On March 21, a post published by Novel Craft Brewing (Tokyo) announced that there are two kegs left of its anniversary beer "Phase 3." The comment explained that the liquid has become clearer than when serving first began, and that the hop aroma is now more pronounced. It conveys the appeal of a beer at a more mature point, rather than right after the keg is tapped.

The post also announced that business would start at 5 p.m. The lineup, centered on the brewery's own beers, includes "Phase 3," along with "Wah," "Borrowed Thyme," "Delay," "BPM 70," and "Fuzz." Guest beers from Yorocco Beer "Summer Tangerine Saison" and Passific Brewing "Knew Year" are also on the list, offering plenty of tasting options.

On the food side, it introduced the so-called "playful curry" as a "simmered hamburger steak and mushroom curry." The post suggests pairing it with a spicy dish, and it should also pair well with beers that let hop aromas shine.

Novel Craft Brewing is a Tokyo-based brewery that continues to share its work centered on house-brewed beer. Rather than being an announcement of a brand-new release, this post is worth noting as an update that conveys the anniversary beer's current drinking window in concrete terms. If you've been curious, this may be a good time to check it out while the kegs are still moving.