Sakamichi Brewing Begins Selling Two New Kyoto Brewing IPAs at Two Tachikawa Locations
In an Instagram post on March 15, 2026, Sakamichi Brewing announced the arrival of two new releases from Kyoto Brewing. The spring-limited IPA "Haru no Kimagure 2026" and the collaboration beer "Yotei Chowa" with Inkhorn Brewing are being served at Sakamichi Taproom and Sakamichi North.
Hop BroToday's Tachikawa news: two new Kyoto Brewing releases have arrived at Sakamichi Brewing. It was announced in that Instagram post from March 15!
MugiWhoa! That's huge! And they're being served simultaneously at two Tachikawa locations too!?
Hop BroExactly. The first one is Haru no Kimagure 2026. It's an IPA at 6.0%, a seasonal release designed for spring with just the right body and bright aroma.
MugiOhhh! But wait, what's drinkability? It sounds fancy, but basically it means easy gulping, right?
Hop BroThat's pretty much right! It's about balancing aroma and drinkability, so it's designed to go down smoothly in warmer weather without being too light or too heavy.
MugiEven the other name is intense, though. Yotei Chowa is a strong title! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThis one is a collaboration between Kyoto Brewing and Inkhorn Brewing, a Hazy Double IPA at 8.0%. It pushes aroma forward with the latest hops, and it also leans into biotransformation.
MugiWhat is that! Suddenly it's science class! What's biotransformation? Are the hops evolving?!
Hop BroThink of it as yeast transforming compounds from the hops and making the aroma even fuller. So you get both depth and fragrance, and you can drink it at Sakamichi Taproom and Sakamichi North.
MugiAmazing. Spring lightness or hazy richness... light-and-lively camp or rich-and-dense camp, I definitely want to try them side by side!
Hop BroThat's decided then. Let's compare the two tonight and feel Sakamichi Brewing's emphasis on the "process" too. Tonight is for an IPA tasting showdown!
Two attention-grabbing Kyoto Brewing beers have arrived at Sakamichi Brewing in Tachikawa, Tokyo, at the same time. The lineup introduced this time consists of the seasonal "Haru no Kimagure 2026 (IPA / 6.0%)" and the collaboration label "Yotei Chowa (Per Expectations / Hazy Double IPA / 8.0%)".
In the post, "Haru no Kimagure 2026" is described as a spring IPA with a well-balanced body, bright character, and strong drinkability tailored to the changing seasons. It appears to be designed to strike a balance between aroma and ease of drinking as temperatures begin to rise.
Meanwhile, "Yotei Chowa" is a collaboration between Kyoto Brewing and Inkhorn Brewing. It is introduced as a hazy double IPA that brings together the latest hops and brewing techniques, making it a beer likely to appeal to those who want to enjoy an 8.0% ABV beer with plenty of hop aroma and depth.
It is available at Sakamichi Taproom and Sakamichi North. Founded in 2019, Sakamichi Brewing is a brewery based in Tachikawa that emphasizes the "process" behind brewing. Its lineup spans a wide range of styles from classic to modern. Even in its guest beer offerings, the brewery stands out for building a selection that lets drinkers compare and enjoy different expressions side by side.
If you're looking for a spring pint, should you go for the light and lively "Haru no Kimagure 2026" or the rich and dense "Yotei Chowa"? Even within the same IPA category, this is a good chance to try two beers with very different directions at the same time.
Reference Links
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- Sakamichi Brewing Official Site
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Hop BroToday's Tachikawa news: two new Kyoto Brewing releases have arrived at Sakamichi Brewing. It was announced in that Instagram post from March 15!
MugiWhoa! That's huge! And they're being served simultaneously at two Tachikawa locations too!?
Hop BroExactly. The first one is Haru no Kimagure 2026. It's an IPA at 6.0%, a seasonal release designed for spring with just the right body and bright aroma.
MugiOhhh! But wait, what's drinkability? It sounds fancy, but basically it means easy gulping, right?
Hop BroThat's pretty much right! It's about balancing aroma and drinkability, so it's designed to go down smoothly in warmer weather without being too light or too heavy.
MugiEven the other name is intense, though. Yotei Chowa is a strong title! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThis one is a collaboration between Kyoto Brewing and Inkhorn Brewing, a Hazy Double IPA at 8.0%. It pushes aroma forward with the latest hops, and it also leans into biotransformation.
MugiWhat is that! Suddenly it's science class! What's biotransformation? Are the hops evolving?!
Hop BroThink of it as yeast transforming compounds from the hops and making the aroma even fuller. So you get both depth and fragrance, and you can drink it at Sakamichi Taproom and Sakamichi North.
MugiAmazing. Spring lightness or hazy richness... light-and-lively camp or rich-and-dense camp, I definitely want to try them side by side!
Hop BroThat's decided then. Let's compare the two tonight and feel Sakamichi Brewing's emphasis on the "process" too. Tonight is for an IPA tasting showdown!
