Shiokaze Blue Lab Tap Takeover at CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Ginza, with Early Release of Ginza Kölsch
A Shiokaze Blue Lab Tap Takeover will be held at CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Ginza over two days, Saturday 3/28 and Sunday 3/29. More than 25 taps are planned, the most ever, and the collaboration beer "Ginza Kölsch / Ginza Kölsch" will also be poured early.
Hop BroIt’s here, the Shiokaze Blue Lab Tap Takeover at CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Ginza on 3/28 (Sat.) and 3/29 (Sun.). And with more than 25 taps, it’s basically a beer traffic jam inside the place.
MugiWait, more than 25 taps!? If that many are lined up at once, I’d probably freeze up and not know what to drink first.
Hop BroThat’s the fun of a TTO, though, a festival of tasting side by side. IBREW Ginza already changes kegs often, so this kind of event is a perfect fit.
MugiBut seriously, what is TTO, some kind of spell? Just hearing tap takeover makes it sound like a beer arm-wrestling match.
Hop BroGood question. It means an event where the kegs are completely swapped out. You get a full lineup from one brewery and can enjoy all of its character at once, so fans love it.
MugiOh, I get it! So the big highlight is Ginza Kölsch, right? The name already sounds super urban and shiny!
Hop BroExactly. It’s an homage to Shiokaze Blue Lab’s standard Keiyo Kölsch. Kölsch is a clean, easy-drinking top-fermented style, and even though it looks light, it has a pretty delicate character.
MugiSo an homage doesn’t mean it’s just a copy! Then tasting the same family of flavors side by side would be really interesting.
Hop BroThat’s exactly the point. Being able to compare it with Keiyo Kölsch is what makes this event so appealing. Ryo worked with Chris on the recipe and even took part in the brew, so it must mean a lot to them.
MugiAnd Chris, Takashi, and Riki are all supposed to show up too, right? It really feels like the day a promise finally took shape, and that’s kind of moving...!
Hop BroChef Anesaki is also preparing special American-style food using ingredients from the U.S. and Chiba, so honestly, there’s no reason not to drink.
MugiYeah, I’m already restless even though we’re still waiting for the lineup details! I can’t wait to raise a glass in Ginza with a Kölsch in hand.
At CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Ginza in Yaesu, Tokyo, a Shiokaze Blue Lab Tap Takeover has been announced. The event will run for two days, on 3/28 (Sat.) and 3/29 (Sun.), and is being presented as the long-awaited realization of a promise made in 2020 between buyer Ryo and Shiokaze Blue Lab head brewer Chris.
The highlight this time is a planned 25-tap-plus lineup, the most in Shiokaze Blue Lab history. True to the spirit of a TTO, where taps are swapped out all at once, the event puts the fun of side-by-side comparisons front and center, making full use of the strengths of IBREW Ginza, which regularly handles a wide range of kegs.
Also drawing attention is the early release of the collaboration beer "Ginza Kölsch / Ginza Kölsch". This beer is an homage to Shiokaze Blue Lab's staple "Keiyo Kölsch / Keiyo Kölsch". Ryo reportedly helped create the recipe with Chris and also took part in the brewing. The event also suggests a side-by-side tasting of Keiyo Kölsch and Ginza Kölsch, offering the pleasure of comparing two beers from the same lineage.
Chris, brewer Takashi, and sales rep Riki are also scheduled to visit on the day (schedule to be announced later). Food will be handled by Chef Anesaki, who is preparing special American-style dishes using ingredients from the United States, Chris's roots, and Chiba, where Shiokaze Blue Lab is based.
IBREW Ginza is a beer pub that lets guests enjoy a high turnover of taps. At a TTO like this, it makes sense to make the beer the star while taking time to savor it together with the food pairings. The lineup details are expected soon, so stay tuned for more updates.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIt’s here, the Shiokaze Blue Lab Tap Takeover at CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Ginza on 3/28 (Sat.) and 3/29 (Sun.). And with more than 25 taps, it’s basically a beer traffic jam inside the place.
MugiWait, more than 25 taps!? If that many are lined up at once, I’d probably freeze up and not know what to drink first.
Hop BroThat’s the fun of a TTO, though, a festival of tasting side by side. IBREW Ginza already changes kegs often, so this kind of event is a perfect fit.
MugiBut seriously, what is TTO, some kind of spell? Just hearing tap takeover makes it sound like a beer arm-wrestling match.
Hop BroGood question. It means an event where the kegs are completely swapped out. You get a full lineup from one brewery and can enjoy all of its character at once, so fans love it.
MugiOh, I get it! So the big highlight is Ginza Kölsch, right? The name already sounds super urban and shiny!
Hop BroExactly. It’s an homage to Shiokaze Blue Lab’s standard Keiyo Kölsch. Kölsch is a clean, easy-drinking top-fermented style, and even though it looks light, it has a pretty delicate character.
MugiSo an homage doesn’t mean it’s just a copy! Then tasting the same family of flavors side by side would be really interesting.
Hop BroThat’s exactly the point. Being able to compare it with Keiyo Kölsch is what makes this event so appealing. Ryo worked with Chris on the recipe and even took part in the brew, so it must mean a lot to them.
MugiAnd Chris, Takashi, and Riki are all supposed to show up too, right? It really feels like the day a promise finally took shape, and that’s kind of moving...!
Hop BroChef Anesaki is also preparing special American-style food using ingredients from the U.S. and Chiba, so honestly, there’s no reason not to drink.
MugiYeah, I’m already restless even though we’re still waiting for the lineup details! I can’t wait to raise a glass in Ginza with a Kölsch in hand.
