u.b.p_brewery taproom exhibits at the Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival, limited hazy IPA "KEYAKI FORWARD"
The Urawa brewpub u.b.p_brewery taproom is participating in the "Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival" in Saitama Shintoshin. On the event page, a venue-only hazy IPA, "KEYAKI FORWARD," is featured alongside tasting sets and multiple other offerings.
Hop BroThe Urawa-based u.b.p_brewery taproom is at the Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival right now.
MugiWait, so it's venue-only!? A name like KEYAKI FORWARD already sounds powerful!
Hop BroExactly, it's a hazy IPA brewed for the venue, the kind with a citrusy aroma and a soft mouthfeel.
MugiHazy means cloudy, right? I can't stop wondering about the source of that cloudiness!
Hop BroPretty much. It keeps some malt- and hop-derived components, which gives it a soft appearance. The bitterness also tends to be less sharp, so it's often easy to drink.
MugiWhoa, and they even have a tasting set? That's amazing! I love being able to try different ones!
Hop BroThe lineup is pretty interesting too, with LaLa Kolsch, URAWA CITY ALE, 彩白～IROHA～, YUZU RISING, and Step Over all on offer.
MugiWhat is that, they sound like winners just by name! And they even have yuzu-based options, which is unfairly fun to choose from!
Hop BroYeah, it ranges from kolsch to ale to fruity styles, so being able to pick based on your mood that day is a strength.
MugiAnd the concept is from Urawa to the world, which is pretty cool. It has that local feel while still going bold at the event, and I like that!
Hop BroThat's the good part about a brewpub. It makes you want to do both: drink the limited release at the venue and then drink it again later at the shop.
MugiI can't take it anymore, I want a pint right now! Let's drink KEYAKI FORWARD at Keyaki, then stop by the taproom on the way back!
Store Information
u.b.p_brewery taproom, located in Takasago, Urawa Ward, is a brewpub on the first floor of the Urawa Washington Hotel. On its official website, it promotes the concept of "bringing beer x football culture from Urawa to the world," serving a locally rooted pint.
At this year's "Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival," the U.B.P BREWERY booth page lists a lineup prepared for the event. The recommended beer is the hazy IPA "KEYAKI FORWARD," brewed specifically for the venue. Prices are set at 900 yen for the R size (380 ml), 700 yen for the S size (200 ml), and 700 yen for the reusable 275 ml size, clearly intended for taking time to enjoy at the festival.
The lineup is not limited to individual pours; a 4-beer tasting set and a 5-beer tasting set are also available. The individual selections include "LaLa Kolsch," "URAWA CITY ALE," "彩白～IROHA～," "YUZU RISING," and "Step Over," offering a broad range from hazy IPA to kolsch, ale, and yuzu-forward styles.
What defines u.b.p_brewery taproom is its balance between everyday drinkability as a neighborhood spot and the limited-batch brewing it showcases at events. While bringing the style refined at its Urawa location, it puts the spotlight at Keyaki Hiroba on a pint you can only drink there, at that time. With a brewery rooted in football city Urawa, it stands out as a booth that clearly conveys the local character even amid the festival's excitement.
If a particular label catches your eye at the venue, you can always stop by the taproom later and drink it again. Moving back and forth between the event and the taproom, it's a chance to appreciate the range of U.B.P BREWERY.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Urawa-based u.b.p_brewery taproom is at the Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival right now.
MugiWait, so it's venue-only!? A name like KEYAKI FORWARD already sounds powerful!
Hop BroExactly, it's a hazy IPA brewed for the venue, the kind with a citrusy aroma and a soft mouthfeel.
MugiHazy means cloudy, right? I can't stop wondering about the source of that cloudiness!
Hop BroPretty much. It keeps some malt- and hop-derived components, which gives it a soft appearance. The bitterness also tends to be less sharp, so it's often easy to drink.
MugiWhoa, and they even have a tasting set? That's amazing! I love being able to try different ones!
Hop BroThe lineup is pretty interesting too, with LaLa Kolsch, URAWA CITY ALE, 彩白～IROHA～, YUZU RISING, and Step Over all on offer.
MugiWhat is that, they sound like winners just by name! And they even have yuzu-based options, which is unfairly fun to choose from!
Hop BroYeah, it ranges from kolsch to ale to fruity styles, so being able to pick based on your mood that day is a strength.
MugiAnd the concept is from Urawa to the world, which is pretty cool. It has that local feel while still going bold at the event, and I like that!
Hop BroThat's the good part about a brewpub. It makes you want to do both: drink the limited release at the venue and then drink it again later at the shop.
MugiI can't take it anymore, I want a pint right now! Let's drink KEYAKI FORWARD at Keyaki, then stop by the taproom on the way back!
