KARAKURI in Kanda taps 'Nagi / Swan Lake × BET' as collaboration cask arrives
The beer pub "KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake-" in Kanda announced its guest beer, "Nagi / Swan Lake × BET," along with its business hours for Monday, May 19. The collaboration uses Swaen Lager Malt and is introduced as having the clean drinking character typical of Kölsch.
Hop BroAn opening notice from KARAKURI in Kanda's basement has arrived. In line with business on Monday, May 19, the guest cask "Nagi / Swan Lake × BET" is going to be on tap.
MugiWhoa! Swan Lake × BET sounds powerful just from the name alone! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThe style is Köln Style Kölsch. It looks pale, goes down light, but still has real depth of flavor.
MugiWhat was Kölsch again? Does clean drinking character mean it’s a beer that likes to stay tidy?
Hop BroBasically, it’s aimed at keeping off-flavors down and making it crisp and easy to drink. This one uses Swaen Lager Malt to aim for a neutral malt character and a pale color.
MugiHuh! So low roughness might sound subtle, but it’s actually hugely important, huh? Like the foundation of the flavor!
Hop BroExactly. The post also mentioned the aroma of Wet Hops. That freshness brings a bit of green, lively character to the nose.
MugiWhat? It even has fruity aromas from the yeast? Beer is more than just hops, huh. This is way deeper than I thought!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. The yeast work gives it a soft fruitiness, so this is the kind of beer that is light but aromatic, and easy to keep drinking.
MugiAnd KARAKURI has oden and creative dishes too, right? Just imagining the pairing of beer and oden is making my stomach rumble!
Hop BroExactly. In the basement of Kanda Kajicho, being able to enjoy draft beer, sake, and wine is a strong move. Today is definitely one of those times when just one drink is not going to be enough.
MugiThe kind of night where that doesn't work has arrived! Then I'll be in charge of oden, and you, Hop, can handle the commentary. Let's go toast right now!
At "KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake-" in the basement of Kanda Kajicho, information on a BEER TAP opening was announced. In an Instagram post, the venue said that "Nagi / Swan Lake × BET (Niigata)" would be available in conjunction with business hours on Monday, May 19 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
This beer is a collaboration between Swan Lake Beer and BET Co., Ltd., which supports beer production through brewing equipment and raw materials. It is described as being designed around Dutch-made "Swaen Lager Malt" from The Swaen, making use of a pale color, neutral malt character, and low roughness. The post also mentions the fresh aroma of Wet Hops, delicate fruity notes from the yeast, and the clean drinkability characteristic of Köln Style Kölsch.
KARAKURI is a homey izakaya that specializes in craft beer, sake, and natural wine, and serves creative dishes centered on oden. It also has a bottle shop, offers draft beer, sake, and wine by the measure, and supports takeout with growlers. It is an easy place to enjoy either a single beer or a relaxed meal.
- Shop name: KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake-
- Location: Basement 1F, Hakkou Building, 3-7 Kanda Kajicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Listed features: Oden, creative dishes, bottle shop, draft beer sold by measure
- Guest beer: Nagi / Swan Lake × BET
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAn opening notice from KARAKURI in Kanda's basement has arrived. In line with business on Monday, May 19, the guest cask "Nagi / Swan Lake × BET" is going to be on tap.
MugiWhoa! Swan Lake × BET sounds powerful just from the name alone! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThe style is Köln Style Kölsch. It looks pale, goes down light, but still has real depth of flavor.
MugiWhat was Kölsch again? Does clean drinking character mean it’s a beer that likes to stay tidy?
Hop BroBasically, it’s aimed at keeping off-flavors down and making it crisp and easy to drink. This one uses Swaen Lager Malt to aim for a neutral malt character and a pale color.
MugiHuh! So low roughness might sound subtle, but it’s actually hugely important, huh? Like the foundation of the flavor!
Hop BroExactly. The post also mentioned the aroma of Wet Hops. That freshness brings a bit of green, lively character to the nose.
MugiWhat? It even has fruity aromas from the yeast? Beer is more than just hops, huh. This is way deeper than I thought!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. The yeast work gives it a soft fruitiness, so this is the kind of beer that is light but aromatic, and easy to keep drinking.
MugiAnd KARAKURI has oden and creative dishes too, right? Just imagining the pairing of beer and oden is making my stomach rumble!
Hop BroExactly. In the basement of Kanda Kajicho, being able to enjoy draft beer, sake, and wine is a strong move. Today is definitely one of those times when just one drink is not going to be enough.
MugiThe kind of night where that doesn't work has arrived! Then I'll be in charge of oden, and you, Hop, can handle the commentary. Let's go toast right now!
