Hangout in Hiroshima taps TAROS BREWING’s ACRUX#2 on July 15
Hangout, a beer pub in Hiroshima, has tapped TAROS BREWING’s new hazy IPA, ACRUX#2. On Wednesday, July 15, the bar is open from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The 5.5% beer is described as fruit-forward, smooth, and easy to drink.
Hop BroToday's topic is a fresh tap at hangout. Hiroshima beer pub hangout just put TAROS BREWING's new "ACRUX#2" on draft.
MugiWait, the name ACRUX#2 already sounds intense! So what kind of beer is it really?
Hop BroIt's a TDH Hazy IPA at 5.5% ABV. Easy to drink, but packed with juicy fruit notes from the hops.
MugiWhat is that? TDH sounds like a spell. Do I have to look smart before I order it?
Hop BroNot at all. Think of it as a hop-stacked aroma trick: triple dry hopping builds layers of grapefruit, peach, and other juicy aromas.
MugiWhoa, that's basically a fruit basket beer. And at 5.5%, it sounds perfect for crushing on a hot day!
Hop BroIt also uses five Southern Hemisphere hops: Waimea, Nelson Sauvin, Peacharine, Riwaka, and Galaxy. They're chasing notes like Sauvignon Blanc, guava, mango, and pineapple.
MugiHold on, Sauvignon Blanc aroma suddenly made this sound very grown-up. My brain just pictured classy grapes having a meeting.
Hop BroThey also reworked the base malt, raised the wheat ratio, and adjusted fermentation and conditioning, so it has a smooth but full finish that drinks bigger than 5.5%. On July 15, they're open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
MugiThis already sounds delicious. My Hiroshima must-drink list just got a new leader. You're totally planning to go, aren't you?
Hop BroCaught me. Since hangout is right beside TAROS BREWING, it's the best place to taste ACRUX#2 with the brewer's intent still intact.
MugiThen it's settled. I'm at need-a-pint-right-now levels of curiosity. A hazy with peach and mango vibes? My throat is ready.
ACRUX#2 goes on tap at Hangout
Hangout, a beer pub in Hiroshima, has put TAROS BREWING’s new beer, ACRUX#2, on tap. In the July 15, 2026 post, the venue notes that it opens at 5:00 p.m. and closes at 10:00 p.m., and says the new beer has been pouring since the day before.
ACRUX#2 is a TDH hazy IPA with an ABV of 5.5%. The hop bill includes Waimea, Nelson Sauvin, Peacharine, Riwaka, and Galaxy. It is presented as a beer suited to hot weather, with a profile built for an easy first sip and a satisfying second one.
The aroma notes are quite specific: Sauvignon Blanc, grapefruit, peach, and guava, followed by mango- and pineapple-like aromas on the palate. The beer is described as smooth, free of rough edges, and light on its feet, while still offering more depth than its alcohol strength might suggest.
TAROS BREWING’s own explanation adds more context. The brewery uses a low-protein Australian base malt, increases the wheat proportion slightly, and adjusts fermentation and conditioning to bring out more yeast character. The hops are sourced only from New Zealand and Australia, and they are added at different stages to build complexity.
Because Hangout is attached to TAROS BREWING, it offers a direct line to what the brewery is currently pouring. For drinkers looking for a fresh, aromatic hazy IPA in Hiroshima, ACRUX#2 is an easy one to put on the list.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is a fresh tap at hangout. Hiroshima beer pub hangout just put TAROS BREWING's new "ACRUX#2" on draft.
MugiWait, the name ACRUX#2 already sounds intense! So what kind of beer is it really?
Hop BroIt's a TDH Hazy IPA at 5.5% ABV. Easy to drink, but packed with juicy fruit notes from the hops.
MugiWhat is that? TDH sounds like a spell. Do I have to look smart before I order it?
Hop BroNot at all. Think of it as a hop-stacked aroma trick: triple dry hopping builds layers of grapefruit, peach, and other juicy aromas.
MugiWhoa, that's basically a fruit basket beer. And at 5.5%, it sounds perfect for crushing on a hot day!
Hop BroIt also uses five Southern Hemisphere hops: Waimea, Nelson Sauvin, Peacharine, Riwaka, and Galaxy. They're chasing notes like Sauvignon Blanc, guava, mango, and pineapple.
MugiHold on, Sauvignon Blanc aroma suddenly made this sound very grown-up. My brain just pictured classy grapes having a meeting.
Hop BroThey also reworked the base malt, raised the wheat ratio, and adjusted fermentation and conditioning, so it has a smooth but full finish that drinks bigger than 5.5%. On July 15, they're open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
MugiThis already sounds delicious. My Hiroshima must-drink list just got a new leader. You're totally planning to go, aren't you?
Hop BroCaught me. Since hangout is right beside TAROS BREWING, it's the best place to taste ACRUX#2 with the brewer's intent still intact.
MugiThen it's settled. I'm at need-a-pint-right-now levels of curiosity. A hazy with peach and mango vibes? My throat is ready.
