Cliffgalo Brewing Starts Serving Collaboration ESB "HOLLY ACHOR" with CBM Kanda
Cliffgalo Brewing in Okinawa City has put its English ESB, "HOLLY ACHOR," on tap as a collaboration beer with CBM Kanda. Known for brewing with Okinawan ingredients, the brewery is showing a new side through a British-style beer.
Hop BroToday, it’s about HOLLY ACHOR. Cliffgalo Brewing teamed up with CBM Kanda and put an English ESB on tap.
MugiWhoa, an Okinawan brewery collab with a Tokyo shop!? If it says on tap starting now, that means you can drink it already, right?
Hop BroExactly. Cliffgalo Brewing is a microbrewery in Okinawa City, and it’s great at bringing out the character of Okinawan ingredients, but what’s interesting this time is that it went with a British-style ESB.
MugiWhat’s an ESB? English ESB sounds kind of strong from the name alone...
Hop BroESB stands for Extra Special Bitter, and more than flashiness, what matters is the balance of malt depth and gentle bitterness.
MugiSo it’s not just about being bitter! But Cliffgalo usually gives me the image of tropical fruit and spices, so going with a classic style is a bit unexpected.
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. A brewery that usually foregrounds Okinawan ingredients is now showing how it expressed them through a calm, easy-drinking ESB.
MugiAnd CBM Kanda feels like the kind of place where different kegs are always getting tapped! As a home for a limited collaboration, it seems like a perfect match!
Hop BroExactly. Because you can drink it at a standard spot in Kanda, Tokyo, you can enjoy it as a glass that crosses both origin and style.
MugiThen today is settled! I’m in such a mood to drink it today that if I see it in Kanda, I’ll order it immediately!
Hop BroYeah, just check the serving status before you go, and let’s start with HOLLY ACHOR as the first drink. This is definitely turning into the two of us going out for drinks.
Collaboration Beer Debuts
Cliffgalo Brewing has put its English ESB "HOLLY ACHOR," created in collaboration with CBM Kanda, on tap. In a post, it said "on tap from today," making it clear that service has begun at the venue.
What Is Cliffgalo Brewing?
The brewery is a microbrewery in Okinawa City. While focusing on beers made with Okinawan fruits and spices, it also works on American styles such as hazy IPA. Another hallmark is its label design, which gives each beer its own story; it is striking in how it lets you enjoy not only the taste but also the appearance and background.
The ESB Style
English ESB is a style prized for its malt depth, gentle bitterness, and calm drinkability. Rather than flashy hop expression, it is all about overall balance and the finish. For Cliffgalo Brewing, which often puts Okinawan ingredients front and center, attention is also on how it has finished a classic British style.
Compatibility with CBM Kanda
CBM Kanda is one of Tokyo's staple spots for casually enjoying craft beer. Because it is a place with quick turnover of draft lines and easy access to a wide variety of beers, it is also a good fit as a venue for these limited collaborations. By pairing an Okinawan brewery with a shop in Kanda, Tokyo, this becomes a glass that crosses both origin and style.
Availability may change in the future, so it is reassuring to check the shop's information before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, it’s about HOLLY ACHOR. Cliffgalo Brewing teamed up with CBM Kanda and put an English ESB on tap.
MugiWhoa, an Okinawan brewery collab with a Tokyo shop!? If it says on tap starting now, that means you can drink it already, right?
Hop BroExactly. Cliffgalo Brewing is a microbrewery in Okinawa City, and it’s great at bringing out the character of Okinawan ingredients, but what’s interesting this time is that it went with a British-style ESB.
MugiWhat’s an ESB? English ESB sounds kind of strong from the name alone...
Hop BroESB stands for Extra Special Bitter, and more than flashiness, what matters is the balance of malt depth and gentle bitterness.
MugiSo it’s not just about being bitter! But Cliffgalo usually gives me the image of tropical fruit and spices, so going with a classic style is a bit unexpected.
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. A brewery that usually foregrounds Okinawan ingredients is now showing how it expressed them through a calm, easy-drinking ESB.
MugiAnd CBM Kanda feels like the kind of place where different kegs are always getting tapped! As a home for a limited collaboration, it seems like a perfect match!
Hop BroExactly. Because you can drink it at a standard spot in Kanda, Tokyo, you can enjoy it as a glass that crosses both origin and style.
MugiThen today is settled! I’m in such a mood to drink it today that if I see it in Kanda, I’ll order it immediately!
Hop BroYeah, just check the serving status before you go, and let’s start with HOLLY ACHOR as the first drink. This is definitely turning into the two of us going out for drinks.
