BEER COLONY taps 6 kegs including CRAFTROCK×Riip, plus Yuzu Weiss
Toyama City beer pub BEER COLONY has updated its tap list. From CRAFTROCK×Riip's "Mountain Beach" and Yokohama Bay Brewing's "Yuzu Weiss" to VERTERE×Ise Kado's "Frustum," six beers with distinct personalities are now on tap.
Hop BroBEER COLONY in Toyama City has updated 6 kegs, and this time it's really interesting. From CRAFTROCK×Riip's Mountain Beach to Yuzu Weiss and Frustum, it's a tap list you can choose from based on your mood.
MugiWhoa, six beers? That's amazing if you can choose based on your mood. And Mountain Beach already sounds like it's about to make you dive into the ocean!
Hop BroMountain Beach is a West Coast Pilsner. It's the kind that adds West Coast-style hop character to the crispness of a pilsner, so it's light but still has a strong aroma, which is great.
MugiWest Coast? Is that some kind of geography lesson? What do you even mean by adding hop character? I'm getting curious about what it actually tastes like.
Hop BroTo put it simply, it's the kind of beer where the aroma and bitterness come through sharply. You get citrusy or piney notes, and the finish is clean. So the first sip makes you go, 'Oh, this wakes you up.'
MugiGot it, a wake-up beer! Then I might be interested in Yuzu Weiss. The moment I hear yuzu, it suddenly looks much gentler.
Hop BroThat's one of the stars this time, and it uses yuzu from Kanagawa Prefecture. It's a Weizen from Yokohama Bay Brewing, with a soft mouthfeel, banana notes, and then the refreshing brightness of yuzu layered on top. It also comes with gold at WBC2024 and silver at WBC2025.
MugiBanana aroma? In beer? Yeast-derived aroma sounds like a science experiment, and that's so fun!
Hop BroWeizen yeast can create banana aroma during fermentation. Then you add hop citrus and yuzu, so it's easy to recommend even for people who don't love bitterness. The mouthfeel is gentle, but the aroma is still bright and lively.
MugiThen the IPA lineup like Frustum and Hamaru IPA is interesting too, and finishing with OLD RASPUTIN sounds dangerously fun!
Hop BroExactly, having everything from fruit beers to stout is so BEER COLONY. The lineup will probably shift around the anniversary week and the share event, so I want to go while I can and seriously think about what to drink today.
MugiEven deciding is fun! I already want to do a tasting right now, so let's start with Yuzu Weiss for the toast, then move on to Mountain Beach!
At the beer pub BEER COLONY in Ushijimahonmachi, Toyama City, the tap list has been updated. This time, the lineup centers on six beers ranging from collaborations to staple styles. From fruit-forward beers and hop-driven IPAs to stout, it is an easy-to-pick selection depending on your mood.
Current taps
- `Mountain Beach` / CRAFTROCK × Riip - West Coast Pilsner
- `Yuzu Weiss` / Yokohama Bay Brewing - Fruit Weizen
- `Frustum` / VERTERE × Ise Kado - Hazy IPA
- `Pale Ale` / T.Y HARBOR
- `Hamaru IPA` / Faction - West Coast IPA
- `OLD RASPUTIN` / North Coast - Russian Imperial Stout
Among them, the standout is Yokohama Bay Brewing's `Yuzu Weiss`. This Weizen uses yuzu from Kanagawa Prefecture, and its design layers a soft mouthfeel with hop-derived citrus aroma, yeast-derived banana notes, and the refreshing brightness of yuzu. It also comes with a record of winning gold in the Fruit Wheat category at WBC2024 and silver in the same category at WBC2025, and is introduced as an easy recommendation even for people who are not fond of bitterness.
Also listed as future candidates are `Natsumikan Saison` (Yorocco), `Kinikki Pale Ale CGX Nelson Single` (Onidensetsu), and `Codebreaker` (Trademark). The shop is also announcing its anniversary week from April 4 to 6 and a beer share event on April 17, so the lineup may change depending on when you visit.
BEER COLONY continues sharing information like canned beer arrivals and announcements for private parties and farewell gatherings, serving as a local beer hub. This update is for people who want to look at the current taps and find a beer they can drink right now.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBEER COLONY in Toyama City has updated 6 kegs, and this time it's really interesting. From CRAFTROCK×Riip's Mountain Beach to Yuzu Weiss and Frustum, it's a tap list you can choose from based on your mood.
MugiWhoa, six beers? That's amazing if you can choose based on your mood. And Mountain Beach already sounds like it's about to make you dive into the ocean!
Hop BroMountain Beach is a West Coast Pilsner. It's the kind that adds West Coast-style hop character to the crispness of a pilsner, so it's light but still has a strong aroma, which is great.
MugiWest Coast? Is that some kind of geography lesson? What do you even mean by adding hop character? I'm getting curious about what it actually tastes like.
Hop BroTo put it simply, it's the kind of beer where the aroma and bitterness come through sharply. You get citrusy or piney notes, and the finish is clean. So the first sip makes you go, 'Oh, this wakes you up.'
MugiGot it, a wake-up beer! Then I might be interested in Yuzu Weiss. The moment I hear yuzu, it suddenly looks much gentler.
Hop BroThat's one of the stars this time, and it uses yuzu from Kanagawa Prefecture. It's a Weizen from Yokohama Bay Brewing, with a soft mouthfeel, banana notes, and then the refreshing brightness of yuzu layered on top. It also comes with gold at WBC2024 and silver at WBC2025.
MugiBanana aroma? In beer? Yeast-derived aroma sounds like a science experiment, and that's so fun!
Hop BroWeizen yeast can create banana aroma during fermentation. Then you add hop citrus and yuzu, so it's easy to recommend even for people who don't love bitterness. The mouthfeel is gentle, but the aroma is still bright and lively.
MugiThen the IPA lineup like Frustum and Hamaru IPA is interesting too, and finishing with OLD RASPUTIN sounds dangerously fun!
Hop BroExactly, having everything from fruit beers to stout is so BEER COLONY. The lineup will probably shift around the anniversary week and the share event, so I want to go while I can and seriously think about what to drink today.
MugiEven deciding is fun! I already want to do a tasting right now, so let's start with Yuzu Weiss for the toast, then move on to Mountain Beach!
