Inkhorn Brewing Introduces Its Collaboration Beer “Bearded Barbet” with Titans Craft Beer and Tokyo Aleworks
Inkhorn Brewing introduced on Instagram the collaboration beer “Bearded Barbet” brewed with Titans Craft Beer and Tokyo Aleworks. The style is Vienna Lager, and the ABV is 5.2%. A Lager Fest will also be held at Titans in Otsuka on May 15 and 16.
Hop BroToday, the story of Bearded Barbet introduced by Inkhorn Brewing is hot stuff. It’s a three-way collaboration with Titans Craft Beer and Tokyo Aleworks, and the fact that it’s a Vienna Lager makes it especially cool.
MugiWait, a three-way collaboration!? And the name Bearded Barbet sounds strong, but also bird-like, which makes me curious!
Hop BroThe key is the reddish appearance and the malt aroma. Inkhorn Brewing is a brewery in Mejiro, and they’ve really managed to balance that with the easy drinkability of a lager.
MugiWhat does lager-like drinkability actually mean? It sounds vague, but somehow really important!
Hop BroSimply put, because it’s fermented slowly at a relatively low temperature, the beer has a clean outline and goes down smoothly. And this time, with an ABV of 5.2%, it’s designed to be substantial without being heavy, so you could probably keep going for several rounds.
MugiOhhh! So it’s the kind of beer that looks calm, but then keeps going down effortlessly when you drink it. Malt-derived flavor is like the toasty, bread-like kind, right?
Hop BroExactly. And with Vienna Malt, Pilsner, Spelt Malt, Biscuit Malt, and even Carafa Special III in there, you get a strong layered malt profile. Using Hallertau Tradition for the hops is also nice, because it keeps the bitterness in balance without being overpowering.
MugiWhoa, Hallertau Tradition sounds so artisanal just from the name! But even with all that malt, it still comes together neatly. That’s the power of a collaboration, right?
Hop BroThe background is great too. It’s a beer born from thoughts for Adam, who was loved at Titans, and it’s a brew shaped by the feelings behind his first memorial anniversary. Knowing that story makes the flavor feel even more moving.
MugiWow, this is the kind of thing that fills your heart before you even take a sip... And on May 15 and 16, there’s a Lager Fest at Titans in Otsuka, right? I want to go there and toast with Bearded Barbet!
Inkhorn Brewing is a brewery based in Mejiro, Toshima City, Tokyo. The beer introduced in this post is “Bearded Barbet,” a collaboration brewed by three breweries: Titans Craft Beer and Tokyo Aleworks. The style is Vienna Lager, and the alcohol content is 5.2%. It is presented as a beer that balances a reddish appearance, malt-like toasty aroma, and the easy drinkability typical of a lager.
The background to this collaboration is a desire to honor Adam, who was loved by those around him at Titans. The post explains that the project began from the idea of turning into beer one of the brews he liked during his lifetime, as the first anniversary of his passing approached. Titans' Albert brought up the image of “red beard” and “liking Vienna Lager,” and to match that impression, Randy from Tokyo Aleworks also joined, resulting in a three-brewery collaboration. The beer name “Bearded Barbet” also reflects that association.
On the recipe side, Vienna Malt, Pilsner, Spelt Malt, Biscuit Malt, and Carafa Special III are used, with Hallertau Tradition as the hop. The post describes it as a finish with restrained hop presence and a well-balanced bitterness and flavor. While the mouthfeel is crisp, it retains malt-derived depth, making it the kind of lager that naturally encourages another sip.
It also says that over the two days of May 15 and 16, “Lager Fest” is scheduled to be held at Titans in Otsuka. Knowing the story behind the collaboration should make the meaning packed into a single beer feel even more vivid when you taste it.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, the story of Bearded Barbet introduced by Inkhorn Brewing is hot stuff. It’s a three-way collaboration with Titans Craft Beer and Tokyo Aleworks, and the fact that it’s a Vienna Lager makes it especially cool.
MugiWait, a three-way collaboration!? And the name Bearded Barbet sounds strong, but also bird-like, which makes me curious!
Hop BroThe key is the reddish appearance and the malt aroma. Inkhorn Brewing is a brewery in Mejiro, and they’ve really managed to balance that with the easy drinkability of a lager.
MugiWhat does lager-like drinkability actually mean? It sounds vague, but somehow really important!
Hop BroSimply put, because it’s fermented slowly at a relatively low temperature, the beer has a clean outline and goes down smoothly. And this time, with an ABV of 5.2%, it’s designed to be substantial without being heavy, so you could probably keep going for several rounds.
MugiOhhh! So it’s the kind of beer that looks calm, but then keeps going down effortlessly when you drink it. Malt-derived flavor is like the toasty, bread-like kind, right?
Hop BroExactly. And with Vienna Malt, Pilsner, Spelt Malt, Biscuit Malt, and even Carafa Special III in there, you get a strong layered malt profile. Using Hallertau Tradition for the hops is also nice, because it keeps the bitterness in balance without being overpowering.
MugiWhoa, Hallertau Tradition sounds so artisanal just from the name! But even with all that malt, it still comes together neatly. That’s the power of a collaboration, right?
Hop BroThe background is great too. It’s a beer born from thoughts for Adam, who was loved at Titans, and it’s a brew shaped by the feelings behind his first memorial anniversary. Knowing that story makes the flavor feel even more moving.
MugiWow, this is the kind of thing that fills your heart before you even take a sip... And on May 15 and 16, there’s a Lager Fest at Titans in Otsuka, right? I want to go there and toast with Bearded Barbet!
