At the beer pub "TWO KINGS" in Kachidoki, Chuo Ward, Tokyo, notice was posted that sales had begun for Uchu Brewing's new release, "OTAKU". In the original article title, it is described as "OTAKU Smoothie," and the posted poster also confirms the wording "SMOOTHIE SOUR ALE".

TWO KINGS is a basement-level beer pub in the Kachidoki area on the Toei Oedo Line. It is in a location that's easy to stop by after work or while bar-hopping nearby, and it is a convenient place when you want to slowly enjoy craft beer one glass at a time. Including its guest beer lineup, one of the attractions is the fun of following the tap changes day by day.

The beer being offered this time is "OTAKU," a playful release that feels very much like Uchu Brewing. The poster design is memorable, with vivid orange as the base color and the beer name displayed prominently, giving a strong sense of the new release even before any specs are read. Based on the style, it can be read as a smoothie sour ale, so rather than the bitterness of a typical IPA or the clean profile of a lager, it is the kind of beer that should bring fruitiness and a rich, thick texture to mind.

If you're looking for a new guest beer around Kachidoki, a tap check at TWO KINGS is not to be missed. It should appeal not only to Uchu Brewing fans, but also to anyone who likes sour beers with acidity and a thick, distinctive character.