Toki Brewery Releases Its First Lager, 'Await' - An Italian Pilsner Waiting for Sado's Spring
Toki Brewery in Sado, Niigata, has released 'Await,' the brand's first lager. The style is Italian Pilsner, with an ABV of 5.5% and an IBU of 11. Brewed in February, it was finished after waiting for the arrival of spring.
Hop BroToday I'm introducing Toki Brewery's first lager, 'Await.' It's an Italian Pilsner finished while waiting for Sado's spring, and the story alone is delicious.
MugiWhoa, it's the brand's first lager! And the name 'Await' sounds like programming even though it's beer!
Hop BroExactly. It's ABV 5.5%, with an IBU of 11. It's designed so it's neither too light nor too heavy, with a clear bitterness.
MugiAn IBU of 11 means the bitterness is pretty mild, right? But does it still have that crisp lager character?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: the hops are brought out only through the whirlpool process. There's no dry hopping, so instead of hitting you with aroma, it shapes the profile and keeps the outline clean.
MugiWhat? No dry hopping and it still has that much character!? It looks plain, but it's actually master craftsmanship!
Hop BroThe hops are Columbus, Saphire, and Calista. They don't go wild, but they support the malt's depth and create that sharp, dignified bitterness, which is great.
MugiWow! If the malt's savoriness really takes center stage, it sounds like one of those easy-drinking beers that still feels satisfying!
Hop BroAnd it was brewed during the cold month of February. From there it was matured and finished only after waiting for spring to come to Sado. It really feels like a seasonal beer.
MugiThe name 'Await' is the story of waiting for spring itself, isn't it? I can already imagine the transparency like mountains at snowmelt!
Hop BroYeah, it's a beer that you drink for its refined bitterness and quiet malt character. This is the kind of release that makes you want to slowly sip it while picturing the air of Sado.
MugiI can't wait anymore, I want to drink it right now! Toki Brewery's 'Await' is the kind of beer that makes you want to toast with a spring-is-coming mood!
Await
The newly released 'Await' from Toki Brewery is an Italian Pilsner and the brewery's first lager. It has an ABV of 5.5% and an IBU of 11. It uses Columbus, Saphire, and Calista hops.
It was brewed in the severe cold of February. After a maturation period, it was completed by waiting for the moment spring arrived in Sado. One hallmark is that no dry hopping was done; instead, the hop potential was carefully drawn out only through the whirlpool process. The aim is to balance the savoriness of the malt with the crisp bitterness typical of a lager.
In terms of flavor, it evokes the mountains of Sado waiting for the snow to melt: quiet yet with a firm, transparent character. Rather than pushing with flashy aroma, it is designed to be enjoyed through cleanly defined bitterness and the depth of the malt. While grounded in the polished, refined style of an Italian Pilsner, it can also be seen as a beer that layers in the feel of the local climate and the changing seasons.
The name 'Await' comes from the keyword used to wait for results in asynchronous processing. It directly reflects the story of a lager that is completed only after enduring a long, harsh winter and waiting for spring to arrive.
True to Toki Brewery's base in Sado, Niigata, this new release ties the region's seasonal atmosphere into the beer's design. It is a release that will appeal not only to lager fans, but also to anyone seeking a clean bitterness and a calm, restrained aroma.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I'm introducing Toki Brewery's first lager, 'Await.' It's an Italian Pilsner finished while waiting for Sado's spring, and the story alone is delicious.
MugiWhoa, it's the brand's first lager! And the name 'Await' sounds like programming even though it's beer!
Hop BroExactly. It's ABV 5.5%, with an IBU of 11. It's designed so it's neither too light nor too heavy, with a clear bitterness.
MugiAn IBU of 11 means the bitterness is pretty mild, right? But does it still have that crisp lager character?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: the hops are brought out only through the whirlpool process. There's no dry hopping, so instead of hitting you with aroma, it shapes the profile and keeps the outline clean.
MugiWhat? No dry hopping and it still has that much character!? It looks plain, but it's actually master craftsmanship!
Hop BroThe hops are Columbus, Saphire, and Calista. They don't go wild, but they support the malt's depth and create that sharp, dignified bitterness, which is great.
MugiWow! If the malt's savoriness really takes center stage, it sounds like one of those easy-drinking beers that still feels satisfying!
Hop BroAnd it was brewed during the cold month of February. From there it was matured and finished only after waiting for spring to come to Sado. It really feels like a seasonal beer.
MugiThe name 'Await' is the story of waiting for spring itself, isn't it? I can already imagine the transparency like mountains at snowmelt!
Hop BroYeah, it's a beer that you drink for its refined bitterness and quiet malt character. This is the kind of release that makes you want to slowly sip it while picturing the air of Sado.
MugiI can't wait anymore, I want to drink it right now! Toki Brewery's 'Await' is the kind of beer that makes you want to toast with a spring-is-coming mood!
