Tokorozawa Beer Introduces “Lapsang,” a New Smoked Beer Inspired by Black Tea
Tokorozawa Beer introduced its new smoked beer, “Lapsang,” inspired by Lapsang Souchong tea. Bottled sales have also begun, and the company conveys the outline of this distinctive beer while weaving in the background and aroma characteristics of the black tea enjoyed in Britain.
Hop BroTokorozawa Beer has put out something interesting again. Their new tea-derived smoked beer “Lapsang” is pretty daring.
MugiWait! Beer from tea? What does that even mean!? The name Lapsang Souchong already sounds intense!
Hop BroThe source is that Lapsang Souchong, which is known in Britain as a tea you enjoy for its aroma. Tokorozawa Beer took that idea and translated the world of aroma into beer.
MugiHearing “translated” makes it sound literary all of a sudden! But if the point is to enjoy aroma in beer, is the taste kind of light? Is it low in body?
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. The writeup says Lapsang Souchong is more about aroma than astringency, and the beer is designed so that its medicinal-style smoky aroma comes to the front.
MugiThe words “medicinal-style” are already scary!? But it says it becomes addictive, so it sounds like the kind you won’t forget after one sip!
Hop BroExactly. Tokorozawa Beer is a brewery in Kitahara-cho, Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, and it runs the smoked beer brand Smoke Craft. They’re strong at expressing smoke, so this one makes perfect sense.
MugiI see, they’re smoke pros! And the specs are Smoked Tea Ale, ABV 4.5%, IBU 12, so it sounds pretty easy to drink!
Hop BroABV is the alcohol content, and IBU is a rough measure of bitterness. So this is less about pushing bitterness and more about showing off the aroma.
MugiAnd now that bottle sales have started, you can really take your time enjoying the aroma at home! I want to open it with a little bit of fancy, tea-in-the-garden nobility vibes!
Hop BroYeah. It’s a bottle that will catch the attention of both smoked-beer fans and people who like distinctive brews, and tonight you’ll probably want to crack open Lapsang from Tokorozawa Beer and go along for the ride where smoke and tea collide.
A Glass Inspired by Lapsang Souchong
Tokorozawa Beer introduced on its blog the smoked beer “Lapsang,” which began sales this week. The base is “Lapsang Souchong,” said to be the prototype of black tea. According to the company’s explanation, it translates the world of black tea into beer while bringing the distinctive character of its smoky aroma to the forefront.
A “Tea to Enjoy for Its Aroma,” Known in Britain
In the article, as a little story about Lapsang Souchong, Tokorozawa Beer introduced the top three best-selling teas in the UK. No. 1 is English Breakfast, No. 2 is Darjeeling, and No. 3 is Lapsang Souchong. English Breakfast is a robust tea that pairs well with milk and sugar. Lapsang Souchong, meanwhile, is said to have restrained body and astringency, and is mainly enjoyed for its aroma. The description of it as a noble’s tea to sip slowly while looking out over a garden is especially memorable.
Tokorozawa Beer’s Distinctive Expression of “Smoke”
Tokorozawa Beer is a brewery based in Kitahara-cho, Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, and it operates the smoked-beer brand “Smoke Craft.” At the center of its lineup are beers that express smoky nuances in a wide variety of ways. Within that range, “Lapsang” is positioned as a new approach to beer, one inspired by the aroma of tea.
As a beer, “Lapsang” is a Smoked Tea Ale, ABV 4.5%, IBU 12. The description says it features a medicinal, strongly smoky aroma and a flavor that becomes addictive once you try it. It is designed by layering the distinctive aroma of Lapsang Souchong over the smokiness of beer, so it seems well suited to people who like smoked flavors or who are looking for beers with a distinctive aroma.
Points to Know Before Drinking
Lapsang Souchong is tea leaves produced in China, but distribution in Japan is said to be extremely limited. Tokorozawa Beer has translated the image of that rare tea into beer through its specialty: smoke. Will you savor the aroma as if you were drinking tea, or enjoy the drinkability of beer itself? Lapsang is an intriguing beer that lets you move between both.
It is worth paying attention not only if you follow Tokorozawa Beer’s distinctive lineup, but also if you are looking for a beer with a smoky aroma.
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Hop BroTokorozawa Beer has put out something interesting again. Their new tea-derived smoked beer “Lapsang” is pretty daring.
MugiWait! Beer from tea? What does that even mean!? The name Lapsang Souchong already sounds intense!
Hop BroThe source is that Lapsang Souchong, which is known in Britain as a tea you enjoy for its aroma. Tokorozawa Beer took that idea and translated the world of aroma into beer.
MugiHearing “translated” makes it sound literary all of a sudden! But if the point is to enjoy aroma in beer, is the taste kind of light? Is it low in body?
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. The writeup says Lapsang Souchong is more about aroma than astringency, and the beer is designed so that its medicinal-style smoky aroma comes to the front.
MugiThe words “medicinal-style” are already scary!? But it says it becomes addictive, so it sounds like the kind you won’t forget after one sip!
Hop BroExactly. Tokorozawa Beer is a brewery in Kitahara-cho, Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, and it runs the smoked beer brand Smoke Craft. They’re strong at expressing smoke, so this one makes perfect sense.
MugiI see, they’re smoke pros! And the specs are Smoked Tea Ale, ABV 4.5%, IBU 12, so it sounds pretty easy to drink!
Hop BroABV is the alcohol content, and IBU is a rough measure of bitterness. So this is less about pushing bitterness and more about showing off the aroma.
MugiAnd now that bottle sales have started, you can really take your time enjoying the aroma at home! I want to open it with a little bit of fancy, tea-in-the-garden nobility vibes!
Hop BroYeah. It’s a bottle that will catch the attention of both smoked-beer fans and people who like distinctive brews, and tonight you’ll probably want to crack open Lapsang from Tokorozawa Beer and go along for the ride where smoke and tea collide.
