Yokohama Bay Brewing Totsuka Branch Introduces Nearby Cherry Blossoms, Serves Bay Pilsner at Its Direct-Run Shop
Yokohama Bay Brewing's Totsuka branch introduced the nearby cherry blossoms on Instagram. The shop is a company-run beer hall about a 3-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Totsuka Station, and its defining feature is that you can quietly enjoy fresh draft beer brewed in-house.
Hop BroToday I'm talking about Yokohama Bay Brewing's Totsuka branch, and they posted on Instagram that the nearby cherry blossoms felt like they were in full bloom. It really hits you with spring air.
MugiWait, looking at cherry blossom photos makes you want a beer!? And it's just a 3-minute walk from the station too. It's practically there for a detour!
Hop BroExactly. It's a company-run beer hall right near JR Totsuka Station East Exit, and the big draw is that they serve draft beer from their own brewery as close to freshly made as possible.
MugiWhat's so good about a company-run shop? I get that it has a kind of special privilege vibe, but how is it different from a regular beer bar?
Hop BroThey can serve the beer they brew themselves, so the flavor comes through really clearly. The flagships are Bay Pilsner and Bay Weiss - those two are the stars.
MugiBay Pilsner sounds like a normal pilsner, but then Saaz hops suddenly comes flying in as this hard word!
Hop BroThey're high-quality hops from the Czech Republic, and they give the beer a clean, elegant aroma. And because it's finished with triple decoction, you also get the malt sweetness and caramel character properly.
MugiTriple? They do it three times!? That's not beer making anymore, that's craft-brewer weight training!
Hop BroPretty much, but the goal is depth of flavor. It has a refreshing aroma and a crisp finish, and at 5.0% alcohol, the throat feel is really satisfying, so it works great for a spring afternoon drink.
MugiSo Bay Weiss is sweeter then? When you start talking about esters, it feels like a science lab and I get weirdly excited!
Hop BroBecause it's fermented slowly at a lower temperature, the fruitiness comes out beautifully. If you want something soft and easy to drink, unwind with Bay Weiss; if you want something crisp, go with Bay Pilsner. In spring Totsuka, that's the right kind of dilemma.
MugiUgh, I can't do this, I want both! Cherry blossoms followed by a draft beer is just the best flow!
Hop BroExactly. If you're feeling spring in Totsuka, toast with Bay Pilsner; if you want to loosen up your mood, go with Bay Weiss.
Yokohama Bay Brewing's Totsuka branch introduced the spring scenery in the neighborhood on Instagram, posting that the nearby cherry blossoms looked like this 🌸... With signs of cherry blossoms spreading through the city at this time of year, that alone is reason enough to stop by a station-side company-run shop for a drink.
The shop is a beer hall located about a 3-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Totsuka Station. The Yokohama Bay Brewing style is that you can taste beer brewed at its own factory in a form that is as close to freshly made as possible. On its official website, the flagship labels are Bay Pilsner and Bay Weiss.
Beer on Tap
- Bay Pilsner: An old-style Bohemian pilsner finished with triple decoction, using top-quality Saaz hops from the Czech Republic. Alcohol 5.0%, IBU 36. It is characterized by a refreshing aroma and the caramel notes brought out by decoction brewing.
- Bay Weiss: A hefeweizen-style beer that has been popular since the days when it was brewed at the main brewery. To bring out fruity ester aromas, it is fermented slowly and carefully at a lower fermentation temperature. Alcohol 5.0%.
After taking in the spring scenery, you can either reset your palate with a crisp pilsner or spend time unwinding with a soft weizen. The appeal of this place is that you can choose in a way that only a company-run shop allows. If you want to drink craft beer on draft in Totsuka, this is one place worth remembering.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I'm talking about Yokohama Bay Brewing's Totsuka branch, and they posted on Instagram that the nearby cherry blossoms felt like they were in full bloom. It really hits you with spring air.
MugiWait, looking at cherry blossom photos makes you want a beer!? And it's just a 3-minute walk from the station too. It's practically there for a detour!
Hop BroExactly. It's a company-run beer hall right near JR Totsuka Station East Exit, and the big draw is that they serve draft beer from their own brewery as close to freshly made as possible.
MugiWhat's so good about a company-run shop? I get that it has a kind of special privilege vibe, but how is it different from a regular beer bar?
Hop BroThey can serve the beer they brew themselves, so the flavor comes through really clearly. The flagships are Bay Pilsner and Bay Weiss - those two are the stars.
MugiBay Pilsner sounds like a normal pilsner, but then Saaz hops suddenly comes flying in as this hard word!
Hop BroThey're high-quality hops from the Czech Republic, and they give the beer a clean, elegant aroma. And because it's finished with triple decoction, you also get the malt sweetness and caramel character properly.
MugiTriple? They do it three times!? That's not beer making anymore, that's craft-brewer weight training!
Hop BroPretty much, but the goal is depth of flavor. It has a refreshing aroma and a crisp finish, and at 5.0% alcohol, the throat feel is really satisfying, so it works great for a spring afternoon drink.
MugiSo Bay Weiss is sweeter then? When you start talking about esters, it feels like a science lab and I get weirdly excited!
Hop BroBecause it's fermented slowly at a lower temperature, the fruitiness comes out beautifully. If you want something soft and easy to drink, unwind with Bay Weiss; if you want something crisp, go with Bay Pilsner. In spring Totsuka, that's the right kind of dilemma.
MugiUgh, I can't do this, I want both! Cherry blossoms followed by a draft beer is just the best flow!
Hop BroExactly. If you're feeling spring in Totsuka, toast with Bay Pilsner; if you want to loosen up your mood, go with Bay Weiss.
