Yokohama Bay Brewing Kannai Honten Announces Early Pour of SAAZ419
Yokohama Bay Brewing Kannai Honten has announced an early pouring event for its new pilsner, SAAZ419. The pour is scheduled for 19:00, with business hours from 16:00 to 23:00 (last order 22:30). The lineup spans 14 taps, from house standards to limited releases.
Hop BroTonight's topic is the SAAZ419 preview tapping. Yokohama Bay Brewing Kannai Main Store is pouring its new pilsner from 7:00 p.m.
MugiWait, a brand-new pilsner before everyone else? And at Kannai Main Store? My self-control is already in trouble!
Hop BroExactly. The star here is Czech Saaz hops, and they used a special lot with 4.19% alpha acid in this lager. It is built around balancing aroma and bitterness.
MugiHold on, 4.19% alpha acid sounds like a chemistry exam. Why should my taste buds care?
Hop BroBecause that is basically the bitterness indicator. So SAAZ419 should feel crisp and clean, but not rough or aggressively sharp, which is a great pilsner move.
MugiOhhh, balanced aroma and bitterness means it is not just bitter for the sake of being bitter. Suddenly this beer feels very classy.
Hop BroAnd the event gets better because brewmaster Hiroki Teshima will be there introducing the new beer. Drinking it while hearing the maker talk is a strong setup.
MugiWhat is that! With fourteen taps pouring, this stops being a casual drop-in and turns into a full field trip.
Hop BroThe lineup is stacked too, with Bay Pilsner and Yuzu Weisse alongside the new release. You get lagers, weisse, and IPA all in one night, which shows off the brewery's range.
MugiOpen from 4:00 p.m., tapping at 7:00, last order 10:30 means the perfect Kannai stop is basically decided. I want SAAZ419 first, then Bay Pilsner, and honestly I want it now!
Yokohama Bay Brewing Kannai Honten is hosting an early pouring event for its new pilsner, SAAZ419. The beer is introduced as a Czech-style pale lager built around Saaz hops, using a special lot with an alpha acid value of 4.19%. The event is scheduled to start pouring at 19:00, while the pub will be open from 16:00 to 23:00 (last order 22:30).
The day’s lineup is shaped around tasting and comparison. Brewery head brewer Hiroki Teshima is set to introduce the new beer, and the tap list mixes core house beers with more expressive options. It also includes award-winning staples such as Bay Pilsner, which won gold at the World Beer Cup 2025, and Yuzu Weiss, which took gold in 2024 and silver in 2025.
BEER MENU
- Bay Pilsner / Yokohama Bay Brewing
- SAAZ419 / Yokohama Bay Brewing
- Tag Lager / Yokohama Bay Brewing
- Bay Weiss / Yokohama Bay Brewing
- Yuzu Weiss / Yokohama Bay Brewing
- BAY HELL / Yokohama Bay Brewing
- Weekend Journey / Yokohama Bay Brewing
- Pilsner Northern Style / Craft Beer Base
- Bay Pilsner Hallertau Edition / Yokohama Bay Brewing
- Classic is New / Yokohama Bay Brewing
- Sprint IPA / Yokohama Bay Brewing
- Heavy Climb / Yokohama Bay Brewing
- Team Up IPA / Yokohama Bay Brewing
Centered on SAAZ419, the tap list covers lagers, weiss beers, and IPAs, making this a strong stop for anyone looking to explore Yokohama craft beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTonight's topic is the SAAZ419 preview tapping. Yokohama Bay Brewing Kannai Main Store is pouring its new pilsner from 7:00 p.m.
MugiWait, a brand-new pilsner before everyone else? And at Kannai Main Store? My self-control is already in trouble!
Hop BroExactly. The star here is Czech Saaz hops, and they used a special lot with 4.19% alpha acid in this lager. It is built around balancing aroma and bitterness.
MugiHold on, 4.19% alpha acid sounds like a chemistry exam. Why should my taste buds care?
Hop BroBecause that is basically the bitterness indicator. So SAAZ419 should feel crisp and clean, but not rough or aggressively sharp, which is a great pilsner move.
MugiOhhh, balanced aroma and bitterness means it is not just bitter for the sake of being bitter. Suddenly this beer feels very classy.
Hop BroAnd the event gets better because brewmaster Hiroki Teshima will be there introducing the new beer. Drinking it while hearing the maker talk is a strong setup.
MugiWhat is that! With fourteen taps pouring, this stops being a casual drop-in and turns into a full field trip.
Hop BroThe lineup is stacked too, with Bay Pilsner and Yuzu Weisse alongside the new release. You get lagers, weisse, and IPA all in one night, which shows off the brewery's range.
MugiOpen from 4:00 p.m., tapping at 7:00, last order 10:30 means the perfect Kannai stop is basically decided. I want SAAZ419 first, then Bay Pilsner, and honestly I want it now!
