Mukai Craft Brewing's new Dark Forest draft debuts at Yumeyomi in Kyoto
At Beer Yumeyomi, a beer pub in Kyoto's Gion district, Mukai Craft Brewing's new Dark Forest rye black IPA is on draft on August 24. The post also notes that River Hon and Lemenbrau are down to the last pours.
Hop BroThere’s a fun keg update out of Gion, Kyoto. At Bakushu Yumeyomi today, Dark Forest is on tap. It’s a new RYE BLACK IPA from Mukai Craft.
MugiWhat! RYE BLACK IPA already sounds intense! A black beer and an IPA at the same time? That’s so much information I might kneel before the glass!
Hop BroThat’s the good part. It’s a black IPA with a spicy rye note, so you get roastiness and bitterness, but Mukai’s beers usually stay really well balanced.
MugiWait, what does spicy rye note even mean? This isn’t secretly going to taste like I turned the corner into a curry shop, right!?
Hop BroNot that kind of spice. Think roasty malt character with a little rye snap on the edges. Something like dark bread crust with a faint peppery touch.
MugiOhhh! So even black-beer skeptics might like it. It looks heavy, but the drink itself is supposed to feel surprisingly neat and composed, huh?
Hop BroExactly, and Mukai Craft is the kind of brewery where new releases are rare, so this keg is a pretty special catch. Hard to just walk past it.
MugiAnd there are also two beers nearly gone? If River Hon and Ramenbroy are still there too, my stomach is going to start holding meetings!
Hop BroThe place itself fits the mood. Bakushu Yumeyomi in Gion is a beer pub with WALL OF BEER energy, welcomes solo visitors, and you can just drop in without a reservation. Fries, seasonal pickled eggplant, and mixed nuts are lined up for easy pairing.
MugiThat sounds perfect! The whole light snack with one pint flow is already complete. Give me fries and a beer called Dark Forest and I’m ready for an adventure.
Hop BroAnd tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25, is the shop’s regular day off, so today is the day to go. It sounds ideal for a slow post-work pint of Dark Forest.
MugiThen it’s settled. I want a glass now. Start with Dark Forest, then chase River Hon and Ramenbroy too if there’s any left!
Draft Update
Beer Yumeyomi in Kyoto's Gion district updated its draft lineup for Monday, August 24. The headline beer is Mukai Craft Brewing's new release, Dark Forest, a rye black IPA. The post describes Mukai Craft as a brewery that rarely releases new beers, making this an especially notable tap addition.
What's Pouring
Dark Forest is a rye black IPA. The shop notes that Mukai's beers are usually well balanced, even when the style looks bold at first glance, and suggests it is worth trying even for drinkers who are not usually drawn to dark beers. The beer should offer roasted malt character, bitterness, and a subtle rye spice note.
The post also says there are only a little left of River Hon and Lemenbrau. For food, the bar is serving fries, seasonal pickled eggplant, and mixed nuts, making it easy to pair a small snack with a pint.
About the Bar
Beer Yumeyomi is a beer pub on the second floor of the Shimaya Building in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward. True to its "WALL OF BEER" identity, it welcomes solo drinkers, does not take reservations, and keeps the atmosphere focused on the beer itself. It is the kind of place where a slow, thoughtful pint fits the setting.
The post also notes that Tuesday, August 25, is a regular closing day.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a fun keg update out of Gion, Kyoto. At Bakushu Yumeyomi today, Dark Forest is on tap. It’s a new RYE BLACK IPA from Mukai Craft.
MugiWhat! RYE BLACK IPA already sounds intense! A black beer and an IPA at the same time? That’s so much information I might kneel before the glass!
Hop BroThat’s the good part. It’s a black IPA with a spicy rye note, so you get roastiness and bitterness, but Mukai’s beers usually stay really well balanced.
MugiWait, what does spicy rye note even mean? This isn’t secretly going to taste like I turned the corner into a curry shop, right!?
Hop BroNot that kind of spice. Think roasty malt character with a little rye snap on the edges. Something like dark bread crust with a faint peppery touch.
MugiOhhh! So even black-beer skeptics might like it. It looks heavy, but the drink itself is supposed to feel surprisingly neat and composed, huh?
Hop BroExactly, and Mukai Craft is the kind of brewery where new releases are rare, so this keg is a pretty special catch. Hard to just walk past it.
MugiAnd there are also two beers nearly gone? If River Hon and Ramenbroy are still there too, my stomach is going to start holding meetings!
Hop BroThe place itself fits the mood. Bakushu Yumeyomi in Gion is a beer pub with WALL OF BEER energy, welcomes solo visitors, and you can just drop in without a reservation. Fries, seasonal pickled eggplant, and mixed nuts are lined up for easy pairing.
MugiThat sounds perfect! The whole light snack with one pint flow is already complete. Give me fries and a beer called Dark Forest and I’m ready for an adventure.
Hop BroAnd tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25, is the shop’s regular day off, so today is the day to go. It sounds ideal for a slow post-work pint of Dark Forest.
MugiThen it’s settled. I want a glass now. Start with Dark Forest, then chase River Hon and Ramenbroy too if there’s any left!
