Tokyo's Suginami-based Novel Craft Brewing announced its new collaboration beer "Glitch." The style is Hoppy Session Ale, with an ABV of 4.5%. In the post, it is introduced as "17:00 Open," positioning it as a beer with a light, easy-drinking feel and a clear hop presence.

This time, the partner is Sanity in Sangenjaya. According to the post, this beer was originally scheduled to be unveiled as a collaboration beer at a Tap Take Over held at Sanity in March, and is now being introduced again. It is also slated to be tapped at Sanity in the near future, making this a release that can be enjoyed across both venues.

The name "Glitch" is said to come from a genre derived from electronica. The music-inspired naming evokes the tempo of a session ale and a flavor profile with a defined hop-driven edge. True to Novel Craft Brewing, based in Suginami, this seems like a beer that firmly connects style and concept.

The collaboration partner, Sanity, is a bar that has a strong presence among beer fans in the context of events and tap takeovers. This "Glitch" release is one to watch as a craft beer project that broadens its reach by being introduced back and forth between the brewery and the bar.