Novel Craft opens house saison Reloop, with plum beer and corn fritters
Novel Craft, a beer pub in Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya, has introduced its new house saison Reloop, brewed with green plums, alongside corn fritters topped with Parmesan. The tap list also features eight beers, including guest and house offerings.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Novel Craft in Chitose-Karasuyama tapping their new house-brewed "Reloop".
MugiWhat! A new one? And it’s a house-brewed saison? I’m already interested.
Hop BroReloop is brewed with green plums, and the key is they let them ripen for a few days first. They layer the plum aroma with esters from saison yeast.
MugiHold on, esters from saison yeast suddenly sounds like chemistry class. Is that the fancy way to say "tasty"?
Hop BroBasically, it means fruity aroma from yeast. Add the plum character on top, then finish with a gentle acidity.
MugiOhhh, nice! So it’s not just sweet plum vibes, it finishes with soft acidity. That sounds perfect for summer.
Hop BroAnd the food pairing is strong too. They’ve got corn fritters made with a seasonal white corn called White Chocolat, plus salt, herbs, and Parmesan.
MugiWhat is that combo! The sweet-and-savory balance with Reloop’s plum-driven tang sounds dangerous in the best way.
Hop BroOn top of that, the bar has Belwoods, Georgetown, Yorocco Beer, plus Novel Craft’s Delay, Wah, Dubwise, and more in an eight-tap lineup.
MugiOpening at 5 p.m. with that setup is unfair. I want to start with Reloop and the fritters and then go straight into a full tasting flight.
Novel Craft in Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya, is a beer pub with its own brewing program, and this post highlights a fresh house release called `Reloop`. It is a saison brewed with green plums. According to the post, the plums were allowed to ripen for several days after arrival before being added to the beer, creating a profile where plum aromatics and saison yeast character meet, finishing with a gentle acidity. The plums came from Miyagi Zao and were gathered by the owner’s father.
The food feature is a seasonal corn fritter dish: "Corn fritter with Parmesan." The kitchen uses a variety called White Chocola, then seasons the fritters with a small amount of salt, herbs, and Parmesan cheese to bring out the corn’s natural sweetness. It sounds like a straightforward pairing for the tart, fruit-driven saison.
The tap list shows a balanced mix of guest beers, a collaboration, and house beers:
- Belwoods / Come What May Dry-Hopped
- Georgetown / Lucille IPA
- Cave D'occi × Novel Craft / Reflection
- Yorocco Beer / All You Need is Flowers
- Novel Craft Brewing / Delay
- Novel Craft Brewing / Wah
- Novel Craft Brewing / Dubwise
- Novel Craft Brewing / Reloop
That lineup reflects what makes Novel Craft appealing: a counter where imported beers, collaborations, and house brews sit side by side, with food built to match. It is the kind of place where you can start with one pint and easily work your way into a tasting pace.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Novel Craft in Chitose-Karasuyama tapping their new house-brewed "Reloop".
MugiWhat! A new one? And it’s a house-brewed saison? I’m already interested.
Hop BroReloop is brewed with green plums, and the key is they let them ripen for a few days first. They layer the plum aroma with esters from saison yeast.
MugiHold on, esters from saison yeast suddenly sounds like chemistry class. Is that the fancy way to say "tasty"?
Hop BroBasically, it means fruity aroma from yeast. Add the plum character on top, then finish with a gentle acidity.
MugiOhhh, nice! So it’s not just sweet plum vibes, it finishes with soft acidity. That sounds perfect for summer.
Hop BroAnd the food pairing is strong too. They’ve got corn fritters made with a seasonal white corn called White Chocolat, plus salt, herbs, and Parmesan.
MugiWhat is that combo! The sweet-and-savory balance with Reloop’s plum-driven tang sounds dangerous in the best way.
Hop BroOn top of that, the bar has Belwoods, Georgetown, Yorocco Beer, plus Novel Craft’s Delay, Wah, Dubwise, and more in an eight-tap lineup.
MugiOpening at 5 p.m. with that setup is unfair. I want to start with Reloop and the fritters and then go straight into a full tasting flight.
