Izuya Shoten Introduces Five Guest Beers, Including Kyoto Brewing’s "Lost Blanket"
The beer pub Izuya Shoten in Tokyo’s Nakanobu updated its guest beer lineup on Instagram. Five beers, including IPA and sour ale styles, were featured from Kyoto Brewing, Uchu Brewing, and West Coast Brewing.
Hop BroYou know, Izuya Shoten in Nakanobu posted about five guest beers on Instagram, and Kyoto Brewing, Uchu Brewing, and West Coast Brewing are all on the list.
MugiWait, five kinds!? But Brettanomyces sounds like a magic spell already!
Hop BroGood point. Kyoto Brewing’s Lost Blanket is a Brett IPA, and they ferment it slowly with Brettanomyces to bring out a slightly wild aroma.
MugiOhhh! So NZ Pilsner is like a pilsner with a breeze from the Southern Hemisphere?
Hop BroThat’s exactly the idea. Kyoto Brewing’s Irodori bursts with passion fruit aroma, and Kudamono Seikatsu is a fruit sour ale that gently blurs the line between beer and juice.
MugiThat sounds amazing! And just the name Kudamono Seikatsu alone already makes me happy before I even drink it!
Hop BroAnd then Uchu Brewing’s Galactic Path comes in, which is great too. The citrus and passion fruit from Galaxy hops really stand out, and it’s a clean, light, spring-friendly IPA.
MugiWait, there’s such a thing as a spring-friendly IPA!? I always thought IPAs were supposed to be heavier!
Hop BroSome are heavy, of course, but this one has a clean finish. And West Coast Brewing’s TRIPLE CONE is a Hazy IPA with three overlapping hop varieties, while Pinata Pale Ale has grapefruit, lime, and a berry note, plus an easy-drinking 5.0% ABV.
MugiWow, it’s like a comparison-tasting paradise! If there are aroma-driven IPAs and sour styles with acidity and fruit character, then I’d want to hop from one to the next without hesitation today!
Hop BroThat changing lineup is exactly why Izuya Shoten is the kind of place you want to keep coming back to. So today, let’s start with one glass each and see what makes them different.
MugiAgreed! I already want to toast right now, and now I’m seriously wondering which one to start with!
The beer pub Izuya Shoten in Nakanobu, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, posted an Instagram update announcing its new guest beers. This lineup features a total of five beers from three breweries: Kyoto Brewing, Uchu Brewing, and West Coast Brewing. It is a well-rounded selection with clearly defined personalities that makes comparison tasting especially enjoyable.
From Kyoto Brewing, the lineup includes "Lost Blanket," a Brett IPA fermented over time with Brettanomyces; "Irodori," an NZ Pilsner bursting with passion fruit character; and "Kudamono Seikatsu," a fruit sour ale that seems to blur the line between beer and juice. With different aroma directions and styles, the range makes it clear how broad the brewery’s lineup can be.
From Uchu Brewing comes "Galactic Path." It is an IPA that brings forward citrus and passion fruit aromas derived from Galaxy hops, and it is described as having a crisp, clean mouthfeel. It is a light, spring-friendly beer.
Also arriving from West Coast Brewing are the new Hazy IPA "TRIPLE CONE" and the re-release "Pinata Pale Ale." The former is a tropical Hazy IPA built on three overlapping hop varieties, while the latter is a California Pale Ale with refreshing grapefruit and lime notes plus a berry nuance. Its approachable 5.0% ABV is another highlight.
Izuya Shoten is a beer pub in Nakanobu where it is fun to follow the changing craft beer lineup. This post shows that, depending on your mood, you can choose everything from aroma-forward IPAs to sour styles with acidity and fruit character.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroYou know, Izuya Shoten in Nakanobu posted about five guest beers on Instagram, and Kyoto Brewing, Uchu Brewing, and West Coast Brewing are all on the list.
MugiWait, five kinds!? But Brettanomyces sounds like a magic spell already!
Hop BroGood point. Kyoto Brewing’s Lost Blanket is a Brett IPA, and they ferment it slowly with Brettanomyces to bring out a slightly wild aroma.
MugiOhhh! So NZ Pilsner is like a pilsner with a breeze from the Southern Hemisphere?
Hop BroThat’s exactly the idea. Kyoto Brewing’s Irodori bursts with passion fruit aroma, and Kudamono Seikatsu is a fruit sour ale that gently blurs the line between beer and juice.
MugiThat sounds amazing! And just the name Kudamono Seikatsu alone already makes me happy before I even drink it!
Hop BroAnd then Uchu Brewing’s Galactic Path comes in, which is great too. The citrus and passion fruit from Galaxy hops really stand out, and it’s a clean, light, spring-friendly IPA.
MugiWait, there’s such a thing as a spring-friendly IPA!? I always thought IPAs were supposed to be heavier!
Hop BroSome are heavy, of course, but this one has a clean finish. And West Coast Brewing’s TRIPLE CONE is a Hazy IPA with three overlapping hop varieties, while Pinata Pale Ale has grapefruit, lime, and a berry note, plus an easy-drinking 5.0% ABV.
MugiWow, it’s like a comparison-tasting paradise! If there are aroma-driven IPAs and sour styles with acidity and fruit character, then I’d want to hop from one to the next without hesitation today!
Hop BroThat changing lineup is exactly why Izuya Shoten is the kind of place you want to keep coming back to. So today, let’s start with one glass each and see what makes them different.
MugiAgreed! I already want to toast right now, and now I’m seriously wondering which one to start with!
