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This article is published in July 2025 based on a tasting experience from May 2023.
Hello everyone! Today I’ll be explaining the collaboration between Yorocco Beer and Pigalle called “Stammtisch Helles”! “Stammtisch” means a table reserved for regular customers, and this beer values the German Helles tradition!
【Sankenjaya Pigalle Collaboration】Yorocco Beer Stammtisch Helles Complete Review – Special German-Style Lager for Regular Customers
A collaboration between Yorocco Beer from Zushi, Kanagawa Prefecture, and the popular beer bar “Pigalle” in Sankenjaya, Setagaya, Tokyo, after 3 years – “Stammtisch Helles”. With 4.5% ABV, it recreates the traditional Helles style from the Franconia region of southern Germany. “Stammtisch” means “table for regular customers” in German, and this beer pursues the ideal balance that you can enjoy anytime without getting tired of it.
📋 What You’ll Learn
🍺 Collaboration Background
Yorocco Beer × Pigalle’s first collaboration in 3 years
🇩🇪 German Style
Traditional Helles from Franconia region
🤝 Stammtisch Culture
Special table for regular customers
⚖️ Balance Assessment
Exquisite harmony of malt and hops
“Stammtisch” is such an interesting name! What does it mean?
“Stammtisch” means “table for regular customers” in German. German pubs always have tables reserved for regular customers, and this Helles was named with the hope that Pigalle’s regular customers would enjoy it just like that.
- 🍺 Verified Factual Information
- Stammtisch Helles Basic Information
- About Collaboration Partner: Pigalle
- Tasting Review (Personal Evaluation)
- Overall Impression
- Connection to German Beer Culture
- 🛒 Check Related Products
- 📚 Reference Information
- Other Yorocco Beer Articles
- Japanese Craft Beer Report
- International Craft Beer Information
🍺 Verified Factual Information
📋 Basic Specifications (Verified)
Stammtisch Helles Basic Information
| Beer Style | Helles |
|---|---|
| ABV (Alcohol by Volume) | 4.5% |
| Brewing Location | Zushi, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Collaboration Partner | Pigalle (Sankenjaya, Setagaya, Tokyo) |
| Collaboration Frequency | First collaboration in 3 years |
| Style Features | Traditional style from Franconia region, southern Germany |
| Improvements | Enhanced malt richness from previous batch |
| Purchase Date | May 2023 |
🗣️Comments from the Brewer
This is our first collaboration in 3 years with “Pigalle,” a very small pub/bottle shop in Sankenjaya, Tokyo. The style is Helles, a lager beer commonly enjoyed in southern Germany.
We learned from the two owners of Pigalle that “Stammtisch” is German for “table for regular customers.” German pubs always have tables reserved for regular customers, and we interpret this naming as hoping that Pigalle’s regular customers would enjoy this Helles in the same way. We brewed this beer together aiming for a Helles that you can enjoy anytime without getting tired of it.
This batch features a slightly improved recipe from the previous one, resulting in a finish where you can taste more malt richness. We’d be happy if you could drink it down while imagining the scenery of Franconia, Germany.
Source: Brewer’s Comment (Verified: July 4, 2025)
【Beginner’s Guide: What is Helles?】
Helles is a pale lager beer originating from Bavaria in southern Germany! “Helles” means “bright,” and it has less bitterness than Pilsner with malt sweetness being its characteristic! The alcohol content is usually 4.7-5.4%, IBU is 16-22, making it mild and beloved as Germany’s everyday beer! It’s made with low-temperature fermentation and aging, offering a clean and well-balanced taste!
About Collaboration Partner: Pigalle
🏢Pigalle
📍 Location
Sankenjaya, Setagaya, Tokyo
🏦 Business Type
Small pub/bottle shop
✨ Features
Community-rooted craft beer specialty store
🤝 Collaboration History
Multiple collaborations with Yorocco Beer
Known as a “very small pub/bottle shop” in Sankenjaya, it’s characterized by its business style that values deep connections with regular customers. The name “Stammtisch” for this collaboration beer also stems from their respect for German pub culture.
Tasting Review (Personal Evaluation)
👁️Appearance
Slightly hazy brown color. Haze from malt proteins. Natural haziness characteristic of unfiltered beer, proof of living beer.
👃Aroma
👃 Aroma (Orthonasal)
Toasted malt aroma, cookie-like, straw-like scent. Gently followed by noble hops asserting themselves. Fresh like wind blowing across a meadow.
🌸 Flavor (Retronasal)
Sweet chicle-like nuances, refreshingly reaching the nose. Impressions of flower nectar and lemon. Lemon drop, throat lozenge-like freshness. Not quite like hassaku orange. Orange-like sweetness is certainly present.
👅Taste & Texture
💧 Mouthfeel
Carbonation is quite restrained, entering the mouth naturally. Gentle and just right.
🍯 Body & Texture
Perfect balance between malt sweetness and hop bitterness. Sweetness and bitterness come in good balance. Some xylitol gum-like nuances. Mint. Hops aren’t too strong, and carbonation isn’t too strong either, so you can fully enjoy the malt.
When carbonation is restrained, you can really taste the malt!
Exactly! When carbonation is strong, hops stand out too much, so when you want to highlight malt, you should be especially mindful of carbonation strength. This design philosophy matches the concept of aiming for a Helles that “you can enjoy anytime without getting tired of it.”
Aftertaste (Personal Impression)
🥂Swallowing Moment
Goes down the throat pleasantly. Sensation of clean liquid entering the body.
🌿Aftertaste
Slightly smoky, woody malt toastiness. Delicious.
🍾Bottle Bottom
Darker color but not much different from the main body. Strong mint sensation, reminiscent of toothpaste.
Overall Impression
A very delicious and well-balanced Helles. This might be my best Helles of the year. The malt sweetness and hop bitterness harmonize exquisitely, achieving the concept of “you can enjoy anytime without getting tired of it.” The improvement from the previous batch, allowing you to taste more malt richness, is also commendable.
By the way, Stammtisch literally means “regulars' table” in German! It’s such a fitting name for this collaboration beer, don’t you think?
That’s so interesting! The connection between Pigalle’s regular customers in Sangenjaya and the beer’s name makes every sip feel even more meaningful.
The German Helles tradition shines through beautifully here. At just 3.8% ABV, it’s perfect for enjoying multiple rounds during a gathering with friends.
And that golden clarity is just gorgeous! It looks so refreshing that I can almost feel the sea breeze from Zushi just by looking at it.
The collaboration between Yorocco Beer from Zushi and the Pigalle bar in Sangenjaya proves that distance is no obstacle when you share the same passion for quality beer.
Absolutely! It’s these kinds of collaborations that make the Japanese craft beer scene so exciting and full of wonderful surprises.
Connection to German Beer Culture
This beer goes beyond a simple Japanese-German collaboration to become a work that understands the essence of German beer culture. The bond with regular customers embodied in the name “Stammtisch,” the longing for Franconian landscapes, and the pursuit of balance for daily enjoyment – all of these demonstrate true respect for German beer culture.
🛒 Check Related Products
I’ll recommend products for those interested in Helles beer and German beer!
🍺 World of Yorocco Beer
Yorocco Beer Peninsula Saison
Yorocco Beer’s signature saison. Refreshing and vibrant flavor in their flagship product.
Yorocco Beer Amber Saved My Life
Toasted amber saison. Popular product where malt flavors harmonize with saison yeast characteristics.
German Beer Specialized Glass
Helles-specific Steinz (0.5L) glass. Traditional German beer glass.
🍻 World of German Beer
Löwenbräu Original
Authentic Helles made by established brewery in Munich, Germany. Elegant taste using traditional methods.
“German Beer Textbook”
Specialized book detailing German beer history, brewing methods, and culture. Includes detailed coverage of Helles.
I recommend starting with other Yorocco Beer products first, then gradually challenging yourself with authentic German Helles. Having a German beer specialized glass adds to the atmosphere!
📚 Reference Information
Reliable sources used for fact-checking in this article:
- Yorocco Beer Official Site – https://yorocco-beer.com (Verified: July 4, 2025)
- Yorocco Beer Instagram – @yorocco_beer (Verified: July 4, 2025)
- Beer Cruise – Yorocco Beer Detail Page (Verified: July 4, 2025)
- German Beer Association – Helles Style Description (Verified: July 4, 2025)
※Information may change without notice. Please check each official site for the latest information.
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