BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY Announces Brewing of a Spring Beer with Mugwort
BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY in Sumida Ward, Tokyo shared on Instagram that it is brewing a beer using "mugwort," heralding the arrival of spring. With a release planned for April, it looks set to be a bottle that lets you enjoy a distinctly Japanese-herbal aroma and flavor.
Hop BroToday, BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY in Sumida Ward put out a spring-like mugwort brewing announcement. On Instagram, they said it’s planned for release in April, and they’re really good at bringing out the season.
MugiWait, mugwort as in that grass thing!? A spring ingredient beer sounds so good I feel like I’m already in the mood for wagashi before even drinking it!
Hop BroExactly. And this brewery is in Narihira near Tokyo Skytree, and it’s a place that seriously makes the pint you want after a bath. It’s interesting that the brewery, beer bar, and DJ booth are all integrated.
MugiWait, a DJ booth!? So music plays while you drink beer? It’s so strongly giving after-the-bath vibes that I can already picture myself dancing with a towel over my shoulder.
Hop BroThat’s the idea. This mugwort beer isn’t the usual citrus-forward hop bomb; it’s the kind that shows the season with a Japanese herbal aroma.
MugiI see... so it means grassy? But isn’t that just weeds? It feels like a change of lead role in the aroma and now I’m kind of curious!
Hop BroCalling it weeds would get you in trouble. Mugwort has bitterness and fresh green notes, so it brings out a woody, grassy nuance that, when made into beer, carries the feeling of spring right in.
MugiOhh! And if it’s slated for an April release, it could be perfect for the tail end of cherry blossom viewing. After sakura, drinking spring through mugwort sounds amazing, doesn’t it?
Hop BroExactly. It doesn’t go for a flashy fruit bomb; BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY feels like it speaks of the season through the ingredients, and that winning with ingredient character approach is great.
MugiI’m completely wanting to drink it now! If I’m looking for a candidate for a spring pint in Sumida Ward, this is absolutely one to check, and I want to toast while pretending I’m just out of the bath!
Hop BroNice. If you can drink it while feeling the brewing atmosphere in the shop, the freshly made seasonal feeling will hit even harder. A pint that gets you ahead of spring’s aroma is almost unfair.
MugiThen I’ll be restless until April! I want to drink a mugwort pint and feel like spring has arrived, and Hop, let’s go together!
BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY announced on its March 21 Instagram post that it is brewing a beer made with mugwort. In the post, it described the beer as themed around "mugwort," which signals the arrival of spring in Japan, and said it features a Japanese herbal aroma and flavor. The release is planned for April.
The brewery began with the desire to "create, with our own hands, a beer that people can enjoy after getting out of the bath." Its shop is located in Narihira, Sumida Ward, Tokyo, near Tokyo Skytree, and in addition to developing and brewing craft beer, it also has a beer bar and DJ booth at the back of the store. What makes it appealing is that the brewery function and the place to enjoy a pint on site are integrated into one space.
What the post highlighted this time was a beer that puts a spring-like ingredient front and center. The grassy character from mugwort and its subtle Japanese nuance should offer a personality distinct from the usual hop-led aroma. Rather than a flashy presentation, it looks like a beer that conveys the season through its ingredients, so it is likely to draw attention when released.
What kind of beer is it
- Seasonal beer using mugwort
- Features a Japanese herbal aroma and flavor
- Announced for release in April
Given the brewery's concept and space design, it is a place where you can enjoy beer brewed there on the spot. If you are looking for craft beer around Sumida Ward in early spring, this is one to check out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY in Sumida Ward put out a spring-like mugwort brewing announcement. On Instagram, they said it’s planned for release in April, and they’re really good at bringing out the season.
MugiWait, mugwort as in that grass thing!? A spring ingredient beer sounds so good I feel like I’m already in the mood for wagashi before even drinking it!
Hop BroExactly. And this brewery is in Narihira near Tokyo Skytree, and it’s a place that seriously makes the pint you want after a bath. It’s interesting that the brewery, beer bar, and DJ booth are all integrated.
MugiWait, a DJ booth!? So music plays while you drink beer? It’s so strongly giving after-the-bath vibes that I can already picture myself dancing with a towel over my shoulder.
Hop BroThat’s the idea. This mugwort beer isn’t the usual citrus-forward hop bomb; it’s the kind that shows the season with a Japanese herbal aroma.
MugiI see... so it means grassy? But isn’t that just weeds? It feels like a change of lead role in the aroma and now I’m kind of curious!
Hop BroCalling it weeds would get you in trouble. Mugwort has bitterness and fresh green notes, so it brings out a woody, grassy nuance that, when made into beer, carries the feeling of spring right in.
MugiOhh! And if it’s slated for an April release, it could be perfect for the tail end of cherry blossom viewing. After sakura, drinking spring through mugwort sounds amazing, doesn’t it?
Hop BroExactly. It doesn’t go for a flashy fruit bomb; BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY feels like it speaks of the season through the ingredients, and that winning with ingredient character approach is great.
MugiI’m completely wanting to drink it now! If I’m looking for a candidate for a spring pint in Sumida Ward, this is absolutely one to check, and I want to toast while pretending I’m just out of the bath!
Hop BroNice. If you can drink it while feeling the brewing atmosphere in the shop, the freshly made seasonal feeling will hit even harder. A pint that gets you ahead of spring’s aroma is almost unfair.
MugiThen I’ll be restless until April! I want to drink a mugwort pint and feel like spring has arrived, and Hop, let’s go together!
