Kyoto's Bakushu Yumeemi: closed May 26-28 for brewing prep, five draft beers on May 25
The beer pub Bakushu Yumeemi in Gion, Kyoto will be closed from Tuesday, May 26 to Thursday, May 28 for preparation of its anniversary beer. On Monday, May 25, it will be open from 17:30 to 23:00 and will serve five draft beers.
Hop BroBakushu Yumeemi in Gion, Kyoto is having a pre-closure service day. From May 26 to 28 it will be closed for anniversary beer brewing, and only on the 25th, the day before, will five draft beers be lined up. It's a pretty special day.
MugiWhoa! A five-tap lineup before brewing sounds kind of premium! And I love that Kyoto beer pubs have that easygoing atmosphere where you can just drop in and drink.
Hop BroExactly. The location on the second floor along Shijo-dori in Higashiyama is great too, and the best part is that it has a welcoming vibe for solo guests. It's made for dropping in without a reservation and enjoying draft beer one glass at a time.
MugiHey, what's so special about the first one, Celebration Lager? The name sounds celebratory, but when I hear smoke I get a little nervous!
Hop BroThis one was brewed for the 10th anniversary of Taiyo Sakaba in Tokyo's Nishi-Koyama, and the subtle smoke brings out the shape of the lager. It's also finished with natural carbonation, so the bubbles are fine and the drink goes down cleanly.
MugiOhh! So Hida Takayama Beer's Weizen is kind of light and white-beer-like? If the water is that clear, it sounds like the flavor would be too!
Hop BroThat's exactly it. Weizen's signature is the soft texture that comes from wheat malt, and as a refreshing wheat beer it's easy to drink. It's a great match for warmer weather too.
MugiBut that Irish red ale called Michisugara sounds like it has malty sweetness and depth, kind of like an adult flavor... And hearing that it's running low makes me suddenly anxious!
Hop BroIt's the kind of beer that really lets you enjoy the flavor of the malt, and the malty sweetness comes through strongly. And according to the shop's notice, everything other than that is running low, so if you're interested, sooner is better.
MugiWow, having both the honey porter and the classic YEBISU is almost unfair! On the last business day before brewing, taking it slow with a beer like that has to be amazing.
Hop BroTotally. Finishing with the richness of MITSU, made with Tokachi honey, and then slowly enjoying a YEBISU at the end is a really solid flow. May 25 is the kind of night that makes you want to taste even the atmosphere before brewing begins.
MugiNow I definitely want to go! If I miss this pre-brewing drink, I'll regret it, so I'm clearing my schedule for the 25th!
Hop BroThat's settled then. Let's compare all five draft beers while feeling the heat of the nights leading into anniversary beer brewing. This is exactly the kind of night that makes both of us want to go drink.
A draft beer update arrived from Bakushu Yumeemi, the beer pub on the second floor along Shijo-dori in Higashiyama, Kyoto, ahead of its closure. The shop will be closed from Tuesday, May 26 to Thursday, May 28 for work related to its anniversary beer, including brewing preparations. Immediately before that, on Monday, May 25, it will operate normally from 17:30 to 23:00, and food will be available as usual.
The five draft beers available that day are below.
- YOROCCO×GODSPEED / Celebration Lager
A beer brewed to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Taiyo Sakaba in Nishi-Koyama, Tokyo. A subtle smoky note is said to enhance the lager character, and it is finished with natural carbonation.
- Hida Takayama Beer / Weizen
A refreshing wheat beer that evokes the clear water and air of Hida Takayama.
- Karuizawa Q / Michisugara
An Irish red ale you can enjoy for its malty sweetness and depth. According to the shop's notice, the others are running low.
- Brasserie Knot / MITSU
A honey porter made with honey from Makubetsu, Tokachi. The richness of a dark beer is layered with the bounty of eastern Hokkaido.
- YEBISU
A staple beer kept on the menu. The more slowly you drink it, the better it shows itself, and it also works well as a closing beer at the end of the night.
Bakushu Yumeemi is a beer pub tucked away in Gion that welcomes solo guests. Large groups are not accepted, and reservations are not taken, but that makes it a place where you can drop in casually and enjoy draft beers one by one. In addition to cash, it also accepts PayPay and major credit cards, making it easy to stop by. This timing before the closure is a valuable operating day just before the brewery shifts into preparation for its anniversary beer. If you're interested, it's worth visiting on Monday, May 25.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBakushu Yumeemi in Gion, Kyoto is having a pre-closure service day. From May 26 to 28 it will be closed for anniversary beer brewing, and only on the 25th, the day before, will five draft beers be lined up. It's a pretty special day.
MugiWhoa! A five-tap lineup before brewing sounds kind of premium! And I love that Kyoto beer pubs have that easygoing atmosphere where you can just drop in and drink.
Hop BroExactly. The location on the second floor along Shijo-dori in Higashiyama is great too, and the best part is that it has a welcoming vibe for solo guests. It's made for dropping in without a reservation and enjoying draft beer one glass at a time.
MugiHey, what's so special about the first one, Celebration Lager? The name sounds celebratory, but when I hear smoke I get a little nervous!
Hop BroThis one was brewed for the 10th anniversary of Taiyo Sakaba in Tokyo's Nishi-Koyama, and the subtle smoke brings out the shape of the lager. It's also finished with natural carbonation, so the bubbles are fine and the drink goes down cleanly.
MugiOhh! So Hida Takayama Beer's Weizen is kind of light and white-beer-like? If the water is that clear, it sounds like the flavor would be too!
Hop BroThat's exactly it. Weizen's signature is the soft texture that comes from wheat malt, and as a refreshing wheat beer it's easy to drink. It's a great match for warmer weather too.
MugiBut that Irish red ale called Michisugara sounds like it has malty sweetness and depth, kind of like an adult flavor... And hearing that it's running low makes me suddenly anxious!
Hop BroIt's the kind of beer that really lets you enjoy the flavor of the malt, and the malty sweetness comes through strongly. And according to the shop's notice, everything other than that is running low, so if you're interested, sooner is better.
MugiWow, having both the honey porter and the classic YEBISU is almost unfair! On the last business day before brewing, taking it slow with a beer like that has to be amazing.
Hop BroTotally. Finishing with the richness of MITSU, made with Tokachi honey, and then slowly enjoying a YEBISU at the end is a really solid flow. May 25 is the kind of night that makes you want to taste even the atmosphere before brewing begins.
MugiNow I definitely want to go! If I miss this pre-brewing drink, I'll regret it, so I'm clearing my schedule for the 25th!
Hop BroThat's settled then. Let's compare all five draft beers while feeling the heat of the nights leading into anniversary beer brewing. This is exactly the kind of night that makes both of us want to go drink.
