Uchouten Brewing Announces New "Kamisuwa ESB," to Be Served at Two Tokyo Spots
Nagano-based Uchouten Brewing announced its new beer, "Kamisuwa ESB," on Instagram on January 17, 2026. Brewed as the house ale for Cooper Ale's in Shimbashi and 2nd Cooper in Ueno-Okachimachi, it will be served at those two bars and at Uchouten Brewing's taproom.
Hop BroBreaking news: Nagano's Uchouten Brewing announced its new "Kamisuwa ESB" on January 17, 2026. Making it a house ale for Cooper Ale's in Shimbashi and 2nd Cooper in Ueno-Okachimachi is seriously cool!
MugiWhat! A house ale means a beer made just for the bar!? That alone is getting me hyped!
Hop BroExactly. And it's only available at Cooper Ale's, 2nd Cooper, and Uchouten Brewing's taproom. What's more, both bars will pour it entirely on hand pump, really recreating that British pub feel.
MugiWait, what! All hand pump means you pull it while training your arms!? Does it even change the taste?
Hop BroA little arm workout feeling, yeah (laughs). But the point is to keep the carbonation gentle and bring out the malt richness and hop aroma more softly. It's a serving method that suits ESB's slow, steady-drinking character.
MugiOhhh, so it's not a big flashy beer, but the kind you sip and savor!
Hop BroThe recipe is crafted with Maris Otter, Crystal Medium, Amber Malt, and Cara Belge. The hops are EKG, Fuggle, Golding, and Kiyosato Cascade. It layers British herbal and earthy notes with floral and citrus accents.
MugiThat is suddenly a brewer's meeting's worth of information! So basically, the aroma is refined, and the drinkability is all about balance?
Hop BroExactly. At 5.1% ABV, 32 IBU, and 1.013 FG, it's neither too sweet nor too bitter. It is designed to be enjoyed slowly by the pint. This is the kind of beer that works as either your first or second drink.
MugiIt's decided! Let's drink "Kamisuwa ESB" on hand pump in Shimbashi or Ueno-Okachimachi! Hop bro, order first and hold one for me too!
Uchouten Brewing's newly announced release is an ESB (Extra Special Bitter) in the context of British pub ale. The product name is "Kamisuwa ESB," and the post explains everything in detail, from the style design to how it is served.
This beer was brewed as a house ale for the two locations, Cooper Ale's in Shimbashi and 2nd Cooper in Ueno-Okachimachi. It will be available only at those two bars and at Uchouten Brewing's taproom. Another notable point is that it will be poured entirely with hand pumps at both venues.
The recipe uses Maris Otter, Crystal Medium, Amber Malt, and Cara Belge for the malts. The hops are EKG, Fuggle, Golding, and Kiyosato Cascade, creating a composition that layers British herbal notes, earthiness, and a soft noble character with floral and citrus nuances from Kiyosato Cascade. The yeast is Omega Yeast OYL-014. In the post, the brewery says the beer was designed to avoid leaning too far toward sweetness, with a focus on balancing malt and hops.
The specs are as follows.
- Beer Style: ESB
- ABV: 5.1%
- IBU: 32
- FG: 1.013
Based in Nagano, Uchouten Brewing also works on beer designs that fit the serving context of restaurants and bars, while taking local water and ingredient choices into account. This Kamisuwa ESB is positioned as a beer that emphasizes balance over flash, the kind of new release best enjoyed slowly by the pint.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news: Nagano's Uchouten Brewing announced its new "Kamisuwa ESB" on January 17, 2026. Making it a house ale for Cooper Ale's in Shimbashi and 2nd Cooper in Ueno-Okachimachi is seriously cool!
MugiWhat! A house ale means a beer made just for the bar!? That alone is getting me hyped!
Hop BroExactly. And it's only available at Cooper Ale's, 2nd Cooper, and Uchouten Brewing's taproom. What's more, both bars will pour it entirely on hand pump, really recreating that British pub feel.
MugiWait, what! All hand pump means you pull it while training your arms!? Does it even change the taste?
Hop BroA little arm workout feeling, yeah (laughs). But the point is to keep the carbonation gentle and bring out the malt richness and hop aroma more softly. It's a serving method that suits ESB's slow, steady-drinking character.
MugiOhhh, so it's not a big flashy beer, but the kind you sip and savor!
Hop BroThe recipe is crafted with Maris Otter, Crystal Medium, Amber Malt, and Cara Belge. The hops are EKG, Fuggle, Golding, and Kiyosato Cascade. It layers British herbal and earthy notes with floral and citrus accents.
MugiThat is suddenly a brewer's meeting's worth of information! So basically, the aroma is refined, and the drinkability is all about balance?
Hop BroExactly. At 5.1% ABV, 32 IBU, and 1.013 FG, it's neither too sweet nor too bitter. It is designed to be enjoyed slowly by the pint. This is the kind of beer that works as either your first or second drink.
MugiIt's decided! Let's drink "Kamisuwa ESB" on hand pump in Shimbashi or Ueno-Okachimachi! Hop bro, order first and hold one for me too!
