Uchu Brewing Offers Barrel-Aged Beer 'Labyrinth 002' at Toranomon Hills
On March 30, Uchu Brewing announced that bottles of its latest barrel-aged series release, 'Labyrinth 002,' had arrived at the taproom on the second floor of Toranomon Hills GLASS ROCK. It is a bourbon barrel-aged barley wine, and the taproom also introduced four of its draft beers.
Hop BroOn March 30, Uchu Brewing announced that Labyrinth 002 had arrived in bottles at the taproom on the second floor of Toranomon Hills GLASS ROCK.
MugiWhoa! The name alone makes it sound like a maze! What is this barrel-aged series anyway!?
Hop BroIt means beer that's been aged in barrels. This one is a bourbon barrel-aged barley wine, so the aroma and richness get a lot deeper.
MugiBarley wine? Is it wine or beer? My brain is getting totally lost in space!
Hop BroIt's beer, and specifically a strong style with a rich malt character. And they say the finish is smooth and lingering, so it's the kind of bottle you want to sip slowly.
MugiOhh! But is the taproom the kind of place you can just drop into and enjoy? Hearing inside Toranomon Hills makes it sound a little classy!
Hop BroIt's open from 11:00 to 21:00, with last orders at 20:30. It's cashless, and there is no food service, but food bought inside the building can be brought in.
MugiWait, so you can pair your beer with food too! And you can even drink canned beer inside for 100 yen, which is a nice little bonus!
Hop BroAnd the draft lineup that day was strong too. There were four draft beers: `SIRIUS HAZY INDIA PALE ALE`, `Uchu BREAK2 FANCY QUADRUPLE IPA`, `Uchu Deluxe Citra TDH DIPA`, and `ATOM PASSIONFRUIT TROPICAL SMOOTHIE SOUR`.
MugiNo way! Being able to see both limited bottles and draft beer at one place is amazing. Hearing that it's directly delivered from Yamanashi to Tokyo makes me want to drink it even more!
On March 30, Uchu Brewing announced that bottles of the latest entry in its barrel-aged series, 'Labyrinth 002,' had arrived at the taproom on the second floor of Toranomon Hills GLASS ROCK. This time, it is a barley wine aged in bourbon barrels, with maturation bringing out deeper aroma and richness, and leaving a smooth finish that lingers.
According to the taproom's information, business hours are from 11:00 to 21:00, with last orders at 20:30. It is cashless payment only. No food is served, but food purchased inside Toranomon Hills may be brought in. In addition, canned beer purchased there can be enjoyed inside the store for an additional 100 yen per can.
The draft lineup for the day consisted of four beers: `SIRIUS HAZY INDIA PALE ALE` (ABV 6.5%), `Uchu BREAK2 FANCY QUADRUPLE IPA` (ABV 12.0%), `Uchu Deluxe Citra TDH DIPA` (ABV 8.5%), and `ATOM PASSIONFRUIT TROPICAL SMOOTHIE SOUR` (ABV 5.5%). Being able to check both limited bottled releases and the current draft lineup in one place is a defining feature of the Tokyo taproom.
Uchu Brewing is headquartered in Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture, where it also operates its brewery, and it runs taprooms in Kobuchizawa, Yamanashi, and Toranomon, Tokyo. True to its space-themed brand, it continues to bring its latest beers directly from its brewery in Yamanashi to Tokyo.
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Hop BroOn March 30, Uchu Brewing announced that Labyrinth 002 had arrived in bottles at the taproom on the second floor of Toranomon Hills GLASS ROCK.
MugiWhoa! The name alone makes it sound like a maze! What is this barrel-aged series anyway!?
Hop BroIt means beer that's been aged in barrels. This one is a bourbon barrel-aged barley wine, so the aroma and richness get a lot deeper.
MugiBarley wine? Is it wine or beer? My brain is getting totally lost in space!
Hop BroIt's beer, and specifically a strong style with a rich malt character. And they say the finish is smooth and lingering, so it's the kind of bottle you want to sip slowly.
MugiOhh! But is the taproom the kind of place you can just drop into and enjoy? Hearing inside Toranomon Hills makes it sound a little classy!
Hop BroIt's open from 11:00 to 21:00, with last orders at 20:30. It's cashless, and there is no food service, but food bought inside the building can be brought in.
MugiWait, so you can pair your beer with food too! And you can even drink canned beer inside for 100 yen, which is a nice little bonus!
Hop BroAnd the draft lineup that day was strong too. There were four draft beers: `SIRIUS HAZY INDIA PALE ALE`, `Uchu BREAK2 FANCY QUADRUPLE IPA`, `Uchu Deluxe Citra TDH DIPA`, and `ATOM PASSIONFRUIT TROPICAL SMOOTHIE SOUR`.
MugiNo way! Being able to see both limited bottles and draft beer at one place is amazing. Hearing that it's directly delivered from Yamanashi to Tokyo makes me want to drink it even more!
