Uchoten Jozo to Launch Tank-Fresh “Zwickel Pour” on September 19
Suwa-based Uchoten Jozo has announced the launch of its “Zwickel Pour” on September 19. The event will feature a Kellerbier brewed with torne in Osaka and WYTHE TOKYO in Tokyo, served directly from the maturation tank at the brewery’s brewpub.
Hop BroUchoten Brewing in Suwa, Nagano, is launching Zwickel Pour on September 19—beer served straight from its storage tank.
MugiWhat? Straight from the tank? That sounds like maximum fresh-beer energy!
Hop BroExactly. They normally fill 10–20L stainless kegs and serve from taps, but this time they pour from the tank’s sampling faucet.
MugiA sampling faucet? What is that? Is the faucet the star now?
Hop Bro“Zwickel” means faucet in German. Brewers use it to check the beer, so this offers a closer-to-brewing taste.
MugiOoh, it feels like sneaking into a brewer’s tasting! So what’s the beer this time?
Hop BroIt’s a collaborative Kellerbier release brewed in August with Osaka’s torne and Tokyo’s WYTHE TOKYO. Kellerbier is a soft, rustic lager style.
MugiSo even the serving method changes its character? The pour affects flavor too?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. The lager continues conditioning at low temperature, so guests can follow its evolving lager character over time.
MugiBeer growth observation! If every visit tastes different, that’s a reason to return!
Hop BroThey’ll also hold several Keller Days before kegging. It’s a true tank-side pub experience only a brewery taproom can offer.
MugiLet’s check the official Instagram and head to Suwa! I already want that tank-poured Kellerbier!
Hop BroDone. Let’s taste the torne and WYTHE TOKYO collaboration through every stage. We’re ready to toast!
Uchoten Jozo, a brewery based in Suwa, Nagano, has announced an event featuring its “Zwickel Pour,” starting September 19. While finished beer is normally transferred into 10–20-liter stainless-steel kegs, refrigerated, and served from taps, this project will pour beer directly from the maturation tank.\n\n## What is a Zwickel Pour?\n\n“Zwickel” refers to a tap or sampling faucet in German brewing terminology. Uchoten Jozo uses the term “Zwickel Pour” because the beer is drawn from the sampling faucet attached to the tank. Serving the beer before it is transferred to kegs offers drinkers a closer look at the beer as it exists in the brewhouse.\n\nThe beer selected for the event is a Kellerbier brewed in August with torne in Osaka and WYTHE TOKYO in Tokyo. Uchoten Jozo explains that Kellerbier’s character is shaped not only by a defined beer style or specification, but also by the way it is served.\n\n## A brewpub experience\n\nThe brewery chose direct tank service as the best way to express the character of this Kellerbier. It also plans to serve the beer directly from the tank several times as “Keller Day” events before the beer is ultimately kegged. Guests may therefore be able to experience the beer’s fresh character as well as the gradual development brought by lagering.\n\nBased in Suwa, Uchoten Jozo is using its brewery and brewpub setting to present a form of service that differs from standard tap pouring. Details such as serving hours and any updates should be confirmed through the brewery’s official Instagram account.
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Hop BroUchoten Brewing in Suwa, Nagano, is launching Zwickel Pour on September 19—beer served straight from its storage tank.
MugiWhat? Straight from the tank? That sounds like maximum fresh-beer energy!
Hop BroExactly. They normally fill 10–20L stainless kegs and serve from taps, but this time they pour from the tank’s sampling faucet.
MugiA sampling faucet? What is that? Is the faucet the star now?
Hop Bro“Zwickel” means faucet in German. Brewers use it to check the beer, so this offers a closer-to-brewing taste.
MugiOoh, it feels like sneaking into a brewer’s tasting! So what’s the beer this time?
Hop BroIt’s a collaborative Kellerbier release brewed in August with Osaka’s torne and Tokyo’s WYTHE TOKYO. Kellerbier is a soft, rustic lager style.
MugiSo even the serving method changes its character? The pour affects flavor too?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. The lager continues conditioning at low temperature, so guests can follow its evolving lager character over time.
MugiBeer growth observation! If every visit tastes different, that’s a reason to return!
Hop BroThey’ll also hold several Keller Days before kegging. It’s a true tank-side pub experience only a brewery taproom can offer.
MugiLet’s check the official Instagram and head to Suwa! I already want that tank-poured Kellerbier!
Hop BroDone. Let’s taste the torne and WYTHE TOKYO collaboration through every stage. We’re ready to toast!
