Newschool in Waseda Taps New 'Sumiyoshi Special Bitter' - IBU 27, ABV 5.0%
The Waseda beer pub Newschool announced the tapping of a new beer, `Sumiyoshi Special Bitter`, on its Instagram. It is a Special Bitter style beer with IBU 27 and ABV 5.0%. It is introduced as a satisfying brown beer with gentle bitterness and a toasty aroma.
Hop BroNewschool, the beer pub in Waseda, has tapped a new beer: `Sumiyoshi Special Bitter`. Hearing that it's a Special Bitter with IBU 27 and ABV 5.0% already gives off major "I could drink this every day" vibes.
MugiWait, even though it's called Special Bitter, it's not "too bitter"? It looks like it would be rich and full-bodied, so now I'm curious!
Hop BroExactly, that's the interesting part. The appeal is the balance of gentle bitterness and toasty aroma. It's not aggressively bitter; it's a brown beer that makes you want to keep sipping it slowly.
MugiIBU 27 is the bitterness number, right? Hearing 27 makes it sound like math class all of a sudden, and the beer seems smart!
Hop BroNice reaction. IBU 27 is roughly a sign of moderate bitterness, so instead of hitting you hard in the throat, it has the kind of presence that says, "I'm here."
MugiI see! So ABV 5.0% means it's easy to drink, right? That's the dangerous kind, because before you know it you're reaching for a second glass!
Hop BroExactly. And Newschool always has seven kinds of Edo Tokyo Beer on tap, so when a new one joins the regular tasting lineup, the fun level goes up even more.
MugiWait, that many? Near Waseda, it's basically becoming a tasting paradise. And they serve food too? That's unfair!
Hop BroThat's right. They also have dishes made with seasonal ingredients, so you can move smoothly from your first drink to dinner. It's a place that's easy to use whether you're alone or with friends.
MugiThen `Sumiyoshi Special Bitter` sounds like something you'd want to sip slowly in a large glass. With that toasty aroma as your snack, the conversation would probably keep going before you know it!
Hop BroExactly. Since it's a beer that prioritizes drinkability over flashiness, pairing it with the regular lineup at Newschool should help you find the one that's just right for your mood today.
MugiOh no, now that I've finished reading, my throat is remembering beer! Tonight's beer candidate is decided, and I feel like I'm being pulled toward Waseda!
New Beer Tapped
The Instagram account of `Newschool`, a beer pub in Nishi-Waseda near Waseda, introduced a new beer, `Sumiyoshi Special Bitter`. In the post, the heading `NEW BEER/` appears along with the specs `style: Special Bitter`, `IBU: 27`, and `ABV: 5.0%`.
According to the post, this is a new beer you would want to drink every day. It is described as a brown beer with a pleasant balance of gentle bitterness and toasty aroma, designed to emphasize drinkability over flashiness. A comment also notes that it is the kind of beer best enjoyed slowly in a large glass, making it sound like a beer meant to be savored.
Why You'd Want to Drink It at Newschool
Newschool is a restaurant bar near Waseda University, known for always keeping seven varieties of its house brand `Edo Tokyo Beer` on tap. In addition to craft beer, the bar also serves dishes made with seasonal ingredients, making it easy to move smoothly from the first drink to a full meal.
The interior has a relaxed atmosphere that makes it easy to drop by without any fuss, and it works well for drinking alone, going out with friends, or casual get-togethers. When a new special bitter is tapped at a place like this, it adds to the fun of trying the regular lineup and choosing a glass that matches your mood that day.
Beers to Watch This Day
- `Sumiyoshi Special Bitter`
- Style: Special Bitter
- IBU: 27
- ABV: 5.0%
This new beer is clearly designed with a balance of bitterness, toastiness, and drinkability, and it is one you'd want to try alongside Newschool's regular lineup.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNewschool, the beer pub in Waseda, has tapped a new beer: `Sumiyoshi Special Bitter`. Hearing that it's a Special Bitter with IBU 27 and ABV 5.0% already gives off major "I could drink this every day" vibes.
MugiWait, even though it's called Special Bitter, it's not "too bitter"? It looks like it would be rich and full-bodied, so now I'm curious!
Hop BroExactly, that's the interesting part. The appeal is the balance of gentle bitterness and toasty aroma. It's not aggressively bitter; it's a brown beer that makes you want to keep sipping it slowly.
MugiIBU 27 is the bitterness number, right? Hearing 27 makes it sound like math class all of a sudden, and the beer seems smart!
Hop BroNice reaction. IBU 27 is roughly a sign of moderate bitterness, so instead of hitting you hard in the throat, it has the kind of presence that says, "I'm here."
MugiI see! So ABV 5.0% means it's easy to drink, right? That's the dangerous kind, because before you know it you're reaching for a second glass!
Hop BroExactly. And Newschool always has seven kinds of Edo Tokyo Beer on tap, so when a new one joins the regular tasting lineup, the fun level goes up even more.
MugiWait, that many? Near Waseda, it's basically becoming a tasting paradise. And they serve food too? That's unfair!
Hop BroThat's right. They also have dishes made with seasonal ingredients, so you can move smoothly from your first drink to dinner. It's a place that's easy to use whether you're alone or with friends.
MugiThen `Sumiyoshi Special Bitter` sounds like something you'd want to sip slowly in a large glass. With that toasty aroma as your snack, the conversation would probably keep going before you know it!
Hop BroExactly. Since it's a beer that prioritizes drinkability over flashiness, pairing it with the regular lineup at Newschool should help you find the one that's just right for your mood today.
MugiOh no, now that I've finished reading, my throat is remembering beer! Tonight's beer candidate is decided, and I feel like I'm being pulled toward Waseda!
