Kaiser Chick Brings Back Its Springtime "Chick Weizen," ABV 5.5%
Kaiser Chick in Chofu, Tokyo, has once again introduced its wheat beer "Chick Weizen / Hefeweizen," which it offered in spring. It is a South German-style Weizen with an ABV of 5.5% and an IBU of 13, characterized by a soft drinking profile with restrained bitterness. The brewery says it will welcome guests with beer, cake, and food.
Hop BroTokyo's Kaiser Chick has brought back "Chick Weizen / Hefeweizen" for spring. And at ABV 5.5%, the balance of the drink sounds really good.
MugiWhoa! Just the name Chick Weizen is cute! But Hefeweizen is that fluffy kind, right?
Hop BroExactly. It's a South German-style wheat beer, and this time the key point is the low bitterness at IBU 13. They've kept the bitterness down so it drinks soft and easy.
MugiIBU again! With 13 being low, what does that actually feel like?
Hop BroSimply put, it's a number that quantifies hop bitterness. So this time the bitterness is restrained, and the gentle sweetness and acidity of the wheat malt are more likely to stand out.
MugiOhh, so you could really drink it down fast! And they adjusted the malt bill too, so it feels like they've really built the flavor carefully.
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: apparently they've also tuned the classic Weizen ester aroma to a softly fragrant balance. It's a refined approach that doesn't let the banana-like character run wild.
MugiBanana-like character running wild, what even is that! But with that smooth mouthfeel, it should pair well with cake too, right?
Hop BroExactly. Since Kaiser Chick is a confectionery-style shop as well, they're even suggesting beer with cake, so this is a pour that goes well with both meals and sweets.
MugiThat feels so springlike! A wheat beer that's easy to enjoy every day is basically a little luxury, and that's the best.
Hop BroAll right, then we just have to have a spring beer in Chofu. If there's cake and food too, they're basically calling for us.
MugiYeah, yeah, I want to drink it right now! I want to toast the start of spring with that gentle acidity!
Tokyo-based brewery Kaiser Chick in Chofu has introduced "Chick Weizen / Hefeweizen" as a long-awaited new release.
According to the post, the beer has an alcohol content of 5.5% and an IBU of 13. It is a hazy, traditional South German wheat beer, and the brewery says it has revived a label that was also offered last spring. This time, the malt bill has been adjusted to create a finish that lets the grain character come through.
In the flavor description, bitterness is kept low, allowing the smooth mouthfeel and gentle acidity derived from wheat malt to come forward. Rather than pushing the classic Weizen ester aroma too strongly, the brewery aimed for a softly fragrant balance. It is not the kind of beer that relies on flashiness, but it seems like an easy-to-enjoy wheat beer for everyday drinking, one that should pair comfortably with meals or cake.
Kaiser Chick is a brewery based in Chofu, Tokyo, and in this post as well it said, "We are waiting for you with beer, cake, and rice dishes." In addition to brewing, it is very much in line with the shop's character to suggest ways to enjoy it as a confectionery as well. It is essentially a light, spring-leaning pour returning at the start of the season.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTokyo's Kaiser Chick has brought back "Chick Weizen / Hefeweizen" for spring. And at ABV 5.5%, the balance of the drink sounds really good.
MugiWhoa! Just the name Chick Weizen is cute! But Hefeweizen is that fluffy kind, right?
Hop BroExactly. It's a South German-style wheat beer, and this time the key point is the low bitterness at IBU 13. They've kept the bitterness down so it drinks soft and easy.
MugiIBU again! With 13 being low, what does that actually feel like?
Hop BroSimply put, it's a number that quantifies hop bitterness. So this time the bitterness is restrained, and the gentle sweetness and acidity of the wheat malt are more likely to stand out.
MugiOhh, so you could really drink it down fast! And they adjusted the malt bill too, so it feels like they've really built the flavor carefully.
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: apparently they've also tuned the classic Weizen ester aroma to a softly fragrant balance. It's a refined approach that doesn't let the banana-like character run wild.
MugiBanana-like character running wild, what even is that! But with that smooth mouthfeel, it should pair well with cake too, right?
Hop BroExactly. Since Kaiser Chick is a confectionery-style shop as well, they're even suggesting beer with cake, so this is a pour that goes well with both meals and sweets.
MugiThat feels so springlike! A wheat beer that's easy to enjoy every day is basically a little luxury, and that's the best.
Hop BroAll right, then we just have to have a spring beer in Chofu. If there's cake and food too, they're basically calling for us.
MugiYeah, yeah, I want to drink it right now! I want to toast the start of spring with that gentle acidity!