BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY unveils new Hazy IPA, Juicy Melon Hazy
BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY in Sumida, Tokyo has introduced a new Hazy IPA, Juicy Melon Hazy. The beer is built around ripe melon aromas, with tropical hints of passion fruit and peach, plus a smooth, soft body from oats and wheat.
Hop BroI have my eye on BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY today. Their new release sounds dangerously good.
MugiWait, a brewery in Sumida, Tokyo made Juicy Melon Hazy? That name already sounds delicious!
Hop BroYep, it is a Hazy IPA w/ Melon at 6% ABV and 25 IBU, designed to feel like biting into a ripe melon.
MugiHold on, IBU 25 sounds like a test score. Is that the bitterness part?
Hop BroExactly. That level means gentle hop bitterness, so the sweet melon aroma gets to lead instead of fighting for attention.
MugiOhhh, so it is not super harsh! And it also has tropical fruit notes? That is honestly unfair.
Hop BroThat is the fun part. Pilsner malt, Galaxy and Nelson Sauvin hops, plus Verdant IPA yeast build a layered fruity aroma with passion fruit and peach vibes.
MugiWhat even is Verdant IPA yeast? Did we just teleport into a fermentation lab?
Hop BroBasically, it is the fermentation sidekick that helps boost aroma. Then oats, wheat, and a little lactose create a silky smooth mouthfeel and push the juicy feel even further.
MugiAnd it still finishes clean? That means even beer beginners could get into this one pretty easily!
Hop BroExactly. Big fruit character, no heaviness, and great balance. Reading this makes me want to pour one right now.
MugiSame here! A melon-packed hazy sounds perfect, so let's raise a glass tonight!
BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY, based in the Oshiage area of Sumida, Tokyo, has announced a new beer: Juicy Melon Hazy. The beer is a Hazy IPA with melon, clocking in at 6% ABV and 25 IBU. As the name suggests, the release is centered on a juicy melon character.
According to the brewery’s post, the aroma aims to evoke biting into a perfectly ripe melon. Sweet melon notes lead the way, while tropical accents reminiscent of passion fruit and peach add brightness and depth. The recipe uses Pilsner malt, Galaxy and Nelson Sauvin hops, Verdant IPA yeast, plus melon, wheat, oat, and lactose.
The texture is described as smooth and soft, with oats and wheat contributing a silky mouthfeel. A small amount of lactose adds gentle sweetness and roundness, reinforcing the beer’s fruit juice-like impression. Even with its fruit-forward profile, the finish is said to be clean and easy-drinking, with a pleasant ripe-fruit aftertaste that lingers without feeling heavy.
This is a beer aimed squarely at Hazy IPA fans, but it is also positioned as approachable for people who do not usually reach for beer. For drinkers looking for a fruit-driven release from a Tokyo brewery, Juicy Melon Hazy is the one to watch.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI have my eye on BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY today. Their new release sounds dangerously good.
MugiWait, a brewery in Sumida, Tokyo made Juicy Melon Hazy? That name already sounds delicious!
Hop BroYep, it is a Hazy IPA w/ Melon at 6% ABV and 25 IBU, designed to feel like biting into a ripe melon.
MugiHold on, IBU 25 sounds like a test score. Is that the bitterness part?
Hop BroExactly. That level means gentle hop bitterness, so the sweet melon aroma gets to lead instead of fighting for attention.
MugiOhhh, so it is not super harsh! And it also has tropical fruit notes? That is honestly unfair.
Hop BroThat is the fun part. Pilsner malt, Galaxy and Nelson Sauvin hops, plus Verdant IPA yeast build a layered fruity aroma with passion fruit and peach vibes.
MugiWhat even is Verdant IPA yeast? Did we just teleport into a fermentation lab?
Hop BroBasically, it is the fermentation sidekick that helps boost aroma. Then oats, wheat, and a little lactose create a silky smooth mouthfeel and push the juicy feel even further.
MugiAnd it still finishes clean? That means even beer beginners could get into this one pretty easily!
Hop BroExactly. Big fruit character, no heaviness, and great balance. Reading this makes me want to pour one right now.
MugiSame here! A melon-packed hazy sounds perfect, so let's raise a glass tonight!
