Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery Releases DH Kolsch "Ginza Kolsch"
On April 3, Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery in Chiba City introduced its new DH Kolsch, "Ginza Kolsch." It is a new release with ABV 4.5% and IBU 20, presented as a beer born from a TTO at IBREW Ginza.
Hop BroOn April 3, Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery in Chiba City released a new beer called "Ginza Kolsch." What’s more, it was born out of a TTO at IBREW Ginza.
MugiWait, a Kölsch born in Ginza!? That sounds like it has a super urban vibe, and it’s already way too stylish!
Hop BroExactly. The style is DH Kolsch. The interesting part is that they reworked the standard Keiyo Kolsch into a more modern specification.
MugiWhat even is DH! It’s not a toast, right!? It sounds like some kind of spell and it’s freaking me out!
Hop BroIt stands for dry hop. It’s a method where hops are added after fermentation or near the end to bring out aroma rather than bitterness, and this one really lets the fresh character of New Zealand hops shine.
MugiOhh! So even though it has a fresh aroma, it still drinks smoothly like a Kölsch. Light but aromatic? That’s unfair!
Hop BroThe specs are clean too: ABV 4.5% and IBU 20. It’s balanced so it isn’t too strong or too bitter, making it easy to keep reaching for your glass.
MugiThat sounds perfect for daytime drinking! And if they’re open from 15:00 to 22:00, it’s the kind of beer you’d want to stop for after work!
Hop BroThe post described it as the most pleasantly windy Friday ever, and it definitely has a brightness that calls to mind the streets of Ginza.
MugiWow, approachable and stylish sounds amazing. If I can drink it at Shiokaze Blue Stand Soga or Shiokaze Blue Stand Nobuto, then this is definitely my beer of the day!
Hop BroRight? I’d want to sip Ginza Kolsch, enjoy its crispness, and grin at the aroma. This is definitely one of those nights when both of us can’t stop thinking about beer.
On April 3, Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery in Chiba City announced its new DH Kolsch, "Ginza Kolsch." In its post, it described the day’s business as "the most pleasantly windy Friday ever," and, alongside its 15:00 to 22:00 opening hours, announced the new release.
"Ginza Kolsch" is positioned as a beer that reconfigures the brewery’s regular Keiyo Kolsch into a more modern specification. Its specs are ABV 4.5% and IBU 20, and it is designed to keep a light drinking impression while still delivering a firm fresh aroma derived from New Zealand hops. In the post text, it is described as a "new face" born out of a TTO at IBREW Ginza, suggesting an intent to balance the glamour evoked by Ginza’s streets with the crisp, easy-drinking character typical of a Kölsch.
The hashtags include Shiokaze Blue Stand Soga and Shiokaze Blue Stand Nobuto, suggesting that the brewery’s release is also closely linked with its taproom locations. Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery is based in Chiba City and carefully pairs daily operations with new releases for local drinkers. This "Ginza Kolsch" is another beer worth noting, combining the approachable appeal of a Kölsch with vivid hop aroma.
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Hop BroOn April 3, Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery in Chiba City released a new beer called "Ginza Kolsch." What’s more, it was born out of a TTO at IBREW Ginza.
MugiWait, a Kölsch born in Ginza!? That sounds like it has a super urban vibe, and it’s already way too stylish!
Hop BroExactly. The style is DH Kolsch. The interesting part is that they reworked the standard Keiyo Kolsch into a more modern specification.
MugiWhat even is DH! It’s not a toast, right!? It sounds like some kind of spell and it’s freaking me out!
Hop BroIt stands for dry hop. It’s a method where hops are added after fermentation or near the end to bring out aroma rather than bitterness, and this one really lets the fresh character of New Zealand hops shine.
MugiOhh! So even though it has a fresh aroma, it still drinks smoothly like a Kölsch. Light but aromatic? That’s unfair!
Hop BroThe specs are clean too: ABV 4.5% and IBU 20. It’s balanced so it isn’t too strong or too bitter, making it easy to keep reaching for your glass.
MugiThat sounds perfect for daytime drinking! And if they’re open from 15:00 to 22:00, it’s the kind of beer you’d want to stop for after work!
Hop BroThe post described it as the most pleasantly windy Friday ever, and it definitely has a brightness that calls to mind the streets of Ginza.
MugiWow, approachable and stylish sounds amazing. If I can drink it at Shiokaze Blue Stand Soga or Shiokaze Blue Stand Nobuto, then this is definitely my beer of the day!
Hop BroRight? I’d want to sip Ginza Kolsch, enjoy its crispness, and grin at the aroma. This is definitely one of those nights when both of us can’t stop thinking about beer.
