YUM WAKKA BREWING Makes Its Honshu Debut at IBREW Ebisu Ekimae; Ishinomaki Strawberry Hazy Also on Tap
In a post on April 25, CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Ebisu Ekimae announced the Honshu debut of YUM WAKKA BREWING, which began brewing in Wakkanai. Seven distinctive draft beers were lined up, including a Hazy IPA made with strawberries from Ishinomaki.
Hop BroHey, down in front of Ebisu Station, we got hot news: YUM WAKKA BREWING is making its Honshu debut.
MugiWhat! A Honshu debut already sounds super rare! Is that happening in the basement in Ebisu?
Hop BroExactly. CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Ebisu Ekimae is the kind of beer pub with taps lined up side by side, and the fun is in choosing.
MugiBut once Hazy IPAs and West Coast IPAs start coming up, my head gets all fuzzy... what's the difference between IPAs?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, Hazy is about haze and juiciness, while West Coast is all about bitterness and crispness. In this lineup, the beers that let you enjoy bitterness and a clean finish are all properly represented.
MugiOhhh! Then the Ishinomaki strawberry one must look like a dessert, right? A strawberry Hazy sounds interesting!
Hop BroThat's exactly what's fun about it. Ishinomaki Hop Works' 'Chukena Baby🩷💙' is the kind that brings a soft burst of fruit-derived aroma, with a nice balance of sweetness and fragrance.
MugiBut seriously, when they say Dip Hop IPA, it suddenly sounds like some mysterious spell! What even is a Dip Hop IPA?
Hop BroThink of it as a method where hops are steeped in the liquid during fermentation to intensify the aroma. In other words, it's a trick for boosting fragrance.
MugiI see! And if there's a pilsner too, it's perfect for resetting your palate at the end! Having a finishing pilsner is kind of unfair!
Hop BroThat's why this place is great: IPA fans and first-timers alike can wander and choose. Tonight, I want to go and seriously agonize over which glass to pick.
MugiYeah, once you go down the stairs, it's already a party! I want to raise a glass in Ebisu right now!
In the basement by Ebisu Station, a lineup of distinctive IPAs
CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Ebisu Ekimae is a beer pub located in the basement of the STM Ebisu Building B2 in Ebisu Minami. Even though it is close to the station, once you go downstairs, the counter lined with taps opens up, and the appeal is being able to switch gears and choose a drink. In this post as well, the lineup was designed for tasting side by side, from IPAs centered on hop bitterness to fruity hazies and a finishing pilsner.
Main beers tapped that day
- OUR BREWING "Kick-off" - Hazy IPA 7%
- Ishinomaki Hop Works "Chukena Baby🩷💙" - Strawberry Hazy IPA 6%
- Isekadoya Beer "Nikukyuu IPA" - West Coast IPA 6%
- YUM WAKKA BREWING "Far North Coast IPA" - West Coast IPA 6.5%
- Nomcraft "Octopus King" - Dip Hop IPA 7%
- CAMADO BREWERY "THE DANK LOVERS" - West Coast IPA 7%
- Fujizakura Kogen Beer "Pils" - Pilsner 5%
The highlight was the Honshu debut of YUM WAKKA BREWING. For craft beer fans, the chance to drink an IPA from a brewery that started brewing in Wakkanai, Hokkaido, in Ebisu was hard to overlook. A Hazy IPA made with strawberries from Ishinomaki was also on tap, creating a lineup that let drinkers enjoy fruit-derived aroma and sweetness.
IBREW Ebisu Ekimae's strength is that it lets people choose across beer styles. While it centers on bitter West Coast IPAs, it also includes the fruit-forward Strawberry Hazy IPA and a pilsner to round out the palate, making it easy not only for IPA fans but for a wide range of drinkers to gather around the table. The post also mentioned a women-only all-you-can-drink course and a preview of upcoming tap takeovers, showing that it stands out as a place with both everyday appeal and event-driven excitement.
A place for anyone in Ebisu who wants to decide which IPA to order today.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHey, down in front of Ebisu Station, we got hot news: YUM WAKKA BREWING is making its Honshu debut.
MugiWhat! A Honshu debut already sounds super rare! Is that happening in the basement in Ebisu?
Hop BroExactly. CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Ebisu Ekimae is the kind of beer pub with taps lined up side by side, and the fun is in choosing.
MugiBut once Hazy IPAs and West Coast IPAs start coming up, my head gets all fuzzy... what's the difference between IPAs?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, Hazy is about haze and juiciness, while West Coast is all about bitterness and crispness. In this lineup, the beers that let you enjoy bitterness and a clean finish are all properly represented.
MugiOhhh! Then the Ishinomaki strawberry one must look like a dessert, right? A strawberry Hazy sounds interesting!
Hop BroThat's exactly what's fun about it. Ishinomaki Hop Works' 'Chukena Baby🩷💙' is the kind that brings a soft burst of fruit-derived aroma, with a nice balance of sweetness and fragrance.
MugiBut seriously, when they say Dip Hop IPA, it suddenly sounds like some mysterious spell! What even is a Dip Hop IPA?
Hop BroThink of it as a method where hops are steeped in the liquid during fermentation to intensify the aroma. In other words, it's a trick for boosting fragrance.
MugiI see! And if there's a pilsner too, it's perfect for resetting your palate at the end! Having a finishing pilsner is kind of unfair!
Hop BroThat's why this place is great: IPA fans and first-timers alike can wander and choose. Tonight, I want to go and seriously agonize over which glass to pick.
MugiYeah, once you go down the stairs, it's already a party! I want to raise a glass in Ebisu right now!
