Hitachino Brewing Lab Tokyo Station Taps "BREWERS CRAFT #5 VIENNA LAGER"
At Hitachino Brewing Lab Tokyo Station, the taproom-exclusive "BREWERS CRAFT #5 VIENNA LAGER" was introduced. This is the fifth installment in a series by young brewers, offering a chance to enjoy the Austrian beer style known as Vienna lager. The limited-time food pairing Tafelspitz is also being served.
Hop BroAt the 2nd floor of GranRoof at Tokyo Station, a new direct-shop-exclusive release has been announced. Hitachino Brewing Lab Tokyo Station's "BREWERS CRAFT #5 VIENNA LAGER" is the fifth release in the young brewers' series.
MugiWhat, already the fifth release!? And I can drink it at Tokyo Station? If I stop by before my commute, it feels like my whole life could change a little!
Hop BroThis time it's the Austrian style Vienna lager. The toasty malt character and the elegant aroma and bitterness of European hops come together beautifully.
MugiA Vienna lager is "toasty" even though it's a lager? I thought the name sounded like something cold and super crisp!
Hop BroExactly. Lagers are basically clean and crisp, but the key here is the malt depth. In other words, you get a bready sweetness and richness layered onto the light drinkability.
MugiI see! When you say "bready sweetness," I suddenly want to drink it! That sounds like it would go well with food, and I could also savor it on its own!
Hop BroWhat it's paired with is Tafelspitz, a traditional Austrian beef dish. It is a really good match that ties the beer's malt character to the savoriness of the meat.
MugiWhat even is Tafelspitz! A beef-dish pairing sounds strong just from the name, doesn't it? And it's only available for a limited time, so there are way too many reasons to be curious!
Hop BroHitachino Brewing Lab Tokyo Station is a direct-operated Kiuchi Brewery shop, so being able to enjoy draft Hitachino Nest Beer is a big plus. It's also convenient because you can stop in for a drink before or after traveling thanks to its direct station access.
MugiDrinks right off the station are the best! Whether before a trip or after one, just having that one drink there gets me excited!
Hop BroIt's a glass that will appeal both to people following the taproom-exclusive series and to those looking for a lager with strong malt character. Today, I really want to have a glass of VIENNA LAGER.
MugiYeah, I'm totally feeling that too! If I can toast at Tokyo Station, just reading this article is making my stomach growl!
Taproom-Exclusive Vienna Lager Arrives
At Hitachino Brewing Lab Tokyo Station on the 2nd floor of GranRoof on the Tokyo Station Yaesu side, the taproom-exclusive "BREWERS CRAFT #5 VIENNA LAGER" is being introduced. In an official Instagram post dated April 28, 2026, it was described as the fifth installment in the "Brewers Craft" series of limited beers by young brewers.
What Kind of Beer Is It?
This beer is a Vienna lager, a beer style that originated in Austria. It is characterized by the toasty sweetness derived from malt, along with the refined aroma and bitterness of European hops. It is a lager with a clean drinking profile, yet you can still feel the depth of the malt, making it easy to pair with food.
Matching Food Is Also Limited
The post also says that the matching food for this beer, Tafelspitz, a traditional Austrian beef dish, will be available for a limited time as well. It is presented as a set you can enjoy with both beer and food, and it is likely to catch the eye of anyone looking for a beer centered on this limited release.
About the Shop
Hitachino Brewing Lab Tokyo Station is a beer pub on the 2nd floor of GranRoof on the Yaesu side of Tokyo Station. As a direct-operated Kiuchi Brewery location, its strengths are the draft Hitachino Nest Beer lineup as well as limited beers available only at the direct-operated shop. With direct access from the station, it is easy to stop by, making it a convenient place for a craft beer before or after a trip.
It is a beer worth noting not only for those following the taproom-exclusive series, but also for anyone around Tokyo Station looking for a lager with real malt depth.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt the 2nd floor of GranRoof at Tokyo Station, a new direct-shop-exclusive release has been announced. Hitachino Brewing Lab Tokyo Station's "BREWERS CRAFT #5 VIENNA LAGER" is the fifth release in the young brewers' series.
MugiWhat, already the fifth release!? And I can drink it at Tokyo Station? If I stop by before my commute, it feels like my whole life could change a little!
Hop BroThis time it's the Austrian style Vienna lager. The toasty malt character and the elegant aroma and bitterness of European hops come together beautifully.
MugiA Vienna lager is "toasty" even though it's a lager? I thought the name sounded like something cold and super crisp!
Hop BroExactly. Lagers are basically clean and crisp, but the key here is the malt depth. In other words, you get a bready sweetness and richness layered onto the light drinkability.
MugiI see! When you say "bready sweetness," I suddenly want to drink it! That sounds like it would go well with food, and I could also savor it on its own!
Hop BroWhat it's paired with is Tafelspitz, a traditional Austrian beef dish. It is a really good match that ties the beer's malt character to the savoriness of the meat.
MugiWhat even is Tafelspitz! A beef-dish pairing sounds strong just from the name, doesn't it? And it's only available for a limited time, so there are way too many reasons to be curious!
Hop BroHitachino Brewing Lab Tokyo Station is a direct-operated Kiuchi Brewery shop, so being able to enjoy draft Hitachino Nest Beer is a big plus. It's also convenient because you can stop in for a drink before or after traveling thanks to its direct station access.
MugiDrinks right off the station are the best! Whether before a trip or after one, just having that one drink there gets me excited!
Hop BroIt's a glass that will appeal both to people following the taproom-exclusive series and to those looking for a lager with strong malt character. Today, I really want to have a glass of VIENNA LAGER.
MugiYeah, I'm totally feeling that too! If I can toast at Tokyo Station, just reading this article is making my stomach growl!
