BEER COLONY in Toyama receives 4 Kyoto Beer Lab beers, including tea-based ales
The beer pub BEER COLONY in Toyama City announced its latest arrivals on March 15. Four beers arrived from Kyoto Beer Lab, including two brewed with tea, and the Hazy IPA among them has already sold out. In addition, canned beers from domestic and overseas breweries have come in as a group, expanding the options for both drinks on site and takeaway.
Hop BroThe story that four Kyoto Beer Lab beers arrived at BEER COLONY in Toyama on March 15 is seriously hot!
MugiWhoa! What are the names of those four beers?
Hop BroThey’re CHABEER Hojicha Stout and Kabusecha White, plus GARAGE XPA and HAZY, and the HAZY is already sold out.
MugiWhat even is that! Hojicha Stout is making me wonder whether it’s tea or beer!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part: it uses the aroma of tea leaves while keeping a solid beer base, so the idea is to enjoy the nuances of Japanese ingredients.
MugiOh! So what’s Kabusecha White like? Bitter? Sweet?
Hop BroIt leans toward elegant aroma rather than heavy bitterness, and the GARAGE series started in summer 2024, so tasting them side by side shows the range.
MugiThat way of putting it is cool! But I’m the type who wants to start with one easy-to-understand pint first!
Hop BroIn that case, it works both for drinking in the pub and for takeaway, and the big canned-beer restock with Reuben’s, WCB, and Threes is not to be missed.
MugiWhoa, that’s a lot of choices! That’s the kind of setup that makes you have a serious draft meeting in front of the fridge!
Hop BroExactly. If you’re going after guest drafts and cans together at a relaxed beer pub, then tea x craft beer is the move right now.
MugiDeal! Tonight, let’s head to BEER COLONY and start with a toast to CHABEER!
The beer pub BEER COLONY, located in Ushijimahonmachi, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture, announced its latest arrival information in a post on March 15, 2026. This time, the spotlight is on Kyoto Beer Lab from Kyoto.
The draft (or notable arrival) lineup mentioned in the post consists of the following four beers:
- CHABEER Hojicha Stout (Roasted Tea Stout)
- CHABEER Kabusecha White Ale (Shaded Tea White Ale)
- KBL THE GARAGE XPA (XPA)
- KBL THE GARAGE HAZY (Hazy IPA / sold out)
The combination of two CHABEER beers that highlight aromas derived from tea leaves and the GARAGE series, which launched in summer 2024, lets you take in a broad cross-section of the brewery in one go. The post also mentions the award history of the Hojicha Stout and the refined aroma of the Kabusecha White Ale, making this a lineup that will appeal to anyone who wants to enjoy the nuances of Japanese ingredients.
In addition, canned beers have been restocked from multiple breweries, including Reuben’s, OCTONE, Revision, Beachwood, WCB, North Island Beer, Threes, Varietal, Burnt Mill, Trap Door, and Faction. While the exact number of labels may vary with inventory, the selection makes it easier to choose both a drink to enjoy in the pub and one to take home.
BEER COLONY’s strength is that you can relax in a beer pub while enjoying the character of guest drafts and canned options at the same time. This time, it seems like the perfect moment to try out expressions of "tea x craft beer."
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe story that four Kyoto Beer Lab beers arrived at BEER COLONY in Toyama on March 15 is seriously hot!
MugiWhoa! What are the names of those four beers?
Hop BroThey’re CHABEER Hojicha Stout and Kabusecha White, plus GARAGE XPA and HAZY, and the HAZY is already sold out.
MugiWhat even is that! Hojicha Stout is making me wonder whether it’s tea or beer!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part: it uses the aroma of tea leaves while keeping a solid beer base, so the idea is to enjoy the nuances of Japanese ingredients.
MugiOh! So what’s Kabusecha White like? Bitter? Sweet?
Hop BroIt leans toward elegant aroma rather than heavy bitterness, and the GARAGE series started in summer 2024, so tasting them side by side shows the range.
MugiThat way of putting it is cool! But I’m the type who wants to start with one easy-to-understand pint first!
Hop BroIn that case, it works both for drinking in the pub and for takeaway, and the big canned-beer restock with Reuben’s, WCB, and Threes is not to be missed.
MugiWhoa, that’s a lot of choices! That’s the kind of setup that makes you have a serious draft meeting in front of the fridge!
Hop BroExactly. If you’re going after guest drafts and cans together at a relaxed beer pub, then tea x craft beer is the move right now.
MugiDeal! Tonight, let’s head to BEER COLONY and start with a toast to CHABEER!
