KBL THE GARAGE to Hold a Joint Anniversary Celebration for Kyoto Beer Lab's 8th Anniversary and Its Own 2nd Anniversary from May 2 to 4
KBL THE GARAGE in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward announced a joint anniversary event celebrating Kyoto Beer Lab's 8th anniversary and the shop's own 2nd anniversary. Centered on a collaboration beer with Sakamichi Brewing, anniversary events will be held at both shops from May 2 to 4.
Hop BroAt KBL THE GARAGE in Kyoto, a joint anniversary celebration is kicking off. Celebrating Kyoto Beer Lab's 8th anniversary and KBL THE GARAGE's 2nd anniversary together over three days, from Saturday, May 2 to Monday, May 4, is pretty hot, right?
MugiWhat! You're celebrating the 8th and 2nd anniversaries all at once? It feels like cake and beer are both piling up and happiness is causing a traffic jam!
Hop BroWhat's more, they're going all in on operating hours too: Kyoto Beer Lab is open from 13:00 to 23:00, and KBL THE GARAGE from 13:00 to 21:00. The fact that you can move between anniversary events at both shops is the irresistible part for fans.
MugiWhoa! But the star of the anniversary celebration is the collaboration beer, right? That's the one I'm most curious about!
Hop BroExactly. The partner is Sakamichi Brewing. It started with the idea of brewing two kinds of fruit beer at two breweries, but after repeated tastings, it came together around expressing Japanese fruit in different styles. The different ways of expressing fruit are what make it interesting.
MugiWhat is that! That farmhouse yeast that came up sounds like a fancy farm all of a sudden!
Hop BroNice reaction. Broadly speaking, it's a yeast that can bring out a wild, slightly distinctive fermentation character. KBL's 'Royal Rumble / Pear and Hibiscus Graff Farmhouse (Fruited Lambic)' uses pear and hibiscus to neatly balance acidity and aroma.
MugiWhoa, the name already sounds strong! But even though it's a fruited lambic, is it actually easy to drink?
Hop BroThat's exactly the goal. The floral aroma from the hibiscus syrup, the fruitiness of Yamagata-grown pear, and the special hops from Hollingberry Farm in the U.S. all come together to make it a warm-weather beer.
MugiI see! So Sakamichi Brewing's side is a sour ale made with Shonen Gold, right? Just hearing citrus makes me want to drink it!
Hop BroThat's right. During the anniversary period, you can drink Royal Rumble at the lab, and tasting the individual character of KBL and Sakamichi side by side should be fun. I'd want to bar-hop between both shops and check out how each one expresses fruit.
MugiThat's it, I'm fully in beer mode now! A comparative anniversary tasting sounds absolutely delicious. I want to go to Kyoto today and raise a glass together!
KBL THE GARAGE (Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City) announced a joint anniversary celebration marking Kyoto Beer Lab's 8th anniversary and KBL THE GARAGE's 2nd anniversary. The event will run for three days, Saturday, May 2; Sunday, May 3; and Monday, May 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 will feature a collaboration beer with Sakamichi Brewing. According to the post, the concept began with brewing two kinds of fruit beer at the two breweries, and after repeated tastings while walking around the pavilion, it evolved into a plan to express Japanese fruit in different styles.
The KBL beer is a fruit lambic, "Royal Rumble / Pear and Hibiscus Graff Farmhouse (Fruited Lambic)", brewed with Yamagata-grown pear and hibiscus flowers and fermented with farmhouse yeast. Along with the floral aroma from hibiscus syrup, it also uses a special hop variety from Hollingberry Farm in the United States. The post explains that it is characterized by fruity notes and a gentle acidity, making it easy to drink in warm weather.
Meanwhile, Sakamichi Brewing brewed a sour ale using the seasonal citrus variety "Shonen Gold." During the anniversary period, Royal Rumble will be available at the lab, creating an opportunity to enjoy the celebration while appreciating the distinct character of both 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 joint anniversary celebration is kicking off. Celebrating Kyoto Beer Lab's 8th anniversary and KBL THE GARAGE's 2nd anniversary together over three days, from Saturday, May 2 to Monday, May 4, is pretty hot, right?
MugiWhat! You're celebrating the 8th and 2nd anniversaries all at once? It feels like cake and beer are both piling up and happiness is causing a traffic jam!
Hop BroWhat's more, they're going all in on operating hours too: Kyoto Beer Lab is open from 13:00 to 23:00, and KBL THE GARAGE from 13:00 to 21:00. The fact that you can move between anniversary events at both shops is the irresistible part for fans.
MugiWhoa! But the star of the anniversary celebration is the collaboration beer, right? That's the one I'm most curious about!
Hop BroExactly. The partner is Sakamichi Brewing. It started with the idea of brewing two kinds of fruit beer at two breweries, but after repeated tastings, it came together around expressing Japanese fruit in different styles. The different ways of expressing fruit are what make it interesting.
MugiWhat is that! That farmhouse yeast that came up sounds like a fancy farm all of a sudden!
Hop BroNice reaction. Broadly speaking, it's a yeast that can bring out a wild, slightly distinctive fermentation character. KBL's 'Royal Rumble / Pear and Hibiscus Graff Farmhouse (Fruited Lambic)' uses pear and hibiscus to neatly balance acidity and aroma.
MugiWhoa, the name already sounds strong! But even though it's a fruited lambic, is it actually easy to drink?
Hop BroThat's exactly the goal. The floral aroma from the hibiscus syrup, the fruitiness of Yamagata-grown pear, and the special hops from Hollingberry Farm in the U.S. all come together to make it a warm-weather beer.
MugiI see! So Sakamichi Brewing's side is a sour ale made with Shonen Gold, right? Just hearing citrus makes me want to drink it!
Hop BroThat's right. During the anniversary period, you can drink Royal Rumble at the lab, and tasting the individual character of KBL and Sakamichi side by side should be fun. I'd want to bar-hop between both shops and check out how each one expresses fruit.
MugiThat's it, I'm fully in beer mode now! A comparative anniversary tasting sounds absolutely delicious. I want to go to Kyoto today and raise a glass together!
