KBL THE GARAGE Brews Session IPA "Shikon Shosai" for NOHGA Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto's 4th Anniversary
KBL THE GARAGE (Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City) brewed an original beer for the 4th anniversary of NOHGA Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto and for the hotel restaurant CICON. The beer is named "Shikon / CICON Shosai" and will be sold in a limited release as a Session IPA.
Hop BroKBL THE GARAGE in Kyoto launched a limited-brewed Shikon Shosai to mark the 4th anniversary of NOHGA Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto. It fits the atmosphere of CICON inside the hotel perfectly.
MugiWait! They can make an original beer just for a hotel? That feels incredibly special!
Hop BroThey can, and the name Shikon Shosai also connects to the origin of CICON's name. It's beer that expresses both the spirit of craftsmanship and the spirit of commerce.
MugiShikon Shosai sounds cool, but what is it? How do you express the spirit of craftsmanship and commerce in beer?
Hop BroThat's what's interesting: the style is a Session IPA. It keeps the IPA aroma, but is designed not to feel too heavy to drink. In other words, strong aroma, but light on its feet.
MugiOhh! So it has a strong aroma but goes down easily? Then I could enjoy that casually too!
Hop BroExactly. The article also said the goal was a gentle sweetness, a bright aroma, and a crisp finish that never gets boring. It's also easy to pair with food, so it's pretty practical.
MugiIf it pairs well with food, it's perfect for drinking at a hotel restaurant! Isn't that basically a travel destination made for drinking?
Hop BroExactly. It will be served at CICON by NOHGA HOTEL, where you can enjoy it along with the bakery and rooftop bar. It feels like the brewery, hotel, and restaurant are all connected in one session.
MugiWow, I already want to drink it after reading this! Just being a Kyoto collaboration beer is appealing enough, but the name, aroma, and story are all overpowered!
Hop BroRight? Things like this are irresistible because even the context of the place tastes good. Today makes you want to imagine CICON's atmosphere and have a glass of Session IPA.
KBL THE GARAGE, located in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward as the second location of Kyoto Beer Lab, brewed an original beer for NOHGA Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto and its restaurant CICON. In an Instagram post, it was introduced as a project tied to the hotel's 4th anniversary, and the beer was identified as "Shikon / CICON Shosai."
The name comes from the phrase that also inspired CICON's name. According to the post, what CICON values is an uncompromising approach to ingredients and methods, along with craftsmanship. To express that philosophy in beer, KBL THE GARAGE said it also poured in its own passion.
The brewing style is Session IPA. It is finished with an emphasis on gentle sweetness, a lively aroma, and a crisp, refreshing finish that never gets old. Designed to balance light drinkability with a strong aromatic presence, it seems like a beer that would work well with meals.
The beer will be served at CICON by NOHGA HOTEL inside NOHGA Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto, including the restaurant, bakery, and rooftop bar. It is being introduced as a limited release, positioned as a "session" that connects the hotel, restaurant, brewery, and drinker. Within Kyoto's craft beer scene, it can be seen as a collaboration where the local setting and the venue's context fit together beautifully.
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Hop BroKBL THE GARAGE in Kyoto launched a limited-brewed Shikon Shosai to mark the 4th anniversary of NOHGA Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto. It fits the atmosphere of CICON inside the hotel perfectly.
MugiWait! They can make an original beer just for a hotel? That feels incredibly special!
Hop BroThey can, and the name Shikon Shosai also connects to the origin of CICON's name. It's beer that expresses both the spirit of craftsmanship and the spirit of commerce.
MugiShikon Shosai sounds cool, but what is it? How do you express the spirit of craftsmanship and commerce in beer?
Hop BroThat's what's interesting: the style is a Session IPA. It keeps the IPA aroma, but is designed not to feel too heavy to drink. In other words, strong aroma, but light on its feet.
MugiOhh! So it has a strong aroma but goes down easily? Then I could enjoy that casually too!
Hop BroExactly. The article also said the goal was a gentle sweetness, a bright aroma, and a crisp finish that never gets boring. It's also easy to pair with food, so it's pretty practical.
MugiIf it pairs well with food, it's perfect for drinking at a hotel restaurant! Isn't that basically a travel destination made for drinking?
Hop BroExactly. It will be served at CICON by NOHGA HOTEL, where you can enjoy it along with the bakery and rooftop bar. It feels like the brewery, hotel, and restaurant are all connected in one session.
MugiWow, I already want to drink it after reading this! Just being a Kyoto collaboration beer is appealing enough, but the name, aroma, and story are all overpowered!
Hop BroRight? Things like this are irresistible because even the context of the place tastes good. Today makes you want to imagine CICON's atmosphere and have a glass of Session IPA.
