GROW BREW HOUSE releases Black IPA 'Lunafase' ahead of June 26-27 burger days
GROW BREW HOUSE in Nishi-Kawaguchi announced the release of its Black IPA 'Lunafase.' The brewery pub will also host its regular Meat Day Burger on June 26-27, alongside four house beers: Against Day, NK.GOLD, R122, and Luciole.
Hop BroNishikawaguchi is heating up again. GROW BREW HOUSE just released Black IPA Luna Phase, and June 26-27 come with their Meat Day burgers too.
MugiWait, a black IPA? It sounds dark and serious, but the name is all moon drama. Why am I suddenly obsessed?
Hop BroThat is the fun part. This one uses an additive build with roasted malt aroma, a smoky edge, fruity hops, and sweetness from crystal malt all layered together.
MugiHold on, crystal malt doesn't mean they smashed gemstones into the beer, right? Because that sounds wildly expensive!
Hop BroHaha, not quite. It's a type of malt that adds caramel-like sweetness and body. That's how it stays dark without turning into a heavy sipper.
MugiOoh, so it looks intense but drinks like one more glass is a totally reasonable idea. And it has that old-school American IPA vibe too?
Hop BroExactly. It gives off that 2010s IPA feel, but in a clean, modern balance. Since GROW BREW HOUSE is a brewery-connected brewpub, you can drink it while hearing the story straight from the makers.
MugiAnd June 26 and 27 are for the Meat Day burger, right? Chunky hand-chopped beef with Black IPA sounds like a full festival in my mouth!
Hop BroThe tap list is strong too: four house brews with Against Day as a Dark Lager, NK.GOLD as a Helles, R122 as an IPA, and Luciole as a Sake Brut Ale. That lineup covers a lot of ground.
MugiThen it's settled, meet in Nishikawaguchi. Luna Phase first, burger next, tap tasting after that, and we are absolutely reaching for another glass.
Black IPA 'Lunafase' has arrived
In a June 23 post, GROW BREW HOUSE announced the release of its Black IPA, 'Lunafase.' The beer is described as a layered brew built with no subtraction in flavor: roasty and smoky malt notes, bright fruity hop aromas, and the sweetness of crystal malt all pushing forward together.
The post also frames it as something closer to an old-school American IPA from about a decade ago. In other words, this is not a timid dark beer. It sounds like a Black IPA that still invites another sip after the first glass is gone.
Meat Day Burger on June 26-27
The brewery also announced its regular Meat Day Burger for June 26 and 27. According to the post, a better-than-usual cut of beef will be delivered from a Wagyu supplier, and the burger will be built around hand-chopped, chunky meat patties.
GROW BREW HOUSE is a brewery pub attached to its own production space, so the distance between brewer, beer, and food is intentionally small. That close-up atmosphere is part of the appeal: you can talk beer, ask about the brew, and drink directly at the source.
Four house beers on tap
The tap list shared in the post includes:
- Against Day / Dark Lager / 5%
- NK.GOLD / Helles / 4.5%
- R122 / IPA / 8.5%
- Luciole / Sake Brut Ale / 5.5%
The lineup spans from a light Helles to a strong IPA and a sake-inspired brut ale, making it easy to pair with food or compare styles side by side. With Lunafase in the spotlight and burgers on the grill, it should be a solid weekend for drinkers who like both malt depth and food-friendly brewing.
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Hop BroNishikawaguchi is heating up again. GROW BREW HOUSE just released Black IPA Luna Phase, and June 26-27 come with their Meat Day burgers too.
MugiWait, a black IPA? It sounds dark and serious, but the name is all moon drama. Why am I suddenly obsessed?
Hop BroThat is the fun part. This one uses an additive build with roasted malt aroma, a smoky edge, fruity hops, and sweetness from crystal malt all layered together.
MugiHold on, crystal malt doesn't mean they smashed gemstones into the beer, right? Because that sounds wildly expensive!
Hop BroHaha, not quite. It's a type of malt that adds caramel-like sweetness and body. That's how it stays dark without turning into a heavy sipper.
MugiOoh, so it looks intense but drinks like one more glass is a totally reasonable idea. And it has that old-school American IPA vibe too?
Hop BroExactly. It gives off that 2010s IPA feel, but in a clean, modern balance. Since GROW BREW HOUSE is a brewery-connected brewpub, you can drink it while hearing the story straight from the makers.
MugiAnd June 26 and 27 are for the Meat Day burger, right? Chunky hand-chopped beef with Black IPA sounds like a full festival in my mouth!
Hop BroThe tap list is strong too: four house brews with Against Day as a Dark Lager, NK.GOLD as a Helles, R122 as an IPA, and Luciole as a Sake Brut Ale. That lineup covers a lot of ground.
MugiThen it's settled, meet in Nishikawaguchi. Luna Phase first, burger next, tap tasting after that, and we are absolutely reaching for another glass.
