Sendai's Yuyake Beer En is now serving Kaneku Brewery's Shimokita Hop Pilsner
Yuyake Beer En, a long-running beer pub near Sendai Station, is now serving Kaneku Brewery's Shimokita Hop Pilsner. The pub focuses on Tohoku craft beer and local ingredients, with a setup that works for solo drinks and groups alike.
Hop BroThe thing catching my eye in Sendai right now is Yuyake Mugishuen, where Kaneku Brewing's 'Shimokita Hop no Pilsner' is on tap.
MugiWhat! Shimokita Hop no Pilsner already sounds like a whole train trip in a glass!
Hop BroHere's the fun part: it uses 100% fresh hops grown in Sai Village in Aomori's Shimokita area, so Kaneku Brewing's identity really shows.
MugiWhat does that even mean? When you say 100% fresh hops, I'm picturing them being launched straight from the field into my mug!
Hop BroHonestly, not the worst image. A pilsner style is a crisp, lighter lager, and this one sounds especially easy to drink with a soft mouthfeel.
MugiOooh, light mouthfeel means even a craft beer beginner like me can enjoy it without pretending to write tasting notes in my head!
Hop BroAnd Yuyake Mugishuen is all about Tohoku craft beer and local food, mainly from Miyagi and Iwate, so pairing it with their famous menchi-katsu sounds almost unfair.
MugiUnfair in the best way! With counter seats, tables, and private rooms, it's built for solo to group drinking way too well.
Hop BroExactly. It's 320 ml for 790 yen, the six-draft all-you-can-drink course is 5,000 yen, and the regular taps include Helios Iwate Sawauchi and Gotenba Kogen beers too.
MugiI can't resist anymore. If it's five minutes from Sendai Station, I want menchi-katsu on the side and a toast with 'Shimokita Hop no Pilsner' right now!
Hop BroThat's the move. In a place lined up with guest pours and staples, first glass: pilsner, and then we can spend the next round arguing over glass number two.
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Yuyake Beer En's Instagram post says Kaneku Brewery's Shimokita Hop Pilsner is now available. According to Kaneku Brewery, the beer uses 100% fresh hops grown in Sai Village in Shimokita, and it is made with a light body and an easy-drinking finish.
About the pub
Yuyake Beer En is a long-running beer pub in Kakyoin, about a five-minute walk from Sendai Station. The shop focuses on craft beer and Tohoku ingredients, and its three floors are set up for different occasions: a counter on the first floor, tables on the second, and a private room on the third. It works well for solo drinks as well as groups.
What else is on tap
The regular draft lineup includes Helios Brewery Iwate Sawauchi's Weizen Freude and Yukinochikara White Beer, plus Gotenba Kogen Beer's Weizenbock and Schwarz. A 320 ml glass is priced at 790 yen, and a six-beer all-you-can-drink course is 5,000 yen. Pair it with the house menchi-katsu or other Tohoku-focused dishes for a straightforward beer-and-food session.
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Hop BroThe thing catching my eye in Sendai right now is Yuyake Mugishuen, where Kaneku Brewing's 'Shimokita Hop no Pilsner' is on tap.
MugiWhat! Shimokita Hop no Pilsner already sounds like a whole train trip in a glass!
Hop BroHere's the fun part: it uses 100% fresh hops grown in Sai Village in Aomori's Shimokita area, so Kaneku Brewing's identity really shows.
MugiWhat does that even mean? When you say 100% fresh hops, I'm picturing them being launched straight from the field into my mug!
Hop BroHonestly, not the worst image. A pilsner style is a crisp, lighter lager, and this one sounds especially easy to drink with a soft mouthfeel.
MugiOooh, light mouthfeel means even a craft beer beginner like me can enjoy it without pretending to write tasting notes in my head!
Hop BroAnd Yuyake Mugishuen is all about Tohoku craft beer and local food, mainly from Miyagi and Iwate, so pairing it with their famous menchi-katsu sounds almost unfair.
MugiUnfair in the best way! With counter seats, tables, and private rooms, it's built for solo to group drinking way too well.
Hop BroExactly. It's 320 ml for 790 yen, the six-draft all-you-can-drink course is 5,000 yen, and the regular taps include Helios Iwate Sawauchi and Gotenba Kogen beers too.
MugiI can't resist anymore. If it's five minutes from Sendai Station, I want menchi-katsu on the side and a toast with 'Shimokita Hop no Pilsner' right now!
Hop BroThat's the move. In a place lined up with guest pours and staples, first glass: pilsner, and then we can spend the next round arguing over glass number two.
