KBL THE GARAGE Offers YYG Collaboration to Celebrate Kyoto Beer Lab's 8th Anniversary and Its Own 2nd Anniversary
KBL THE GARAGE in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, has announced a joint project commemorating Kyoto Beer Lab's 8th anniversary and the shop's own 2nd anniversary. In addition to two collaboration beers with Y.Y.G. Brewing, both venues will hold three days of anniversary celebrations.
Hop BroAt KBL THE GARAGE in Kyoto, a birthday collaboration is kicking off. It's a project that celebrates Kyoto Beer Lab's 8th anniversary and KBL THE GARAGE's 2nd anniversary together, with the connection to Y.Y.G. Brewing turned directly into beer.
MugiWait, you're celebrating the 8th and 2nd anniversaries together? And there's a collaboration too? That's way too much value in one event!
Hop BroExactly. This time it's a joint effort with Y.Y.G. Brewing, and two beers are being released. What's more, they were brewed at YYG's main Yoyogi location and will first be offered in super-limited quantities at KBL THE GARAGE, which is pretty exciting.
MugiSuper-limited? What even is that! They're probably going to sell out fast, and limited release is scary. So, what kind of beers are they?
Hop BroThe first is Twistline. It's a Hazy Sour IPA with ABV 6.5% and IBU 8. Using celery as an accent, it layers passion fruit, white grape, lime, and grapefruit for a beer that's light but full of character.
MugiCelery!? Wait, they're putting vegetables in beer!? It feels like a multi-layered aroma thing, and I can't even picture it!
Hop BroThe celery adds a fresh, vegetal coolness. A Hazy Sour IPA is defined by its cloudy juiciness and acidity, and because it has a light, bright tartness, it's easy to keep drinking without feeling heavy.
MugiOh, I see. So the other one is more of a classic style? I'm really curious if it's one that's easy to pair with food!
Hop BroExactly. The second is Dear AKABOSHI (C2604), a Bohemian Pilsner. At ABV 6.5% and IBU 28, it keeps the easy drinkability you expect from a lager, while adding balanced bitterness and a finish that works well with food.
MugiNice, it feels like the connection between Kyoto and Yoyogi has become flavor itself. With anniversary events at both places from May 2 to 4, I'd want to bar hop too!
Hop BroKyoto Beer Lab is open from 13:00 to 23:00, and KBL THE GARAGE from 13:00 to 21:00. If we can drink these two beers during the three-day anniversary celebration, it would be amazing, and now I want to have one right away too.
MugiExactly! I can't stop wanting to drink the limited collaboration, and now I'm totally in the mood for beer!
Kyoto Beer Lab and KBL THE GARAGE are carrying out an anniversary project that aligns milestones for both shops. KBL THE GARAGE is a brewery and beer pub in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, and one of the hubs supporting Kyoto's craft beer scene. This time, to celebrate Kyoto Beer Lab's 8th anniversary and KBL THE GARAGE's 2nd anniversary, a collaboration with Y.Y.G. Brewing has come together.
The collaboration began when Casey, a brewer at Y.Y.G. Brewing, used to often visit KBL while living in Kyoto. Even after moving to Tokyo, the relationship continued, and the collaboration was realized in time for the anniversary. Brewing took place at YYG's main Yoyogi location, and the beers will first be offered at KBL THE GARAGE in extremely small, limited quantities.
Collaboration Beers
- Twistline: Hazy Sour IPA. ABV 6.5%, IBU 8. A brisk, easy-drinking beer accented with celery, with aromas of passion fruit, white grapes, lime, and grapefruit layered together.
- Dear AKABOSHI (C2604): Bohemian Pilsner. ABV 6.5%, IBU 28. Centered on the drinkability typical of a lager, this beer was designed with moderate bitterness and a finish that pairs well with meals.
The anniversary project runs for three days, from May 2 to 4. Kyoto Beer Lab will be open from 13:00 to 23:00, and KBL THE GARAGE from 13:00 to 21:00. This project, in which the connection between Kyoto and Yoyogi has been turned directly into beer, not only celebrates the stores' anniversaries but also highlights the relationship between the two breweries.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt KBL THE GARAGE in Kyoto, a birthday collaboration is kicking off. It's a project that celebrates Kyoto Beer Lab's 8th anniversary and KBL THE GARAGE's 2nd anniversary together, with the connection to Y.Y.G. Brewing turned directly into beer.
MugiWait, you're celebrating the 8th and 2nd anniversaries together? And there's a collaboration too? That's way too much value in one event!
Hop BroExactly. This time it's a joint effort with Y.Y.G. Brewing, and two beers are being released. What's more, they were brewed at YYG's main Yoyogi location and will first be offered in super-limited quantities at KBL THE GARAGE, which is pretty exciting.
MugiSuper-limited? What even is that! They're probably going to sell out fast, and limited release is scary. So, what kind of beers are they?
Hop BroThe first is Twistline. It's a Hazy Sour IPA with ABV 6.5% and IBU 8. Using celery as an accent, it layers passion fruit, white grape, lime, and grapefruit for a beer that's light but full of character.
MugiCelery!? Wait, they're putting vegetables in beer!? It feels like a multi-layered aroma thing, and I can't even picture it!
Hop BroThe celery adds a fresh, vegetal coolness. A Hazy Sour IPA is defined by its cloudy juiciness and acidity, and because it has a light, bright tartness, it's easy to keep drinking without feeling heavy.
MugiOh, I see. So the other one is more of a classic style? I'm really curious if it's one that's easy to pair with food!
Hop BroExactly. The second is Dear AKABOSHI (C2604), a Bohemian Pilsner. At ABV 6.5% and IBU 28, it keeps the easy drinkability you expect from a lager, while adding balanced bitterness and a finish that works well with food.
MugiNice, it feels like the connection between Kyoto and Yoyogi has become flavor itself. With anniversary events at both places from May 2 to 4, I'd want to bar hop too!
Hop BroKyoto Beer Lab is open from 13:00 to 23:00, and KBL THE GARAGE from 13:00 to 21:00. If we can drink these two beers during the three-day anniversary celebration, it would be amazing, and now I want to have one right away too.
MugiExactly! I can't stop wanting to drink the limited collaboration, and now I'm totally in the mood for beer!
