Five Wild Ales from Cellador Ales Restocked at Kagurazaka BEER OLYN
BEER OLYN in Kagurazaka, Tokyo, has restocked wild ales and farmhouse-style beers from Cellador Ales. Chenille, Tepache Seltzer, Blackberry Saison, Crimson, and Talisman are all in stock, offering fruitiness, acidity, and herbal notes in one lineup.
Hop BroFive Cellador Ales beers have been restocked at BEER OLYN in Kagurazaka. That is pretty exciting.
MugiWait, five!? It sounds like a wild ale festival, and just reading the names is enough to get me tipsy!
Hop BroThe stars this time are a lineup that shines with fruitiness and acidity: Chenille, Tepache Seltzer, Blackberry Saison, Crimson, and Talisman.
MugiWhat is that! Does farmhouse-style mean beer made on a farm or something?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it is a style that lets you enjoy wild yeast and complex fermentation character, and barrel and herbal nuances often come through too.
MugiOh, I see! So Chenille's hybrid feel means it takes the best parts of beer and cider?
Hop BroExactly. Juicy apple is layered with honey and woodiness, and the funky finish is what makes it so interesting.
MugiTepache Seltzer is already pushing it just from the name! Pineapple and cinnamon sounds like dessert!
Hop BroAnd Crimson combines raspberries and blood orange, while Talisman brings peaches and nectarines with chamomile, so the bright fruit character is beautifully expressed.
MugiIf I can compare them at BEER OLYN, that is perfect! I want to start with Crimson and Talisman.
Hop BroNice. Then tonight let's take our time with one beer in Kagurazaka. You are making me want a drink too.
Tasting Cellador Ales in Kagurazaka
At the beer pub BEER OLYN on the 3rd floor of DEAR Kagurazaka in Yaraicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, guest beers from Los Angeles-based Cellador Ales are lined up. BEER OLYN is a beer pub where you can drink on-site, but it also sells craft beer and offers standing-bar service. It is a fitting location when you want to take your time choosing a beer in Kagurazaka.
What we can confirm this time are five bottles that stand out for the fruit use and barrel-derived nuances characteristic of Cellador Ales. All of them center on farmhouse, wild ale, and cider-adjacent expressions, and tasting them side by side makes the brewery's direction easy to see.
- Chenille: A hybrid that combines farmhouse ale and cider. Juicy apple is layered with honey, woodiness, and funk.
- Tepache Seltzer: A farmhouse-style seltzer made with pineapple and cinnamon. Light and easy to drink, yet with tropical character and spice.
- Blackberry Saison: A saison made with blackberries. Citrus notes from Mandarina Bavaria hops and the fruit's tartness come together in a balanced way.
- Crimson: A wild ale combining raspberries, blood orange, second-use apricots, nectarines, and peaches. Bright fruitiness is the core, and the finish is crisp.
- Talisman: A wild ale combining peaches and nectarines from Masumoto Farm with chamomile. Soft fruit character is layered with gentle floral notes.
Cellador Ales' hallmark is not simply sourness, but the careful layering of fruit character, honey, oak barrels, and herbal elements. At BEER OLYN, the appeal is being able to casually try that individuality in Kagurazaka. If you like wild ales, start with Crimson or Talisman, where the fruit character is especially clear; if you prefer something lighter, Tepache Seltzer is the easiest place to begin.
Being able to compare styles while drinking in a calm beer pub is the kind of enjoyment that defines BEER OLYN.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroFive Cellador Ales beers have been restocked at BEER OLYN in Kagurazaka. That is pretty exciting.
MugiWait, five!? It sounds like a wild ale festival, and just reading the names is enough to get me tipsy!
Hop BroThe stars this time are a lineup that shines with fruitiness and acidity: Chenille, Tepache Seltzer, Blackberry Saison, Crimson, and Talisman.
MugiWhat is that! Does farmhouse-style mean beer made on a farm or something?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it is a style that lets you enjoy wild yeast and complex fermentation character, and barrel and herbal nuances often come through too.
MugiOh, I see! So Chenille's hybrid feel means it takes the best parts of beer and cider?
Hop BroExactly. Juicy apple is layered with honey and woodiness, and the funky finish is what makes it so interesting.
MugiTepache Seltzer is already pushing it just from the name! Pineapple and cinnamon sounds like dessert!
Hop BroAnd Crimson combines raspberries and blood orange, while Talisman brings peaches and nectarines with chamomile, so the bright fruit character is beautifully expressed.
MugiIf I can compare them at BEER OLYN, that is perfect! I want to start with Crimson and Talisman.
Hop BroNice. Then tonight let's take our time with one beer in Kagurazaka. You are making me want a drink too.
