IBREW Akihabara Tap Takeover Held at u.b.p_brewery taproom, OWN GOAL IPA Debuts
A Tap Takeover by IBREW Akihabara will be held at u.b.p_brewery taproom in Urawa Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture on April 4, 2026. The lineup includes the IBU 100 IPA "OWN GOAL IPA," along with U.B.P's regular and limited beers, plus food.
Hop BroMugi, the Tap Takeover in Urawa is seriously exciting. On Saturday, April 4, 2026, IBREW Akihabara is coming to u.b.p_brewery taproom.
MugiWhoa! The Akihabara store is coming to Urawa!? Just the event alone already makes it feel like the beer is going to be strong!
Hop BroThe star of the show is, of course, the IBU 100 IPA "OWN GOAL IPA." The IBU number is a rough guide to bitterness, and 100 is a pretty serious level.
MugiWait, what is IBU!? Even if you say it's a bitterness indicator, my tongue is already bracing itself!
Hop BroSimply put, it's an index that shows hop-derived bitterness. So this IPA is the kind you enjoy as a solidly bitter beer with real bite.
MugiI see! So when you say u.b.p's own lineup is well stocked, that's the kind of thing that makes tasting all the beers nonstop!
Hop BroExactly. It's nice that the range is broad, with beers like Kickoff Pils, Hazy Celebration, and YUZU RISING. When you've got everything from pilsners to hazies to yuzu styles, the spread of flavors is fun.
MugiWhat, even La bomba is there!? The name alone sounds explosive, and I feel like I'd get tipsy just reading the menu!
Hop BroAnd the food is strong too. Since there's a four-sausage platter and anchovy-garlic pizza, it's easy to pair with a bitter IPA.
MugiThere's even panini, and the beer-friendly food is way too serious... I'm already feeling happy before I even start drinking.
Hop BroThey're open 13:00-22:00, so being able to take your time from the afternoon is great. At this point, it's the kind of day that makes you want more than one drink in Urawa.
MugiYeah, it's the perfect day for tasting side by side! Get hit by OWN GOAL IPA's bitterness, settle things with the food, and stay happily buzzed until the end!
Tap Takeover in Urawa on April 4
At the brewpub "u.b.p_brewery taproom" in Urawa Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, an in-house event featuring IBREW Akihabara is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026. Hours are 13:00-22:00, with last orders 30 minutes before closing.
The highlight this time is the event collaboration beer, the IBU 100 IPA "OWN GOAL IPA". A beer built around firm bitterness takes center stage, and in true tap takeover fashion, the lineup is designed so guests can enjoy something a little different from the usual.
u.b.p's lineup is also well stocked
At the u.b.p_brewery taproom venue, the brewery's own beers are also listed, including Kickoff Pils, Saihaku ~IROHA~, URAWA CITY ALE, YUZU RISING, Step Over, Hazy Celebration, and La bomba. True to its identity as a brewpub rooted in Urawa, it offers a wide range, from beers carrying the local name to hop-forward styles.
In addition, canned beers currently on sale at U.B.P BREWERY are also introduced: THE HOME&AWAY CS GOSE, Bombonera, Drop Kick, Hattrick Hero, and LaLa Kölsch. The lineup is aimed not only at the taps on the day, but also at take-home and at-home enjoyment.
Food is prepared with beer in mind too
Food offerings include a limited-quantity panini, plus special menu items such as tortilla dog, anchovy-garlic pizza, and Margherita pizza. On the regular side, there will be a four-sausage platter, a six-slice sausage assortment, pork liver and cheek pâté, freshly shaved Gouda cheese, red-and-white pickles, and smoked quail eggs, making it easy to build pairings with the beer.
It is a day where you can enjoy house-brewed beer and guest taps together around Urawa Station. It suits not only those who want to compare IPAs, but also those who want to spend a relaxed time with food included.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMugi, the Tap Takeover in Urawa is seriously exciting. On Saturday, April 4, 2026, IBREW Akihabara is coming to u.b.p_brewery taproom.
MugiWhoa! The Akihabara store is coming to Urawa!? Just the event alone already makes it feel like the beer is going to be strong!
Hop BroThe star of the show is, of course, the IBU 100 IPA "OWN GOAL IPA." The IBU number is a rough guide to bitterness, and 100 is a pretty serious level.
MugiWait, what is IBU!? Even if you say it's a bitterness indicator, my tongue is already bracing itself!
Hop BroSimply put, it's an index that shows hop-derived bitterness. So this IPA is the kind you enjoy as a solidly bitter beer with real bite.
MugiI see! So when you say u.b.p's own lineup is well stocked, that's the kind of thing that makes tasting all the beers nonstop!
Hop BroExactly. It's nice that the range is broad, with beers like Kickoff Pils, Hazy Celebration, and YUZU RISING. When you've got everything from pilsners to hazies to yuzu styles, the spread of flavors is fun.
MugiWhat, even La bomba is there!? The name alone sounds explosive, and I feel like I'd get tipsy just reading the menu!
Hop BroAnd the food is strong too. Since there's a four-sausage platter and anchovy-garlic pizza, it's easy to pair with a bitter IPA.
MugiThere's even panini, and the beer-friendly food is way too serious... I'm already feeling happy before I even start drinking.
Hop BroThey're open 13:00-22:00, so being able to take your time from the afternoon is great. At this point, it's the kind of day that makes you want more than one drink in Urawa.
MugiYeah, it's the perfect day for tasting side by side! Get hit by OWN GOAL IPA's bitterness, settle things with the food, and stay happily buzzed until the end!
