HATOSBAR Uncorks Hatos Brewing x TokyoAleWorks's New "Megacity Haze"
A post introducing the new "Megacity Haze" from Hatos Brewing and TokyoAleWorks was published at the beer pub HATOSBAR in Nakameguro. This 6.5% Hazy IPA is a new interpretation of the original "Megacity IPA," with hop aroma and juiciness pushed to the forefront.
Hop BroA new release has been tapped at HATOSBAR in Nakameguro. Just hearing that Hatos Brewing and TokyoAleWorks have dropped "Megacity Haze" makes me want to run straight to the bar.
MugiWhoa, even the name Megacity Haze sounds stylish! It feels like neon melting into a city nightscape.
Hop BroAnd it's a Hazy IPA with 6.5% ABV and 30 IBU. It's a reinterpretation of the original Megacity IPA, shifted even more toward aroma and mouthfeel.
MugiIBU 30? What is that, a meeting of 30 people to discuss bitterness?
Hop BroBasically, it means the bitterness is kept in check. With a Hazy IPA, it's not just about the hazy look; the key is to bring out hop aroma and avoid making the bitterness too sharp.
MugiI see! And it said Idaho 7 plus four other hop varieties, right? Those names already sound powerful!
Hop BroThe hops are Idaho 7, Vista, Southern Cross, and Columbus. Idaho 7 and Vista add tropical and juicy fruit notes, Southern Cross brings a green citrus character, and Columbus adds an earthy core.
MugiWhoa, that explanation suddenly turned academic! But the article's use of stone fruit and lemon does make the flavor easy to imagine.
Hop BroExactly. On top of that comes the brightness of sweet grapefruit, and a dank backbone to hold it all together. In other words, it flows from peachy sweetness to lemon snap and grapefruit bitterness all at once.
MugiThat dank backbone is pretty intense! But if it has structure inside all that haze, it's the kind of beer where the aroma keeps following you after every sip.
Hop BroWhat's great is that HATOSBAR isn't just about beer - it's a place where you can enjoy music too. A Sunday release with dubrai and kon's sound playing is already an event in itself.
MugiWow, when you add music to beer, it feels like you're drinking the whole experience. Megacity Haze is not just a little interesting - it's seriously intriguing!
Hop BroExactly, this is the kind of beer you want straight from the tap. Hunting for traces of Megacity IPA while chasing the juicy character of a Hazy IPA is exactly what I want to do right now.
MugiThen on our next day off, let's raise a glass in Nakameguro! I'm weak for anything with lemon and grapefruit, so one sip will probably get me!
The beer pub HATOSBAR in Nakameguro, Tokyo, announced a new guest beer release on Instagram. The post featured Hatos Brewing × TokyoAleWorks's "Megacity Haze" as a "New beer release PARTY!!!". It was announced as a Sunday event, with sound by dubrai and kon playing in the venue.
The newly released "Megacity Haze" is a Style: Hazy IPA, with ABV 6.5% and IBU 30. The hops used are Idaho 7, Vista, Southern Cross, and Columbus. In the post caption, it is described as a new hazy version of "Megacity IPA", brewed by Hatos Bar together with its ally TokyoAleWorks-Randy, suggesting a finish built on the original recipe but aimed at a hazier texture and a broader hop aroma.
The flavor description is also specific. The caption paints an image of moving through an oasis and into the haze, noting nuances of stone fruit, lemon, and sweet grapefruit, along with a dank backbone. It is the kind of beer that layers bright citrus and a subtle bitterness over fruit-forward aroma, making it well suited for anyone who wants to enjoy the shape of the hops.
HATOSBAR is known as a beer pub where people can enjoy not only beer but also music and food. In the calm setting of Nakameguro, it presents guest beer releases not as simple inventory additions but as events that fill the entire space, which feels true to the shop's character. This "Megacity Haze" is introduced not only as a beer on tap, but as something connected to the bar's culture, making it a release that beer fans will not want to miss.
Beers Featured in This Article
- Megacity Haze - Hatos Brewing × TokyoAleWorks
- Megacity IPA - Hatos Bar × TokyoAleWorks-Randy
If you follow new Hazy IPA releases or keep an eye on HATOSBAR's guest beer lineup, this is a post worth checking out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA new release has been tapped at HATOSBAR in Nakameguro. Just hearing that Hatos Brewing and TokyoAleWorks have dropped "Megacity Haze" makes me want to run straight to the bar.
MugiWhoa, even the name Megacity Haze sounds stylish! It feels like neon melting into a city nightscape.
Hop BroAnd it's a Hazy IPA with 6.5% ABV and 30 IBU. It's a reinterpretation of the original Megacity IPA, shifted even more toward aroma and mouthfeel.
MugiIBU 30? What is that, a meeting of 30 people to discuss bitterness?
Hop BroBasically, it means the bitterness is kept in check. With a Hazy IPA, it's not just about the hazy look; the key is to bring out hop aroma and avoid making the bitterness too sharp.
MugiI see! And it said Idaho 7 plus four other hop varieties, right? Those names already sound powerful!
Hop BroThe hops are Idaho 7, Vista, Southern Cross, and Columbus. Idaho 7 and Vista add tropical and juicy fruit notes, Southern Cross brings a green citrus character, and Columbus adds an earthy core.
MugiWhoa, that explanation suddenly turned academic! But the article's use of stone fruit and lemon does make the flavor easy to imagine.
Hop BroExactly. On top of that comes the brightness of sweet grapefruit, and a dank backbone to hold it all together. In other words, it flows from peachy sweetness to lemon snap and grapefruit bitterness all at once.
MugiThat dank backbone is pretty intense! But if it has structure inside all that haze, it's the kind of beer where the aroma keeps following you after every sip.
Hop BroWhat's great is that HATOSBAR isn't just about beer - it's a place where you can enjoy music too. A Sunday release with dubrai and kon's sound playing is already an event in itself.
MugiWow, when you add music to beer, it feels like you're drinking the whole experience. Megacity Haze is not just a little interesting - it's seriously intriguing!
Hop BroExactly, this is the kind of beer you want straight from the tap. Hunting for traces of Megacity IPA while chasing the juicy character of a Hazy IPA is exactly what I want to do right now.
MugiThen on our next day off, let's raise a glass in Nakameguro! I'm weak for anything with lemon and grapefruit, so one sip will probably get me!