Yatsugatake Brewery releases ROCK 55th Anniversary Lager
On June 9, Yatsugatake Brewery released ROCK 55th ANNIVERSARY LAGER, a limited beer created to mark the 55th anniversary of Moeginomura ROCK. Built on a pilsner base, the beer uses five malts and five hops, with 5.5% alcohol by volume and 55 IBU. The label incorporates a traditional yagasuri pattern and a checkered-flag motif.
Hop BroI want to talk about a 55th anniversary lager today. Yatsugatake Brewery released ROCK 55th ANNIVERSARY LAGER on June 9 to celebrate Moeginomura ROCK turning 55.
MugiWait, the name screams celebration already! Fifty-five for the anniversary and 55 in the beer too? The number is basically the headliner!
Hop BroThat is the clever part. It is a pilsner-based lager, with 5 malts, 5 hops, 5.5% ABV, and IBU 55, so the whole recipe leans into the number 5.
MugiHold on, what is IBU 55? That suddenly sounds like I walked into a math quiz.
Hop BroIBU is basically a bitterness measuring stick. At 55, this should have a firm lager bitterness, but they are aiming for a clean finish.
MugiOhh, bitter but crisp is a dangerous combo! That sounds way too easy to keep drinking in summer.
Hop BroAnd Yatsugatake Brewery has been brewing in Kiyosato Highland at 1,230 meters, with a malt-centric approach that pulls out depth and grain character from 100% malt.
MugiWhat even is malt-centric brewing? Is that just giving barley its own spotlight and fog machine?
Hop BroHonestly, not a bad summary. They use five malts like Durst and Weyermann Munich, then layer in local Hokuto hops like Kaikogane and Kiyosato Cascade with all five hops in the boil for aroma and bitterness.
MugiThat is so good. Yagasuri and checkered flags on the label sounds cool already, and a limited 10-beer set means I want one before I even choose.
Hop BroIt really feels like a beer packed with history, especially since the brewery has been part of ROCK since 1997. A toast in Kiyosato would make the whole 55th anniversary taste even better.
MugiThen it is settled. I am done pretending this is just research, and now I want that Anniversary Lager for a full IBU 55 taste test.
A limited lager for ROCK's 55th anniversary
On June 9, Yatsugatake Brewery released ROCK 55th ANNIVERSARY LAGER to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Moeginomura ROCK. The brewery says the beer is built on a pilsner base and intentionally threads the number five through the recipe and ingredients in honor of the anniversary.
Five malts, five hops
The recipe uses five malts and five hops. The malt bill includes German malts such as Durst and Weyermann® Munich, aiming for the richness and drinkability of an all-malt beer, along with a light toastiness and more body. All five hops are added during the boil, including local Hokuto-grown varieties such as Kaikogane and Kiyosato Cascade, plus German hop varieties, to deliver what the brewery describes as its boldest bitterness yet at 55 IBU, while still finishing clean.
Brewing in Kiyosato
Yatsugatake Brewery is located in Kiyosato, Hokuto, Yamanashi, at an altitude of 1,230 meters. Since 1997, it has brewed in an environment shaped by the clear water of the Yatsugatake foothills and a malt-centric approach, with a focus on German-style beers under the Yatsugatake Beer Touchdown line.
A beer that reflects the venue's history
This limited lager is designed as a drinkable marker of a major milestone for ROCK. The label features a yagasuri pattern and a checkered-flag image, and the brewery is also offering a limited 10-beer set that includes this release. It is a straightforward anniversary beer, but one that also points back to the long history of ROCK and the brewery beside it.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about a 55th anniversary lager today. Yatsugatake Brewery released ROCK 55th ANNIVERSARY LAGER on June 9 to celebrate Moeginomura ROCK turning 55.
MugiWait, the name screams celebration already! Fifty-five for the anniversary and 55 in the beer too? The number is basically the headliner!
Hop BroThat is the clever part. It is a pilsner-based lager, with 5 malts, 5 hops, 5.5% ABV, and IBU 55, so the whole recipe leans into the number 5.
MugiHold on, what is IBU 55? That suddenly sounds like I walked into a math quiz.
Hop BroIBU is basically a bitterness measuring stick. At 55, this should have a firm lager bitterness, but they are aiming for a clean finish.
MugiOhh, bitter but crisp is a dangerous combo! That sounds way too easy to keep drinking in summer.
Hop BroAnd Yatsugatake Brewery has been brewing in Kiyosato Highland at 1,230 meters, with a malt-centric approach that pulls out depth and grain character from 100% malt.
MugiWhat even is malt-centric brewing? Is that just giving barley its own spotlight and fog machine?
Hop BroHonestly, not a bad summary. They use five malts like Durst and Weyermann Munich, then layer in local Hokuto hops like Kaikogane and Kiyosato Cascade with all five hops in the boil for aroma and bitterness.
MugiThat is so good. Yagasuri and checkered flags on the label sounds cool already, and a limited 10-beer set means I want one before I even choose.
Hop BroIt really feels like a beer packed with history, especially since the brewery has been part of ROCK since 1997. A toast in Kiyosato would make the whole 55th anniversary taste even better.
MugiThen it is settled. I am done pretending this is just research, and now I want that Anniversary Lager for a full IBU 55 taste test.
