Half Yard Shiki taps Isekadoya Beer "Brain-Melting Ultra Heaven 3xIPA" and Baird "Saison Sayuri"
At Half Yard Shiki, a beer pub in Shiki, Saitama, guest beer information was posted in the evening on March 25, 2026. The highlight this time is a high-alcohol 3xIPA from Isekadoya Beer and a saison from Baird Beer. It offers two beers with very different directions, combining heft and crispness.
Hop BroHalf Yard Shiki in Shiki just got another interesting tap update. This time it’s a two-beer lineup from Isekadoya Beer and Baird Beer, and the directions are completely opposite, which is what makes it great.
MugiWhoa! Opposite directions? Are they really that different? Just hearing high-alcohol IPA makes me feel tipsy already!
Hop BroThe first is Isekadoya Beer’s Brain-Melting Ultra Heaven 3xIPA. At 10.0% ABV and full-bodied, it’s the kind of beer that lets you take a direct hit of hop aroma.
Mugi3xIPA? What even is that! Does that mean triple beer? Brain-melting sounds kind of scary already!
Hop BroSimply put, it’s designed to be richer in ingredients and aroma than a regular IPA, with a stronger body too. And because it’s bitter and dry, it doesn’t come across as sweet; the drinkability has real presence.
MugiI see, so it’s heavy but still crisp! So basically, it’s like a major traffic jam of aromas?
Hop BroThat’s a good way to put it. As you keep drinking, stone fruit notes, herbal character, and even a subtle sweetness come through, so the layers of aroma are deep.
MugiReally, that much change? Then the Baird Beer in the second slot must be a totally different face of beer. Saison Sayuri sounds gentle too!
Hop BroExactly. This one is a saison centered on spice and citrus. It has the gentle sweetness and aroma from kumquat juice, so it feels light but softly rounded.
MugiOhhh! This one sounds like it’d go down so smoothly. If it’s easy to pair with food, it seems like a good first beer too, and also great for a day when you want to drink slowly!
Hop BroThat’s exactly what makes Half Yard Shiki interesting. Whether you go hard with a dense 3xIPA or start lightly with a saison, it’s great that you can enjoy such a wide range at the same place.
MugiWow, now I want to drink both! Today I’d want to go from rich to crisp, but even reversing the order would be hard to decide!
Half Yard Shiki, a beer pub located on the 3rd floor of the Hayashi Building near Shiki Station in Honcho, Shiki City, Saitama Prefecture, is a place where you can enjoy craft beer from Japan and overseas alike. In this post (March 25, 2026, 18:50), two newly tapped guest beers were introduced.
First is Isekadoya Beer’s "Brain-Melting Ultra Heaven 3xIPA." It was introduced as a beer that had "finally returned after a long time," and is described as a full-bodied beer at 10.0% ABV with a rich hop-driven aroma and a bitter, dry finish. As you keep drinking, notes of stone fruit, herbs, and a subtle sweetness emerge, making it a beer that hop lovers looking for strong aroma and bitterness won’t want to miss.
The other is Baird Beer’s "Saison Sayuri." This saison centers on spicy notes and refreshing citrus character, and this time the balance of gentle sweetness and aroma from the use of kumquat juice is highlighted. Designed to feel light yet soft, it is also a beer well suited to sipping slowly alongside a meal.
A dense 3xIPA and a saison that lets you enjoy layers of aroma. Being able to compare such different styles in the same venue is part of the appeal of Half Yard Shiki, which keeps a close eye on tap updates. It offers choices whether you want to drink deeply and firmly, or start off in a lighter mood.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHalf Yard Shiki in Shiki just got another interesting tap update. This time it’s a two-beer lineup from Isekadoya Beer and Baird Beer, and the directions are completely opposite, which is what makes it great.
MugiWhoa! Opposite directions? Are they really that different? Just hearing high-alcohol IPA makes me feel tipsy already!
Hop BroThe first is Isekadoya Beer’s Brain-Melting Ultra Heaven 3xIPA. At 10.0% ABV and full-bodied, it’s the kind of beer that lets you take a direct hit of hop aroma.
Mugi3xIPA? What even is that! Does that mean triple beer? Brain-melting sounds kind of scary already!
Hop BroSimply put, it’s designed to be richer in ingredients and aroma than a regular IPA, with a stronger body too. And because it’s bitter and dry, it doesn’t come across as sweet; the drinkability has real presence.
MugiI see, so it’s heavy but still crisp! So basically, it’s like a major traffic jam of aromas?
Hop BroThat’s a good way to put it. As you keep drinking, stone fruit notes, herbal character, and even a subtle sweetness come through, so the layers of aroma are deep.
MugiReally, that much change? Then the Baird Beer in the second slot must be a totally different face of beer. Saison Sayuri sounds gentle too!
Hop BroExactly. This one is a saison centered on spice and citrus. It has the gentle sweetness and aroma from kumquat juice, so it feels light but softly rounded.
MugiOhhh! This one sounds like it’d go down so smoothly. If it’s easy to pair with food, it seems like a good first beer too, and also great for a day when you want to drink slowly!
Hop BroThat’s exactly what makes Half Yard Shiki interesting. Whether you go hard with a dense 3xIPA or start lightly with a saison, it’s great that you can enjoy such a wide range at the same place.
MugiWow, now I want to drink both! Today I’d want to go from rich to crisp, but even reversing the order would be hard to decide!
