KARAKURI Taps the Collaborative Altbier "Album" from Four Breweries
At KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake- in Kanda, Tokyo, the collaboration beer "Album (ALT)" by Swan Lake, karuizawaQ, Heiwa Craft, and Yamorido has been tapped. Along with the business information for April 13, it is introduced as a beer that pairs well with food.
Hop BroAt KARAKURI in Kanda, the collaborative altbier "Album" made by female brewers from four breweries has been tapped. Just the name makes me want to drink it already.
MugiWait, four people made it? A collaboration by female brewers sounds so luxurious and sparkly!
Hop BroThe breweries involved are Swan Lake, karuizawaQ, Heiwa Craft, and Yamorido, and the beer is Album (ALT). Altbier originated in Germany and is a top-fermented style known for its calm malt character.
MugiWhen I hear alt, I think of a tall person, but it’s a beer! What’s on top in top fermentation? The foam?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it means the yeast works near the top during fermentation. This one also uses all Weyermann malt, so the emphasis on German ingredients is pretty serious.
MugiOh, so they really went all in on the ingredients. What about the hops? WET HOP Spalter Select sounds strong just from the name!
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. It seems to be the first time Swan Lake has used this hop. The goal is a classic profile with a subtle freshness, so it has that old-school feel but suddenly shows a lively, fresh side.
MugiClassic yet fresh sounds like a beer with two personalities, and I love that! If it’s a savor-slowly kind of beer, I could just keep staring at it.
Hop BroKARAKURI also serves creative dishes centered on oden, so there’s a real reason to drink it there. It goes great with oden, and it’s the kind of beer that feels complete when paired with food rather than standing alone.
MugiThat sounds amazing! On April 13, they’re open from 5 p.m., so it’s perfect for a post-work drink.
Hop BroExactly. It’s the kind of time slot where you can take your time with both food and drinks, and I’d want to savor it in that calm basement space. Right now I’m already in the mood to go drink an altbier.
MugiI’m completely in that mood too! Album with oden in hand sounds too happy to resist!
Tap Information
At the beer pub "KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake-" in Kanda, Tokyo, the collaboration beer "Album (ALT)" brewed by four female brewers has been tapped. In the post, it is introduced as a single beer made by Swan Lake, karuizawaQ, Heiwa Craft, and Yamorido.
Beer Characteristics
"Album (ALT)" focuses on German ingredients, with all of its malt made by Weyermann. For the aroma hop, it uses WET HOP Spalter Select, reportedly the first time Swan Lake has used it. While based on a classic altbier style, the recipe is designed to evoke a "subtle, fresh aroma," and it is presented as a beer you will want to sip thoughtfully.
Why Drink It at KARAKURI
KARAKURI is a homey izakaya that serves craft beer, sake, and natural wine, along with creative dishes centered on oden. Its calm basement setting makes it a place where you can enjoy not only the beer itself, but also how well it pairs with food.
In this post, the business hours for Monday, April 13 are also listed. It is open from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with Food L.O. at 10:00 p.m. (and 9:30 p.m. for some items such as fried dishes) and Drink L.O. at 10:30 p.m. It seems like the kind of place where you can stop by after work and slowly enjoy an altbier with oden and small plates.
Summary
At KARAKURI in Kanda, the collaboration beer "Album (ALT)" has been put on tap. It is tap news for anyone who wants to enjoy a beer shaped by the character of four breweries together with a meal.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt KARAKURI in Kanda, the collaborative altbier "Album" made by female brewers from four breweries has been tapped. Just the name makes me want to drink it already.
MugiWait, four people made it? A collaboration by female brewers sounds so luxurious and sparkly!
Hop BroThe breweries involved are Swan Lake, karuizawaQ, Heiwa Craft, and Yamorido, and the beer is Album (ALT). Altbier originated in Germany and is a top-fermented style known for its calm malt character.
MugiWhen I hear alt, I think of a tall person, but it’s a beer! What’s on top in top fermentation? The foam?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it means the yeast works near the top during fermentation. This one also uses all Weyermann malt, so the emphasis on German ingredients is pretty serious.
MugiOh, so they really went all in on the ingredients. What about the hops? WET HOP Spalter Select sounds strong just from the name!
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. It seems to be the first time Swan Lake has used this hop. The goal is a classic profile with a subtle freshness, so it has that old-school feel but suddenly shows a lively, fresh side.
MugiClassic yet fresh sounds like a beer with two personalities, and I love that! If it’s a savor-slowly kind of beer, I could just keep staring at it.
Hop BroKARAKURI also serves creative dishes centered on oden, so there’s a real reason to drink it there. It goes great with oden, and it’s the kind of beer that feels complete when paired with food rather than standing alone.
MugiThat sounds amazing! On April 13, they’re open from 5 p.m., so it’s perfect for a post-work drink.
Hop BroExactly. It’s the kind of time slot where you can take your time with both food and drinks, and I’d want to savor it in that calm basement space. Right now I’m already in the mood to go drink an altbier.
MugiI’m completely in that mood too! Album with oden in hand sounds too happy to resist!
