Tokyo Craft Pale Ale
Tokyo Craft Pale Ale is the year-round flagship of Suntory's Tokyo Craft range, first released in February 2017 and brewed only at the Musashino brewery in Fuchu. The original recipe relied on Cascade hops added late in the boil. A 2023 revision reworked the grain bill and brought in Mandarina Bavaria. Citrus leads the nose, with mandarin and orange peel over a light grapefruit edge, followed by a clean, lightly biscuity malt base, a pleasant bitterness and a fresh, lingering finish.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Tokyo Craft Pale Ale
Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.
About Pale Ale
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Pale Ale?
India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.
Finding a similar Pale Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, orange, clean character as Tokyo Craft Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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