u.b.p_brewery taproom opens new 'KEYAKI FORWARD' on the 5/10 tap list
u.b.p_brewery taproom (Urawa Ward, Saitama City) announced its tap information for May 10, 2026, and introduced the new hazy IPA 'KEYAKI FORWARD.' In addition to the taproom's regular house beers, visitors can also check the canned beer lineup and event appearance information.
Hop BroToday's topic is u.b.p_brewery taproom's new hazy IPA. 'KEYAKI FORWARD' has been added to the 5/10 tap list, and the fact that it was brewed for the Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival is seriously exciting.
MugiWhoa! The name 'KEYAKI FORWARD' already sounds strong! But hazy IPA is the kind that's kind of cloudy and soft, right? Why does it feel like a festival beer?
Hop BroExactly. With hazy beers, the cloudiness and aroma take center stage. They often bring the hop aroma forward and soften the bitterness a bit, so it's perfect for expressing the excitement of heading toward a festival.
MugiI see! So this day's seven-tap lineup means you really have a lot to choose from. Just the names alone, like Kickoff Pils and URAWA CITY ALE, already give off Urawa vibes!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting: their regular house beers are really well stocked. When beers like YUZU RISING and 彩白～IROHA～ line up with their Japanese-inspired nuances and aromatic character, the shop's direction becomes easy to see.
MugiWait, '彩白～IROHA～' and La bomba? Even the names are already in full traffic jam mode! And you're telling me they also have a ton of canned beer? That's basically turning the fridge into a banquet hall, isn't it?
Hop BroExactly. The shop has a wide canned beer selection too. With bottles and cans like LaLa Kölsch, Hazy Celebration, and OWN GOAL IPA, it's an irresistible lineup for anyone who loves comparing beers.
MugiAnd it's near Urawa Station, with no cover charge? That's way too good! If water is self-serve and they have light food too, then dropping in for just one beer totally works.
Hop BroThat's right. u.b.p_brewery taproom's strength is that it's easy to stop by casually. It has the earnest feel of a brewery with an attached production site, and that sense of running with only the minimum necessary staff gives you an atmosphere where you can really focus on the beer.
MugiAnd you might be able to keep following the same brewery's beer at the nearby Hop Trip Urawa Branch too, right? If you go drinking around Urawa, it becomes a beer-tracking game!
Hop BroIn the end, you really want to enjoy a drink while soaking in that pre-festival atmosphere. After drinking KEYAKI FORWARD, you can take some cans home too, and it makes you want to enjoy all of Urawa for the day.
MugiYeah, yeah, I want to drink right now! I want to get excited with a hazy IPA, chase the regulars and the cans too, and taste all of Urawa's craft beer!
Tap List for May 10
The business hours announced by u.b.p_brewery taproom for May 10, 2026, were 13:00 to 19:00 (last order 30 minutes before closing). The taps featured:
- Kickoff Pils
- 彩白～IROHA～
- URAWA CITY ALE
- YUZU RISING
- OWN GOAL IPA
- KEYAKI FORWARD
- La bomba
A total of seven beers were on offer. Among them, the new 'KEYAKI FORWARD' is a hazy IPA brewed in anticipation of the Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival. It is introduced as a beer that captures the uplifting feeling of heading toward a festival.
A Broad Canned Beer Selection
The canned beers available in the shop include La bomba, Drop Kick, Hattrick Hero, Step Over, Hazy Celebration, YUZU RISING, 彩白～IROHA～, URAWA CITY ALE, and LaLa Kölsch, along with 'Asaka no Kisaki Ale' and 'OWN GOAL IPA.' It is a lineup that makes it easy to follow u.b.p_brewery's beers at home as well.
A Brewpub That Fits Urawa Well
u.b.p_brewery taproom is a brewpub located on the first floor of the Urawa Washington Hotel near Urawa Station. As you would expect from a brewery with an attached production facility, it runs in a straightforward style with the minimum necessary staff, and water is self-service. Another feature is that there is no cover charge or service fee, making it easy to stop in casually. Light food that pairs well with beer is also available, making it a place where it is easy to build a beer-centered visit.
An Easy Day to Extend the Drink Route to Nearby New Shops
The post also mentioned a visit to 'Hop Trip Urawa Branch,' which opened newly on May 1. It is a shop where you can enjoy craft beer on tap along with Moroccan food, and it also serves u.b.p_brewery beer. If you are bar-hopping around Urawa, you can taste a new release at the taproom and then continue tracking the same brewery's beer at another shop.
Throughout May, the post also announced the Keyaki Hiroba Beer Festival, various event appearances across different locations, and plans to broadcast Reds matches, reinforcing the sense that this is a hub driving Urawa's craft beer scene.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is u.b.p_brewery taproom's new hazy IPA. 'KEYAKI FORWARD' has been added to the 5/10 tap list, and the fact that it was brewed for the Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival is seriously exciting.
MugiWhoa! The name 'KEYAKI FORWARD' already sounds strong! But hazy IPA is the kind that's kind of cloudy and soft, right? Why does it feel like a festival beer?
Hop BroExactly. With hazy beers, the cloudiness and aroma take center stage. They often bring the hop aroma forward and soften the bitterness a bit, so it's perfect for expressing the excitement of heading toward a festival.
MugiI see! So this day's seven-tap lineup means you really have a lot to choose from. Just the names alone, like Kickoff Pils and URAWA CITY ALE, already give off Urawa vibes!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting: their regular house beers are really well stocked. When beers like YUZU RISING and 彩白～IROHA～ line up with their Japanese-inspired nuances and aromatic character, the shop's direction becomes easy to see.
MugiWait, '彩白～IROHA～' and La bomba? Even the names are already in full traffic jam mode! And you're telling me they also have a ton of canned beer? That's basically turning the fridge into a banquet hall, isn't it?
Hop BroExactly. The shop has a wide canned beer selection too. With bottles and cans like LaLa Kölsch, Hazy Celebration, and OWN GOAL IPA, it's an irresistible lineup for anyone who loves comparing beers.
MugiAnd it's near Urawa Station, with no cover charge? That's way too good! If water is self-serve and they have light food too, then dropping in for just one beer totally works.
Hop BroThat's right. u.b.p_brewery taproom's strength is that it's easy to stop by casually. It has the earnest feel of a brewery with an attached production site, and that sense of running with only the minimum necessary staff gives you an atmosphere where you can really focus on the beer.
MugiAnd you might be able to keep following the same brewery's beer at the nearby Hop Trip Urawa Branch too, right? If you go drinking around Urawa, it becomes a beer-tracking game!
Hop BroIn the end, you really want to enjoy a drink while soaking in that pre-festival atmosphere. After drinking KEYAKI FORWARD, you can take some cans home too, and it makes you want to enjoy all of Urawa for the day.
MugiYeah, yeah, I want to drink right now! I want to get excited with a hazy IPA, chase the regulars and the cans too, and taste all of Urawa's craft beer!
