Yose in Tokyo to Host Ise Beer and Sake Event with Himitsu Beer on July 4
Yose, a beer pub in Yoyogi, Tokyo, will host a one-day Ise-themed event on July 4 featuring Himitsu Beer and Motosaka Shuzo. The lineup includes the collaboration fruited ale “Fruit Scandal” along with several Himitsu Beer releases, sake from Motosaka Shuzo, and food from Yakitori Nikawa.
Hop BroI want to talk about Ise, Summer Love Triangle at Yose in Yoyogi. On July 4, Himitsu Beer and Motosaka Shuzo are teaming up for a one-day event.
MugiWhat! That title already sounds dramatic! A love-triangle event means beer and sake are about to throw hands?
Hop BroPretty much, yeah. The headliner is Fruit Scandal, a fruit ale made with Himitsu Beer's homegrown Koshihikari rice and sake lees from Motosaka Shuzo.
MugiWait, beer with sake lees in it? What even is that? My brain just slipped on a banana peel.
Hop BroThat is the fun part. Sake lees work like a specialty adjunct, adding aroma and depth, with soft rice character and a gentle fermentation note.
MugiOhhh, so you get bright fruit plus that soft rice feel? That sounds like a summer festival in a glass and now I need it.
Hop BroAnd it is not just that one beer. They are also pouring Tacchu and Rakko IPA, plus Doron and Ise Shima Pearl Lager for a proper tasting lineup.
MugiRakko IPA is such a cute name, that feels unfair! But IPA is the hoppy one, right? Can a bitterness amateur survive this?
Hop BroIPA is all about hop aroma and bitterness, but every one shows it differently. Then you add Motosaka Shuzo's KINO and KAYA, and suddenly you are touring Ise's drinking culture in one stop.
MugiAnd there is yakitori too? With the three-skewer set and local snacks, this is basically a tasting-fest food engine and I respect the chaos.
Hop BroYose is the kind of place that fits this cross-regional idea perfectly. It runs from noon to 11 p.m., so this could easily become an all-day drinking mission.
MugiI am sold. Beer, sake, and Ise food all in one day means I absolutely want a Fruit Scandal toast as soon as possible.
Yose, a beer pub in Yoyogi, Tokyo, will hold a special event centered on the brewing culture of Ise, Mie Prefecture. The event runs on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 12:00 to 23:00, bringing together beer, sake, and food in a format that fits Yose’s role as a casual but well-curated drinking spot.
The main highlight is “Fruit Scandal,” a collaboration fruited ale created by craft brewery Himitsu Beer and Motosaka Shuzo, a sake brewery founded in 1805. The beer is brewed with Himitsu Beer’s homegrown Koshihikari rice and sake lees from Motosaka Shuzo, and this event marks its release. Alongside it, Yose will pour several Himitsu Beer beers: “Touchuu,” “Racco IPA,” “Doron,” and “Ise-Shima Pearl Lager.”
The drink menu also includes two sake offerings from Motosaka Shuzo, “KINO” and “KAYA,” giving guests a chance to move between beer and sake while staying within the same regional theme. That balance suits Yose well, as the venue is known for mixing drinks, food, and an easygoing pub atmosphere in Tokyo’s Yoyogi neighborhood.
Food will also be part of the draw. Yakitori Nikawa, a high-end yakitori shop with close ties to Ise, will set up for the day with a limited yakitori three-piece set served in a stall-style format. Yose’s regular food menu will also be available, including an Ise-Shima assorted delicacy plate, nanban-zuke small sardines, sweet potato sticks, pork offal dressed in vinegar, fried soba, and Kyoto suba noodle dishes.
For beer drinkers, this is less about a simple tap list and more about a regional crossover: Ise’s brewery culture, sake, yakitori, and Yose’s pub setting all coming together in one room. It should be a strong pick for anyone looking to explore how Japanese craft beer can be presented in a broader food-and-drink context.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about Ise, Summer Love Triangle at Yose in Yoyogi. On July 4, Himitsu Beer and Motosaka Shuzo are teaming up for a one-day event.
MugiWhat! That title already sounds dramatic! A love-triangle event means beer and sake are about to throw hands?
Hop BroPretty much, yeah. The headliner is Fruit Scandal, a fruit ale made with Himitsu Beer's homegrown Koshihikari rice and sake lees from Motosaka Shuzo.
MugiWait, beer with sake lees in it? What even is that? My brain just slipped on a banana peel.
Hop BroThat is the fun part. Sake lees work like a specialty adjunct, adding aroma and depth, with soft rice character and a gentle fermentation note.
MugiOhhh, so you get bright fruit plus that soft rice feel? That sounds like a summer festival in a glass and now I need it.
Hop BroAnd it is not just that one beer. They are also pouring Tacchu and Rakko IPA, plus Doron and Ise Shima Pearl Lager for a proper tasting lineup.
MugiRakko IPA is such a cute name, that feels unfair! But IPA is the hoppy one, right? Can a bitterness amateur survive this?
Hop BroIPA is all about hop aroma and bitterness, but every one shows it differently. Then you add Motosaka Shuzo's KINO and KAYA, and suddenly you are touring Ise's drinking culture in one stop.
MugiAnd there is yakitori too? With the three-skewer set and local snacks, this is basically a tasting-fest food engine and I respect the chaos.
Hop BroYose is the kind of place that fits this cross-regional idea perfectly. It runs from noon to 11 p.m., so this could easily become an all-day drinking mission.
MugiI am sold. Beer, sake, and Ise food all in one day means I absolutely want a Fruit Scandal toast as soon as possible.
