MATSURI BREWING brings in four Atsumi Peninsula Brewery beers, proposes an IPA-focused tasting comparison
On March 25, MATSURI BREWING in Urayasu, Chiba, announced on Instagram that it had brought in four beers from Atsumi Peninsula Brewery. From Danky Classic IPA to Hazy IPA, the lineup spans 5.0% to 7.0% ABV, letting drinkers enjoy the differences in bitterness, aroma, and mouthfeel all at once.
Hop BroMATSURI BREWING in Urayasu announced on Instagram on March 25 that it had brought in four Atsumi Peninsula Brewery beers!
MugiWait, all four at once!? And it's an IPA-centered tasting comparison, so this is basically an event!
Hop BroThe lineup is strong: HAKPOUA is a Danky Classic IPA, TOITOI is an NZIPL, TAIPA is an XPA, and OTAUTAU is a Hazy IPA, so you can compare the styles side by side.
MugiHold on, what exactly is NZIPL!? It sounds like a spell and now my head feels like a hop field!
Hop BroNZIPL is an IPL made with New Zealand hops, like adding hop aroma to lager-like lightness, so it combines dry and juicy.
MugiOhh! Then what about TAIPA's XPA? The description says citrus and tropical aroma, which makes me curious!
Hop BroTAIPA is 5.5% and easy to drink like a pale ale, OTAUTAU is 7.0% but has a smooth, clean finish, and HAKPOUA has sharp bitterness and a nostalgic IPA feel.
MugiCovering that range of flavors from 5.0% to 7.0% is basically a practical tasting set! It sounds educational and fun!
Hop BroAnd MATSURI BREWING itself is a brewpub 4 minutes on foot from Urayasu Station, a microbrewery with a nostalgic, easy-to-drink style that offers 8 taps and 50 bottles.
MugiI like that they share the appeal of other breweries too, not just their own... today's definitely a four-beer tasting, right!
Hop BroThat's right. Start with HAKPOUA to wake up your palate and finish with OTAUTAU, a full-course IPA journey that makes you want to drink it right now!
MATSURI BREWING (Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture) announced on its official Instagram on March 25, 2026 that it had received four beers from Atsumi Peninsula Brewery. In the post, each beer's flavor is introduced briefly and concretely, making it easy to compare the brewery's character side by side.
Four beers received (as listed in the post)
- HAKPOUA (Danky Classic IPA / 6.0%)
Bitter yet crisp, an IPA with a nostalgic feel.
- TOITOI (NZIPL / 5.0%)
An IPL that brings out the appeal of New Zealand hops, dry and juicy.
- TAIPA (XPA / 5.5%)
An aroma reminiscent of citrus and tropical fruit, with pale ale-like drinkability.
- OTAUTAU (Hazy IPA / 7.0%)
Known for its smooth mouthfeel and a gentle, clean finish.
MATSURI BREWING is a microbrewery centered on a brewpub attached to its Urayasu brewery, promoting craft beer that is somehow nostalgic and easy to drink, tied to festive occasions. The official site also says it operates 4 minutes on foot from Urayasu Station on the Tozai Line and offers 8 taps and 50 bottles.
This latest delivery shows the shop's attitude of carefully sharing the appeal of other breweries in addition to its own beers. Especially for drinkers who like styles around IPA, it is a practical lineup that lets them check the range of ABV and flavor profiles all at once.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMATSURI BREWING in Urayasu announced on Instagram on March 25 that it had brought in four Atsumi Peninsula Brewery beers!
MugiWait, all four at once!? And it's an IPA-centered tasting comparison, so this is basically an event!
Hop BroThe lineup is strong: HAKPOUA is a Danky Classic IPA, TOITOI is an NZIPL, TAIPA is an XPA, and OTAUTAU is a Hazy IPA, so you can compare the styles side by side.
MugiHold on, what exactly is NZIPL!? It sounds like a spell and now my head feels like a hop field!
Hop BroNZIPL is an IPL made with New Zealand hops, like adding hop aroma to lager-like lightness, so it combines dry and juicy.
MugiOhh! Then what about TAIPA's XPA? The description says citrus and tropical aroma, which makes me curious!
Hop BroTAIPA is 5.5% and easy to drink like a pale ale, OTAUTAU is 7.0% but has a smooth, clean finish, and HAKPOUA has sharp bitterness and a nostalgic IPA feel.
MugiCovering that range of flavors from 5.0% to 7.0% is basically a practical tasting set! It sounds educational and fun!
Hop BroAnd MATSURI BREWING itself is a brewpub 4 minutes on foot from Urayasu Station, a microbrewery with a nostalgic, easy-to-drink style that offers 8 taps and 50 bottles.
MugiI like that they share the appeal of other breweries too, not just their own... today's definitely a four-beer tasting, right!
Hop BroThat's right. Start with HAKPOUA to wake up your palate and finish with OTAUTAU, a full-course IPA journey that makes you want to drink it right now!
