craft beer BLUE taps three new beers, featuring SHARED BREWERY and eight labels
On May 22, the beer pub craft beer BLUE in Minami Ward, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa, announced three new taps from SHARED BREWERY, B.R.E.W, and AGARIHAMA BREWERY. It also announced a lineup of eight taps in total, including BLACK TIDE BREWING and BeEasy Brewing.
Hop BroThe hot topic today is that craft beer BLUE has tapped three new beers at the beer pub in Minami Ward, Sagamihara City. On May 22, beers from SHARED BREWERY, B.R.E.W, and AGARIHAMA BREWERY all arrived at once.
MugiWhoa, three new beers added at once!? With that many, it's hard to decide where to start!
Hop BroFirst up is SHARED BREWERY's "Big Forest Cat," a Kveik Hazy IPA. It uses Norwegian farmhouse ale yeast, and you get a strong forest-like presence along with hop aromas that really stand out.
MugiWait, what even is farmhouse ale yeast? A cat that's the master of the forest? That's a lot of information at once!
Hop BroBasically, it's a yeast that brings out a wild, rustic fermentation character. It pairs with the soft mouthfeel of a Hazy IPA, adding layers of natural-sounding aroma that also fit the vibe of the name.
MugiOh, I see. Then B.R.E.W's "THE O.G" sounds interesting too! A West Coast IPA sounds crisp and clean!
Hop BroExactly. It's led by Citra hops, with bright citrus, a subtle dank note, and then a good balance of malt richness and bitterness. It's the kind of beer that's not flashy, but has real backbone.
MugiDank note is another tricky one! The combination of citrus and dankness is what makes beer so interesting, isn't it?
Hop BroLast is AGARIHAMA BREWERY's "スイカに～に～," a summer-friendly Gose. It brings watermelon fruitiness, refreshing acidity, and a salty island-masu accent, so it's especially appealing on hot days.
MugiWatermelon and salt is basically the winning summer combo! And they did it in beer too? That's almost unfair!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, craft beer BLUE's lineup that day is eight taps total. They also have BLACK TIDE BREWING's "Juicy Pink," BeEasy Brewing's "あどはだり," BREW CLASSIC's "ハートフルタイガー," U.B.P BREWERY's "OWN GOAL IPA," and CYCAD BREWING's "Dark Method."
MugiWow, it's a comparison-tasting paradise! If I stopped by after work, I'd probably be too distracted by everything to go home!
Hop BroIt's also nice that you can relax and drink on the second floor in Sagamidai. Tonight, I can already feel my throat watering just thinking about whether to work through the three new beers one by one or just spend time admiring the eight-tap lineup.
MugiI can't take it, I want to toast right now! Wouldn't it be perfect to start with the Hazy IPA and finish with the Gose?
Tap Update on May 22
On May 22, the beer pub craft beer BLUE in Minami Ward, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa, announced three new taps. The additions are SHARED BREWERY's "Big Forest Cat" Kveik Hazy IPA, B.R.E.W's "THE O.G" West Coast IPA, and AGARIHAMA BREWERY's "スイカに～に～" Gose.
`Big Forest Cat` is brewed with traditional Norwegian farmhouse ale yeast, and its defining traits are a presence that evokes the master of the forest and hop aromas that convey the power of nature. `THE O.G` is a West Coast IPA that puts a sharp citrus character and a subtle dank note from Citra hops front and center, with a well-balanced malt richness and bitterness. `スイカに～に～` is a Gose that layers watermelon fruitiness with brisk acidity and accents of island salt, creating a profile meant for summer drinking.
That day's Tap List featured a total of eight taps, including BLACK TIDE BREWING's "Juicy Pink" Sour IPA, BeEasy Brewing's "あどはだり" Sudachi Wit, BREW CLASSIC's "ハートフルタイガー" IPA, U.B.P BREWERY's "OWN GOAL IPA", and CYCAD BREWING's "Dark Method" Stout. With everything from IPA and sour to wit and stout, the lineup offers a broad selection that's well suited to leisurely comparison tasting at the relaxed beer pub on the second floor in Sagamidai. The announcement is for 5 p.m., making it easy to stop by after work.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe hot topic today is that craft beer BLUE has tapped three new beers at the beer pub in Minami Ward, Sagamihara City. On May 22, beers from SHARED BREWERY, B.R.E.W, and AGARIHAMA BREWERY all arrived at once.
MugiWhoa, three new beers added at once!? With that many, it's hard to decide where to start!
Hop BroFirst up is SHARED BREWERY's "Big Forest Cat," a Kveik Hazy IPA. It uses Norwegian farmhouse ale yeast, and you get a strong forest-like presence along with hop aromas that really stand out.
MugiWait, what even is farmhouse ale yeast? A cat that's the master of the forest? That's a lot of information at once!
Hop BroBasically, it's a yeast that brings out a wild, rustic fermentation character. It pairs with the soft mouthfeel of a Hazy IPA, adding layers of natural-sounding aroma that also fit the vibe of the name.
MugiOh, I see. Then B.R.E.W's "THE O.G" sounds interesting too! A West Coast IPA sounds crisp and clean!
Hop BroExactly. It's led by Citra hops, with bright citrus, a subtle dank note, and then a good balance of malt richness and bitterness. It's the kind of beer that's not flashy, but has real backbone.
MugiDank note is another tricky one! The combination of citrus and dankness is what makes beer so interesting, isn't it?
Hop BroLast is AGARIHAMA BREWERY's "スイカに～に～," a summer-friendly Gose. It brings watermelon fruitiness, refreshing acidity, and a salty island-masu accent, so it's especially appealing on hot days.
MugiWatermelon and salt is basically the winning summer combo! And they did it in beer too? That's almost unfair!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, craft beer BLUE's lineup that day is eight taps total. They also have BLACK TIDE BREWING's "Juicy Pink," BeEasy Brewing's "あどはだり," BREW CLASSIC's "ハートフルタイガー," U.B.P BREWERY's "OWN GOAL IPA," and CYCAD BREWING's "Dark Method."
MugiWow, it's a comparison-tasting paradise! If I stopped by after work, I'd probably be too distracted by everything to go home!
Hop BroIt's also nice that you can relax and drink on the second floor in Sagamidai. Tonight, I can already feel my throat watering just thinking about whether to work through the three new beers one by one or just spend time admiring the eight-tap lineup.
MugiI can't take it, I want to toast right now! Wouldn't it be perfect to start with the Hazy IPA and finish with the Gose?
