BLACK IPA on tap at Yokohama's 254BeeR, with 4 core beers plus 4 limited releases now available
At the brewpub 254BeeR in Hakuraku, Kanagawa Ward, a limited BLACK IPA is now being served. According to a post, it went on tap around last weekend, and the beer is said to deliver aromas reminiscent of dark chocolate, along with herbal and grassy hop character and a pleasant orange-like bitterness.
Hop BroAt 254BeeR in Hakuraku, they're tapping a limited BLACK IPA, so this is one you don't want to miss!
MugiWhoa! A black IPA at a place right by the station? Even the name sounds strong!
Hop BroFor this 254BeeR BLACK IPA, they changed the yeast for the colder season and designed it to leave a little more sweetness than before.
MugiReally? Does changing the yeast alter the flavor that much?
Hop BroIt does. Yeast is key to a beer's character, and this time they're going for a smoother finish and more drinkability.
MugiWow! And the description says dark chocolate aroma too, so it's practically dessert!
Hop BroOn top of that, the herbal and grassy hop notes, plus the orange-like bitterness, keep it from being just sweet and give it a crisp edge.
MugiThey're total balance masters! And with 4 core beers plus 4 limited releases, choosing one could take 30 minutes!
Hop BroThe core lineup is S54, Hakuraku IPA, Sheep & Sheep, and Utatane, while the limited lineup is TRIPEL, CORIANDER SAISON, BLACK IPA, and AFTER 8. It's a super-wide style range.
MugiAlso, they announced 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25 in the post, so checking the opening time is a must if you're going!
Hop BroIt's just a 1-minute walk from Hakuraku Station, so let's go early for the BLACK IPA and win together with a tasting strategy!
According to an Instagram post from the brewpub 254BeeR, a 1-minute walk from Hakuraku Station, the shop has started serving a limited beer: BLACK IPA. The same beer was first brewed around last summer, but this time the yeast was changed to suit the colder season, and the recipe was designed to leave a little more sweetness than before.
The tasting profile is built around aromas like dark chocolate, layered with hop-derived herbal notes and grassy character. In addition, bitterness reminiscent of orange ties the beer together, and it is presented as a dark beer that balances richness with drinkability.
The post also revealed the tap lineup. The core beers are S54 (Saison) / Hakuraku IPA (IPA) / Sheep & Sheep (Hazy IPA) / Utatane (Dry Hopped Saison), and the limited beers are TRIPEL (Belgian Tripel) / CORIANDER SAISON (Saison) / BLACK IPA (Black IPA) / AFTER 8 (Belgian Dark Strong Ale). With a wide range of styles, it is an easy lineup to build a session around, from the first glass to a side-by-side tasting.
The post also announced that Wednesday, February 25, will open at 6:00 p.m. due to staff training. On top of the convenience of being near the station, 254BeeR's appeal is its well-balanced selection of core and limited beers centered on its own house-brewed lineup. If you're aiming for the BLACK IPA, it would be wise to plan an early visit.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt 254BeeR in Hakuraku, they're tapping a limited BLACK IPA, so this is one you don't want to miss!
MugiWhoa! A black IPA at a place right by the station? Even the name sounds strong!
Hop BroFor this 254BeeR BLACK IPA, they changed the yeast for the colder season and designed it to leave a little more sweetness than before.
MugiReally? Does changing the yeast alter the flavor that much?
Hop BroIt does. Yeast is key to a beer's character, and this time they're going for a smoother finish and more drinkability.
MugiWow! And the description says dark chocolate aroma too, so it's practically dessert!
Hop BroOn top of that, the herbal and grassy hop notes, plus the orange-like bitterness, keep it from being just sweet and give it a crisp edge.
MugiThey're total balance masters! And with 4 core beers plus 4 limited releases, choosing one could take 30 minutes!
Hop BroThe core lineup is S54, Hakuraku IPA, Sheep & Sheep, and Utatane, while the limited lineup is TRIPEL, CORIANDER SAISON, BLACK IPA, and AFTER 8. It's a super-wide style range.
MugiAlso, they announced 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25 in the post, so checking the opening time is a must if you're going!
Hop BroIt's just a 1-minute walk from Hakuraku Station, so let's go early for the BLACK IPA and win together with a tasting strategy!
