Awa Brewing 19-Tap Takeover Coming to IBREW GINZA
From April 11 to 12, IBREW GINZA in Ginza will host a 19-tap takeover by Awa Brewing from Fukui City. The collaboration beer Yuzu Dragon will also be offered as an early release, making this a lineup that lets you enjoy a wide range of styles all at once.
Hop BroA 19-tap takeover is coming to IBREW GINZA in Ginza from April 11 to 12. Seeing Awa Brewing from Fukui line up all at once is enough to make your heart race just from reading the article.
MugiWhat, all 19 at once!? At that rate, my stomach might get taken over first!
Hop BroThe highlight is the early release of Yuzu Dragon. It was born from the acclaimed Yellow Dragon, and it’s a yuzu-infused Sake Pale Ale that layers bright citrus over a sake-like nuance.
MugiWait, what is a Sake Pale Ale? Is it sake? Is it beer? Just hearing the name makes my head feel fuzzy!
Hop BroIn simple terms, it’s a pale ale aiming for a sake-like finish. Beer yeast does the main fermentation, but the aroma and impression evoke a Japanese character, and then yuzu adds a vivid brightness on top.
MugiWow! And the tap list is ridiculously impressive too, right? Just the names Four Dimensions and Hoppy Hour are enough to get me excited!
Hop BroExactly. The appeal is the wide range of styles, with pale ale, IPA, pilsner, stout, and sour all represented. It’s a pretty luxurious setup that lets you taste one brewery in three dimensions through 19 taps.
MugiAnd Awa Brewing is the brewery in front of Fukui Station, right? Wait, I’m drinking in Ginza, but now I already feel like I’m on a trip to Fukui!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a brewery inside MINIE, equipped with a 1,000L system and seven fermentation tanks, and they even won gold at the 2025 Asia Beer Championship. It’s great how they stay rooted in their local area while still coming in strong on quality.
MugiNow I totally want to drink it! When I hear it’s the biggest event ever, this is the kind of thing I’d want to rush to after work!
At IBREW GINZA in Ginza, a 19-tap takeover by Awa Brewing from Fukui City will be held from April 11 to 12. In the post, it is described as the “largest ever,” making it a major event for the shop as well. The highlight is the early release of the collaboration beer Yuzu Dragon.
Yuzu Dragon was created from the shop’s high regard for Yellow Dragon, and is introduced as a Sake Pale Ale with yuzu added. It is designed with layers of sake-like nuance and citrus aroma, making it a beer you’ll want to drink after first learning the story behind the collaboration. The post emphasizes that this beer can be tasted early on the day of the event.
The tap list is full of highlights as well. Four Dimensions, various Hoppy Hour beers, various Magic Flavour beers, Täglich Pils, Runner's High, Lupulin Rex, Oat My Valentine, and more line up across styles ranging from pale ale and IPA to pilsner, stout, and sour. It is a setup that lets you trace the current state of a single brewery in three dimensions through 19 kegs.
Awa Brewing is a craft beer brand founded by two people who were born and raised in Fukui. After gaining experience at breweries in Japan and overseas, they returned home and set up a brewery and taproom inside MINIE in front of Fukui Station. According to the official website, it is equipped with a 1,000L brewing system and seven fermentation tanks, and its defining feature is that you can enjoy freshly made beer on the spot. The brewery has also been building its reputation on the strength of awards, including a gold medal at the 2025 Asia Beer Championship. This Ginza event should be a chance to experience both the careful brewing of a regional brewery and the expanded expression that comes through collaboration.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA 19-tap takeover is coming to IBREW GINZA in Ginza from April 11 to 12. Seeing Awa Brewing from Fukui line up all at once is enough to make your heart race just from reading the article.
MugiWhat, all 19 at once!? At that rate, my stomach might get taken over first!
Hop BroThe highlight is the early release of Yuzu Dragon. It was born from the acclaimed Yellow Dragon, and it’s a yuzu-infused Sake Pale Ale that layers bright citrus over a sake-like nuance.
MugiWait, what is a Sake Pale Ale? Is it sake? Is it beer? Just hearing the name makes my head feel fuzzy!
Hop BroIn simple terms, it’s a pale ale aiming for a sake-like finish. Beer yeast does the main fermentation, but the aroma and impression evoke a Japanese character, and then yuzu adds a vivid brightness on top.
MugiWow! And the tap list is ridiculously impressive too, right? Just the names Four Dimensions and Hoppy Hour are enough to get me excited!
Hop BroExactly. The appeal is the wide range of styles, with pale ale, IPA, pilsner, stout, and sour all represented. It’s a pretty luxurious setup that lets you taste one brewery in three dimensions through 19 taps.
MugiAnd Awa Brewing is the brewery in front of Fukui Station, right? Wait, I’m drinking in Ginza, but now I already feel like I’m on a trip to Fukui!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a brewery inside MINIE, equipped with a 1,000L system and seven fermentation tanks, and they even won gold at the 2025 Asia Beer Championship. It’s great how they stay rooted in their local area while still coming in strong on quality.
MugiNow I totally want to drink it! When I hear it’s the biggest event ever, this is the kind of thing I’d want to rush to after work!
