BRIGHT BLUE BREWING Announces Golden Week Hours and Spring Tap List
The brewpub BRIGHT BLUE BREWING in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, has released its May business schedule and latest tap list. It will be open every day from May 2 through 6, with five draft beers and three bottles on offer. It feels like a scene straight out of the still-chilly mornings and evenings of the northern foothills of Mt. Fuji.
Hop BroBRIGHT BLUE BREWING in Fujiyoshida has rolled out its spring tap list ahead of Golden Week. It’ll be open every day from May 2 to 6, from 10:00 to 17:00. It’s a seriously strong option for a holiday detour.
MugiWait, open every day? And 10:00 to 17:00? That’s basically a signal for daytime drinking. Stuff like this makes me want to go even if I had no plans!
Hop BroAnd since the mornings and evenings in Fujiyoshida are still cold, the taproom stove is still in service too. It feels like winter for a moment even though it’s spring, which is very much the kind of thing you get in the northern foothills of Mt. Fuji.
MugiHold on, what even is a fresh hop beer? Hops are those bitter-smelling things, right? What’s different when they’re fresh?
Hop BroGood question. Orecchi's Fresh Hop Beer uses hops straight after harvest, so the aroma is greener and you get more of that fresh, grassy character. The appeal is that it feels more like “this exact moment” than beer made with dried hops.
MugiOhhh! So a sake lees rice ale is Japanese-style but still beer? Sake lees is that aroma from Japanese sake, right? That’s a lot of deliciousness all in one place!
Hop BroExactly. The umami from the sake lees and the lightness from the rice come together, so it drinks smoothly but still has depth. And with a Mango Sour Ale and a jalapeño saison alongside it, the lineup lets you jump from sweet-and-tart to a little spicy all at once.
MugiBeer with jalapeño in it is like the beer world suddenly getting way too serious! And there’s even a Spiced Ale too. Today feels like a full-scale flavor sports day!
Hop BroThey’ve also got Yoshida Udon Beer and My Ale 2 in bottles. A wheat ale carrying the name of udon, and a farm saison with a rustic, farm-like nuance, so it’s a lineup that also works well for taking home and drinking slowly.
MugiWhoa, even the guide to places where you can drink BBB is there. That makes me want to keep chasing it! Drinking in Fujiyoshida and then at other spots too? Now I’m curious about everything!
Hop BroIn short, this is a pretty excellent spring detour candidate. Have a drink in chilly Fujiyoshida, compare the fresh-hop beers with the spiced ones, and you’ll probably not want to leave.
MugiTotally! I’m already in the mood for a daytime toast. I want to enjoy BRIGHT BLUE BREWING’s warm interior and unique taps all at once!
The brewpub BRIGHT BLUE BREWING in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, shared its latest update under the theme “May starts with rain.” The post notes that this is the kind of season when it feels chilly when it rains and hot when the sun comes out, and that the mornings and evenings in Fujiyoshida are still cold enough that the taproom stove cannot be put away yet. If you visit, it would be wise to bring an extra layer.
The post also clearly lists Golden Week business hours: open every day from May 2 through 6, with business hours from 10:00 to 17:00. For anyone planning to stop by during the holiday break, it is a helpful reminder to check the hours in advance.
This day’s ON TAP lineup features five beers.
- Orecchi's Fresh Hop Beer
- Sakekasu Rice Ale
- Mango Sour Ale
- Jalapeño Saison
- Spiced Brown Ale
The BOTTLE lineup includes three beers.
- Yoshida Udon Beer (Udon Wheat Ale)
- Jalapeño Saison (Spiced Saison)
- My Ale 2 (Farm Saison)
The draft lineup offers a wide range of flavors, from a fresh-hop beer that highlights hop aroma, to a rice ale made with sake lees, a sour ale with mango fruitiness, a saison with jalapeño, and a spiced brown ale. On the bottle side, Yoshida Udon Beer and My Ale 2 look well suited for takeaway or for slow sipping.
The post also points to two venues where you can drink BBB: `@va_tout` and `@fujicraftbeers`. In addition to a pint at the taproom, being able to follow BRIGHT BLUE BREWING's beers beyond Fujiyoshida is one of the highlights of this post.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBRIGHT BLUE BREWING in Fujiyoshida has rolled out its spring tap list ahead of Golden Week. It’ll be open every day from May 2 to 6, from 10:00 to 17:00. It’s a seriously strong option for a holiday detour.
MugiWait, open every day? And 10:00 to 17:00? That’s basically a signal for daytime drinking. Stuff like this makes me want to go even if I had no plans!
Hop BroAnd since the mornings and evenings in Fujiyoshida are still cold, the taproom stove is still in service too. It feels like winter for a moment even though it’s spring, which is very much the kind of thing you get in the northern foothills of Mt. Fuji.
MugiHold on, what even is a fresh hop beer? Hops are those bitter-smelling things, right? What’s different when they’re fresh?
Hop BroGood question. Orecchi's Fresh Hop Beer uses hops straight after harvest, so the aroma is greener and you get more of that fresh, grassy character. The appeal is that it feels more like “this exact moment” than beer made with dried hops.
MugiOhhh! So a sake lees rice ale is Japanese-style but still beer? Sake lees is that aroma from Japanese sake, right? That’s a lot of deliciousness all in one place!
Hop BroExactly. The umami from the sake lees and the lightness from the rice come together, so it drinks smoothly but still has depth. And with a Mango Sour Ale and a jalapeño saison alongside it, the lineup lets you jump from sweet-and-tart to a little spicy all at once.
MugiBeer with jalapeño in it is like the beer world suddenly getting way too serious! And there’s even a Spiced Ale too. Today feels like a full-scale flavor sports day!
Hop BroThey’ve also got Yoshida Udon Beer and My Ale 2 in bottles. A wheat ale carrying the name of udon, and a farm saison with a rustic, farm-like nuance, so it’s a lineup that also works well for taking home and drinking slowly.
MugiWhoa, even the guide to places where you can drink BBB is there. That makes me want to keep chasing it! Drinking in Fujiyoshida and then at other spots too? Now I’m curious about everything!
Hop BroIn short, this is a pretty excellent spring detour candidate. Have a drink in chilly Fujiyoshida, compare the fresh-hop beers with the spiced ones, and you’ll probably not want to leave.
MugiTotally! I’m already in the mood for a daytime toast. I want to enjoy BRIGHT BLUE BREWING’s warm interior and unique taps all at once!
