FETISH CLUB Introduces “ESPER,” a Collaboration with Artist Yujin
FETISH CLUB has announced “ESPER,” a collaboration beer created with artist Yujin. The 6.0% West Coast IPA combines a clear, refreshing palate with vibrant fruit-driven hop aromas and a restrained bitter finish, presented alongside Yujin’s artwork.
Hop BroLet’s talk about FETISH CLUB’s collaboration with artist Yujin: meet ESPER!
MugiWhoa, beer and art together? How does Yujin’s artistic world become a flavor?
Hop BroESPER is a 6.0% West Coast IPA. Its beer and artwork capture youthful uncertainty, hopes for freedom, and a touch of wistfulness.
MugiWhat’s that? Is a West Coast IPA only for drinking by the sea—beer with ocean breeze?
Hop BroGreat image, but not quite! It’s a style known for being crisp and hoppy, with vivid hop aroma, restrained sweetness, and a clean finish.
MugiNice! What does it smell like—some kind of fruit aroma festival?
Hop BroExactly! Grapefruit, passion fruit, pineapple, peach, and more; it gets an aroma score of five. Yet bitterness is just one, so it finishes lightly.
MugiPeach, banana, and pear too!? A whole fruit basket that still drinks light sounds perfect!
Hop BroFETISH CLUB brews in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi, and also operates in Tokyo. ESPER was introduced at a Motoazabu beer bar, FETISH CLUB Azabu-Juban.
MugiLet’s admire the art, chase those citrus-and-tropical aromas, and go drink ESPER!
A West Coast IPA shaped by Yujin’s world
FETISH CLUB introduced “ESPER,” a collaboration with artist Yujin, on September 25. The beer is a 6.0% West Coast IPA described as one of the brewery’s continuing signature styles. Its concept brings together Yujin’s artistic world—evoking the uncertainty of youth, anticipation of freedom, and a lingering sense of melancholy—with FETISH CLUB’s approach to craft beer.
The brewery describes ESPER as having a clear flavor and aroma, bright fruit-like character, a lightly bitter finish, and a refreshing overall impression. Listed hop aromas include grapefruit, passion fruit, pineapple, citrus, pear, peach, and banana. The tasting profile rates fruitiness at four out of five and aroma at five, while sweetness and bitterness are kept relatively low. That balance suggests a beer focused on expressive hop fragrance without becoming overly sweet or heavy.
From Kudamatsu brewing to Tokyo beer bars
FETISH CLUB presents itself as “Japan Craft Beer & Culture.” Its brewery is located in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and the brewery also operates a Tokyo brewery in Shibadaimon, Minato-ku. ESPER reflects that broader connection between beer and culture, pairing a recognizable FETISH CLUB IPA profile with Yujin’s visual expression.
The post identifies FETISH CLUB Azabu-Juban in Motoazabu, Tokyo, as a location for the beer. The venue offers house-brewed craft beer as well as more than 30 domestic beers on tap and in bottles. Drinkers can look for a combination of citrus and tropical-fruit aromas, a clean palate, and a gentle bitterness while taking in the collaboration artwork.
The Instagram announcement does not specify a release date, sales period, or production quantity.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroLet’s talk about FETISH CLUB’s collaboration with artist Yujin: meet ESPER!
MugiWhoa, beer and art together? How does Yujin’s artistic world become a flavor?
Hop BroESPER is a 6.0% West Coast IPA. Its beer and artwork capture youthful uncertainty, hopes for freedom, and a touch of wistfulness.
MugiWhat’s that? Is a West Coast IPA only for drinking by the sea—beer with ocean breeze?
Hop BroGreat image, but not quite! It’s a style known for being crisp and hoppy, with vivid hop aroma, restrained sweetness, and a clean finish.
MugiNice! What does it smell like—some kind of fruit aroma festival?
Hop BroExactly! Grapefruit, passion fruit, pineapple, peach, and more; it gets an aroma score of five. Yet bitterness is just one, so it finishes lightly.
MugiPeach, banana, and pear too!? A whole fruit basket that still drinks light sounds perfect!
Hop BroFETISH CLUB brews in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi, and also operates in Tokyo. ESPER was introduced at a Motoazabu beer bar, FETISH CLUB Azabu-Juban.
MugiLet’s admire the art, chase those citrus-and-tropical aromas, and go drink ESPER!
