Derailleur Brew Works Introduces a Sake Yeast IPA at the Wano Beer Festival
Derailleur Brew Works introduced "ANONYMOUS BREWHOLIC Re:VOLUTION #003," brewed with sake yeast, as its featured brewery entry for the second "Wano Beer Festival." A session in Osaka's Shinsaibashi is also scheduled for April 25.
Hop BroToday, as a standout at the Wano Beer Festival, I want to highlight Derailleur Brew Works' "ANONYMOUS BREWHOLIC Re:VOLUTION #003."
MugiWhoa! Even the name sounds intense! ANONYMOUS BREWHOLIC sounds like a secret society, and I'm getting excited!
Hop BroWhat's inside is a Sake IPA. It uses Kyokai No. 9 sake yeast, layering a Japanese nuance over IPA-like hop character.
MugiKyokai No. 9 yeast? What is that! Does sake yeast make beer feel even more alcoholic somehow?
Hop BroExactly. Roughly speaking, it changes the character of the fermentation. Here, it tends to bring out a Japanese aromatic quality, adding a slightly refined depth to the bitterness and aroma of the IPA.
MugiWow! Just being a brewery in Osaka's Nishinari is already strong, and now it even packs the atmosphere of AREA2470? There's so much story here!
Hop BroDerailleur Brew Works' signature is an outlook that isn't bound by common sense or a single path. That's why this beer is interesting: its unconventional thinking actually comes through in the taste.
MugiAnd the venue is Stand Umineko Hanare in Shinsaibashi, from 17:00 to 23:00 on April 25? It's perfect for a night of bar hopping!
Hop BroExactly. The second Wano Beer Festival lets you compare each brewery's character through sake yeast, so the fun of tasting side by side is really strong.
MugiWow, I'm already picturing the toast in my head! Just the phrase sake yeast IPA makes me want to drink it, and if I actually had it, I'd definitely be grinning!
Hop BroRight? This is definitely a top candidate for tonight's drink, and if we run into it at the venue, it'll be a genuinely welcome one.
MugiIt's settled! I'm already set on going to Shinsaibashi, and I'll be waiting fully prepared to drink, so come along with me too, Hop!
The second "Wano Beer Festival" is a circuit event themed around sake yeast, taking place at about 10 venues nationwide from March through April 2026. Derailleur Brew Works, one of the participating breweries, has continued making beer based in Osaka's Nishinari, rooted in the neighborhood known as "AREA2470 = Nishinari," a city where people enjoy alcohol from the morning. Its official website also highlights an approach that is not bound by common sense or a single path, giving it a strong presence as a brewery whose appeal includes the atmosphere of its locale.
In this Instagram post, the brewery is introducing "ANONYMOUS BREWHOLIC Re:VOLUTION #003" as its featured beer for the event. The specifications are as follows.
- Beer style: Sake IPA
- Alcohol by volume: 7.0%
- Japanese sake yeast used: Kyokai No. 9 yeast
The venue is Stand Umineko Hanare in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, and the event will be held on Saturday, April 25, from 17:00 to 23:00. The post also notes a change in business hours, so it would be wise to confirm the serving times and operating details in advance. The second Wano Beer Festival is notable for letting visitors compare each brewery's individuality through the lens of sake yeast, and Derailleur Brew Works' beer is one you'd want to taste within that context.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, as a standout at the Wano Beer Festival, I want to highlight Derailleur Brew Works' "ANONYMOUS BREWHOLIC Re:VOLUTION #003."
MugiWhoa! Even the name sounds intense! ANONYMOUS BREWHOLIC sounds like a secret society, and I'm getting excited!
Hop BroWhat's inside is a Sake IPA. It uses Kyokai No. 9 sake yeast, layering a Japanese nuance over IPA-like hop character.
MugiKyokai No. 9 yeast? What is that! Does sake yeast make beer feel even more alcoholic somehow?
Hop BroExactly. Roughly speaking, it changes the character of the fermentation. Here, it tends to bring out a Japanese aromatic quality, adding a slightly refined depth to the bitterness and aroma of the IPA.
MugiWow! Just being a brewery in Osaka's Nishinari is already strong, and now it even packs the atmosphere of AREA2470? There's so much story here!
Hop BroDerailleur Brew Works' signature is an outlook that isn't bound by common sense or a single path. That's why this beer is interesting: its unconventional thinking actually comes through in the taste.
MugiAnd the venue is Stand Umineko Hanare in Shinsaibashi, from 17:00 to 23:00 on April 25? It's perfect for a night of bar hopping!
Hop BroExactly. The second Wano Beer Festival lets you compare each brewery's character through sake yeast, so the fun of tasting side by side is really strong.
MugiWow, I'm already picturing the toast in my head! Just the phrase sake yeast IPA makes me want to drink it, and if I actually had it, I'd definitely be grinning!
Hop BroRight? This is definitely a top candidate for tonight's drink, and if we run into it at the venue, it'll be a genuinely welcome one.
MugiIt's settled! I'm already set on going to Shinsaibashi, and I'll be waiting fully prepared to drink, so come along with me too, Hop!
