In an article published by Tokorozawa Beer on March 12, 2026, the brewery announced the start of bottle sales for its award-winning beer “Lapsang Rapsang.” Until now, the beer had mainly been served on draft, but starting next week it will also be available in bottles.

The beer won a bronze medal at the Japan Great Beer Awards. For a brewery that specializes in smoked beers, this is news that once again highlights the presence of one of its signature ranges. Sales are being announced through the official online store (BASE), and the beer will also be gradually added to the lineup for hometown tax donations.

“Lapsang Rapsang” is a beer inspired by lapsang souchong, a tea known for its smoky aroma. The article also mentions the long process of trial and error involved in its development, and suggests that the current version evolved from an earlier beer of the same name that was sold in the past. Rather than being simply “smoky,” the key appeal is that you can taste a recipe refined over time.

Tokorozawa Beer is a brewery based in Kitahara-cho, Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture. It specializes in beers that make use of aromas derived from smoking, and is especially well suited to craft beer fans who enjoy distinctive aromatic character. With this move to bottles, a beer that had been limited to in-store and draft service will now be accessible at home as well. With the award as a starting point, this is one bottle worth trying first to see where Lapsang stands today.