Shiokaze Blue Lab to Hold End-of-Month TTO at IBREW Ginza, with 25 Taps and Early Pour of "Ginza Kölsch"
Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery (Chiba) announced on Instagram at 8:31 p.m. on March 5, 2026 that it will hold a TTO at IBREW Ginza. In the post, the brewery also previewed an early pour of its collaboration beer, "Ginza Kölsch," alongside a lineup of 25 tap offerings said to be the largest ever. It looks set to be a chance to experience the brewery's current position in one shot, right in the city at the end of the month.
In an Instagram post from Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery dated March 5, 2026, it was revealed that the brewery will be holding a TTO at IBREW GINZA in Tokyo's Ginza district. The text describes it as happening on the "last weekend of the month," which on the calendar falls on March 28 and 29.
What stands out most in the post is the scale of the offering: it is announced as 25 taps. The brewery describes this as its "largest ever," suggesting a lineup that spans everything from core beers to special releases. For drinkers, the chance to compare this many taps at a single venue should make it easier to grasp the differences in style and brewing philosophy.
Also planned for the day is an early pour of the collaboration beer "Ginza Kölsch." The post frames it with imagery inspired by a Ginza nightscape and indicates that it is a dry-hopped Kölsch centered on NZ hops. If the recipe balances the light, crisp character typical of Kölsch with the bright aromatics of New Zealand hops, it should be a beer that works well both with food and as a second pint.
Based in Chiba, Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery is a brewery rooted in its local area while also expanding its ties to Tokyo's craft beer scene. This appearance at IBREW Ginza feels like more than a simple guest tap event; it has the character of a curated occasion that includes the early release of a collaboration label. As the month closes, it looks like one of the events craft beer fans in the greater Tokyo area will want to keep on their radar.
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