Kanpai! Brewing 1F Granzu taps "Berry Berry Slope"
A new smoothie sour tap release has arrived at the brewpub "Kanpai! Brewing (1F/Granzu)" in Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. The "Berry Berry Slope Acai Bowl Smoothie Sour," layered with acai, blueberry, banana, yogurt, and almond milk, is now on offer.
Hop BroKanpai! Brewing in Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, has a fascinating new tap release. It's a pretty daring beer called "Berry Berry Slope Acai Bowl Smoothie Sour."
MugiWait, a beer in the style of an acai bowl!? That's like breakfast and booze have merged. There's way too much information in that!
Hop BroExactly. It's a 5% smoothie sour. They fermented a wort made with plenty of barley and wheat using sour yeast, then layered in acai, blueberry, and banana.
MugiSour yeast means, like, yeast that makes it sour? This is starting to feel like a science experiment!
Hop BroBasically, it's a fermentation method that makes it easier to give beer a bright, refreshing acidity. On top of that, they add a yogurt-based sour component and almond milk, so it finishes creamy instead of just tart.
MugiWhat is that? It sounds dessert-like but it's beer! And it's not just fruit either - yogurt and almond milk make it rounder, which honestly sounds almost unfairly delicious!
Hop BroThat's the key point: the sweetness and acidity are really well balanced. It doesn't just bulldoze you with fruit richness; it has a proper outline, so it's less tiring to drink.
MugiWait, so even though it looks sweet, it pairs with meat dishes too!? I never thought there'd be a day when an acai-bowl-style beer could take on meat!
Hop BroDefinitely. These rich sour beers work well because the acid cuts through fat and umami so cleanly. Since Kanpai! Brewing is a brewpub, being able to drink it fresh on site is a big plus.
MugiDrinking something this distinctive in a wooden, riverside shop along the Kanda River sounds amazing. This seems like the kind of beer that would really hit the spot on a day when you're not in the mood for your usual IPA!
Hop BroThen tonight, why don't we go see for ourselves what Berry Berry Slope is like in a glass? The full-on fruitiness, but still unmistakably beer - that's what makes it so irresistible.
MugiLet's go! A fresh pour sounds absolutely delicious. Just imagining the aroma of acai and blueberry is already making me want to drink it now!
New Tap
At the brewpub "Kanpai! Brewing (1F/Granzu)" in Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, "Berry Berry Slope Acai Bowl Smoothie Sour" has newly gone on tap. The post describes it as a 5% smoothie sour, brewed by fermenting a wort made with plenty of barley and wheat using sour yeast. It is then blended with acai, blueberry, banana purée, yogurt (sour base), and almond milk.
It is designed with a balance of sweetness and acidity in mind, and is introduced as having a dessert-like cohesion while still pairing well with meat dishes. Rather than relying only on the thickness of the fruit, its defining feature seems to be the combination of a clear acidic edge and a milky mouthfeel.
"Kanpai! Brewing (1F/Granzu)" is a brewpub with its own brewery attached. Located in the Waseda and Edogawabashi area along the Kanda River, its appeal is that you can enjoy freshly brewed beer at Granzu on the first floor. The warm wooden storefront and the calm atmosphere centered on craft beer make it a place suited to days when you want to slowly savor a glass.
This tap release is something not to miss for anyone seeking rich fruit character and gentle acidity. Rather than the usual pale ale or IPA, it is a beer to watch as a way to enjoy Kanpai! Brewing's individuality from a slightly different angle.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKanpai! Brewing in Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, has a fascinating new tap release. It's a pretty daring beer called "Berry Berry Slope Acai Bowl Smoothie Sour."
MugiWait, a beer in the style of an acai bowl!? That's like breakfast and booze have merged. There's way too much information in that!
Hop BroExactly. It's a 5% smoothie sour. They fermented a wort made with plenty of barley and wheat using sour yeast, then layered in acai, blueberry, and banana.
MugiSour yeast means, like, yeast that makes it sour? This is starting to feel like a science experiment!
Hop BroBasically, it's a fermentation method that makes it easier to give beer a bright, refreshing acidity. On top of that, they add a yogurt-based sour component and almond milk, so it finishes creamy instead of just tart.
MugiWhat is that? It sounds dessert-like but it's beer! And it's not just fruit either - yogurt and almond milk make it rounder, which honestly sounds almost unfairly delicious!
Hop BroThat's the key point: the sweetness and acidity are really well balanced. It doesn't just bulldoze you with fruit richness; it has a proper outline, so it's less tiring to drink.
MugiWait, so even though it looks sweet, it pairs with meat dishes too!? I never thought there'd be a day when an acai-bowl-style beer could take on meat!
Hop BroDefinitely. These rich sour beers work well because the acid cuts through fat and umami so cleanly. Since Kanpai! Brewing is a brewpub, being able to drink it fresh on site is a big plus.
MugiDrinking something this distinctive in a wooden, riverside shop along the Kanda River sounds amazing. This seems like the kind of beer that would really hit the spot on a day when you're not in the mood for your usual IPA!
Hop BroThen tonight, why don't we go see for ourselves what Berry Berry Slope is like in a glass? The full-on fruitiness, but still unmistakably beer - that's what makes it so irresistible.
MugiLet's go! A fresh pour sounds absolutely delicious. Just imagining the aroma of acai and blueberry is already making me want to drink it now!
