Three Beers Tapped at CRAFT BEER Market Tokyo Torch, with a Special Event on April 6
At CRAFT BEER Market Tokyo Torch, a beer pub in Otemachi, Tokyo, three new beers have been tapped: Chichibu Beer, Shiga Kogen Beer, and Romantic Village. A special unveiling event for a beer connected to Repubrew is also scheduled for April 6.
Hop BroThere are three beers tapped at Tokyo Torch in Otemachi. Chichibu Beer, Shiga Kogen Beer, and Romantic Village are on the board, making for a tap list that's easy to stop by even with spring weather all over the place.
MugiWhoa! Three all at once? And Otemachi sounds like exactly the kind of place you'd get pulled into after work, doesn't it?
Hop BroExactly. First up is Chichibu Beer's Yukiguma Wheat Saison. It's a saison with plenty of wheat, and the dry finish from Belgian saison yeast really comes through. On top of that, the hop aroma gives it a light feel without making it seem thin.
MugiA saison? What even is that! What does dry taste like? Does it make you thirsty?
Hop BroBasically, it means it doesn't leave too much sweetness behind and has a clean finish. And this Yukiguma layers spicy aromas with nuances from English and New Zealand hops, so it changes character every time you drink it.
MugiOhh! I kind of like that soft wheat feel with hop aroma. It's gentle, but it still makes itself known.
Hop BroNext is Shiga Kogen Beer's House IPA. Even though it's built on a 100% Maris Otter base and loaded with hops, it's amazing how easy it is to drink without feeling that 8% alcohol content.
MugiWait, 8% and easy to drink? That's the kind of beer where saying 'I can have one more' might be dangerous, isn't it?
Hop BroExactly. The malt backbone is solid, so even if the hops get a little wild, the balance doesn't fall apart. And then Romantic Village's Chocolate Stout has that cocoa-like aroma from the chocolate malt, making it a dark beer you want to sip slowly.
MugiA dark beer with a cocoa-like aroma? That feels a little like a treat. It could even work as dessert!
Hop BroWhat's more, there's an event starting at 5:00 p.m. on April 6. It's the unveiling of 'AGE AGE SAME AGE,' brewed at Repubrew's Mishima brewery, and it's a pretty bold chocolate-style dark lager.
MugiWhat is that! The name chocolate-style dark lager alone makes me curious! And they charred a wooden barrel and put it in there? That's way too much information at once!
Hop BroIt's a pretty distinctive brew, made by charring and adding a wooden barrel that had been used for pickled cherry blossoms. Between the fun beer comparison in Otemachi and an event on top of that, this really gives you every reason to go.
MugiYeah, yeah, that's way too luxurious for an after-work drink! If I start with Yukiguma today and finish with the stout, I'd be absolutely happy!
At CRAFT BEER Market Tokyo Torch in Otemachi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, the tap list has been refreshed with beers that can be enjoyed even on days when spring weather is unsettled. The post describes the venue as being open all day, and as a beer pub inside Tokiwabashi Tower, it offers the appeal of being easy to stop by and easy to compare different styles.
Three beers were tapped that day. The lineup ranges from a light saison to a solid IPA and even a dark beer.
- Chichibu Beer "Yukiguma Wheat Saison"
A hoppy saison made with plenty of wheat. It is finished dry with Belgian saison yeast, and layers spicy aromas with nuances of English and New Zealand hops for a refreshing pint.
- Shiga Kogen Beer "House IPA"
A near-standard IPA that strengthens the brewery's signature product. Built on a 100% Maris Otter base and paired with plenty of hops, it is notable for being easy to drink despite its 8% alcohol content.
- Romantic Village "Chocolate Stout"
A dark beer made lavishly with chocolate malt. Its cocoa-like aroma is especially memorable, making it a beer to savor slowly.
The post also mentions an unveiling event for a special beer, "AGE AGE SAME AGE", brewed at Repubrew's Mishima brewery, starting on April 6 at 5:00 p.m.. The style is a chocolate-style dark lager, and it features a distinctive process in which a wooden barrel previously used for pickled cherry blossoms was charred and added to the brew. Representatives from the breweries involved in the brewing, as well as Repubrew president Hata, are expected to visit, so the event is likely to attract attention in addition to the updated tap list.
For anyone in the Otemachi area who wants to compare several styles alongside a meal, this is worth checking out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere are three beers tapped at Tokyo Torch in Otemachi. Chichibu Beer, Shiga Kogen Beer, and Romantic Village are on the board, making for a tap list that's easy to stop by even with spring weather all over the place.
MugiWhoa! Three all at once? And Otemachi sounds like exactly the kind of place you'd get pulled into after work, doesn't it?
Hop BroExactly. First up is Chichibu Beer's Yukiguma Wheat Saison. It's a saison with plenty of wheat, and the dry finish from Belgian saison yeast really comes through. On top of that, the hop aroma gives it a light feel without making it seem thin.
MugiA saison? What even is that! What does dry taste like? Does it make you thirsty?
Hop BroBasically, it means it doesn't leave too much sweetness behind and has a clean finish. And this Yukiguma layers spicy aromas with nuances from English and New Zealand hops, so it changes character every time you drink it.
MugiOhh! I kind of like that soft wheat feel with hop aroma. It's gentle, but it still makes itself known.
Hop BroNext is Shiga Kogen Beer's House IPA. Even though it's built on a 100% Maris Otter base and loaded with hops, it's amazing how easy it is to drink without feeling that 8% alcohol content.
MugiWait, 8% and easy to drink? That's the kind of beer where saying 'I can have one more' might be dangerous, isn't it?
Hop BroExactly. The malt backbone is solid, so even if the hops get a little wild, the balance doesn't fall apart. And then Romantic Village's Chocolate Stout has that cocoa-like aroma from the chocolate malt, making it a dark beer you want to sip slowly.
MugiA dark beer with a cocoa-like aroma? That feels a little like a treat. It could even work as dessert!
Hop BroWhat's more, there's an event starting at 5:00 p.m. on April 6. It's the unveiling of 'AGE AGE SAME AGE,' brewed at Repubrew's Mishima brewery, and it's a pretty bold chocolate-style dark lager.
MugiWhat is that! The name chocolate-style dark lager alone makes me curious! And they charred a wooden barrel and put it in there? That's way too much information at once!
Hop BroIt's a pretty distinctive brew, made by charring and adding a wooden barrel that had been used for pickled cherry blossoms. Between the fun beer comparison in Otemachi and an event on top of that, this really gives you every reason to go.
MugiYeah, yeah, that's way too luxurious for an after-work drink! If I start with Yukiguma today and finish with the stout, I'd be absolutely happy!
