BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY's "FOREST" and "FIVE" Win Bronze at the JGBA
BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY in Narihira, Sumida Ward, won bronze medals at the Japan Great Beer Awards for two beers: its standard Weizen, "FOREST," and its commemorative IPA, "FIVE." The brewery's distinctive identity, built around a drink to enjoy after a bath, has once again been recognized.
Hop BroBATHE YOTSUME BREWERY in Sumida Ward's Narihira has won a JGBA bronze award. It's exciting that two beers were recognized: the signature Weizen "FOREST" and the commemorative IPA "FIVE".
MugiWhat! Winning with two beers is amazing! And a Weizen and an IPA have totally different directions, right?
Hop BroExactly. "FOREST" is the standard Weizen, with the soft character of wheat malt and the aroma of yeast as its strengths. When you drink it, it has this gently enveloping feel, which is great.
MugiWheat malt? What is that! When you say it gently envelops you, does that mean the beer turns into a blanket?
Hop BroMore than a blanket, it means a soft wheat-like mouthfeel. Weizens aren't overly bitter, so the appeal is that they go down smoothly after a bath.
MugiI see! So what about "FIVE"? The name alone already makes it feel like a commemorative IPA, which is exciting!
Hop BroExactly. "FIVE" was brewed to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Golden-yu's renovation, and it's an IPA with a strong hop presence. It's the kind of beer you enjoy for its aroma and bitterness balance.
MugiHop presence? So it just suddenly jumps out in front of you!? That's kind of like an aggressively charming guy, which is funny!
Hop BroThat's exactly it. And since this brewery is built around the theme of a drink after the bath, the nice thing is that you can enjoy not just the beer itself, but the whole space.
MugiA beer bar and a DJ booth too? Getting to enjoy music as well sounds incredible! If I stopped by there after a bath, I don't think I'd ever want to go home.
Hop BroRight? Now that it's getting attention again thanks to the award, it's the perfect time to compare the regular and commemorative beers, and it makes me want to head to Narihira on my next day off.
MugiYeah, my head is completely full of beer now! I can't stop wanting to do a tasting comparison, so let's have a drink too!
BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY's Two Flagship Beers Win Bronze
BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY, located in Narihira, Sumida Ward, Tokyo, announced that it had received awards at the Japan Great Beer Awards. The two beers that won bronze this time were BATHE's signature Weizen, "FOREST", and the IPA "FIVE", brewed to commemorate the fifth anniversary of Golden-yu's renovation. Both are well known as representative beers of the brewery.
According to the official website, BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY began with the idea of "wanting to make, with our own hands, the beer people can enjoy after a bath." In addition to developing and brewing craft beer on the premises, the brewery also features a beer bar and DJ booth at the back of the shop, creating a space where beer and music can be enjoyed together.
The award-winning "FOREST" is the brewery's standard Weizen and can be considered the face of the brand. It is a style that makes the soft texture derived from wheat malt and the yeast-driven aroma shine, making it an easy match for a drink before a meal or a light post-bath beer. By contrast, "FIVE" was brewed as a commemorative IPA, and is a beer for those who want to enjoy a strong hop presence.
Being able to compare an award-winning regular beer and a commemorative beer at the brewery in Narihira is appealing. At this place, which is conscious of the intersection between sento culture and craft beer, visitors can enjoy not only the quality of the beer itself but also the experiential value of the space. With this award, it is a brewery that makes you want to visit again.
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Hop BroBATHE YOTSUME BREWERY in Sumida Ward's Narihira has won a JGBA bronze award. It's exciting that two beers were recognized: the signature Weizen "FOREST" and the commemorative IPA "FIVE".
MugiWhat! Winning with two beers is amazing! And a Weizen and an IPA have totally different directions, right?
Hop BroExactly. "FOREST" is the standard Weizen, with the soft character of wheat malt and the aroma of yeast as its strengths. When you drink it, it has this gently enveloping feel, which is great.
MugiWheat malt? What is that! When you say it gently envelops you, does that mean the beer turns into a blanket?
Hop BroMore than a blanket, it means a soft wheat-like mouthfeel. Weizens aren't overly bitter, so the appeal is that they go down smoothly after a bath.
MugiI see! So what about "FIVE"? The name alone already makes it feel like a commemorative IPA, which is exciting!
Hop BroExactly. "FIVE" was brewed to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Golden-yu's renovation, and it's an IPA with a strong hop presence. It's the kind of beer you enjoy for its aroma and bitterness balance.
MugiHop presence? So it just suddenly jumps out in front of you!? That's kind of like an aggressively charming guy, which is funny!
Hop BroThat's exactly it. And since this brewery is built around the theme of a drink after the bath, the nice thing is that you can enjoy not just the beer itself, but the whole space.
MugiA beer bar and a DJ booth too? Getting to enjoy music as well sounds incredible! If I stopped by there after a bath, I don't think I'd ever want to go home.
Hop BroRight? Now that it's getting attention again thanks to the award, it's the perfect time to compare the regular and commemorative beers, and it makes me want to head to Narihira on my next day off.
MugiYeah, my head is completely full of beer now! I can't stop wanting to do a tasting comparison, so let's have a drink too!
