OGA BREWING Begins Serving Two Graduation Beers, "Urara" and "Envol"
OGA BREWING COMPANY in Mitaka, Tokyo announced the launch of two “graduation beers,” "Urara" and "Envol," created to mark staff milestones. In the post, the brewery also said it will offer a special pairing menu on Sunday, March 29, in addition to normal business hours, and hold a release event starting at 5:00 p.m.
Hop BroToday's topic is the two graduation beers released by OGA BREWING COMPANY in Mitaka.
MugiWow! Celebrating graduation with beer is the best! So the names are "Urara" and "Envol", right?
Hop BroThat's right. It's Anzu's "Urara" and Aria and Liam's "Envol," and there's also a release event at 5:00 p.m. on March 29.
MugiWhat? Does the on-tap info in the post mean they're on the taps?
Hop BroPretty much, yes — it means they're starting to be served on draft. And what's exciting is that there'll even be a special pairing menu that day.
MugiHmm, but are the beer styles not listed, like IPA or sour?
Hop BroThis time it seems more story-driven than style-driven. The main focus is a release with a strong local feel, tying the staff's new departures to each beer.
MugiWow, just reading that gets to me... A beer that carries the human connection too really has a strong message.
Hop BroThey're open Wednesday through Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., closed on Tuesdays, and if you go, the experience includes drinking at the Mitaka brewery cafe.
MugiIt's decided! Let's meet up before 5:00 p.m. on the 29th and start with a graduation beer tasting. I can't wait any longer!
OGA BREWING COMPANY, based in Mitaka, Tokyo, shared new on-tap information on Instagram. The lineup features two “graduation beers” brewed to celebrate staff departures: "Urara" and "Envol".
According to the post,
- Anzu’s graduation beer: Urara
- Aria and Liam’s graduation beer: Envol
Both beers have begun being served. In addition to regular service, the brewery will also offer a special pairing menu featuring both labels on Sunday, March 29, and will hold a graduation beer release event starting at 5:00 p.m.
The post also included messages from the staff members on their final day at work. They wrote about how their time at OGA BREWING taught them not only beer knowledge, but also the importance of human connections and the spirit of making things, and that they would be happy if this beer could accompany someone taking a new step forward. The piece goes beyond a product announcement, conveying the relationship between the brewery, its staff, and the drinkers.
OGA BREWING is a craft brewery based in Mitaka, and in addition to its core lineup it has also worked on series that make use of local agricultural products and on limited-batch brews. Another defining feature is its focus on the experience of drinking at the cafe attached to the brewery, helping cultivate the city's craft beer culture. This “graduation beer” release stands out for blending that local, on-the-ground feel with a strong sense of story.
Business hours are Wednesday through Monday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (closed Tuesdays), with last orders at 7:15 p.m. for food and 7:30 p.m. for drinks.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is the two graduation beers released by OGA BREWING COMPANY in Mitaka.
MugiWow! Celebrating graduation with beer is the best! So the names are "Urara" and "Envol", right?
Hop BroThat's right. It's Anzu's "Urara" and Aria and Liam's "Envol," and there's also a release event at 5:00 p.m. on March 29.
MugiWhat? Does the on-tap info in the post mean they're on the taps?
Hop BroPretty much, yes — it means they're starting to be served on draft. And what's exciting is that there'll even be a special pairing menu that day.
MugiHmm, but are the beer styles not listed, like IPA or sour?
Hop BroThis time it seems more story-driven than style-driven. The main focus is a release with a strong local feel, tying the staff's new departures to each beer.
MugiWow, just reading that gets to me... A beer that carries the human connection too really has a strong message.
Hop BroThey're open Wednesday through Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., closed on Tuesdays, and if you go, the experience includes drinking at the Mitaka brewery cafe.
MugiIt's decided! Let's meet up before 5:00 p.m. on the 29th and start with a graduation beer tasting. I can't wait any longer!
