MOKICHI TRATTORIA Announces "Sake Lees Hazy IPA ~Sake Yeast~" for Kura Fest 2026
MOKICHI TRATTORIA in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, introduced a limited-brew beer for Kura Fest 2026: "Sake Lees Hazy IPA ~Sake Yeast~." It is a brew finished with 100 kg of sake lees from its own junmai daiginjo "Uka Tensei," using both sake yeast and beer yeast.
Hop BroMOKICHI TRATTORIA in Chigasaki has brought out a new limited-brew release for Kura Fest 2026. It's called "Sake Lees Hazy IPA ~Sake Yeast~," and just the name makes you want to drink it.
MugiWait, 100 kg of sake lees? That's really a lot! That's less a beer and more like sake lees with wings, right?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: they use sake lees from their own junmai daiginjo "Uka Tensei" and finish it with both sake yeast and beer yeast. It's a pretty daring design that balances Japanese sake nuance with the backbone of an IPA.
MugiWhat!? Hazy IPA means the one that's kind of cloudy, right? If you add sake yeast too, doesn't the flavor get lost?
Hop BroNot lost at all; it has a clear map. The hop-derived citrus and ginjo aroma, plus a tropical-fruit character, the smoothness of the sake lees, and then a dry, crisp landing at the end.
MugiOhhh! The layers of aroma sound amazing. If it's not just sweet and the finish is light, I feel like I'd keep reaching for another sip.
Hop BroAnd true to MOKICHI TRATTORIA, they've carefully matched it with food. The recommended trio of pairings is pancetta and lemon pizza, sakura shrimp sake lees cream conchiglie, and fresh fish carpaccio.
MugiWhoa, wait! A design that's built around food first? That's so wonderful! The lemon acidity and seafood umami seem like they would go great with the gentleness of the sake lees, and now I'm hungry!
Hop BroExactly. Rather than letting the beer stand on its own, it's very Kumazawa Brewery to present it as a beer for meals. Since MOKICHI TRATTORIA is a beer pub in Kagawa, Chigasaki, it's safer to check before you go.
MugiI definitely want to go drink it! I can't wait for Kura Fest 2026, and if I can taste that Sake Lees Hazy IPA together with the food, that'll be the best.
Announcement of the Limited Beer
MOKICHI TRATTORIA, the beer pub of Kumazawa Brewery in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, introduced "Sake Lees Hazy IPA ~Sake Yeast~" as a limited beer for Kura Fest 2026. It is a Hazy IPA brewed with 100 kg of sake lees from its own junmai daiginjo "Uka Tensei," using both sake yeast and beer yeast.
In the post, the beer's defining characteristics are said to include citrus and sweet hop aromas, along with a faint ginjo aroma felt deep in the nose. It also explains that the beer is designed with multiple layers: a tropical-fruit-like flavor, a smooth mouthfeel from the sake lees, malt sweetness, and a dry, crisp finish.
Food Pairings
Recommended pairings from Yaji, a former kitchen staff member and brewing lead, were also presented.
- Pancetta aged with shio-koji and lemon pizza
- Sakura shrimp sake lees cream conchiglie
- Fresh fish carpaccio
Pairing a beer made with sake lees and sake yeast with lemon acidity, seafood umami, and the depth of shio-koji makes the beer's role as a food-pairing drink very clear. The way the flavors are built around the food is distinctly MOKICHI TRATTORIA.
Store Information
MOKICHI TRATTORIA is a beer pub in Kagawa, Chigasaki. Known as a place where you can enjoy craft beer with a meal, the post again emphasized drinking with food rather than as a standalone beer. Because this is a limited beer, it's worth checking availability before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMOKICHI TRATTORIA in Chigasaki has brought out a new limited-brew release for Kura Fest 2026. It's called "Sake Lees Hazy IPA ~Sake Yeast~," and just the name makes you want to drink it.
MugiWait, 100 kg of sake lees? That's really a lot! That's less a beer and more like sake lees with wings, right?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: they use sake lees from their own junmai daiginjo "Uka Tensei" and finish it with both sake yeast and beer yeast. It's a pretty daring design that balances Japanese sake nuance with the backbone of an IPA.
MugiWhat!? Hazy IPA means the one that's kind of cloudy, right? If you add sake yeast too, doesn't the flavor get lost?
Hop BroNot lost at all; it has a clear map. The hop-derived citrus and ginjo aroma, plus a tropical-fruit character, the smoothness of the sake lees, and then a dry, crisp landing at the end.
MugiOhhh! The layers of aroma sound amazing. If it's not just sweet and the finish is light, I feel like I'd keep reaching for another sip.
Hop BroAnd true to MOKICHI TRATTORIA, they've carefully matched it with food. The recommended trio of pairings is pancetta and lemon pizza, sakura shrimp sake lees cream conchiglie, and fresh fish carpaccio.
MugiWhoa, wait! A design that's built around food first? That's so wonderful! The lemon acidity and seafood umami seem like they would go great with the gentleness of the sake lees, and now I'm hungry!
Hop BroExactly. Rather than letting the beer stand on its own, it's very Kumazawa Brewery to present it as a beer for meals. Since MOKICHI TRATTORIA is a beer pub in Kagawa, Chigasaki, it's safer to check before you go.
MugiI definitely want to go drink it! I can't wait for Kura Fest 2026, and if I can taste that Sake Lees Hazy IPA together with the food, that'll be the best.
