craft beer BLUE in Sagamihara Taps NEKOBEER’s West Coast IPA
craft beer BLUE, a beer pub in Sagamihara, has tapped NEKOBEER’s West Coast IPA “劇場版お猫はにがいよ～私の愛したフラミンゴ～.” The beer combines New Zealand hops with concentrated Mosaic hops for a firm bitterness and balanced aroma.
Hop Brocraft beer BLUE in Sagamihara has just tapped NEKOBEER’s Movie Edition One.
MugiWhat?! A beer with a movie-style title? And cats plus flamingos—there’s a lot going on!
Hop BroIts full name is “Movie Edition: Cats Are Bitter—The Flamingo I Loved.” It’s a West Coast IPA from Fukuoka’s NEKOBEER.
MugiDoes West Coast IPA mean drinking with an ocean breeze? What’s the flavor profile like?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it has a crisp, dry finish and a firm bitterness that keeps everything focused.
MugiSo the title isn’t kidding about bitter! But NZ hops and concentrated Mosaic hops—concentrated hops?! What does that mean?
Hop BroThey intensify the hop aromatics, while Pacifica and Wakatu from New Zealand layer in bright hop aromas.
MugiGot it—bitterness isn’t charging in alone; aroma comes along too! It’s classic IPA character with a modern twist.
Hop BroExactly. The list also has a sansho Mexican Lager, a Mixed Berry Sour Ale, and an Espresso Stout—a wide tap lineup.
MugiNow I want a tasting flight! At craft beer BLUE from 3 p.m., I’m starting with one bitter cat beer!
craft beer BLUE, a beer pub in Minami-ku, Sagamihara, has added NEKOBEER’s “劇場版お猫はにがいよ～私の愛したフラミンゴ～” to its taps. Brewed in Fukuoka, the beer is a West Coast IPA.
The beer is described as having an old-school character while using New Zealand hops Pacifica and Wakatu as a base. Concentrated Mosaic hops are also used, creating a balance between a clearly defined bitterness and hop-forward aroma. It should appeal to drinkers looking for a crisp West Coast IPA structure with a modern hop expression.
The tap list also includes Yamamorido’s “Tomo Dacho” Mexican Lager with sansho, NAT.BREW’s “R&B (Regret & Berry)” Mixed Berry Sour Ale, NOVORU’s “Kureru” Amber Ale, Yamamorido’s “Makomako” NZ Wheat IPA, RIKRI BREWERY’s “No Interruption” American Pale Ale, GROUNDTAP BREWERY’s “HIMAWARI” Hazy IPA, and BrewBeast Brewery’s “ESPRESSO STOUT” Stout. “Tomo Dacho” and “Makomako” were marked as nearly sold out.
Located on the second floor of Garden Building II in Sagamidai, craft beer BLUE offers a broad selection ranging from lager and sour ale to amber ale, IPA, and stout. The pub opens at 3 p.m. on the day of the announcement. Guests seeking a particular beer should check the latest tap availability before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop Brocraft beer BLUE in Sagamihara has just tapped NEKOBEER’s Movie Edition One.
MugiWhat?! A beer with a movie-style title? And cats plus flamingos—there’s a lot going on!
Hop BroIts full name is “Movie Edition: Cats Are Bitter—The Flamingo I Loved.” It’s a West Coast IPA from Fukuoka’s NEKOBEER.
MugiDoes West Coast IPA mean drinking with an ocean breeze? What’s the flavor profile like?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it has a crisp, dry finish and a firm bitterness that keeps everything focused.
MugiSo the title isn’t kidding about bitter! But NZ hops and concentrated Mosaic hops—concentrated hops?! What does that mean?
Hop BroThey intensify the hop aromatics, while Pacifica and Wakatu from New Zealand layer in bright hop aromas.
MugiGot it—bitterness isn’t charging in alone; aroma comes along too! It’s classic IPA character with a modern twist.
Hop BroExactly. The list also has a sansho Mexican Lager, a Mixed Berry Sour Ale, and an Espresso Stout—a wide tap lineup.
MugiNow I want a tasting flight! At craft beer BLUE from 3 p.m., I’m starting with one bitter cat beer!
