Novel Craft Brewing Taps New "Down Tempo" and Opens Pizza Day at 3 p.m.
Novel Craft Brewing in Suginami, Tokyo, announced Tyson Pizza Day starting at 3:00 p.m. and tapped its new hojicha saison, "Down Tempo." A regular bitter, a fresh batch of "BPM 80," and hojicha Basque cheesecake were also on the menu.
Hop BroNovel Craft Brewing in Suginami, Tokyo, has thrown down a Pizza Day that opens at 3 p.m. On top of that, they've tapped a new hojicha saison called "Down Tempo," so this is the kind of place that wrecks your afternoon plans.
MugiWhat, pizza and beer at the same time!? And the new beer sounds cool just from the name, like it's straight out of music!
Hop BroExactly. And the lineup is great too, with Down Tempo and BPM 80 side by side. They're even playing with the tempo feel of the beer itself, which is so on-brand for this brewery.
MugiBPM means the speed of beer!? Wait, you don't mean drinking speed... right?
Hop BroNot that. It's a name inspired by song tempo. BPM is the playful naming touch, while Down Tempo is a laid-back beer that lets you enjoy the lingering hojicha character.
MugiOhh! So "Down Tempo" is a hojicha saison. Does hojicha make it smell like tea? That's so strange for beer!
Hop BroThat's right. And since it uses no aroma hops and only a small amount of hojicha, it is designed so that after the saison yeast's fruitiness, a gentle hojicha note lingers. It's still young, but it should get better as time passes, which is interesting too.
MugiWait, it's the kind of beer that grows after it's made!? That's so romantic, like wine. Now I'm stuck deciding whether to drink it now or wait!
Hop BroAnd apparently there's a limited strawberry pizza today too. It's a headliner in the images as well, and since it's first come, first served, this is definitely a rush-at-opening situation.
MugiPizza, hojicha beer, and even hojicha Basque cheesecake!? If there's something sweet too, that's basically a complete happiness set!
Hop BroThey've also got the regular bitter, Over Dub, Looper, and Fuzz on tap, so you can really feel the depth of a neighborhood brewery. On a day like this, you want to compare beers with a slice of pizza in hand.
MugiYeah, I can't hold back anymore! Let's go for the first drink of the day from noon!
Novel Craft Brewing in Suginami, Tokyo, announced in an Instagram post, "Pizza Day!! 15:00 Open," and said it would hold Tyson Pizza Day starting at 3:00 p.m. today. The menu is shown in the image, but what stands out in the post is the strawberry pizza prepared as a special. Since quantities are limited, visitors are being urged to come early.
Also tapped as a new beer release was "Down Tempo." It is a saison made with hojicha, with an ABV of 5%. According to the post, no aroma hops are used; instead, a small amount of hojicha is added so that, after the fruity aroma from the saison yeast, a subtle hojicha nuance remains. It is still a bit young, but it is expected to improve as time passes, which adds to the appeal of trying it fresh.
On this day, not only the new release but also the regular bitter and a new batch of "BPM 80" were tapped. The tap list included:
- Novel Craft Brewing / Down Tempo
- Novel Craft Brewing / BPM 80
- Novel Craft Brewing / Over Dub
- Novel Craft Brewing / Looper
- Novel Craft Brewing / Fuzz
This gives a clear view of the brewery's current lineup. In addition, hojicha Basque cheesecake made by the pastry staff was prepared as dessert, creating a menu where pizza, beer, and sweets can all be enjoyed together. The format, which highlights the theme of the new release while also letting guests enjoy the regular beers, has the gentle feel typical of a neighborhood brewery.
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Hop BroNovel Craft Brewing in Suginami, Tokyo, has thrown down a Pizza Day that opens at 3 p.m. On top of that, they've tapped a new hojicha saison called "Down Tempo," so this is the kind of place that wrecks your afternoon plans.
MugiWhat, pizza and beer at the same time!? And the new beer sounds cool just from the name, like it's straight out of music!
Hop BroExactly. And the lineup is great too, with Down Tempo and BPM 80 side by side. They're even playing with the tempo feel of the beer itself, which is so on-brand for this brewery.
MugiBPM means the speed of beer!? Wait, you don't mean drinking speed... right?
Hop BroNot that. It's a name inspired by song tempo. BPM is the playful naming touch, while Down Tempo is a laid-back beer that lets you enjoy the lingering hojicha character.
MugiOhh! So "Down Tempo" is a hojicha saison. Does hojicha make it smell like tea? That's so strange for beer!
Hop BroThat's right. And since it uses no aroma hops and only a small amount of hojicha, it is designed so that after the saison yeast's fruitiness, a gentle hojicha note lingers. It's still young, but it should get better as time passes, which is interesting too.
MugiWait, it's the kind of beer that grows after it's made!? That's so romantic, like wine. Now I'm stuck deciding whether to drink it now or wait!
Hop BroAnd apparently there's a limited strawberry pizza today too. It's a headliner in the images as well, and since it's first come, first served, this is definitely a rush-at-opening situation.
MugiPizza, hojicha beer, and even hojicha Basque cheesecake!? If there's something sweet too, that's basically a complete happiness set!
Hop BroThey've also got the regular bitter, Over Dub, Looper, and Fuzz on tap, so you can really feel the depth of a neighborhood brewery. On a day like this, you want to compare beers with a slice of pizza in hand.
MugiYeah, I can't hold back anymore! Let's go for the first drink of the day from noon!
