15brewery in Hayama offers five beers including "Bottom of the Swamp" in its May 13 draft sales
15brewery (Fifteen Brewery) in Hayama, Kanagawa updated its taps on May 13 with takeaway-only sales, pausing its standing-drink service. It introduced five beers: "Bottom of the Swamp," "Stout," "Orange Ale," "Wheat Land," and "Raw Hazy IPA," and is selling them for takeout.
Hop Bro15brewery in Hayama has updated its taps. On May 13, it’s takeaway-only with no standing-drink service, which makes the whole setup feel nicely old-school.
MugiWait, so it’s takeout only? That’s a little sad since you can’t just drink it on the spot, but now I really want to know what beers they have!
Hop BroThe lineup for the day is perfect for a five-beer comparison. There’s the Belgian-style "Bottom of the Swamp," the dark beer "Stout," the fruit-style "Orange Ale," the wheat-heavy "Wheat Land," and "Raw Hazy IPA."
MugiWhat is that even! Belgian-style, and even the name Bottom of the Swamp sounds intense already, and the ingredient list is all over the place. My brain can’t keep up!
Hop BroGood catch. The key point is the spicy complexity: orange peel, coriander seed, chamomile, cloves, plus lime from Owase and honey from Nagai are all in there.
MugiWait, lime and honey in beer!? That’s basically a stylish soup, isn’t it? But what does it taste like when you drink it?
Hop Bro"Bottom of the Swamp" has layers of aroma that are fun to unpack, and "Stout" has the deep richness you’d expect from a roasty dark beer. "Orange Ale" also brings out citrus aroma and acidity cleanly, so it’s the kind of beer you’d want on a day when you need a reset.
MugiOhhh! So does the lots of wheat in "Wheat Land" make it feel light and fluffy? But a hop aroma that reminds you of white wine sounds way too refined for beer!
Hop BroExactly. And what really makes it feel like 15brewery is that it uses Mitsumugi baguettes. The bread adds a toasty character, and Raw Hazy IPA uses the same baguettes too. Because it’s made with a Raw Ale process that doesn’t boil the wort, it gives off citrusy and pine-needle-like aromas.
MugiI want all of them now! It has that distinctive Hayama character, and having it filled for you by the sea and taking it home sounds amazing. Today makes me want to chill some glasses and go drink together!
Tap List for May 13
15brewery (Fifteen Brewery) in Horiuchi, Hayama Town continued its takeaway-only style on its May 13 business day. Standing-drink service is suspended, and beer is poured into sealed bottles, carbonated-beverage-compatible PET bottles, screw-cap glass bottles, and other containers for customers to take home.
The lineup for the day featured five beers: the Belgian-style "Bottom of the Swamp," the dark beer "Stout," the fruit beer "Orange Ale," the wheat-forward "Wheat Land," and "Raw Hazy IPA." With a wide range of flavors, the selection was set up so customers could compare different styles all in one place.
"Bottom of the Swamp" is a complex, spicy beer made with orange peel, coriander seed, chamomile, and cloves, plus lime from Owase in Mie Prefecture and honey from Nagai in Yokosuka. "Stout" is a dark beer with deep richness and a roasted character, while "Orange Ale" stands out for its citrus aroma and acidity.
"Wheat Land" is a beer made by adding plenty of wheat malt to barley malt and finishing it with a light drinking profile backed by hop aroma reminiscent of white wine. Another distinctive point is that part of the ingredients uses baguettes from Miura bakery Mitsumugi. "Raw Hazy IPA" also uses Mitsumugi baguettes, and with a Raw Ale process that does not boil the wort, it brings out aromas and bitterness reminiscent of citrus and pine needles.
Freshly made beer, taken home as is from Hayama's seaside area. The local character that defines 15brewery is clearly reflected in this tap list as well.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop Bro15brewery in Hayama has updated its taps. On May 13, it’s takeaway-only with no standing-drink service, which makes the whole setup feel nicely old-school.
MugiWait, so it’s takeout only? That’s a little sad since you can’t just drink it on the spot, but now I really want to know what beers they have!
Hop BroThe lineup for the day is perfect for a five-beer comparison. There’s the Belgian-style "Bottom of the Swamp," the dark beer "Stout," the fruit-style "Orange Ale," the wheat-heavy "Wheat Land," and "Raw Hazy IPA."
MugiWhat is that even! Belgian-style, and even the name Bottom of the Swamp sounds intense already, and the ingredient list is all over the place. My brain can’t keep up!
Hop BroGood catch. The key point is the spicy complexity: orange peel, coriander seed, chamomile, cloves, plus lime from Owase and honey from Nagai are all in there.
MugiWait, lime and honey in beer!? That’s basically a stylish soup, isn’t it? But what does it taste like when you drink it?
Hop Bro"Bottom of the Swamp" has layers of aroma that are fun to unpack, and "Stout" has the deep richness you’d expect from a roasty dark beer. "Orange Ale" also brings out citrus aroma and acidity cleanly, so it’s the kind of beer you’d want on a day when you need a reset.
MugiOhhh! So does the lots of wheat in "Wheat Land" make it feel light and fluffy? But a hop aroma that reminds you of white wine sounds way too refined for beer!
Hop BroExactly. And what really makes it feel like 15brewery is that it uses Mitsumugi baguettes. The bread adds a toasty character, and Raw Hazy IPA uses the same baguettes too. Because it’s made with a Raw Ale process that doesn’t boil the wort, it gives off citrusy and pine-needle-like aromas.
MugiI want all of them now! It has that distinctive Hayama character, and having it filled for you by the sea and taking it home sounds amazing. Today makes me want to chill some glasses and go drink together!
