CYCAD’s 'Hanami' and Yokohama Bay Brewing’s 'Apple Weizen' tapped at Beer shop Llama in Mitaka
At the Mitaka beer pub Beer shop Llama, two light, spring-like kegs have just been tapped. CYCAD’s 'Hanami' is a saison with a cherry-blossom-like aroma, while Yokohama Bay Brewing’s 'Apple Weizen' is a fruit-forward weizen made with apples from Aomori Prefecture.
Hop BroAt Beer shop Llama in Mitaka, two spring-like kegs have been tapped. CYCAD’s 'Hanami' and Yokohama Bay Brewing’s 'Apple Weizen' already sound wonderfully seasonal just from the names.
MugiWhoa! Two spring taps at once? That sounds too good to be true! And 'Hanami' is basically a name that makes you want to go see the cherry blossoms, right?
Hop Bro'Hanami' is a Specialty Saison, and the ABV is 5.5%. It uses sweet woodruff, cherry blossom leaves, and tonka beans, so a gentle cherry-blossom-like aroma is joined by floral, herbal notes.
MugiWait, what even is sweet woodruff!? That sounds like the final boss of a botanical garden, and they put it in beer!?
Hop BroExactly. It’s an ingredient that gives off a herbal aroma. Since saison itself is light and on the drier side, adding cherry blossom leaves and tonka beans makes the finish bloom with a soft spring fragrance.
MugiOhh! So is 'Apple Weizen' more like a sweet dessert beer? Just hearing 'apples from Aomori Prefecture' makes it sound delicious!
Hop Bro'Apple Weizen' is Yokohama Bay Brewing’s Fruits Weizen, and the ABV is 5.5%. It’s an approachable beer where the softness from wheat blends with apple fruitiness and a subtle citrusy hop aroma.
MugiWeizen sounds kind of difficult! Is the 'softness from wheat' really that different?
Hop BroIt is. Because it uses wheat as well as barley malt, the mouthfeel is softer and the foam is beautiful. With the impression of apple rising naturally on top of that, the beer feels incredibly smooth to drink.
MugiI see! So it’s not about pushing bitterness, but about enjoying aroma and balance. These two light beers sound perfect for a spring outing!
Hop BroExactly. If you’re starting spring with your first drink in Mitaka, this is ideal. Honestly, I’d want to start with Hanami, but I can’t ignore the idea of finishing with Apple Weizen either.
MugiTotally! I want to go right now too! A spring beer in Mitaka, that settles it for today!
Two spring-leaning kegs arrive
At Beer shop Llama in Mitaka, the newly tapped beers are two light offerings suited to the spring air. True to a beer pub that centers on craft beer while also stocking a wide selection of bottles, the lineup lets you slowly enjoy the differences in aroma and mouthfeel.
CYCAD `Hanami`
- Style: Specialty Saison
- ABV: 5.5%
- Ingredients: sweet woodruff, cherry blossom leaves, tonka beans
A gentle aroma reminiscent of cherry blossoms is layered with floral, herbal notes from the hops. Within the light, brisk character typical of a saison, it leaves a beautifully spring-like finish.
Yokohama Bay Brewing `Apple Weizen`
- Style: Fruits Weizen
- ABV: 5.5%
- Ingredients: apples from Aomori Prefecture
The soft mouthfeel derived from wheat harmonizes with the fruitiness of apples and the subtle aroma of citrusy hops. Built around the approachable character of a weizen, it lets the impression of fruit rise naturally.
The combination of a light saison and a fruit weizen suits days when you want to enjoy the balance of aroma and drinkability more than a strong bitterness push. It’s a tap you’ll want to remember when you want to bring a sense of the season into your first drink in Mitaka.
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Hop BroAt Beer shop Llama in Mitaka, two spring-like kegs have been tapped. CYCAD’s 'Hanami' and Yokohama Bay Brewing’s 'Apple Weizen' already sound wonderfully seasonal just from the names.
MugiWhoa! Two spring taps at once? That sounds too good to be true! And 'Hanami' is basically a name that makes you want to go see the cherry blossoms, right?
Hop Bro'Hanami' is a Specialty Saison, and the ABV is 5.5%. It uses sweet woodruff, cherry blossom leaves, and tonka beans, so a gentle cherry-blossom-like aroma is joined by floral, herbal notes.
MugiWait, what even is sweet woodruff!? That sounds like the final boss of a botanical garden, and they put it in beer!?
Hop BroExactly. It’s an ingredient that gives off a herbal aroma. Since saison itself is light and on the drier side, adding cherry blossom leaves and tonka beans makes the finish bloom with a soft spring fragrance.
MugiOhh! So is 'Apple Weizen' more like a sweet dessert beer? Just hearing 'apples from Aomori Prefecture' makes it sound delicious!
Hop Bro'Apple Weizen' is Yokohama Bay Brewing’s Fruits Weizen, and the ABV is 5.5%. It’s an approachable beer where the softness from wheat blends with apple fruitiness and a subtle citrusy hop aroma.
MugiWeizen sounds kind of difficult! Is the 'softness from wheat' really that different?
Hop BroIt is. Because it uses wheat as well as barley malt, the mouthfeel is softer and the foam is beautiful. With the impression of apple rising naturally on top of that, the beer feels incredibly smooth to drink.
MugiI see! So it’s not about pushing bitterness, but about enjoying aroma and balance. These two light beers sound perfect for a spring outing!
Hop BroExactly. If you’re starting spring with your first drink in Mitaka, this is ideal. Honestly, I’d want to start with Hanami, but I can’t ignore the idea of finishing with Apple Weizen either.
MugiTotally! I want to go right now too! A spring beer in Mitaka, that settles it for today!
