Novel Craft Brewing releases limited collab beer 'Reflection' with Cave D'occi
Novel Craft Brewing, based in Suginami, Tokyo, introduced its collaboration beer 'Reflection' with Cave D'occi. The barrel-aged saison is 5% ABV and comes in 750 ml bottles. Following the June 13 event, the brewery says only a small amount remains.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Reflection, the collab beer from Novel Craft Brewing in Suginami, Tokyo.
MugiWait, they teamed up with Cave D'Occi? So it’s basically brewery meets winery!?
Hop BroExactly. The style is Barrel aged Saison, so you get saison’s bright drinkability with barrel-aged depth layered in.
MugiWhat is that even supposed to mean? Barrel-aged depth sounds like a movie trailer for fancy adults!
Hop BroPut simply, aging it in wooden barrels helps the aroma settle in and gives the beer a longer, rounder finish.
MugiOhhh, so saison is already light on the palate, and then the barrel adds extra character?
Hop BroThat’s it. It’s also 5% ABV, and it came out for the June 13 event as a 750ml large bottle.
MugiThat sounds made for sharing! If I opened one alone, the special-occasion energy would be way too strong.
Hop BroAnd it did well at the Tap Take Over too, so apparently there are only a few left now.
MugiWhat! I can’t read this calmly anymore. That’s the curse of limited collabs right there!
Hop BroEven the name works. “Reflection” really suggests layered, echoing flavors from both Cave D'Occi and Novel.
MugiNow I really want it. Let’s go find Reflection before those bottles disappear!
Release details
Novel Craft Brewing in Suginami, Tokyo, has introduced a collaboration beer with Cave D'occi called 'Reflection'. The beer is a barrel-aged saison with 5% ABV, released as a 750 ml bottle in connection with a collaboration event held on June 13.
A limited beer that drew attention
The post notes that the beer was well received at a recent Tap Take Over, and that only a small amount of bottles remains. Rather than a regular flagship release, this looks like a special collaborative beer tied closely to the event itself. It is also listed on the brewery's tap menu, which suggests it has already become one of the beers drawing attention from fans.
What makes it interesting
Saison is a style known for its expressive fermentation character and easy-drinking profile. Adding barrel aging can give the beer more depth and a longer finish. The name 'Reflection' fits that layered impression well. Pairing a Tokyo craft brewery with Cave D'occi, a producer better known for wine, makes the beer especially interesting as a cross-category collaboration.
About the brewery
Novel Craft Brewing is based in Suginami, Tokyo. Through tap service and collaboration projects, the brewery has continued to highlight a wide range of beer styles and the appeal of brewing partnerships. 'Reflection' is a good example of that approach, and a limited release like this is the kind of beer many craft beer fans will want to keep an eye on.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Reflection, the collab beer from Novel Craft Brewing in Suginami, Tokyo.
MugiWait, they teamed up with Cave D'Occi? So it’s basically brewery meets winery!?
Hop BroExactly. The style is Barrel aged Saison, so you get saison’s bright drinkability with barrel-aged depth layered in.
MugiWhat is that even supposed to mean? Barrel-aged depth sounds like a movie trailer for fancy adults!
Hop BroPut simply, aging it in wooden barrels helps the aroma settle in and gives the beer a longer, rounder finish.
MugiOhhh, so saison is already light on the palate, and then the barrel adds extra character?
Hop BroThat’s it. It’s also 5% ABV, and it came out for the June 13 event as a 750ml large bottle.
MugiThat sounds made for sharing! If I opened one alone, the special-occasion energy would be way too strong.
Hop BroAnd it did well at the Tap Take Over too, so apparently there are only a few left now.
MugiWhat! I can’t read this calmly anymore. That’s the curse of limited collabs right there!
Hop BroEven the name works. “Reflection” really suggests layered, echoing flavors from both Cave D'Occi and Novel.
MugiNow I really want it. Let’s go find Reflection before those bottles disappear!
