Batere's "Efrenzia" Tapped at Ueno TOWA, an Aromatic IPA with a Sharp Finish
At the beer pub TOWA in Ueno, Tokyo, Batere's IPA "Efrenzia" was introduced as the guest beer. It is characterized by tropical aromatics and a sharp finish, delivering a lively pint that is festive without leaning too far into sweetness. It's the kind of beer that fits just as well after work.
Hop BroI heard Batere's IPA "Efrenzia" was tapped as the guest beer at TOWA in Ueno, and the balance of aroma and crispness sounds really solid.
MugiWait, you can drink that in Ueno? Just hearing Batere's IPA gets me hyped!
Hop BroIt was announced on March 16, 2026, and the theme is the complexity of hops and yeast, but it's built as a guest tap that doesn't feel heavy to drink.
MugiOhhh! So even though it smells tropical and finishes sharp, it means lively without being sweet?
Hop BroExactly. The aroma comes forward, but it doesn't drag out the aftertaste, so it's a crisp IPA that goes down smoothly even after work.
MugiWhat is that! The part about "the complexity of hops and yeast" has such a wall of technical words!
Hop BroWhat that means is the hop-derived aroma compounds and the yeast's fermentation character overlap, so in plain terms it's a well-balanced design that keeps you from getting bored: flashy aroma, light finish.
MugiGot it! And TOWA has happy hour until 7 p.m. and started opening on Tuesdays too, so it's basically perfect for a quick drink!
Hop BroThe location is easy to get to on the 2F at 6-11-12 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo, and it's a great option for either your first or second pint at night.
MugiIt's decided! Tonight we're going for Efrenzia in Ueno, and both of us have the face of wanting a drink right now!
Batere's IPA arrives at TOWA in Ueno
In a post shared by TOWA on March 16, 2026, the guest beer of the day was announced as Batere's IPA "Efrenzia." The post presents it as a beer that highlights the complex interplay of hops and yeast.
Its aroma leans tropical, and while a bright, festive character rises on the palate, the finish is clean and sharp. The description also notes that the sweetness often found in aromatic IPAs is kept in check, suggesting a design that avoids lingering heaviness. It seems like a beer that works not only as a first pint, but also as the kind you want to keep drinking.
TOWA is a beer pub in the Ueno area where you can enjoy craft beer at the center of the experience. Located on the 2F at 6-11-12 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo, it is easy to drop into as part of your regular drinking routine. At the time of the post, it was open until 11 p.m., with happy hour until 7 p.m. and mention of "just a quick drink" use as well. The same post also announced that Tuesdays, which had previously been closed, would now be open.
For one more drink after dinner, or for a night when you want a high-quality IPA in a short stop after work. In moments like that, TOWA's "Efrenzia" is a guest tap worth checking out.
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Hop BroI heard Batere's IPA "Efrenzia" was tapped as the guest beer at TOWA in Ueno, and the balance of aroma and crispness sounds really solid.
MugiWait, you can drink that in Ueno? Just hearing Batere's IPA gets me hyped!
Hop BroIt was announced on March 16, 2026, and the theme is the complexity of hops and yeast, but it's built as a guest tap that doesn't feel heavy to drink.
MugiOhhh! So even though it smells tropical and finishes sharp, it means lively without being sweet?
Hop BroExactly. The aroma comes forward, but it doesn't drag out the aftertaste, so it's a crisp IPA that goes down smoothly even after work.
MugiWhat is that! The part about "the complexity of hops and yeast" has such a wall of technical words!
Hop BroWhat that means is the hop-derived aroma compounds and the yeast's fermentation character overlap, so in plain terms it's a well-balanced design that keeps you from getting bored: flashy aroma, light finish.
MugiGot it! And TOWA has happy hour until 7 p.m. and started opening on Tuesdays too, so it's basically perfect for a quick drink!
Hop BroThe location is easy to get to on the 2F at 6-11-12 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo, and it's a great option for either your first or second pint at night.
MugiIt's decided! Tonight we're going for Efrenzia in Ueno, and both of us have the face of wanting a drink right now!
