Craft Beer Scissors Akihabara Pours Island Brewery’s Two New Beers
Craft Beer Scissors Akihabara has welcomed two beers from Island Brewery in Iki, Nagasaki: SUNFLOWER ALE and YUZU-KOJI ALE. The pub’s September 7 tap list also features a wide range of Japanese and international beers, while its post notes that Asahi Stout is nearing the end of its run.
Hop BroThere’s a fun tap list in Akihabara right now. Craft Beer Scissors Akihabara has received two new Island Brewery beers from Iki, Nagasaki.
MugiWhoa, from Iki all the way to Akihabara? That already sounds like a tiny beer trip! What are they like?
Hop BroFirst up is SUNFLOWER ALE. It uses sake yeast from sunflowers, collected at Tokyo University of Agriculture.
MugiYeast from sunflowers? What is that—do they toss flowers straight into the fermenter?
Hop BroNot quite a flower-petal plunge! Yeast turns sugar into alcohol, and this beer has gentle sweetness and aroma with a smooth, unhurried finish.
MugiOhhh, that sounds like something to sip slowly while imagining a sunflower field.
Hop BroThe other new arrival is YUZU-KOJI ALE, made with Iki yuzu juice and peel plus plenty of white koji. It’s bright, fragrant, and refreshing.
MugiKoji makes me think of sake and shochu! What does it do in beer?
Hop BroWhite koji tends to create citric acid, giving the flavor a lively lift. It makes the yuzu shine with a crisp, refreshing finish.
MugiGot it! Yuzu and white koji—my mouth is throwing a miniature summer festival already!
Hop BroAnd that’s only part of the 15 taps: Zumo Beer’s IBUKI HOP IPA, the collaboration Tōi Aki, and Baird’s Public House Bitter are on the list too.
MugiFifteen taps?! I could spend so long choosing that they’d close—better check the hours first!
Hop BroThey also mention Asahi’s stout, which is nearing its end of sale but still in stock. New releases plus a farewell stout moment sounds pretty perfect.
MugiLet’s do a tasting at Scissors Akihabara! I’ll start with YUZU-KOJI ALE, and you bring SUNFLOWER ALE for cheers!
Two beers showcasing Iki ingredients
Craft Beer Scissors Akihabara, a beer pub in Tokyo’s Taito Ward, is serving two beers from Island Brewery.
SUNFLOWER ALE uses sake yeast collected from sunflowers at Tokyo University of Agriculture. It is described as aromatic, lightly sweet, and mellow, making it a beer suited to slow, relaxed drinking.
YUZU-KOJI ALE combines the juice and peel of Iki-grown yuzu with white koji used for Iki shochu. Bright and refreshing, it is one of the pub’s most popular regular beers and is among the few yuzu beers available year-round in Japan.
A varied guest-beer lineup
The September 7 tap list includes SIEMÀN from Hop&Steve, IBUKI HOP IPA from Zumona Beer, and Tōi Aki, a collaboration between Zumona Beer and Craft Beer Scissors Akihabara. Baird Brewing’s Public House Bitter and Senba Brewery’s Okawari Kölsch are also listed.
Other pours include Natsuyuki and Kinome from Taifū Zōshu, Vit Natt IPA from Minoh Beer and BREWSKI, Mutations from Teenage Brewing and ANTELOPE, and ILA from Birra Perugia.
The post also mentions Asahi Stout, whose discontinuation is approaching. Some stock remains, offering drinkers a chance to enjoy it slowly while it lasts.
Craft Beer Scissors Akihabara is a convenient beer pub for exploring guest beers from Japan and overseas near Akihabara. Its tap list changes, so checking the latest availability and opening hours before visiting is recommended.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a fun tap list in Akihabara right now. Craft Beer Scissors Akihabara has received two new Island Brewery beers from Iki, Nagasaki.
MugiWhoa, from Iki all the way to Akihabara? That already sounds like a tiny beer trip! What are they like?
Hop BroFirst up is SUNFLOWER ALE. It uses sake yeast from sunflowers, collected at Tokyo University of Agriculture.
MugiYeast from sunflowers? What is that—do they toss flowers straight into the fermenter?
Hop BroNot quite a flower-petal plunge! Yeast turns sugar into alcohol, and this beer has gentle sweetness and aroma with a smooth, unhurried finish.
MugiOhhh, that sounds like something to sip slowly while imagining a sunflower field.
Hop BroThe other new arrival is YUZU-KOJI ALE, made with Iki yuzu juice and peel plus plenty of white koji. It’s bright, fragrant, and refreshing.
MugiKoji makes me think of sake and shochu! What does it do in beer?
Hop BroWhite koji tends to create citric acid, giving the flavor a lively lift. It makes the yuzu shine with a crisp, refreshing finish.
MugiGot it! Yuzu and white koji—my mouth is throwing a miniature summer festival already!
Hop BroAnd that’s only part of the 15 taps: Zumo Beer’s IBUKI HOP IPA, the collaboration Tōi Aki, and Baird’s Public House Bitter are on the list too.
MugiFifteen taps?! I could spend so long choosing that they’d close—better check the hours first!
Hop BroThey also mention Asahi’s stout, which is nearing its end of sale but still in stock. New releases plus a farewell stout moment sounds pretty perfect.
MugiLet’s do a tasting at Scissors Akihabara! I’ll start with YUZU-KOJI ALE, and you bring SUNFLOWER ALE for cheers!
