Kyoto Beer Lab unveils June lineup with a run club on June 20 and Tokyo pop-ups
Kyoto Beer Lab has released its June event schedule. The lineup includes its monthly run club starting at KBL THE GARAGE in Umekoji, plus Tokyo pop-ups, a collaboration beer release, and a Kyoto walking event later in the month.
Hop BroKyoto Beer Lab is basically an event traffic jam this month. On June 20, there's the KBL Running CLUB from KBL THE GARAGE in Umekoji, and a traveling TTO kicks off in Tokyo the same day.
MugiWait, run then drink? That is an absurdly good reward system. I already want in!
Hop BroThe RUN TEAM does about 10 km hitting a sweets factory outlet, and the WALK TEAM does about 5 km to the Otabe flagship. No reservation, baggage storage, and a free half pint after the bath-and-cheers finish.
MugiHold on, what is TTO? The alphabet just tackled me.
Hop BroIt means Tap Takeover: one brewery takes over a bar's draft lines. From June 20, KBL pours at FAM333 in Kita-Sando, and there'll be collab label cans in limited numbers too.
MugiWhoa, so it's a Tokyo KBL festival too. What kind of beer are they actually known for?
Hop BroKyoto Beer Lab is famous for its tea-based CHABEER line, especially Kabuse Tea White Ale, Fukamushi IPA, and Hojicha Stout. Their lane is very much tea-beer identity.
MugiWhat even is White Ale and IPA supposed to mean? That sounds like a spell book.
Hop BroWhite ale is soft and airy, IPA pushes hop aroma, and stout is roasty and deep. Add tea leaves and you get that aromatic lingering finish KBL is known for.
MugiOkay, then the June 27 Mai-Mai Kyoto event sounds great too. It's a five-beer package with a city walk and a KBL THE GARAGE tour, right?
Hop BroExactly, and there’s a food pairing with the original beers including tea beer. Plus the Bighand Bros. collab launch at The Office in Ebisu, the June 28 attic market, and a 30-brewery Kyoto TTO in Akasaka-Mitsuke make me want a pint right now.
MugiSame. I officially want a tea-beer toast immediately. Start me with Kabuse Tea White Ale and let me work up the nerve for Hojicha Stout!
Kyoto Beer Lab, a brewpub along the Takase River within walking distance of Kyoto Station, has shared its June event lineup. The schedule stretches from its signature Umekoji run club to out-of-town tap takeovers and a Kyoto neighborhood walk, giving beer fans several reasons to follow the brewery this month.
June 20: KBL Running CLUB
The first highlight is the monthly KBL Running CLUB on Saturday, June 20 at 3:00 p.m. The meeting point is KBL THE GARAGE in Umekoji. The run team will cover about 10 km visiting sweet factory outlet shops, while the walk team will follow a roughly 5 km route toward Otabe’s main store. After the activity, participants can warm up in a public bath and then toast the day back at KBL THE GARAGE. A half-pint "o-tsukare beer" is included free for participants, and same-day drop-ins are welcome with no reservation required.
Tokyo events and a collaboration release
Starting on June 20, KBL beer will be on tap at FAM333 Craft Beer Tap in Tokyo’s Kitasando area, alongside a limited-edition collaboration can release tied to the Yopikichi art exhibit. Also on June 20, The Office in Ebisu will host a launch party for a collaboration beer with Bighand Bros. Another major out-of-town event follows from June 22 to 27 at CRAFT BEER SERVER LAND AKASAKAMITSUKE, where 30 beers from Kyoto breweries will be poured in a TTO format.
More Kyoto-side programming later in the month
Back in Kyoto, June 27 brings a Maimai Kyoto walking event centered on Umekoji and KBL THE GARAGE, with five craft beers and snacks included. On June 28, KBL THE GARAGE will host the Monthly GARAGE Session, a rooftop-market-style gathering with DJs, food, and apparel.
What to drink
Kyoto Beer Lab is known for its tea-driven CHABEER series. On the brewery side, names such as Kabuse Tea White Ale, Fukamushi IPA, and Hojicha Stout are closely associated with its lineup, giving the brewery a distinct Kyoto character built around aroma, balance, and a tea-inflected finish.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKyoto Beer Lab is basically an event traffic jam this month. On June 20, there's the KBL Running CLUB from KBL THE GARAGE in Umekoji, and a traveling TTO kicks off in Tokyo the same day.
MugiWait, run then drink? That is an absurdly good reward system. I already want in!
Hop BroThe RUN TEAM does about 10 km hitting a sweets factory outlet, and the WALK TEAM does about 5 km to the Otabe flagship. No reservation, baggage storage, and a free half pint after the bath-and-cheers finish.
MugiHold on, what is TTO? The alphabet just tackled me.
Hop BroIt means Tap Takeover: one brewery takes over a bar's draft lines. From June 20, KBL pours at FAM333 in Kita-Sando, and there'll be collab label cans in limited numbers too.
MugiWhoa, so it's a Tokyo KBL festival too. What kind of beer are they actually known for?
Hop BroKyoto Beer Lab is famous for its tea-based CHABEER line, especially Kabuse Tea White Ale, Fukamushi IPA, and Hojicha Stout. Their lane is very much tea-beer identity.
MugiWhat even is White Ale and IPA supposed to mean? That sounds like a spell book.
Hop BroWhite ale is soft and airy, IPA pushes hop aroma, and stout is roasty and deep. Add tea leaves and you get that aromatic lingering finish KBL is known for.
MugiOkay, then the June 27 Mai-Mai Kyoto event sounds great too. It's a five-beer package with a city walk and a KBL THE GARAGE tour, right?
Hop BroExactly, and there’s a food pairing with the original beers including tea beer. Plus the Bighand Bros. collab launch at The Office in Ebisu, the June 28 attic market, and a 30-brewery Kyoto TTO in Akasaka-Mitsuke make me want a pint right now.
MugiSame. I officially want a tea-beer toast immediately. Start me with Kabuse Tea White Ale and let me work up the nerve for Hojicha Stout!
