Yellow Monkey Brewing to Hold New "HANA YUZU" x Sushi Event on March 20
Yellow Monkey Brewing in Yokohama, Kanagawa announced in an Instagram post at 4:35 p.m. on March 5, 2026 that it will hold the release event for its new beer "HANA YUZU," "SUSHI & BEER," from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on March 20. It will be served in collaboration with a sushi chef.
Hop BroYellow Monkey Brewing in Yokohama announced that it will hold its new-release unveiling event, "SUSHI & BEER," from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on March 20! The star is the new "HANA YUZU"!
MugiWhat! Sushi and craft beer!? That combo is way too interesting!
Hop BroAnd "HANA YUZU" is a fruit ale made with Yokohama flower yuzu. It uses the citrus aroma and gentle acidity of flower yuzu, plus Riwaka, coriander seed, and even sake yeast.
MugiWhat is that! Is Riwaka some kind of special move? And sake yeast is the one used for Japanese sake? That's a festival's worth of information!
Hop BroGood reaction. Riwaka is a New Zealand hop that's known for tropical and citrus aromas. Sake yeast is used in sake brewing, and it helps build aroma while giving the beer a crisp, clean finish.
MugiOhhh! So it's like "refreshing yuzu + lightly floral and fragrant," which makes it easy to pair with sushi!
Hop BroExactly. It's also interesting that they're positioning it as a Japanese-style beer with a distinctly Japanese sensibility. The design does a nice job of connecting local ingredients and fermentation culture.
MugiAnd it's a collaboration with that traveling sushi chef, right? Even the menu sounds special!
Hop BroThey also listed the prices: a 3-piece sushi set for 1,200 yen, 3 pieces plus HANA YUZU (S size) for 1,700 yen, and two extra premium pieces for an additional 1,000 yen. By the way, the announcement was in an Instagram post at 4:35 p.m. on March 5, 2026.
MugiAll the details are in, so now I have no choice but to go! On March 20, let's snack on sushi and toast with HANA YUZU. Just imagining it is making me want a drink!
Yellow Monkey Brewing announced a collaborative event that will also serve as the unveiling of its new release, "HANA YUZU." At the venue, the concept "SUSHI & BEER," which pairs sushi with craft beer, will be held.
Event Overview
- Date: Friday, March 20, 2026 (national holiday)
- Time: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Details: Release of new "HANA YUZU" and sushi pairing service
According to the post, "HANA YUZU" is a fruit ale made with Yokohama flower yuzu. Built around the citrus aroma and gentle acidity derived from flower yuzu, it is designed with New Zealand hop "Riwaka," coriander seed, and sake yeast to create a beer with layered flavor and aroma. It is also characterized by being presented as a "Japanese-style" beer with a distinctly Japanese sensibility.
On the day, a special menu will be prepared in collaboration with traveling sushi chef (@sushi_chef_trave1er). The prices are listed as "3-piece sushi set" for 1,200 yen, "3-piece sushi set + HANA YUZU (S size)" for 1,700 yen, and an additional two premium pieces for +1,000 yen.
The brewery is based in Nakagawa, Tsuzuki Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, and was founded in 2023. On its official website, it lists its mission as "connecting people through beer and sports." This collaboration with sushi is also noteworthy as an effort to connect local ingredients and fermentation culture to craft beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroYellow Monkey Brewing in Yokohama announced that it will hold its new-release unveiling event, "SUSHI & BEER," from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on March 20! The star is the new "HANA YUZU"!
MugiWhat! Sushi and craft beer!? That combo is way too interesting!
Hop BroAnd "HANA YUZU" is a fruit ale made with Yokohama flower yuzu. It uses the citrus aroma and gentle acidity of flower yuzu, plus Riwaka, coriander seed, and even sake yeast.
MugiWhat is that! Is Riwaka some kind of special move? And sake yeast is the one used for Japanese sake? That's a festival's worth of information!
Hop BroGood reaction. Riwaka is a New Zealand hop that's known for tropical and citrus aromas. Sake yeast is used in sake brewing, and it helps build aroma while giving the beer a crisp, clean finish.
MugiOhhh! So it's like "refreshing yuzu + lightly floral and fragrant," which makes it easy to pair with sushi!
Hop BroExactly. It's also interesting that they're positioning it as a Japanese-style beer with a distinctly Japanese sensibility. The design does a nice job of connecting local ingredients and fermentation culture.
MugiAnd it's a collaboration with that traveling sushi chef, right? Even the menu sounds special!
Hop BroThey also listed the prices: a 3-piece sushi set for 1,200 yen, 3 pieces plus HANA YUZU (S size) for 1,700 yen, and two extra premium pieces for an additional 1,000 yen. By the way, the announcement was in an Instagram post at 4:35 p.m. on March 5, 2026.
MugiAll the details are in, so now I have no choice but to go! On March 20, let's snack on sushi and toast with HANA YUZU. Just imagining it is making me want a drink!
