Chuo Line Beer Works Newly Taps KUNITACHI's "Rutsu Hazy" from February 26
Chuo Line Beer Works (Tokyo) announced in a February 27, 2026, 7:00 p.m. post that it has been serving guest beer "Rutsu Hazy" from KUNITACHI BREWERY (Kunitachi) since February 26. The style is Hazy IPA, with 5.5% ABV and 26 IBU. It is a beer that makes the connection between breweries along the Chuo Line feel tangible.
Hop BroChuo Line Beer Works' new tap is seriously hot! KUNITACHI BREWERY's guest beer, "Rutsu Hazy," has been connecting things since February 26, 2026.
MugiWhoa! So it's a railway-line collab!? And the name sounds intense... does "crucible" mean the flavors are all blended together too?
Hop BroExactly. The style is Hazy IPA, with 5.5% ABV and 26 IBU. It's juicy and light, with a design that lets you feel the sweetness while still finishing crisp.
MugiWhat kind of strength is IBU 26? It sounds like a special move stat!
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness. At 26, it's more of a subtle accent than a punch in the face. It's balanced so it doesn't get in the way of the fruity character you want from a hazy beer.
MugiOhhh! So "sweet but crisp" means it's not just juice-like and nothing else?
Hop BroExactly. A variety of flavors overlap like a "crucible," and then it finishes cleanly. The post also clearly says it was published at 7:00 p.m. on February 27, with the tap opening on the 26th, the day before.
MugiThey even laid out the timeline carefully! And Chuo Line Beer Works started from activities connecting stations and people, right? That makes the reason for drinking it taste good too...
Hop BroExactly. Chuo Line Beer Works in Koganei, Tokyo, bringing in KUNITACHI BREWERY from along the line as a guest is the kind of beer you can drink as part of the culture itself.
MugiIt's settled! Let's toast with "Rutsu Hazy" today! Juicy, light, and full of the story of the railway line!
According to Chuo Line Beer Works' Instagram post, this new tap is the guest beer "Rutsu Hazy" from KUNITACHI BREWERY in Kunitachi. Service began on Thursday, February 26, 2026, and the post was published the following day, February 27 at 7:00 p.m.
Overview of the Guest Beer
- Beer name: Rutsu Hazy
- Brewery: KUNITACHI BREWERY (Kunitachi)
- Style: Hazy IPA
- ABV: 5.5%
- IBU: 26
In the post, the beer is described as having a sweetness you can feel while still finishing crisp, with a subtle bitterness that adds accent. It is characterized as a juicy yet light design, with a variety of flavors blending together like a "crucible."
Chuo Line Beer Works is a brewery in Koganei, Tokyo, that officially promotes the message, "Beer that began at the station, building bridges to the town." It grew out of hop-growing activities led by local residents and station staff along the Chuo Line, and its taproom offers not only its own beers but also guest beers centered on the Tama area.
With that background in mind, this tap is more than just a new product announcement. It is an effort to turn the craft beer culture nurtured along the Chuo Line into a concrete, drinkable experience through collaboration with a neighboring brewery. It is a tap update worth paying attention to not only for those seeking the fruitiness and lightness typical of a Hazy IPA, but also for readers who want to savor the local context of the railway line itself.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroChuo Line Beer Works' new tap is seriously hot! KUNITACHI BREWERY's guest beer, "Rutsu Hazy," has been connecting things since February 26, 2026.
MugiWhoa! So it's a railway-line collab!? And the name sounds intense... does "crucible" mean the flavors are all blended together too?
Hop BroExactly. The style is Hazy IPA, with 5.5% ABV and 26 IBU. It's juicy and light, with a design that lets you feel the sweetness while still finishing crisp.
MugiWhat kind of strength is IBU 26? It sounds like a special move stat!
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness. At 26, it's more of a subtle accent than a punch in the face. It's balanced so it doesn't get in the way of the fruity character you want from a hazy beer.
MugiOhhh! So "sweet but crisp" means it's not just juice-like and nothing else?
Hop BroExactly. A variety of flavors overlap like a "crucible," and then it finishes cleanly. The post also clearly says it was published at 7:00 p.m. on February 27, with the tap opening on the 26th, the day before.
MugiThey even laid out the timeline carefully! And Chuo Line Beer Works started from activities connecting stations and people, right? That makes the reason for drinking it taste good too...
Hop BroExactly. Chuo Line Beer Works in Koganei, Tokyo, bringing in KUNITACHI BREWERY from along the line as a guest is the kind of beer you can drink as part of the culture itself.
MugiIt's settled! Let's toast with "Rutsu Hazy" today! Juicy, light, and full of the story of the railway line!
