Uchoten Jozo introduces 'Can I Kick It?' Czech Pale Lager
Uchoten Jozo in Suwa, Nagano, highlighted a new beer on Instagram: "Can I Kick It?" The beer is listed as a Czech Pale Lager 11° at 4.5% ABV, built around Czech Kazbek hops with Saaz in the mix.
Hop BroI want to talk about a new one from Uchoten Brewing in Suwa today: Can I Kick It ? It is a Czech Pale Lager 11° with a light 4.5% ABV.
MugiWait, that name has serious hip-hop energy. Is this a beer or the start of a live show?
Hop BroThat is part of the charm. The name nods to A Tribe Called Quest, but the recipe is built around Czech Kazbek hops in a very legit way.
MugiKazbek? What is that exactly? A hop variety or a mountain or something?
Hop BroYep, it is a hop variety. It can give off lemony citrus notes, and they also used Saaz to add extra aroma depth without making it heavy.
MugiNow Saaz too? That sounds like a spell. I just got hit by a wall of beer jargon!
Hop BroSimple version: Saaz is a classic hop in Czech lagers, so it keeps that clean lager snap while Kazbek brings more personality on the aroma side.
MugiOhhh, so it stays easy to drink, but you still get that lemony citrus lift in the aroma?
Hop BroExactly. Light body, pleasant bitterness, and a crisp finish, so it feels more like an everyday pint than some flashy limited gimmick.
MugiAnd Uchoten Brewing has a taproom brewery in Suwa, right? A fresh pour on site there would absolutely ruin my self-control.
Hop BroThat is the beauty of it. You get the brewer's personality straight from the source, and for Czech-hop fans this is one to watch for sure.
MugiNow I totally want one. A crisp after-work lager like that sounds way too good right now!
Uchoten Jozo, a taproom brewery in Suwa, Nagano, introduced a new beer on Instagram: "Can I Kick It?" The beer is listed as a Czech Pale Lager 11° with 4.5% ABV, built around Czech Kazbek hops and supported by Saaz.
Flavor direction
The release is described with a lemon-like citrus aroma, a light mouthfeel, and a clean, pleasant bitterness. It keeps the easy-drinking profile expected from a lager, while giving the hop character enough room to stand out. In other words, it aims for refreshment first, with a more expressive aromatic layer on top.
About the brewery
Uchoten Jozo operates in Suwa, Nagano, and uses its taproom as a place to connect fresh beer with drinkers directly. That local, on-site setup suits a beer like this well: straightforward, approachable, and focused on careful ingredient choice.
The title itself, "Can I Kick It?", adds a music-culture reference that fits the brewery’s relaxed but deliberate style. For drinkers who want a Czech-inspired lager with a brighter hop profile, this looks like a solid seasonal addition.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about a new one from Uchoten Brewing in Suwa today: Can I Kick It ? It is a Czech Pale Lager 11° with a light 4.5% ABV.
MugiWait, that name has serious hip-hop energy. Is this a beer or the start of a live show?
Hop BroThat is part of the charm. The name nods to A Tribe Called Quest, but the recipe is built around Czech Kazbek hops in a very legit way.
MugiKazbek? What is that exactly? A hop variety or a mountain or something?
Hop BroYep, it is a hop variety. It can give off lemony citrus notes, and they also used Saaz to add extra aroma depth without making it heavy.
MugiNow Saaz too? That sounds like a spell. I just got hit by a wall of beer jargon!
Hop BroSimple version: Saaz is a classic hop in Czech lagers, so it keeps that clean lager snap while Kazbek brings more personality on the aroma side.
MugiOhhh, so it stays easy to drink, but you still get that lemony citrus lift in the aroma?
Hop BroExactly. Light body, pleasant bitterness, and a crisp finish, so it feels more like an everyday pint than some flashy limited gimmick.
MugiAnd Uchoten Brewing has a taproom brewery in Suwa, right? A fresh pour on site there would absolutely ruin my self-control.
Hop BroThat is the beauty of it. You get the brewer's personality straight from the source, and for Czech-hop fans this is one to watch for sure.
MugiNow I totally want one. A crisp after-work lager like that sounds way too good right now!
