Shimokitazawa YUP Reports on "BLACK NIGHT 2026," Featuring Two Black Beers
Beer pub YUP (Yapp) in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, reported on Instagram that it had held "-BLACK NIGHT 2026-". Inside the shop, filled with guests dressed all in black, black beers matched to the theme were served, creating the kind of unified atmosphere that makes the annual event feel like a tradition.
Hop BroYUP in Shimokitazawa posted a report on BLACK NIGHT 2026, and it was really great. They built the whole venue's world around two black beers.
MugiWhoa! The name alone is strong! An all-black interior is the kind of thing that gets you hyped the moment you walk in!
Hop BroAnd this was already the fifth time they've held it. Apparently it was so lively that even passersby were taking photos from outside.
MugiThat's amazing! It really feels like that YUP vibe when it's not just regulars, but first-timers too!
Hop BroThe black beers they served were two: COOKIE & CREAM PO-TARO, a Porter, and SPOT 6, a Black IPA. The lineup has a serious feel to it.
MugiOhhh, but honestly, the difference in styles between Porter and Black IPA is still a little fuzzy to me...!
Hop BroGood question. Porter is centered on the roasty, bitter character of roasted malt, while Black IPA layers hop aroma over dark malt, making the bitterness feel more multidimensional.
MugiSo even though it's black, the hops still come forward! That sounds like a delicious glitch in the brain!
Hop BroThey also mentioned CYCAD BREWING in the post, so YUP's strength is that it's not just about pouring beer, but about designing an experiential event.
MugiI can't hold back anymore! I can't wait for the next BLACK NIGHT, so let's go do a black beer tasting together right now!
Beer pub YUP (Yapp) in Kitazawa, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, shared an event post titled "-BLACK NIGHT 2026-". Along with thanks for coming, the post looks back on a one-night event themed around black.
This BLACK NIGHT was held for the fifth time. The shop was filled with a distinctive energy as participants gathered in all-black outfits, creating such an impressive scene that even people passing by stopped to take photos from outside. In addition to regulars, longtime absent customers and first-time visitors also joined in, showing the broad sense of community that feels so characteristic of YUP.
The beers introduced as Black Beer, directly tied to the event theme, were the following two:
- COOKIE & CREAM PO-TARO / Porter
- SPOT 6 / Black IPA
The post also mentions CYCAD BREWING (@cycad_brewing) as the brewery. The lineup, combining a porter with roasty aroma and bitterness and a black IPA that layers hop aroma over notes of black malt, makes it easy to experience the range of black beer.
YUP is a beer pub in the Shimokitazawa area that continues to operate with craft beer at its core. This post also makes clear that its appeal lies not just in serving beer, but in designing events that layer theme and experience together. We can look forward to next year's BLACK NIGHT as well.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroYUP in Shimokitazawa posted a report on BLACK NIGHT 2026, and it was really great. They built the whole venue's world around two black beers.
MugiWhoa! The name alone is strong! An all-black interior is the kind of thing that gets you hyped the moment you walk in!
Hop BroAnd this was already the fifth time they've held it. Apparently it was so lively that even passersby were taking photos from outside.
MugiThat's amazing! It really feels like that YUP vibe when it's not just regulars, but first-timers too!
Hop BroThe black beers they served were two: COOKIE & CREAM PO-TARO, a Porter, and SPOT 6, a Black IPA. The lineup has a serious feel to it.
MugiOhhh, but honestly, the difference in styles between Porter and Black IPA is still a little fuzzy to me...!
Hop BroGood question. Porter is centered on the roasty, bitter character of roasted malt, while Black IPA layers hop aroma over dark malt, making the bitterness feel more multidimensional.
MugiSo even though it's black, the hops still come forward! That sounds like a delicious glitch in the brain!
Hop BroThey also mentioned CYCAD BREWING in the post, so YUP's strength is that it's not just about pouring beer, but about designing an experiential event.
MugiI can't hold back anymore! I can't wait for the next BLACK NIGHT, so let's go do a black beer tasting together right now!
