KBL THE GARAGE and Kyoto Beer Lab Introduce Limited Anniversary Lager “PIVO”
The limited beer “PIVO,” released to celebrate the anniversaries of KBL THE GARAGE and Kyoto Beer Lab in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward, was introduced on Instagram. It is a classic Czech lager brewed with Czech Saaz hops and a double decoction process.
Hop BroToday I'm introducing a limited anniversary lager from Kyoto. KBL THE GARAGE and Kyoto Beer Lab have posted a limited beer called PIVO on Instagram.
MugiWhoa! Even the name PIVO / Pivo is cute! I thought an anniversary beer would be something super flashy.
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. This is a Czech Lager. It's 4.5% ABV and IBU 33, so it's the kind of beer that builds its structure carefully rather than going for flashiness.
MugiIBU, huh! I've heard it's a guide to bitterness, but is 33 strong?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's moderately bitter. And they use a premium variety of Czech Saaz hops, which brings out an elegant aroma.
MugiI see! A fruity, herbal aroma sounds surprisingly expressive for a lager.
Hop BroWhat's even more impressive is the double decoction method. It's a traditional technique where part of the wort is boiled again and returned, bringing out the malt's flavor beautifully.
MugiBoiling it again sounds like a lot of work! So that's where the soft malt sweetness comes from.
Hop BroExactly. It has sweetness that evokes honey and nuts, and after about three months of tank aging, it finishes crisp while still having depth.
MugiI used to think anniversary beers were just for commemorative photos, but this is serious. Celebrating a milestone through flavor feels really nice.
Hop BroAnd the illustration was done by datetsutomuu, while the design was handled by Yoppy-san, so the visuals are anniversary special edition too. If you're drinking craft beer in Kyoto, this is the one to start with.
MugiYeah, I'm in lager mode now! Hearing that this is a beer I want to drink in Kyoto makes me want to go out for one even more!
Hop BroThen PIVO it is for tonight. Let's raise a glass to the anniversary while taking our time to enjoy the lingering finish of a Czech lager.
The limited anniversary beer PIVO / Pivo from the breweries KBL THE GARAGE and Kyoto Beer Lab in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward was introduced on Instagram. In the post, it is positioned as a beer celebrating KBL THE GARAGE's 2nd anniversary and Kyoto Beer Lab's 8th anniversary.
Features of PIVO
This beer is a Czech Lager. It is described as having an alcohol content of 4.5% and an IBU of 33. For the ingredients, it lavishly uses premium varieties of Czech Saaz hops. In addition, it adopts the traditional double decoction method, which is said to carefully bring out the flavor of the malt.
Flavor direction
According to the post, PIVO is designed with the fruity, herbal aroma derived from Saaz hops layered with the soft sweetness of malt reminiscent of honey and nuts. Furthermore, after about three months of tank aging, it is finished to deliver a clean drinking feel with depth and richness.
Anniversary beers sometimes highlight flashy flavors, but PIVO takes the opposite approach, carefully building the structure and drinkability characteristic of a Czech lager. For people in Kyoto who enjoy craft beer, this is a beer that lets them feel a brewery's milestone through its flavor design.
The post also says that the illustration was handled by datetsutomuu and the design was created by Yoppy-san. It is a composition that conveys the significance of the anniversary not only through the beer itself but also through the visual presentation.
KBL THE GARAGE is a brewery in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward. As a local hub for craft beer communication, it is also notable that it visualizes its own journey through commemorative brewing like this.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I'm introducing a limited anniversary lager from Kyoto. KBL THE GARAGE and Kyoto Beer Lab have posted a limited beer called PIVO on Instagram.
MugiWhoa! Even the name PIVO / Pivo is cute! I thought an anniversary beer would be something super flashy.
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. This is a Czech Lager. It's 4.5% ABV and IBU 33, so it's the kind of beer that builds its structure carefully rather than going for flashiness.
MugiIBU, huh! I've heard it's a guide to bitterness, but is 33 strong?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's moderately bitter. And they use a premium variety of Czech Saaz hops, which brings out an elegant aroma.
MugiI see! A fruity, herbal aroma sounds surprisingly expressive for a lager.
Hop BroWhat's even more impressive is the double decoction method. It's a traditional technique where part of the wort is boiled again and returned, bringing out the malt's flavor beautifully.
MugiBoiling it again sounds like a lot of work! So that's where the soft malt sweetness comes from.
Hop BroExactly. It has sweetness that evokes honey and nuts, and after about three months of tank aging, it finishes crisp while still having depth.
MugiI used to think anniversary beers were just for commemorative photos, but this is serious. Celebrating a milestone through flavor feels really nice.
Hop BroAnd the illustration was done by datetsutomuu, while the design was handled by Yoppy-san, so the visuals are anniversary special edition too. If you're drinking craft beer in Kyoto, this is the one to start with.
MugiYeah, I'm in lager mode now! Hearing that this is a beer I want to drink in Kyoto makes me want to go out for one even more!
Hop BroThen PIVO it is for tonight. Let's raise a glass to the anniversary while taking our time to enjoy the lingering finish of a Czech lager.
