karuizawa Q's GOOD AFTERNOON announces Another Afternoon
At GOOD AFTERNOON, the taproom on the second floor of karuizawa Q in Naka-Karuizawa, Nagano, a limited saison called Another Afternoon has been introduced. It is based on Lazy Afternoon and layered with a gentle French oak finish.
Hop BroI've got a good one today: at karuizawa Q's second-floor taproom GOOD AFTERNOON, they just tapped limited saison Another Afternoon.
MugiWhat! That name already feels delicious. GOOD AFTERNOON sounds like the first sip wins before you even sit down!
Hop BroThe fun part is that it builds on their regular Lazy Afternoon as a Saison w/Oak Chip, so it starts familiar and then swerves a little.
MugiWait, what does that even mean? Oak Chip sounds like beer-flavored potato snacks!
Hop BroIt means they use small oak pieces to layer in aroma, and here the French oak adds a soft woody finish without making the beer heavy.
MugiOhhh, so the saison brightness still stays fresh, but now you get lemon, herbs, and a vanilla-like softness too?
Hop BroExactly. It's 5.5% ABV with IBU 26 balance, so it stays easygoing while still having a little extra depth.
MugiThere go the mystery numbers again! In Mugi language, IBU 26 means... what, exactly?
Hop BroIt's a bitterness guide, and 26 usually means easy for a slow evening instead of a face-punching hop bomb. Perfect for a long sit from 3 p.m. on.
MugiThat rules! Drinking above the brewery and getting that little twist on the usual sounds like one slightly different afternoon in a glass.
Hop BroWith lemon, herbs, vanilla, and oak all tucked into 5.5%, this is the kind of beer that makes me want a pint immediately.
MugiSame here! I want that slightly special saison in Karuizawa at golden hour, and I want it now.
At karuizawa Q in Naka-Karuizawa, Nagano, the upstairs taproom GOOD AFTERNOON has introduced a limited release called Another Afternoon.
The beer is a Saison w/Oak Chip with 5.5% ABV and IBU 26. In the post, it is described as a variant built on the brewery's regular saison Lazy Afternoon, then finished with French oak chips for a softer, more rounded character. The flavor direction is gentle and layered: lemon- and herb-like aromatics, a touch of vanilla-like softness, and a subtle woody aftertaste that adds depth without overpowering the base beer.
The name fits the idea well. It feels like a familiar afternoon, but with a small detour. That also matches the setting: a taproom located above the brewery itself, where the beer can be enjoyed close to the place it was made. The post notes opening hours of 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm, last order at 9:00 pm, making it a natural fit for a slow evening pour.
For drinkers looking for a saison that stays close to the classic profile while adding a little oak-driven nuance, Another Afternoon is an easy one to keep an eye on in Karuizawa.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI've got a good one today: at karuizawa Q's second-floor taproom GOOD AFTERNOON, they just tapped limited saison Another Afternoon.
MugiWhat! That name already feels delicious. GOOD AFTERNOON sounds like the first sip wins before you even sit down!
Hop BroThe fun part is that it builds on their regular Lazy Afternoon as a Saison w/Oak Chip, so it starts familiar and then swerves a little.
MugiWait, what does that even mean? Oak Chip sounds like beer-flavored potato snacks!
Hop BroIt means they use small oak pieces to layer in aroma, and here the French oak adds a soft woody finish without making the beer heavy.
MugiOhhh, so the saison brightness still stays fresh, but now you get lemon, herbs, and a vanilla-like softness too?
Hop BroExactly. It's 5.5% ABV with IBU 26 balance, so it stays easygoing while still having a little extra depth.
MugiThere go the mystery numbers again! In Mugi language, IBU 26 means... what, exactly?
Hop BroIt's a bitterness guide, and 26 usually means easy for a slow evening instead of a face-punching hop bomb. Perfect for a long sit from 3 p.m. on.
MugiThat rules! Drinking above the brewery and getting that little twist on the usual sounds like one slightly different afternoon in a glass.
Hop BroWith lemon, herbs, vanilla, and oak all tucked into 5.5%, this is the kind of beer that makes me want a pint immediately.
MugiSame here! I want that slightly special saison in Karuizawa at golden hour, and I want it now.
