Uchu Brewing’s Barrel-Aged Barleywine ‘Labyrinth #002’ Arrives at the Toranomon Hills Shop
Uchu Brewing from Hokuto, Yamanashi, announced that bottles of the latest release in its barrel-aged series, “Labyrinth #002,” have arrived at its directly operated taproom on the 2nd floor of Glass Rock in Toranomon Hills. The style is Black Barleywine, with an ABV of 13%.
Hop BroI’m here, Mugi. Uchu Brewing’s Labyrinth #002 has arrived at the directly operated taproom in Toranomon Hills, right?
MugiWhoa! Uchu Brewing is that brewery with the space-like name, right? Being able to drink it at Toranomon Hills feels almost too urban!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a brewery in Hokuto, Yamanashi, and this one is a Black Barleywine with 13% alcohol.
MugiBlack... barley... wine? Wait, it’s beer but it’s wine? The name is already confusing me!
Hop BroIt’s a high-gravity beer where the sweetness and richness of the malt come across in a wine-like way. And because it’s part of a barrel-aged series, it gains even more depth.
MugiWhat? Barrels aren’t just something you leave things in, huh. Aging for over two years is so long it’s basically the barrel becoming an adult!
Hop BroThe blend sources are impressive too: barrels of Heaven Hill Bourbon and Jim Beam Double Oak Bourbon. The description of complex and rich really makes sense, doesn’t it?
MugiOhhh! Dark caramel plus plum and raisin sounds like dessert-level aroma. It already feels delicious before even drinking it!
Hop BroExactly. Since it comes in 375 ml bottles, it’s the kind of beer you face seriously. I’d want to savor its full-bodied flavor little by little.
MugiBeing able to check it out in the shop at Toranomon Hills while tracking limited bottles is the best! I’m already in the mood to grab a drink right now!
Hop BroRight? The way it connects the nature of Yatsugatake to the Tokyo taproom is great, and today really feels like the day to open Labyrinth #002.
Uchu Brewing is a brewery based in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, that develops beers with a space theme. At its directly operated shop on the 2nd floor of Glass Rock in Toranomon Hills, it offers a lineup of distinctive beers ranging from IPAs to smoothie-style releases.
What was announced at the Toranomon Hills taproom this time was the latest entry in the barrel-aged series, “Labyrinth #002.” According to the product information, the style is Black Barleywine, the batch No. is BA003, the ABV is 13%, and it is being released in 375 ml bottles.
The brewers’ notes say that barrels aged for more than two years in Heaven Hill Bourbon and Jim Beam Double Oak Bourbon casks were blended to create a complex, rich flavor. The aroma description mentions dark caramel along with fruity notes reminiscent of plum and raisin, making this a bottle that suggests both the thickness typical of barleywine and the depth brought by barrel aging.
The Toranomon Hills store information introduces Uchu Brewing as “a craft brewery brewing space-themed beer in the beautiful nature of Yatsugatake.” Linking its Yamanashi home base with its permanent Tokyo location, being able to enjoy the beer in-store while following the movement of limited bottles is part of this brewery’s unique appeal.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI’m here, Mugi. Uchu Brewing’s Labyrinth #002 has arrived at the directly operated taproom in Toranomon Hills, right?
MugiWhoa! Uchu Brewing is that brewery with the space-like name, right? Being able to drink it at Toranomon Hills feels almost too urban!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a brewery in Hokuto, Yamanashi, and this one is a Black Barleywine with 13% alcohol.
MugiBlack... barley... wine? Wait, it’s beer but it’s wine? The name is already confusing me!
Hop BroIt’s a high-gravity beer where the sweetness and richness of the malt come across in a wine-like way. And because it’s part of a barrel-aged series, it gains even more depth.
MugiWhat? Barrels aren’t just something you leave things in, huh. Aging for over two years is so long it’s basically the barrel becoming an adult!
Hop BroThe blend sources are impressive too: barrels of Heaven Hill Bourbon and Jim Beam Double Oak Bourbon. The description of complex and rich really makes sense, doesn’t it?
MugiOhhh! Dark caramel plus plum and raisin sounds like dessert-level aroma. It already feels delicious before even drinking it!
Hop BroExactly. Since it comes in 375 ml bottles, it’s the kind of beer you face seriously. I’d want to savor its full-bodied flavor little by little.
MugiBeing able to check it out in the shop at Toranomon Hills while tracking limited bottles is the best! I’m already in the mood to grab a drink right now!
Hop BroRight? The way it connects the nature of Yatsugatake to the Tokyo taproom is great, and today really feels like the day to open Labyrinth #002.
