Choryo Shuzo Releases May New Variety Set A: 6-Pack Featuring Dark Lager and Session IPA
Choryo Shuzo (Koryo Town, Nara) is announcing its "May New Variety Set (6 new beers total) A" on its online shop, combining two newly released craft beers. It includes three bottles each of SMOOTH DARK LAGER and SESSION IPA, with shipping starting on May 21 and the final shipping date set for June 9.
Hop BroThe Choryo Shuzo online shop has released the May New Variety Set. It features two beers, SMOOTH DARK LAGER and SESSION IPA, and what makes it interesting is that both are new releases.
MugiWait, you can compare a dark lager and an IPA side by side!? They sound like polar opposites, and my brain is already busy!
Hop BroExactly. SMOOTH DARK LAGER is known for its smooth mouthfeel, and it’s a dark lager rounded out through long aging. It looks bold, but it actually goes down surprisingly gently.
MugiLong aging means, like, the longer you leave it alone, the better it gets? Beer gets such a grown-up vibe when it’s aged!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it’s about the rough edges of the flavor being smoothed out so the malt character comes together. SMOOTH DARK LAGER keeps its complex roasted notes while being tuned to drink cleanly.
MugiOhhh! Then the key point for SESSION IPA is that it has aromas of citrus and white fruit, right? I’m always up for something refreshing!
Hop BroThat’s right. And because it’s a Session IPA, its strength is that it’s light and easy to drink. It’s perfect for days when you want the aroma of an IPA but not something too heavy.
MugiAnd it’s a six-bottle set, with three of each! One bottle wouldn’t be enough, and the quantity is just right for telling the difference in a tasting comparison. That’s sneaky!
Hop BroThe price is 3,630 yen including tax, shipping starts on May 21, and the final shipping date is June 9. Since they recommend drinking it within 30 days of the filling date, the trick is to open it soon after buying it.
MugiI see, so it’s like a this month’s skill test set. Savor the lager slowly, then refresh with the IPA. Now I want both tonight!
Hop BroI know. Finish with the lager and toast with the IPA or the other way around, either way is great. Choryo Shuzo’s new releases are the kind of beers you want lined up after work today.
Six-Bottle Set Bringing Together Two New Releases
A "May New Variety Set (6 new beers total) A" has appeared in the Choryo Shuzo online shop. The set contains a total of six bottles: SMOOTH DARK LAGER x3 and SESSION IPA x3, each 360 ml. The price is 3,300 yen (3,630 yen including tax).
The appeal of this set is that it lets you compare two new beers with different directions. Choryo Shuzo is a brewery based in Koryo Town, Kitakatsuragi District, Nara Prefecture, and while it has roots in sake brewing, it also rolls out seasonal new craft beers. This set can be seen as another monthly proposal in that ongoing line.
Set Contents
- SMOOTH DARK LAGER
Characterized by its complex malt character and smooth mouthfeel. This is a dark lager refined through long aging. The filling date is May 20, 2026, and it is recommended to drink it within 30 days of filling.
- SESSION IPA
A crisp, light Session IPA with aromas of citrus and white fruit. This one was also filled on May 20, 2026, and it is likewise recommended to drink it within 30 days.
The sales information states that shipping begins on May 21, and the final shipping date is June 9. It is a lineup suited to people who want to try the new releases together, or to those who want to compare the difference between a lager and an IPA in the same set. Rather than emphasizing flashy limited-edition appeal, it seems best received as an honest set that lets you enjoy the differences in brewing straightforwardly.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Choryo Shuzo online shop has released the May New Variety Set. It features two beers, SMOOTH DARK LAGER and SESSION IPA, and what makes it interesting is that both are new releases.
MugiWait, you can compare a dark lager and an IPA side by side!? They sound like polar opposites, and my brain is already busy!
Hop BroExactly. SMOOTH DARK LAGER is known for its smooth mouthfeel, and it’s a dark lager rounded out through long aging. It looks bold, but it actually goes down surprisingly gently.
MugiLong aging means, like, the longer you leave it alone, the better it gets? Beer gets such a grown-up vibe when it’s aged!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it’s about the rough edges of the flavor being smoothed out so the malt character comes together. SMOOTH DARK LAGER keeps its complex roasted notes while being tuned to drink cleanly.
MugiOhhh! Then the key point for SESSION IPA is that it has aromas of citrus and white fruit, right? I’m always up for something refreshing!
Hop BroThat’s right. And because it’s a Session IPA, its strength is that it’s light and easy to drink. It’s perfect for days when you want the aroma of an IPA but not something too heavy.
MugiAnd it’s a six-bottle set, with three of each! One bottle wouldn’t be enough, and the quantity is just right for telling the difference in a tasting comparison. That’s sneaky!
Hop BroThe price is 3,630 yen including tax, shipping starts on May 21, and the final shipping date is June 9. Since they recommend drinking it within 30 days of the filling date, the trick is to open it soon after buying it.
MugiI see, so it’s like a this month’s skill test set. Savor the lager slowly, then refresh with the IPA. Now I want both tonight!
Hop BroI know. Finish with the lager and toast with the IPA or the other way around, either way is great. Choryo Shuzo’s new releases are the kind of beers you want lined up after work today.
