Izuya Shoten Adds Seven New Beers from Y Market and CRAFTROCK
Izuya Shoten, a beer pub in Nakanobu, Shinagawa, Tokyo, has announced seven new arrivals: four beers from Nagoya’s Y Market Brewing and three from CRAFTROCK Brewing in Takao. The selection ranges from a light French pilsner to expressive IPAs and a herbaceous limited brew.
Hop BroIzuyashoten in Nakanobu has received seven new beers. Four are from Nagoya’s Y.MARKET BREWING and three from Takao’s CRAFTROCK—perfect for a tasting tour!
MugiWhat, a Nagoya-and-Takao showdown in one pub? My glass is about to become a two-way player!
Hop BroStart with Y.MARKET’s “Frais Pils,” a French pilsner built around French hops. Its light, refreshing body and lightly hazy gold color are lovely.
MugiFrench pilsner sounds elegant—but what does a light body mean? Is the beer on a fitness plan?
Hop BroClose! It means how heavy it feels in your mouth. A light body has a crisp, easy-drinking texture—more fluttering cape than suit of armor.
MugiOoh! Then I want “Yoriai NAGOYA UNION2026 WEST COAST IPA.” Modern West Coast IPA sounds like a finishing move!
Hop BroIt’s the second Nagoya Union project, where local breweries tackle one theme. This one offers a refreshing finish and hop aroma with crispness.
MugiAnd “Delay IPA”—does it delay time so I can catch the last train? I heard it has an effects-pedal-inspired name!
Hop BroWonderful idea, but sadly no! It turns the repeating sound of a Delay pedal into an American IPA. “Ichiban Mugiju IPA” uses only first-wort extract for its pale, light West Coast IPA character.
MugiCRAFTROCK’s double IPA, “Joy Hopposites,” is supposedly smooth despite its strength? That sounds dangerously drinkable!
Hop BroExactly. Then there’s the limited “POWER OF RICE,” made with Kamenoo sake rice, lavender leaf, and two mints: a crisp, herbal beer with a beautifully fragrant lift.
MugiAnd with the flagship “Aleternative IPA” too, Izuyashoten is the plan! Let’s check today’s tap list and toast from pilsners to IPAs!
Seven new arrivals from Nagoya and Takao
Izuya Shoten, a beer pub in Nakanobu, Shinagawa, Tokyo, has announced its latest arrivals for November 5. The selection includes four beers from Y Market Brewing in Nagoya, Aichi, and three beers from CRAFTROCK Brewing in Takao, Tokyo.
Y Market’s 370ml lineup begins with Fle Pils, a French pilsner made to showcase the character of French hops in a straightforward way. It is described as having a slightly hazy gold color and a light body.
Yoriai NAGOYA UNION 2026 WEST COAST IPA is the second release in “Nagoya Union,” a project in which breweries from the Nagoya area take on a shared theme. This edition focuses on the Modern West Coast IPA style, offering a refreshing finish and approachable drinkability.
The lineup also includes Delay IPA, an American IPA inspired by the delay effect used to repeat sound and add depth to a performance. Ichiban Bakujiru IPA is a “crazy” West Coast IPA brewed exclusively with first wort. It is described as bright and transparent, with a pale yellow color and light body.
Distinctive beers from CRAFTROCK
CRAFTROCK Brewing contributes three 250ml beers: Joy Hopposites, POWER OF RICE, and Aleternative IPA.
Although Joy Hopposites is a Double IPA, it is presented as remarkably smooth and clear, with little obvious alcohol impression. The limited POWER OF RICE uses sake rice Kamenoo from Pukupuku Brewing, along with lavender leaf and two types of mint grown at the RiCE editorial team’s rooftop farm, ART FARM IKEJIRI. Its clean, dry palate is paired with a bright herbal aroma.
Aleternative IPA is described as CRAFTROCK’s most popular beer and flagship. Together, the seven arrivals offer a broad tasting lineup, from an easy-drinking pilsner and hop-forward IPAs to a limited beer with distinctive herbal notes.
Visitors to the Nakanobu and Ebaramachi area can check current availability at Izuya Shoten and choose among the beers according to their preferred style.\n\nAvailability may change.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIzuyashoten in Nakanobu has received seven new beers. Four are from Nagoya’s Y.MARKET BREWING and three from Takao’s CRAFTROCK—perfect for a tasting tour!
MugiWhat, a Nagoya-and-Takao showdown in one pub? My glass is about to become a two-way player!
Hop BroStart with Y.MARKET’s “Frais Pils,” a French pilsner built around French hops. Its light, refreshing body and lightly hazy gold color are lovely.
MugiFrench pilsner sounds elegant—but what does a light body mean? Is the beer on a fitness plan?
Hop BroClose! It means how heavy it feels in your mouth. A light body has a crisp, easy-drinking texture—more fluttering cape than suit of armor.
MugiOoh! Then I want “Yoriai NAGOYA UNION2026 WEST COAST IPA.” Modern West Coast IPA sounds like a finishing move!
Hop BroIt’s the second Nagoya Union project, where local breweries tackle one theme. This one offers a refreshing finish and hop aroma with crispness.
MugiAnd “Delay IPA”—does it delay time so I can catch the last train? I heard it has an effects-pedal-inspired name!
Hop BroWonderful idea, but sadly no! It turns the repeating sound of a Delay pedal into an American IPA. “Ichiban Mugiju IPA” uses only first-wort extract for its pale, light West Coast IPA character.
MugiCRAFTROCK’s double IPA, “Joy Hopposites,” is supposedly smooth despite its strength? That sounds dangerously drinkable!
Hop BroExactly. Then there’s the limited “POWER OF RICE,” made with Kamenoo sake rice, lavender leaf, and two mints: a crisp, herbal beer with a beautifully fragrant lift.
MugiAnd with the flagship “Aleternative IPA” too, Izuyashoten is the plan! Let’s check today’s tap list and toast from pilsners to IPAs!
