COEDO x Godspeed's "Mifuka" tapped at Ueno TOWA, Czech-style x Beniaka lager
At the beer pub TOWA in Ueno, Tokyo, the COEDO and Canada’s Godspeed collaboration lager "Mifuka" is now on offer. The beer uses Czech hops and the sweet potato variety "Beniaka," and is introduced as a glass with a subtle sweetness and a refreshing aroma. It has been on tap since March 18.
Hop BroAt TOWA in Ueno, COEDO x Godspeed's Mifuka has been on tap since March 18.
MugiWait, they put sweet potato in beer?! What even is the Beniaka sweet potato?
Hop BroIt’s based on a Czech-style lager, with the soft sweetness of Beniaka coming through.
MugiCzech-style sounds suddenly kind of complicated... Does the kind of hop really make that much difference?
Hop BroExactly. The refreshing character of Czech hops comes through, so it smells crisp without feeling heavy.
MugiOhhh, so it should go down smoothly even in early spring! I love a beer that prioritizes drinkability!
Hop BroUeno gets busier during cherry blossom season, and TOWA gets so lively that it even posts guidance about making reservations.
MugiThen if you want to drink in a relaxed setting, now's the time! A drink near the station sounds amazing.
Hop BroAnd since it’s a cross-border collaboration between COEDO and Canada’s Godspeed, it has that limited-edition appeal too.
MugiI already want to drink it! Mifuka in springtime Ueno has to be ridiculously good!
In an Instagram post from the beer pub TOWA in Ueno 6-chome, Tokyo (March 19, 2026 at 18:40), the guest beer COEDO x Godspeed collaboration "Mifuka" was announced. The post clearly states that service began on March 18.
This beer is a lager built around a Czech style. According to the description, it uses Czech hops and the sweet potato "Beniaka", giving it a soft sweetness from the sweet potato and a crisp, refreshing aroma. Designed to be easy to drink rather than heavy, it looks like a good choice for an early-spring pint.
The Ueno area sees more foot traffic as cherry blossom season approaches. The post also mentions the busy hanami season and recommends making reservations. In the midst of the station-area bustle, this feels like a distinctly TOWA-style update: a calm place to drink craft beer.
For anyone who wants to try a limited lager born from a collaboration with an overseas brewery, this is one to check out in Ueno.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt TOWA in Ueno, COEDO x Godspeed's Mifuka has been on tap since March 18.
MugiWait, they put sweet potato in beer?! What even is the Beniaka sweet potato?
Hop BroIt’s based on a Czech-style lager, with the soft sweetness of Beniaka coming through.
MugiCzech-style sounds suddenly kind of complicated... Does the kind of hop really make that much difference?
Hop BroExactly. The refreshing character of Czech hops comes through, so it smells crisp without feeling heavy.
MugiOhhh, so it should go down smoothly even in early spring! I love a beer that prioritizes drinkability!
Hop BroUeno gets busier during cherry blossom season, and TOWA gets so lively that it even posts guidance about making reservations.
MugiThen if you want to drink in a relaxed setting, now's the time! A drink near the station sounds amazing.
Hop BroAnd since it’s a cross-border collaboration between COEDO and Canada’s Godspeed, it has that limited-edition appeal too.
MugiI already want to drink it! Mifuka in springtime Ueno has to be ridiculously good!
