Far Yeast Genryu Brewery to Ship 11th Coffee Collaboration Lager in Limited Quantities
Far Yeast Brewing's Genryu Brewery in Yamanashi will begin rolling out its 11th collaboration beer with Bicycle Coffee Tokyo, "Far Yeast Bicycle Coffee Lager," starting on March 19, 2026. The limited release pairs a hoppy lager with lightly roasted coffee beans for a light, refreshing finish.
Hop BroBreaking news: Far Yeast Brewing's Genryu Brewery has released its 11th collaboration!
MugiWhoa! Who's the partner? I'm really curious about the beer name!
Hop BroThe partner is Bicycle Coffee Tokyo, and the beer is called Far Yeast Bicycle Coffee Lager. It will begin rolling out on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
MugiWhat is that! A lager with coffee? What even is a Coffee Lager!?
Hop BroBasically, it's a hoppy lager layered with lightly roasted beans, and in simpler terms, it's a beer focused on drinkability.
MugiOhhh! But won't the beans make it too bitter? How do they balance the coffee character?
Hop BroThey use lightly roasted Ethiopian and Guatemalan beans and connect them with Citra's citrus aroma, so it drinks lightly with a fruity aroma.
MugiNice, that's the kind I like! I want the numbers too - what's the alcohol content?
Hop BroIt's 5.0% ABV with 20 IBU, in 350 ml cans and 15 L kegs, and this year they even have a store-exclusive label can.
MugiThe way coffee culture and beer culture connect is kind of moving... this is definitely a spring highlight!
Hop BroThey're rolling it out to liquor retailers and beer bars nationwide, so tonight I'm already in the mood to open one together.
Far Yeast Brewing has announced a limited-batch collaboration brew with the natural roastery Bicycle Coffee Tokyo: Far Yeast Bicycle Coffee Lager. According to the official announcement, shipments to the online store and other channels will begin on Thursday, March 19, 2026. It will be rolled out sequentially to liquor retailers, restaurants, and beer bars nationwide.
This collaboration continues the effort that began with the 2017 Far Yeast Bicycle Coffee IPA, marking a milestone 10th year. As a series, this is the 11th release, and this time the two sides are expressing their ongoing “coffee × beer” experiments in the form of a Coffee Lager.
The base beer is a hoppy lager designed for fruity hop aroma and a crisp finish. To that, Bicycle Coffee Tokyo added its own blend of lightly roasted Ethiopian and Guatemalan beans, creating a design that connects the citrus-like aroma of the beer with the fruit-forward character of the coffee. While preserving the clean character typical of a lager, the beer is said to feature a flavor profile layered with brightness and a gentle sweetness.
Product Overview
- Product Name: Far Yeast Bicycle Coffee Lager
- Style: Coffee Lager
- Alcohol Content: 5.0%
- IBU: 20
- Hops: Citra
- Package: 350 ml can / 15 L keg
- Brewery: Far Yeast Brewing Genryu Brewery (Kosuge Village, Yamanashi Prefecture)
In addition to the regular can this year, a Bicycle Coffee Tokyo store-exclusive label can will also be available in limited quantities. It looks set to be a release that can be enjoyed not only in the cup, but also through the packaging, at the intersection of coffee culture and craft beer culture.
Based at Genryu Brewery in Kosuge Village, Yamanashi, Far Yeast has consistently produced beers with food pairing and drinkability in mind. This release is a spring highlight, thoughtfully layering coffee character onto that design philosophy.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news: Far Yeast Brewing's Genryu Brewery has released its 11th collaboration!
MugiWhoa! Who's the partner? I'm really curious about the beer name!
Hop BroThe partner is Bicycle Coffee Tokyo, and the beer is called Far Yeast Bicycle Coffee Lager. It will begin rolling out on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
MugiWhat is that! A lager with coffee? What even is a Coffee Lager!?
Hop BroBasically, it's a hoppy lager layered with lightly roasted beans, and in simpler terms, it's a beer focused on drinkability.
MugiOhhh! But won't the beans make it too bitter? How do they balance the coffee character?
Hop BroThey use lightly roasted Ethiopian and Guatemalan beans and connect them with Citra's citrus aroma, so it drinks lightly with a fruity aroma.
MugiNice, that's the kind I like! I want the numbers too - what's the alcohol content?
Hop BroIt's 5.0% ABV with 20 IBU, in 350 ml cans and 15 L kegs, and this year they even have a store-exclusive label can.
MugiThe way coffee culture and beer culture connect is kind of moving... this is definitely a spring highlight!
Hop BroThey're rolling it out to liquor retailers and beer bars nationwide, so tonight I'm already in the mood to open one together.
