CIDER SHACK adds Son of the Smith "Original" cans and tap pours of "The Source"
At CIDER SHACK in Shibuya, Tokyo, Son of the Smith's flagship cider "Original" is now available in cans. On draft, the sibling cider "The Source" is pouring, alongside Oyamaguchi Beer’s summer seasonal "Grand Saison".
Hop BroCIDER SHACK in Shibuya East has turned into a Son of a Smith showcase right now. Cans of Original, The Source on draft, and even Daisen G Beer's Grand Saison are all lined up.
MugiWait, different stars in cans and on draft? A cider and a beer sharing the same counter is so much information I might get tipsy before the first sip!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. Original is the latest lot from last year's apples, already on sale in cans, while draft Original is still waiting and The Source is what's pouring now.
MugiHold on, what even is a lot? The second you said that, I felt like I got dropped into a factory tour!
Hop BroBasically it's one production batch. Even for the same Original, the harvest year and fermentation can shift the character, so you get to chase the apple's personality.
MugiThat sounds like apple vintage logic and I kind of love it! Original and The Source really do sound like sibling ciders with different personalities.
Hop BroExactly. And Daisen G Beer's Grand Saison is a saison with a white-wine-like aroma and a breezy body, so it fits summer perfectly.
MugiSaison always sounds like a seasonal spell name to me! So what does it actually drink like?
Hop BroA saison is known for a dry and airy finish. Grand Saison adds that floral, wine-like nose, so bouncing between it and the ciders would be a blast.
MugiOkay, that's basically a tasting paradise. If CIDER SHACK is counter-centered, I could settle in and really pay attention from the first glass.
Hop BroIt is. The place has a slow, no-pressure vibe, opens 5 pm on weekdays and 2 pm on weekends and holidays, and it's basically always available. Now I want to start with Grand Saison.
MugiThen I'm going for the full Original route. Let's end on The Source and crown the whole weekend at CIDER SHACK!
Current lineup
According to the post from CIDER SHACK, Son of the Smith's "Original" is a fresh lot brewed with apples harvested last year. The cans are already on sale, while the draft version is waiting in the wings. For now, the tap lineup includes the sibling cider "The Source."
A summer-friendly pour
Also on the counter is Oyamaguchi Beer’s seasonal "Grand Saison." It is described as having a white-wine-like aroma and the light, easy-drinking character of a saison, making it a strong fit for hot weather. Put side by side with "Original" and "The Source," it gives drinkers a chance to move between fruit-driven cider character and fermentation-driven beer expression.
A bar built around the counter
CIDER SHACK is a beer pub in Shibuya that feels centered on the counter, with a calm setting for taking your time over a drink. The post also says the team would be happy if guests could enjoy it slowly. Hours are Monday to Friday from 17:00 to 24:00, and Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays from 14:00 to 24:00, with no regular closing day in principle. It is an easy place to drop in after work or for a daytime drinking session on the weekend.
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Hop BroCIDER SHACK in Shibuya East has turned into a Son of a Smith showcase right now. Cans of Original, The Source on draft, and even Daisen G Beer's Grand Saison are all lined up.
MugiWait, different stars in cans and on draft? A cider and a beer sharing the same counter is so much information I might get tipsy before the first sip!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. Original is the latest lot from last year's apples, already on sale in cans, while draft Original is still waiting and The Source is what's pouring now.
MugiHold on, what even is a lot? The second you said that, I felt like I got dropped into a factory tour!
Hop BroBasically it's one production batch. Even for the same Original, the harvest year and fermentation can shift the character, so you get to chase the apple's personality.
MugiThat sounds like apple vintage logic and I kind of love it! Original and The Source really do sound like sibling ciders with different personalities.
Hop BroExactly. And Daisen G Beer's Grand Saison is a saison with a white-wine-like aroma and a breezy body, so it fits summer perfectly.
MugiSaison always sounds like a seasonal spell name to me! So what does it actually drink like?
Hop BroA saison is known for a dry and airy finish. Grand Saison adds that floral, wine-like nose, so bouncing between it and the ciders would be a blast.
MugiOkay, that's basically a tasting paradise. If CIDER SHACK is counter-centered, I could settle in and really pay attention from the first glass.
Hop BroIt is. The place has a slow, no-pressure vibe, opens 5 pm on weekdays and 2 pm on weekends and holidays, and it's basically always available. Now I want to start with Grand Saison.
MugiThen I'm going for the full Original route. Let's end on The Source and crown the whole weekend at CIDER SHACK!
