaloupe? Beer meets fruit stand is not the crossover I expected today!
Hop BroThey also use Niigata-grown rice, so it drinks extra crisp and still carries a real Made in Japan feel.
MugiAnd it's only a two-minute walk from Shibuya Station, so this is basically a mandatory detour.
Hop BroThe shop stocks over 100 beers and lets you compare four drafts, so honestly this is reason enough to drink.
MugiThen it's settled. Let's head to CATARATAS BOTTLE SHOP and test that swan-powered pint right now!
CATARATAS BOTTLE SHOP sits on the 3rd floor of Shibuya Sakura Stage, a beer-friendly bottle shop and beer pub offering more than 100 craft beers from Japan and abroad. Guests can compare four draft beers in-house, buy bottles to go, or simply stop in for a casual drink. On sunny days, the surrounding benches and tables also make outdoor drinking an easy option.
The post dated August 11 introduces CRAFTROCK's 'Smells Like Swan Spirit.' It is a collaboration beer with Swan Lake Beer from Niigata, brewed as a 6.0% Cold IPA. The beer is presented as a clear, hop-driven pour with citrus and cantaloupe-like aromas and a crisp finish.
Another notable point is the use of Niigata-grown rice, which gives the beer a more distinctly "Made in Japan" character. That fits the shop's style well: a place where drinkers can sample draft beers on site and then choose bottles that match their taste. For anyone looking for a new guest beer in Shibuya, this is one to keep on the radar.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroShibuya has a good one today: CATARATAS BOTTLE SHOP just tapped Smells Like Swan Spirit from CRAFTROCK.
MugiWhat! Swan spirit sounds way too dramatic, like I need wings before the first sip!
Hop BroAnd it gets better. It's a collab with Swan Lake Beer from Niigata, and the style is Cold IPA.
MugiWait, what is that? Cold but IPA sounds like somebody just chilled it and called it fancy!
Hop BroNot quite. The idea is a clean, crisp body with big hop aroma, basically a light yet aromatic build.
MugiOhhh, so it's not too heavy, but you still get all the hop fun?
Hop BroExactly. It has citrus notes, a cantaloupe-like aroma, and even at 6.0% it finishes with a bright clean aftertaste.
MugiCantaloupe? Beer meets fruit stand is not the crossover I expected today!
Hop BroThey also use Niigata-grown rice, so it drinks extra crisp and still carries a real Made in Japan feel.
MugiAnd it's only a two-minute walk from Shibuya Station, so this is basically a mandatory detour.
Hop BroThe shop stocks over 100 beers and lets you compare four drafts, so honestly this is reason enough to drink.
MugiThen it's settled. Let's head to CATARATAS BOTTLE SHOP and test that swan-powered pint right now!
