Vector Beer Kinshicho opens Johana Beer’s Earl Grey on tap
VECTOR BEER in Kinshicho has tapped Johana Beer’s Earl Grey, a flavor ale known for its bergamot-driven tea aroma. It joins the bar’s 10 taps alongside rotisserie chicken and house-made sausages.
Hop BroI need to talk about Johana Earl Grey because it just went on tap at VECTOR BEER Kinshicho, and it’s a seriously tempting pour.
MugiWait, a tea beer? Is this beer suddenly trying to host afternoon tea?
Hop BroPretty much. It’s a flavored ale, built with bright bergamot aroma while still finishing crisp and clean.
MugiHold on, flavored ale sounds like a term from a pop quiz. What does that actually mean?
Hop BroBasically, it’s an ale with added aromatic character, and here the key is bergamot aroma, which gives it that Earl Grey feel.
MugiOhh, nice! And at 4.5% ABV, this sounds great as a first pint, even for a nervous beginner like me.
Hop BroExactly, and with IBU 20 the bitterness stays gentle, so it’s really a beer for aroma and works well with food too.
MugiIBU again! Why does bitterness math sound like I need a calculator before I can order?
Hop BroNo calculator needed. It’s just a bitterness scale, and this one should pair really well with the rotisserie chicken, prosciutto, or house-made sausages at the pub.
MugiSo I get to scan ten taps on draft and then chase the Earl Grey with chicken? My mouth is already making weekend plans.
Hop BroAnd with glasses from 580 yen and a three-beer flight for 1,280 yen, it’s easy to sample a little of both the house brews and the guest beer.
MugiThen it’s settled, let’s go find an aromatic first sip tonight, and you only get three bites before the lecture starts!
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VECTOR BEER Kinshicho announced the tap opening of Johana Beer’s "Earl Grey" on Instagram. It is a flagship beer from Johana Beer, a flavor ale defined by bright bergamot aroma. The official product info lists it at 4.5% ABV and 20 IBU. It keeps the tea-like character clear while staying crisp, making it a good choice for people who enjoy aromatic beers.
A good match for the food
The bar offers 10 taps including its own house-brewed beers, with rotisserie chicken as the centerpiece. The menu also includes fresh-sliced prosciutto and salami, house-made sausages, nachos, and ajillo, so there are plenty of foods that work naturally with beer. Earl Grey should pair well with the chicken’s savory depth and the saltiness of cured meats, making it an easy first pour for a meal.
Glasses start at 580 yen, and a three-beer tasting set is 1,280 yen. It is an easy place to try a few different beers with food, and a useful stop in Kinshicho when you want something aromatic and food-friendly.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI need to talk about Johana Earl Grey because it just went on tap at VECTOR BEER Kinshicho, and it’s a seriously tempting pour.
MugiWait, a tea beer? Is this beer suddenly trying to host afternoon tea?
Hop BroPretty much. It’s a flavored ale, built with bright bergamot aroma while still finishing crisp and clean.
MugiHold on, flavored ale sounds like a term from a pop quiz. What does that actually mean?
Hop BroBasically, it’s an ale with added aromatic character, and here the key is bergamot aroma, which gives it that Earl Grey feel.
MugiOhh, nice! And at 4.5% ABV, this sounds great as a first pint, even for a nervous beginner like me.
Hop BroExactly, and with IBU 20 the bitterness stays gentle, so it’s really a beer for aroma and works well with food too.
MugiIBU again! Why does bitterness math sound like I need a calculator before I can order?
Hop BroNo calculator needed. It’s just a bitterness scale, and this one should pair really well with the rotisserie chicken, prosciutto, or house-made sausages at the pub.
MugiSo I get to scan ten taps on draft and then chase the Earl Grey with chicken? My mouth is already making weekend plans.
Hop BroAnd with glasses from 580 yen and a three-beer flight for 1,280 yen, it’s easy to sample a little of both the house brews and the guest beer.
MugiThen it’s settled, let’s go find an aromatic first sip tonight, and you only get three bites before the lecture starts!
