Tokyo Beer Lab Announces German-Style Traditional Lager "EDELTOKIO" on Tap
Tokyo Beer Lab (Shibuya, Tokyo) posted new on-tap information on Instagram on March 25 under "Our beer on tap : EDELTOKIO." The post explains that it is the brewery's "first lager," brewed using traditional German methods and long maturation, and characterized by a sweet malt aroma.
Hop BroThere’s an announcement from Tokyo Beer Lab in Shibuya that EDELTOKIO is on tap.
MugiWait! Tokyo Beer Lab has such a strong IPA image, and this is their first lager!?
Hop BroExactly. This one was brewed using traditional German methods, and the key point is that it also went through long maturation.
MugiWhat! How exactly does that long-aged lagering make it better?
Hop BroSimply put, it’s like letting it rest slowly at low temperatures to smooth out the edges. That way, the sweet malt aroma comes through beautifully.
MugiOhhh! So instead of going boom with hops, it’s a beer that lets you enjoy the depth of malt!
Hop BroThat’s right. On Untappd it’s listed as a German Pilsner 6.1%, so they’re aiming for a balance between sharpness and roundness.
MugiA crew that experiments with DJ culture and craft beer, yet they’re all about respecting tradition too? That contrast is awesome!
Hop BroThat’s exactly the Harajuku-based attitude: innovation and tradition, both at once. It seems like this one will be a beer that pairs well with food at the Jingumae taproom.
MugiI can already feel my throat craving it... Tonight I want to skip IPA and toast with a lager!
Hop BroDeal. Let’s start with a sip of EDELTOKIO and compare a few beers tonight!
Key Points from the Post
Tokyo Beer Lab's official Instagram introduced EDELTOKIO as a beer currently on tap. The caption clearly noted three points:
- Brewed using traditional German methods
- Finished with long maturation
- Sweet malt aroma
It also emphasized that this is the brewery's "first lager." The post suggests a direction that lets drinkers enjoy malt depth, unlike hop-forward IPAs.
The Beer’s Position
On Untappd, EDELTOKIO is listed as a German Pilsner (6.1%), which aligns with the "German-origin approach" described in the post. If the recipe is designed to aim for roundness from aging as well as sharpness, it should be an easy choice both with meals and on its own.
Brewery Background and Context
On the Tokyo Beer Lab official website ABOUT page, the brewery presents an experimental stance that blends craft beer with DJ culture from its Harajuku base, while also placing importance on respect for brewing tradition. This EDELTOKIO release can be seen as a clear post showing that "innovation and tradition coexist."
The addition of a lager-focused option to the brewery's lineup at its Jingumae taproom in Shibuya, Tokyo is also worth watching as a sign of whether it may become a future staple or lead to derivative recipes.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s an announcement from Tokyo Beer Lab in Shibuya that EDELTOKIO is on tap.
MugiWait! Tokyo Beer Lab has such a strong IPA image, and this is their first lager!?
Hop BroExactly. This one was brewed using traditional German methods, and the key point is that it also went through long maturation.
MugiWhat! How exactly does that long-aged lagering make it better?
Hop BroSimply put, it’s like letting it rest slowly at low temperatures to smooth out the edges. That way, the sweet malt aroma comes through beautifully.
MugiOhhh! So instead of going boom with hops, it’s a beer that lets you enjoy the depth of malt!
Hop BroThat’s right. On Untappd it’s listed as a German Pilsner 6.1%, so they’re aiming for a balance between sharpness and roundness.
MugiA crew that experiments with DJ culture and craft beer, yet they’re all about respecting tradition too? That contrast is awesome!
Hop BroThat’s exactly the Harajuku-based attitude: innovation and tradition, both at once. It seems like this one will be a beer that pairs well with food at the Jingumae taproom.
MugiI can already feel my throat craving it... Tonight I want to skip IPA and toast with a lager!
Hop BroDeal. Let’s start with a sip of EDELTOKIO and compare a few beers tonight!
