Kichijoji’s Ben's Slop Shop and Novel Craft Brewing Release Anniversary Collaboration Beer, "Full Up"
Ben's Slop Shop, a craft beer specialty shop in Kichijoji, Tokyo, announced Full Up, its first collaboration beer brewed with nearby Novel Craft Brewing, to coincide with its 5th anniversary event on April 18 and 19. The new amber ale is designed to be easy to drink by the pint.
Hop BroThe first collaboration beer brewed by Kichijoji’s Ben's Slop Shop and Novel Craft Brewing has arrived. Tied to the anniversary, "Full Up" is definitely something to get excited about.
MugiReally? It’s their first collab? And it’s for the anniversary event too, so the celebration vibes are already in full swing. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a slightly hoppy amber ale. It leans on a malty aroma and flavor, but the body has been kept dry to make it lighter on the palate.
Mugi"Hoppy"? What does that even mean? Does that just mean lots of hops? An amber ale that’s light sounds a little confusing.
Hop BroBasically, it’s a balancing act between malt character and bitterness. It keeps the richness of an amber ale without making the finish too heavy. That’s why it’s designed to go down smoothly by the pint.
MugiSo it’s the kind of beer that won’t tire you out while drinking it. Even though it’s made for an anniversary celebration, it feels kind of stylish that they made it something you could drink every day.
Hop BroAnd they dry-hopped it with Riwaka. It’s a New Zealand hop, and it gives off a soft citrus and citrus-fruit aroma, so even if it looks calm, the inside feels very modern.
MugiRiwaka sounds strong just from the name! If it has citrus aroma, it sounds like something I could drink with orange or grapefruit vibes.
Hop BroExactly. Novel Craft Brewing is also known for music-inspired naming, and this "Full Up" carries that same lineage. It’s nice that even the name tells a story.
MugiThere’s something really nice about a beer that fits into the city of Kichijoji. Rather than flashy, it feels like an everyday pint, the kind you’d want to stop for after work.
Hop BroExactly. Start with it at the 5th Anniversary Party! on April 18 and 19, and then you’ll want to think of it again and drink it again later too. That’s the kind of beer it is.
MugiAlright, the decision is made for today! I’m in the mood to toast with a pint, and now I want to head to Kichijoji and look for "Full Up"!
Ben's Slop Shop, a craft beer specialty shop in Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino City, Tokyo, prepared its anniversary collaboration beer Full Up for its 5th Anniversary Party! on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19. The beer was brewed at Novel Craft Brewing in Takido, and it marks Ben's Slop Shop’s first collaboration.
Beer on Tap
- Full Up / Novel Craft Brewing
The beer is a slightly hoppy amber ale. While built around a malt character that evokes classic American amber ales, the body has been finished dry, and dry hopping uses New Zealand hop Riwaka. The result is said to be a modern flavor with a gentle citrus and citrus-fruit character. At 5% ABV, it is intended as an easy-to-drink pint that won’t tire the drinker out.
The post explains that the goal was to create a beer that would be enjoyed not only on a special "hare" day like an anniversary, but also after the festivities as an everyday "ke" beer. Novel Craft Brewing is also known for music-inspired naming, and Full Up follows that lineage. As a beer pub that has watched craft beer evolve in Kichijoji, the beer’s design stands out for prioritizing an approachable daily pint over flashiness.
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Hop BroThe first collaboration beer brewed by Kichijoji’s Ben's Slop Shop and Novel Craft Brewing has arrived. Tied to the anniversary, "Full Up" is definitely something to get excited about.
MugiReally? It’s their first collab? And it’s for the anniversary event too, so the celebration vibes are already in full swing. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a slightly hoppy amber ale. It leans on a malty aroma and flavor, but the body has been kept dry to make it lighter on the palate.
Mugi"Hoppy"? What does that even mean? Does that just mean lots of hops? An amber ale that’s light sounds a little confusing.
Hop BroBasically, it’s a balancing act between malt character and bitterness. It keeps the richness of an amber ale without making the finish too heavy. That’s why it’s designed to go down smoothly by the pint.
MugiSo it’s the kind of beer that won’t tire you out while drinking it. Even though it’s made for an anniversary celebration, it feels kind of stylish that they made it something you could drink every day.
Hop BroAnd they dry-hopped it with Riwaka. It’s a New Zealand hop, and it gives off a soft citrus and citrus-fruit aroma, so even if it looks calm, the inside feels very modern.
MugiRiwaka sounds strong just from the name! If it has citrus aroma, it sounds like something I could drink with orange or grapefruit vibes.
Hop BroExactly. Novel Craft Brewing is also known for music-inspired naming, and this "Full Up" carries that same lineage. It’s nice that even the name tells a story.
MugiThere’s something really nice about a beer that fits into the city of Kichijoji. Rather than flashy, it feels like an everyday pint, the kind you’d want to stop for after work.
Hop BroExactly. Start with it at the 5th Anniversary Party! on April 18 and 19, and then you’ll want to think of it again and drink it again later too. That’s the kind of beer it is.
MugiAlright, the decision is made for today! I’m in the mood to toast with a pint, and now I want to head to Kichijoji and look for "Full Up"!
