KARAKURI Kanda Taps Novel Craft Brewing's 'Looper' - First-Ever Saison at the Shop
KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake- in Kanda, Tokyo tapped Novel Craft Brewing's 'Looper' on Wednesday, April 15. The post introduced it as the first keg to appear at the shop, and guests can enjoy the 11th batch of the flagship saison.
Hop BroAt KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake- in Kanda, Novel Craft Brewing's Looper has been tapped.
MugiWhoa! Just the name sounds stylish, and hearing it's the first-ever appearance at the shop already has me excited!
Hop BroWhat's more, this is the 11th batch of the flagship saison, so it brings that saison-like crispness together with fruity aromas from the yeast.
MugiWhat's a saison anyway? I only have this vague image of something farmers drink out in the fields. What kind of thing is a saison?
Hop BroBroadly speaking, it's a high-fermentation, dry beer that originated in Belgium, and its appeal is that it's easy to drink even in hot weather.
MugiHuh! And the aroma is like white grape and lychee? It doesn't even look like beer anymore!
Hop BroOn top of that, the Nelson Sauvin adds a grapefruit-like brightness, so the layers of aroma come through really nicely.
MugiNow it's suddenly showing a wine-like side too! KARAKURI is cheating, having oden and natural wine as well as strong draft beer!
Hop BroExactly. KARAKURI's strength is being able to pair draft beer with creative oden in that calm basement-level space.
MugiAnd it's open Wednesday, April 15, 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM too, which makes it perfect for stopping by after work!
Hop BroIf you're looking to eat and drink slowly in Kanda, you definitely want to try Looper from the new arrivals on the BEER TAP.
MugiYeah, this is definitely one I'd want to make my drink of the day while snacking on oden!
Tapping Info
At KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake-, a beer pub in Kandakaji-cho, Kanda, Tokyo, Novel Craft Brewing's 'Looper' has been tapped. In an Instagram post, it was announced as a new arrival on the BEER TAP, along with service hours for Wednesday, April 15, 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
'Looper' was introduced in the post as the first keg to appear at the shop. It was also described as the 11th batch of the flagship saison, with a design that layers the fruity ester aroma derived from yeast with the fragrance of Nelson Sauvin. The flavor profile is said to evoke notes of white grape, lychee, and grapefruit.
KARAKURI is a cozy izakaya that serves craft beer, sake, and natural wine, along with creative dishes centered on oden. Its basement-level, relaxed atmosphere makes it a place where guests can enjoy food alongside draft beer. This 'Looper' is a new guest beer added to the shop's lineup, and it is the kind of beer for people who want to take their time appreciating its character.
Points Confirmed in the Post
- Beer name: Looper
- Brewery name: Novel Craft Brewing
- Positioning: First-time guest beer at the shop
- Style impression: Flagship saison, with aromas reminiscent of white grape and lychee
If you want to try a new keg with a meal in Kanda, it's worth checking the opening days.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake- in Kanda, Novel Craft Brewing's Looper has been tapped.
MugiWhoa! Just the name sounds stylish, and hearing it's the first-ever appearance at the shop already has me excited!
Hop BroWhat's more, this is the 11th batch of the flagship saison, so it brings that saison-like crispness together with fruity aromas from the yeast.
MugiWhat's a saison anyway? I only have this vague image of something farmers drink out in the fields. What kind of thing is a saison?
Hop BroBroadly speaking, it's a high-fermentation, dry beer that originated in Belgium, and its appeal is that it's easy to drink even in hot weather.
MugiHuh! And the aroma is like white grape and lychee? It doesn't even look like beer anymore!
Hop BroOn top of that, the Nelson Sauvin adds a grapefruit-like brightness, so the layers of aroma come through really nicely.
MugiNow it's suddenly showing a wine-like side too! KARAKURI is cheating, having oden and natural wine as well as strong draft beer!
Hop BroExactly. KARAKURI's strength is being able to pair draft beer with creative oden in that calm basement-level space.
MugiAnd it's open Wednesday, April 15, 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM too, which makes it perfect for stopping by after work!
Hop BroIf you're looking to eat and drink slowly in Kanda, you definitely want to try Looper from the new arrivals on the BEER TAP.
MugiYeah, this is definitely one I'd want to make my drink of the day while snacking on oden!
