Y.MARKET BREWING's EPOCH goes on tap at 444 BEYOND
On June 12, 444 BEYOND in Higashi-Mizue, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo tapped EPOCH from Y.MARKET BREWING. The guest keg is a West Coast Pale Ale at 5.0% ABV and 31.1 IBU, built around layered Cascade hop character.
Hop BroToday's topic is that 444 BEYOND in Mizue just put EPOCH on tap from Y.MARKET BREWING.
MugiWhat! That's the place with the pistachio-colored wall, right? A fresh keg alert already has me interested!
Hop BroThis EPOCH is a West Coast Pale Ale at 5.0% ABV and 31.1 IBU, easy after work but still properly hoppy.
MugiWhoa, but what is 31.1 IBU supposed to mean? It sounds like a test score, not a beer!
Hop BroIBU is a bitterness guide, and 31.1 lands at just-right bitterness, not some tongue-smacking punch, so the citrus stays balanced.
MugiOkay, but four Cascade versions? It's one hop, so how is it suddenly doing costume changes?
Hop BroThat is the fun part: different origins and processing methods stack up Cascade character, so you get grapefruit and orange first, then geranium and woodsy notes, like layers of hop aroma unfolding.
MugiGeranium? We went from beer to flower shop fast. So it's basically citrus plus woodsy, juicy but still crisp?
Hop BroExactly. EPOCH shows classic hop charm with modern drinkability, and it matches 444 BEYOND's easy solo-drinking vibe perfectly.
MugiAnd on June 12 it's open from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with last call at 9:30 PM, which is perfect after-work timing and now I want to sprint to Mizue.
Hop BroThen tonight we hold a proper citrus aroma check, take a sip at 444 BEYOND, and nod like serious professionals.
MugiDeal! You handle the technical talk, and I'll handle one pint of EPOCH plus the instant 'wow, that's good!'
June 12 guest keg: EPOCH
At the craft beer pub 444 BEYOND in Mizue, a new guest beer has been added to the lineup. The beer on tap is EPOCH from Y.MARKET BREWING in Aichi. It is a West Coast Pale Ale with 5.0% ABV and 31.1 IBU.
According to the post, EPOCH uses four different Cascade hops from different regions and processing methods. The beer is described as showing straightforward citrus aromatics reminiscent of grapefruit and orange, with geranium- and woody notes emerging as you keep drinking. The result is juicy yet refreshing, with a balanced hop profile that highlights the classic appeal of Cascade in a modern drinking format.
444 BEYOND has a distinctive pistachio-colored interior and operates as a small, approachable beer pub. It is non-smoking and works well for a quick stop or a solo pint. On June 12, the shop is open from 16:00 to 22:00, with last orders at 21:30. That makes it a convenient stop for anyone wanting to unwind with a well-defined West Coast Pale Ale after work.
For drinkers who follow guest taps closely, this is the kind of place worth keeping on the radar. In Higashi-Mizue, it offers a relaxed setting to focus on the beer rather than the noise around it.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is that 444 BEYOND in Mizue just put EPOCH on tap from Y.MARKET BREWING.
MugiWhat! That's the place with the pistachio-colored wall, right? A fresh keg alert already has me interested!
Hop BroThis EPOCH is a West Coast Pale Ale at 5.0% ABV and 31.1 IBU, easy after work but still properly hoppy.
MugiWhoa, but what is 31.1 IBU supposed to mean? It sounds like a test score, not a beer!
Hop BroIBU is a bitterness guide, and 31.1 lands at just-right bitterness, not some tongue-smacking punch, so the citrus stays balanced.
MugiOkay, but four Cascade versions? It's one hop, so how is it suddenly doing costume changes?
Hop BroThat is the fun part: different origins and processing methods stack up Cascade character, so you get grapefruit and orange first, then geranium and woodsy notes, like layers of hop aroma unfolding.
MugiGeranium? We went from beer to flower shop fast. So it's basically citrus plus woodsy, juicy but still crisp?
Hop BroExactly. EPOCH shows classic hop charm with modern drinkability, and it matches 444 BEYOND's easy solo-drinking vibe perfectly.
MugiAnd on June 12 it's open from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with last call at 9:30 PM, which is perfect after-work timing and now I want to sprint to Mizue.
Hop BroThen tonight we hold a proper citrus aroma check, take a sip at 444 BEYOND, and nod like serious professionals.
MugiDeal! You handle the technical talk, and I'll handle one pint of EPOCH plus the instant 'wow, that's good!'
